I thought I'd do a little post on organizing. I'm absolutely awful when it comes to this, but I've been trying a few self-imposed tips and tricks to get better. I was also approached by minted.com to do a post about their website, and I seriously love, love, love everything they sell, so I included some suggestions for you to get from them! Here are my top tips ...
1. Write your ideas down & keep a notebook at hand - always.
I don't know how many times it has happened that I had a brilliant post idea, didn't write it down, and promptly forgot about it. The best thing to do is keep a small notebook on hand all the time, so you can jot down ideas. A day planner is an awesome idea, too! This idea was spurned by discovering minted.com, a beautiful website with the prettiest stationery ... I'll definitely be ordering some things, like this notebook, a gorgeous print for my room and this incredibly pretty cake stand.2. Plan your photos and shoot them in bulk.
I used to take a photo per day for each post I wrote. I can't tell you how much easier it is to set a day for shooting and just take loads of photos. Make sure you have good lighting and dedicate the morning to taking photos, you can write the posts later! It's also great for me because I like to have fresh flowers in my photos and if I shoot on the same day, I really get my use of the bouquet. In case you're looking for some other props, check out this pretty ribbon, a gorgeous fabric to use as a backdrop or maybe some pretty wrapping paper.3. Schedule your posts.
I can't stress this enough - scheduling is your best friend. I know it's great to write a post out of the blue & when you feel inspired (like I am right now), but if you have a schedule of posting, setting them up in advance will help immensely. I like to write them when I have time and then I always have something to back up on. To keep track of your posts, I suggest a daily planner like this beauty.4. Make use of your inbox.
This could be a post of its own, but for now let's keep it short. First of all, you need an e-mail adress for your blog. It's easy to set up, I use Gmail. Keep it simple and relevant and make sure you mention it on your website. Next, tabs & categories. They're there for a reason. I like to star all e-mails I need to reply to as well as things that need my attention, I sort everything and it helps loads. No more lost mail, no more forgotten replies. If you're old fashioned like yours truly, I also love the idea of business cards & stationery, like this beautiful foil pressed one.5. Clean desk, clean mind.
Take your own advice, Živa! Tilen and I just got a brand new enormous desk which we are sharing and he's already threatened that I'm not allowed to litter. So I took that as an excuse to buy stationery, because it's obviously the right thing to do. How about this beautiful watercolour? J'adore!EXTRA! 6. Don't stress & don't put too much strain on yourself.
Remember - you started blogging because it was fun. Sure, it has its perks, but at the end of the day it should make you happy. If you need a break, take it. If you want to post 4 posts in a day, why not? There are no rules, but if you strain yourself, you'll burn out. So keep it light & fun!
Hope you enjoyed these little tips! I always love posting about blogging, it really is a lot of fun.
What is your trick for being a well-organized blogger?
Loved this post, some great tips.
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Thanks Nicole!
DeleteFab post, I have to agree with both the notebook and photos. I have recently started taking my notebook everywhere as inspiration strikes in the weirdest of places. I like to take bulk photos also as I find that this sets the week up ahead in terms of blog photos :)
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DeleteLove the tips, I always schedule and shoot the pictures in bulk, and the notebook comes in super handy! :)
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Thank you Angeline! <3
DeleteHaving different inbox categories is a total life saver for me!
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I know right?! x
DeleteThese tips are so great Ziva, they are all very helpful! Thank you for sharing them with us bloggers :) I use a calendar to map out what posts I'm going to do. I also keep a notebook with me at all times. Ps. I'm so glad I found your blog, I really love your posts!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Melissa, means a lot x
DeleteThese are great tips! Scheduling posts ahead can really be a big time saver! I also like to keep a notebook full of ideas for future posts :)
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Awesome Jessica! :)
DeleteUporabni nasveti :D Vedno mam planer v torbici in je ful koristen, ker je ful placa zadaj za pisat:D
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DeleteLove this! So many useful tips and things to remind :) xx
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Thank you Gyudy! :)
DeleteOdlicen post in zelo koristni nasveti:) Sama moram svoj blog zelo izboljsat in postat dosledna z objavami in boljsa z slikami (oh ta svetloba pozimi).
ReplyDeleteZ veseljem bi prebrala se več taksnih objav:D
Svetloba ubija :( Hvala, bom napisala še kaj na to temo! x
DeleteI always make sure I've got a notebook to hand as by the end of the day I've forgotten all about the ideas I had earlier in the day. x
ReplyDeleteIt's so annoying, isn't it! x
DeleteI love being organised! And I have a table on my computer making sure I've got all my pictures, post etc done and I tick the boxes. I love this post thought!
ReplyDeleteI love it too, but it's a different thing when it comes to actually doing it :P Thanks x
DeleteSuper nasveti, katerih bi se lahko tudi jaz že počasi začela držat. ;) še posebej številko 3! Zadnjič sem si končno uspela enega nastavit, da se bo objavil ob taki in taki uri in potem bam, ga ni bilo... sem si pa letos prvič naredila načrt objav za nov blog tako, da počasi bom le mogoče osvojila vse pomembne korake :)) ;)
ReplyDeleteMe veseli Maja! :)
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