2010 was a phenonimal year for UK mum blogging. We saw bloggers exercise their voice in varied ways, supporting charitable causes and using their blogs as launch pads for other writing or business ventures. Brands dipped their toes into the scene in a big way. We grew in leaps and bounds; BMB now has nearly 2k members! Our writing became more innovative and engaging. [...]
December, 2010
25 really useful blogging tips
BMB is a network of talented and knowlegeable bloggers. Our very own Michelle over at The American Resident has put together a fab list of her personal blogging tips. She claims not to be an expert, but she has some real gems. If you are new to blogging, or just want some inspiration, head on over [...]
Do news analysis on your site? Nominate for the Online Media Awards
The Online Media Awards has been established to recognise “the cleverest, boldest and most original news and views” coverage internationally. While the big boys like the BBC and the Guardian vie for title, the awards also want to include individuals next to the corporations. It has a special category for Best Commentary/Blogging that seeks to [...]
Blogging With Integrity is more important than ever
Way back in 2009 British Mummy Bloggers started the Blogging With Integrity campaign, to encourage mum bloggers to be above-board and transparent in all their dealings with sponsors. At that time in America, the Federal Trade Commission was getting involved in regulating blogs’ sponsorship relationships, and our hope was that this voluntary program would avoid [...]
Join the #BMB December New Member Blog Hop
The end of 2010 is near and we thought it would be lovely to hold one last opportunity to share the love in our growing community. The British Mum Blogging world is on a real high as the year draws to a close. After a lovely Christmas Party and phenominal participation in the Brilliance in Blogging nominations, [...]
Blogger of the Week: Doing it all for Aleyna and ten other must reads
Karin from Cafe Bebe is back this week with another instalment of Blogger of the Week plus 10 other great finds. Tune in, log on, leave comments. In my new duty as resident of the Blogger of the Week title, I have had the pleasure of reading quite a few new blogs. Well, new to [...]
Vote now! The Brilliance in Blogging short list!
In just a week we received a deluge of nominations for our inaugural awards. Brilliance in Blogging is designed to highlight and recognise some of the most interesting, innovating and thought-provoking work going on within the British mum blogging community. Now we have a shortlist for you to vote on your favourites! These finalists demonstrate a wide range of qualities: [...]
Mummy bloggers kick off the holiday season
St. Martin’s-in-the-Field served as the backdrop for the 1st (Annual?) British Mummy Bloggers Christmas Party. Nearly 60 bloggers attended the event which was sponsored by Heinz and it was a glorious kick off to the holiday season. Thankfully, the winter weather of the previous week let up enough to let most of the bloggers through to enjoy a [...]
Guest post: Desperately Seeking Inspiration, or 12 tips for blogging ideas
Having blogger's block? Feel editorially depleted? Hazel from Hot Cross Mum feels your pain. Luckily, she also has some great tips on finding your blogging muse. Over to Hazel: As the parent blogging community continues to grow and grow, it amazes me how diverse, thought-provoking, entertaining, insightful and brilliant the writing continues to be. For [...]
Blogger of the Week: Part Mummy, Part Me plus 10 more must-reads
Karin from Cafe Bebe is back this week with another instalment of Blogger of the Week plus 10 other great finds. Tune in, log on, leave comments. Tis the season to be jolly and all that jazz, right? There are three weeks left until Christmas. I have NOTHING done. I have managed to write a [...]
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