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Armchair BEA – Day 3: Expanding Blogging Horizons

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EXPANDING BLOGGING HORIZONS

What do you think about when you think about going beyond blogging or expanding your horizons? Is it a redesign of your blog? Have you branched out into freelance writing or even published a novel of your very own? Or, have you moved into a different venue like podcasts or vlogging? This is the day to tell us about how you have expanded on blogging in your own unique way. 

When I first started blogging, I told my husband that I wanted to see where it would take me. I loved to read and talk about books. I wanted to see what would happen. I started my blog, and then a few months later, I received my first review request. Then more requests followed. Next, I decided to redesign the blog from the standard Blogger theme to something personal. Lori at Imagination Designs did a fantastic job! I also added another reviewer, Melissa, and then Belinda joined the party. I also decided to move over to a self-hosted WordPress site as well as start a freelance editing and proofreading service. EFC Services, LLC is thriving, and I love editing books. Soon I will be expanding my services as well. This blogging adventure has taken me far, and I can’t wait to see where I go next. I have some ideas in mind.

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  • by AlyssaZ
    Posted May 28, 2014 9:45 am 0Likes

    Well, I LOVE your layout and design, so you are doing something right ;;)

  • by Brenda @DailyMayo
    Posted May 28, 2014 10:44 am 0Likes

    The blog looks great! A good design seems to make all the difference when it comes to having more people visit.

    Brenda @DailyMayo

    • by TheEveryFreeChanceReader
      Posted May 28, 2014 4:29 pm 0Likes

      Thank you! I agree that a good design does make a difference. But I try not to let it affect me when I’m looking at new blogs. We all started somewhere. 😉

  • by thenovellife1
    Posted May 28, 2014 10:50 am 0Likes

    I’m so impressed you started your own editing service! how did you do it – how do you have time – and isn’t Lori amazing?!? she was my first designer for the first couple of years I blogged and I adore her designs! she did a fabulous job on yours!

  • by tanya (52 books or bust)
    Posted May 28, 2014 11:40 am 0Likes

    You’re blog design is lovely and it seems that things have evolved pretty nicely for you. It will be interesting to see where you go next!

  • by Stephanie
    Posted May 28, 2014 12:24 pm 0Likes

    Wow! You have really grown. It is odd how differently we all end up than we thought on start. I adore your blog. It is relaxing here and it makes me want to stay and read.

    • by TheEveryFreeChanceReader
      Posted May 28, 2014 6:38 pm 0Likes

      This is such a sweet comment! *squeeze hug* It really made me smile! I hope you have relaxing visits often! 😉 I’m enjoying visiting your site, too. After the craziness of Armchair BEA, I will be visiting more often!!!

  • by Trish
    Posted May 28, 2014 1:07 pm 0Likes

    I just moved to WordPress last week after being at Blogger for 7 years. It just started getting a little too buggy for me. It’s definitely different but I’m enjoying it. So awesome that blogging has opened up some editing doors for you as well!

  • by Charlotte
    Posted May 28, 2014 5:01 pm 0Likes

    good for you going into freelance! I’m glad it’s working out for you!

  • by fredamans
    Posted May 28, 2014 7:49 pm 0Likes

    Good job on all the levels of progression! Keep on keepin’ on!

  • by Becca Lostinbooks
    Posted May 28, 2014 11:34 pm 0Likes

    I am loving reading how everyone has expanded through blogging! It’s so cool! Congrats on your business! I am wanting to re-design my blog so I will have to check out your designer while I am shopping. 🙂

    • by TheEveryFreeChanceReader
      Posted May 28, 2014 11:42 pm 0Likes

      I’m enjoying this topic as well. Thank you for the congrats! And definitely check out Imagination Designs. She does wonderful work!!!!

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