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Blogging Basics: Crediting Images

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Crediting images has become such a hot topic issue in the last few months, especially with the rise of Pinterest. So, how do you properly credit images? Is Pinterest a viable source? Jenna and Liz from Little Bit Heart… share the do’s and don’ts for crediting images.
Your blog is a lovely and wonderful place- a space to collect inspiration, to share with others, and to create a community. It can also be, well, a

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Your Voice

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Last week Brit talked about finding your blogging voice and today we are going to dive in a bit more with “Finding Your Voice in Social Media and Your Brand”. Cris from Kiss My Tulle… is the perfect example of a blogger who has found her voice…and trust me her followers, known as the “tulle nation,” love it! Great Monday read by Cris Stone…
There’s a lot of talk these days about how it is

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Blogging Basics: Your Voice

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Why not jump right in to the educational posts, right? And, the first series of posts all consist of great tips to get you on the path to blogging successfully. Because, at the end of the day it should be easy – just an extension of the day-to-day tasks you already manage.
For most, finding the right voice for blogging is hard. Do you take on a serious tone, add a bit of humor, or…

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guess what?

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After nearly a five month hiatus. We’re back. And, just in time for wedding season.
Why the break?
Well, many of you know that we took a break to evaluate what the next steps were for TWIPS.  We wanted to get our ducks in a row and start developing posts and information that we felt would be invaluable to each of you as you continue to grow your businesses.
So, what does that mean moving …

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Ringing in the New Year

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Naomi, Alicia and I cannot help but look back and be grateful for what all of you have done to contribute to the TWIPS community. To see this little idea grow into something wonderful – a community of support – has truly been a blessing to the three of us.
As the New Year approaches, we have decided to take some time to evaluate the current status of TWIPS. We want to ensure that this…

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Serving the Customer

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Not too long ago, Krissy of Make Believe’N offered to share her insights on improving customer service.  And, given that the wedding industry is so incredibly service-oriented, I jumped at the chance to hear her input.  Whether we blog, plan, photograph, design, etc., service is such a crucial element to our business.  It can make or break us.


How in the world to you keep your customer happy? Working in the wedding industry, you very…

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Twitter Tips

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Some of us know our way around Twitter, and some of us, not so much.  So, how do you tackle this social media website in 140 characters or less?
The Rule of 80 / 20:…
Clients (and readers) like to know we’re real people, so balance your flow of tweets with a few personal things here and there.  It’s a nice reminder to the crowd that you are in fact a real person.  Keep it

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Read Your Way to Success

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I am thrilled to introduce you all to one of the most inspirational women I know. Annie Sorensen is the epitome of working hard for what you want. She is an entrepreneur who was able to quit her job in corporate America to pursue her passions and work for herself. Other than being married she has nothing to do with the wedding industry but her drive and motivation to constantly develop herself personally can apply …

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Comparison

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It’s bad enough as a business owner (well, and a person) that we often are so incredibly hard on ourselves. Setting high expectations, making every effort to succeed, and working hard. The last thing we need is to look over at our neighbor (or peer) only to see that they are leaps and bounds above where you are.
What I’m going to tell you is something I’m sure you have heard (and ignored). Comparison is …

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Being Thankful

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For many of us, we have thrown our heart into every inch of this industry and our businesses. And, we don’t always see the benefits right away.
But, what many of us forget is that owning your own business and moving forward in your career take time. Having a successful blog or wedding planning business is not going to happen overnight. It is going to take a lot of hard work, late nights and dedication…