This was a wonderful class and I now have a full list of things I'd like to tweak or add to my existing blog! (The bloopers were priceless!) It really made me think about my "why":

- inspiring others

- share with a community

- share my nature photos, art & express creative thoughts through writing

- learn about other's creativity

 

One item that I have been consistent with is the use of hashtags. I really feel this has brought readers to my blog that have similar interests - nature, nature journaling, art, watercolor.

 

One item that I started incorporating after this class is including a "Sparks of Inspiration" section on each post with 3 or so links to other blogs, articles, photo sites, etc. that have inspired me recently. I think this can help make connections as well with a community that has similar interests.

 

I have made some lovely connections with fellow bloggers through this course, and that has brought such joy into my hobby! Thank you, Anne, for sharing your talents and providing a safe place for us to learn together and cheer each other on!

Warmly, Karen

https://iamchasingbutterflies.wordpress.com/

 

I have used my own nature photography in my header that randomly rotates as you visit each page. That was a fun part!

 

Here's a recent example of my the new section at the bottom of my posts going forward, Sparks of Inspiration with links to other blogs, articles, photo sites, etc. that have inspired me!