Hey y'all! Today's post is bitter-sweet because it is the last episode of the Meet The Blogger series. But, don't get upset just yet as we still have one more blogger to meet!
I am proud to announce that we will be meeting Guilianna from Guilianna Marie today! She was actually one of the first bloggers that I found when I started blogging and I am really glad that I did! Definitely make sure to check out her blog and social media links down below!
Now let's get on into what she had to say...
Hi! I’m Guilianna, a beauty, fashion, and lifestyle blogger. This fall I am going to be a freshman at Cabrini University, where I plan on studying psychology and public relations.
• How did you first get into blogging? Who/what inspired you to do so?
I started my blog when I was in the 8th grade. However, I didn’t really become dedicated to it until this January. I’ve always had a love for writing, but I’d say the beauty community on YouTube is what really inspired me.
• How would you describe your blogging style?
My blog style is always changing. However, even when it’s changing, I still stay true to myself. I post what’s real to me.
• How long have you been blogging? What was the most challenging moment in your blogging journey so far?
I’ve been keeping up with my blog since August 2013. I decided to write about my first boyfriend. He was a blonde haired, blue eyed jock. He played me like a fiddle. And when he didn’t get what he wanted, he left. And that hurt. So, I wrote about it on my blog. The heat I received at school, was definitely challenging.
• How do you continue to motivate yourself to blog even through the rough times (Loss of creativity, writer's block, etc)?
Pinterest. Lots and lots of Pinterest. I’m always searching blog post ideas. If I don’t think I can use it now, I’ll save it in a document for a rainy day.
• What do you think is the best strategy that worked well for you to get more traffic to your blog? What is your advice to other bloggers who are not seeing the statistics that they want?
Keep going. I barely received any traffic my first two years of blogging.
- Post on social media. (Snapchat!)
- Join Facebook communities.
- Interact with bloggers.
• How do you manage time between your life and blogging life?
I definitely find it challenging to balance time between blogging and my personal life. To help me out, I keep a planner. I try to blog in the morning. And then in the evening, I spend time with friends and family.
• What has been the biggest difference in your life post-blogging?
Because of blogging, I’ve learned who my real friends are. Some of my friends thought it was dumb, while others said it was a waste of time. My real friends are the ones who encouraged me to do what I love.
• When you are not blogging, what would you most likely be doing?
Blogging takes up the majority of my time. However, when I’m not blogging. I can be found in my room studying. Or, you can find me cuddling with my dog watching Netflix. (I’ve recently been binge watching 90210. All of the drama-- I love it!)
• Overall, are you happy with your decision to begin blogging? Where do you see yourself in the years to come?
1,000 times, yes! I couldn’t be happier with my decision to develop a blog. I’ve always wanted an outlet where I could inspire someone. I just want to make a difference.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guiliannamarie/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guilianna13/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/guilianna13
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/guilianna13/
I hope you enjoyed this blog series! I know I certainly did! If you missed a past episode feel free to go back and read it and if there is anything specific that you would want to see in the future than leave a comment down below. Last but definitely not least, I want to say thank you to everyone who participated. I greatly appreciate all of you taking the time to answer the questions and for getting your responses back to me in a timely manner-it definitely made the process a lot smoother. Until next time! ♥
Thank you so much, Madalyn, for featuring me! Loved the way this blog post turned out. It's been so nice getting to know you! 😊
ReplyDeleteThank you for being a part of it! I am glad you liked it:)
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