In Episode 16 of the Blogging, Unscripted podcast, we're taking a few steps back and tackling one of our most frequently asked questions: how do I start a blog? We'll dig through the most pertinent topics while cutting out the fluff:  Common Mistakes New Bloggers Make Finding Your Purpose Choosing Your Blog Platform Setting Up Your Hosting & Domain Downloading Key Plugins Selecting Your Theme Creating Your Key Pages Content, Planning, Drafting & Marketing Setting Up Your Instagram for Success Monetizing Your Blog & Social Media For additional discussion and resources, visit o ..read more

In Episode 12 of the Blogging, Unscripted podcast, I'm equipping you with all of the strategies you need to effectively navigate holiday season as a blogger. We'll chat about the best practices for holiday content planning, holiday pitching & collaborations, and how you should be shifting your content during Q4 to set yourself up for success. NEW: Blogging, Unscripted Premium resources. If you’re looking to level up and take our episode content one step further, make sure to visit bit.ly/bloggingunscriptedpremium. Premium resources for this episode include a Holiday Pitch Template and a Q ..read more

In Episode 7 of the Blogging, Unscripted podcast, we're covering 6 key negotiating strategies for closing your best brand deal. We'll chat about the importance of knowing your WORTH + your WHY when negotiating along with some quick and easy yet strategic responses for submitting a counteroffer in asking for compensation. I'm also answering your questions like what to do when a brand breaches contract or is late on payment. For additional discussion and resources, visit our Blogging, Unscripted Facebook Group and come say hi on IG over at @daniellegervino! SUBSCRIBE TO EXCLUSIVE BLOGGING TIPS ..read more

In Episode 8 of the Blogging, Unscripted podcast, we're chatting tips and tricks for driving traffic to your blog. I'm breaking down my pre and post-publishing marketing strategy for every new post that hits the blog and how it has helped double, and even triple, my traffic from year to year. For additional discussion and resources, visit our Blogging, Unscripted Facebook Group and come say hi on IG over at @daniellegervino! SUBSCRIBE TO EXCLUSIVE BLOGGING TIPS ..read more

In Episode 14 of the Blogging, Unscripted podcast, we're chatting how you can leverage Instagram Stories to create connections with your community and foster growth for your brand. I'm sharing WHY my followers have made a major shift from in-feed content to Stories, and 8 strategies for utilizing Instagram Stories to foster growth. We'll also cover reach rate (how many views you should be getting as it relates to your following count), and Instagram Story partnerships. For additional discussion and resources, visit our Blogging, Unscripted Facebook Group and come say hi on IG over at @daniell ..read more

In Episode 15 of the Blogging, Unscripted podcast, we're zeroing in on your e-mail marketing strategy. From choosing your e-mail marketing service provider, to building your lists through lead magnets and opt-in freebies and keeping your content flowing, we're taking a step-by-step approach to growing and maintaining your subscriber list. For additional discussion and resources, visit our Blogging, Unscripted Facebook Group and come say hi on IG over at @daniellegervino! SUBSCRIBE TO EXCLUSIVE BLOGGING TIPS ..read more

In Episode 5 of the Blogging, Unscripted podcast, we're chatting all about the pre-pitch process. Five brand specialists are sharing their "must-include" pieces of your media kit, and I'm breaking down the "aha" rate equation that will give you a concrete idea of what to charge for collaborations. For additional discussion and resources, visit our Blogging, Unscripted Facebook Group and come say hi on IG over at @daniellegervino! SUBSCRIBE TO EXCLUSIVE BLOGGING TIPS ..read more

In Episode 4 of the Blogging, Unscripted podcast, I'm answering your listener questions! From more content-heavy topics like whether or not to include your media kit and rate sheet when pitching to a brand, to more lighthearted topics like my most embarrassing blogging moment and the most annoying thing I think bloggers do, we're covering it all. For additional discussion and resources, visit our Blogging, Unscripted Facebook Group and come say hi on IG over at @daniellegervino! SUBSCRIBE TO EXCLUSIVE BLOGGING TIPS ..read more

In Episode 11 of the Blogging, Unscripted podcast, we're tackling organization and productivity. I'm quizzing you to find your personality type and sharing my tips for tackling the three stages of production: content planning, drafting and marketing. We'll also chat about keeping your content organized through digital folders and lists, and how to clean up your inbox. For additional discussion and resources, visit our Blogging, Unscripted Facebook Group and come say hi on IG over at @daniellegervino! SUBSCRIBE TO EXCLUSIVE BLOGGING TIPS ..read more

In Episode 2 of the Blogging, Unscripted podcast, we're chatting all about brand marketing. I'm sharing the top 6 best practices for marketing your brand to the RIGHT people in the RIGHT way, and my tips and tricks for increasing your industry presence. For our Q+A segment, I'm dishing on my favorite foods, and if I've ever had a friendship suffer since starting my blog. For additional discussion and resources, visit our Blogging, Unscripted Facebook Group and come say hi on IG over at @daniellegervino! SUBSCRIBE TO EXCLUSIVE BLOGGING TIPS ..read more