Fun Ways To Promote Your Blog

24 October 2016 3 min read
personalised phone cases

We all want to promote our blogs. We work hard on them day in, day out and the promotion comes hand in hand with that. So we sit and we tweet and we schedule posts when we’re not going to be around to do them manually. We link up to linkys and we post links to Facebook and we ask people to share, share share! But what else can we do to get our name’s out there?

I’ve had some fun with this post. Let me give you a few ideas…

Business Cards

design your own business cards for bloggers

Sounds like an obvious suggestion but how many of us have them? I don’t, but I have some on the way. They’re great fun to design and there are so many sites that you can use these days. For these ones I used Vista Print. I can’t wait for them to arrive.

ย Mugs

mug

I can’t help but think this looks rather swanky and when I was ordering my business cards I accidentally added this to the basket. I think it will look and feel quite impressive for my morning brews at work.

Phone Case

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Now if I’m entirely honest this wonderful little item is the inspiration behind this post. When I was approached by the brand Mr Nutcase asking if I would be interested in reviewing one of their products, I grabbed this opportunity. I’m a big fan of phone cases but in all honesty, cases with photos on just aren’t my thing, so I gave it some thought and decided it would be really cool to get my logo out there! So I set to to design the template using my logos and website address. Uploaded it and placed the order. It was really simple! It took no time at all and delivery was super quick! The case itself is a really nice soft to touch matte plastic. I love the feel of it. It’s sturdy too which is obviously really important when it comes to protecting your precious phone. It’s eye catching. It’s unique and it could well get people asking ‘what on earth is that all about?!’ Cue me telling them and handing them a business card! Result! If you fancy pinching my idea – I won’t mind. Have a look at the Mr Nutcase website – cases start at ยฃ14.95! Cheaper than some advertisers!

There are literally so many things out there these days that you can personalise and make your own. During my research I came up with even more!

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I for one am really keen on the hoody and the bag! I still use a rucksack type bag when I’m out with the little one and what better way to advertise your blog name by having it subtly placed on the front of your bag?! As for the hoody – we all wear them with logos on anyway – what better than it to be your own?!

Note to self – must not wear and use all of the above at the same time. You could look a little daft!

What do you think? Good idea or just plain silly?

 

*I was gifted this phone case in return for an honest review of the product
**Photo credits for items other than the phone case go to Vista Print

 

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84 Comments

  • Amie 24 October 2016 at 20:09

    They’re really smart! I was going to do some logo mugs for family as presents #MarvMondays

    • Jaki 26 October 2016 at 16:06

      Yay! You must share them with us – I’d love to see the end result! ๐Ÿ™‚

  • Lianne Harris 24 October 2016 at 20:21

    I love the idea of promoting via your phone case. Perfect for when youre commuting to work!
    #justanotherlinky

    • Jaki 26 October 2016 at 16:05

      Definitely. Nice and discrete too! ๐Ÿ™‚

  • Amy & Tots 25 October 2016 at 09:45

    Fab post! I love the phone case, we could all look a bit swanky wearing each clothing item to promote our blogs! Amy x #TwinklyTuesday

    • Jaki 25 October 2016 at 16:53

      I think so!! Glad you liked the post. Thanks for reading ๐Ÿ™‚

  • Chilli Regina 25 October 2016 at 10:28

    Great ways for promotion and for gifts;). This is sharing blog love outside the box!!;)
    #Anythinggoes

    • Jaki 25 October 2016 at 16:52

      Gifts!! Yes! Even better idea! ๐Ÿ™‚

  • Rachel 25 October 2016 at 14:20

    Ooo fab ideas! I love the hoody too!

    • Jaki 25 October 2016 at 16:42

      Nice right? I may have to invest!!

  • jeremy@thirstydaddy 25 October 2016 at 15:19

    I think these are great ideas. Business cards and maybe some T-shirts have been something I’ve been thinking about for a while #twinklytuesday

    • Jaki 25 October 2016 at 16:42

      Go for it!! It’s quite fun styling them all up. But I could spend a fortune! Glad you liked the post. Thanks for reading.

  • Jackie 25 October 2016 at 15:30

    Some cool ideas there. I think the phone case is excellent promotion – if the Kardashian/Jenners are all doing it, you know it works hahaha. Hope you get great results xx #TwinklyTuesdays

    • Jaki 25 October 2016 at 16:41

      Haha! I didn’t even know they did. Damn it and there was me thinking it was my idea! ๐Ÿ™‚ thanks for reading.

  • The Tale of Mummyhood 25 October 2016 at 20:27

    What great ideas! Loving the phone cover x

    #twinklytuesday

    • Jaki 26 October 2016 at 16:04

      Thank you ๐Ÿ™‚

  • Tooting Mama 25 October 2016 at 21:26

    Great ideas wearable advertising! Great as giveaways too! #marvmondays

    • Jaki 26 October 2016 at 16:01

      That’s another great idea – & the pens and mugs aren’t that expensive at all – especially when bought in bulk! ๐Ÿ™‚

  • Lex 25 October 2016 at 21:55

    I think this is a fun and different idea! If we don’t believe in ourselves how can we expect others too? Especially like the idea of pens! #dreamteam

    • Jaki 26 October 2016 at 16:01

      Absolutely! A nice excuse for a treat aswell! ๐Ÿ™‚

  • Kaye 26 October 2016 at 10:42

    I love this idea, I honestly never thought about using mugs and phone cases, only business cards but may have to indulge! Thanks for linking up to #MarvMondays. Kaye xo

    • Jaki 26 October 2016 at 15:59

      Great isn’t it?! It was a proper lightbulb moment. Not overly obvious on the phone cover either. Let me know if you go for it, I’d love to see the end result ๐Ÿ™‚ x

  • Mess & Merlot 26 October 2016 at 14:18

    Wowee get you with your fancy merch!! Love the phone cover ๐Ÿ™‚ #BloggerClubUK

    • Jaki 26 October 2016 at 15:57

      Haha taking it to the next level!! ๐Ÿ™‚

  • Sarah Howe @runjumpscrap 26 October 2016 at 17:04

    Haha my blog name on my cup when I go back to work is a fab idea! All the products are brill! Thanks for sharing with #bestandworst

    • Jaki 26 October 2016 at 18:41

      Go for it!! They’re good aren’t they?! We could take over the world! ๐Ÿ™‚ x

  • MMT 26 October 2016 at 21:06

    Amazing! The Rucksack looks almost designer!
    #BloggerClubUK

    • Jaki 26 October 2016 at 22:50

      They’re great aren’t they?! Tempting to order everything!! ๐Ÿ™‚

  • Fran Back With A Bump 27 October 2016 at 07:45

    That’s some serious branding!! Love the mug and business cards! #sharingthebloglove

    • Jaki 27 October 2016 at 09:24

      Haha! Thanks. It was fun to research. Not sure I’ll be taking over the world just yet but it’s so cool we have these options! ๐Ÿ™‚

  • Mackenzie Glanville 27 October 2016 at 07:50

    Loving the phone idea! #ablogginggoodtime

    • Jaki 27 October 2016 at 09:24

      Thanks ๐Ÿ™‚ it was fun.

  • Topfivemum 27 October 2016 at 07:53

    I love it!!! Your logo looks fantastic and I’d totally go for all those branded items you’ve featured. After all, you are a brand and it’s all about building awareness so go for it. I particularly love the phone. Gorgeous

    • Jaki 27 October 2016 at 09:25

      Ah thanks so much. I think the right logo on the right item. It was great fun to research and play around with! ๐Ÿ™‚

  • justsayingmum 27 October 2016 at 07:53

    Oh I just love love love!! Right, the justsayingmum is going to be making an appearance everywhere – well for my family anyway!! #ablogginggoodtime

    • Jaki 27 October 2016 at 09:26

      Haha! Go for it! Let me know how you get on, I’d love to see what you end up getting ๐Ÿ™‚

  • kristin mccarthy 27 October 2016 at 12:59

    OMG I love this! I need these things!

    Much better idea than the tattoo I just got representing my brand! ๐Ÿ˜‰

    #ablogginggoodtime

    • Jaki 27 October 2016 at 20:10

      Hahaha! I love the idea of your tattoo – although come on – bad parenting or what?!?! ๐Ÿ˜‰ I love that you love these ideas – you should so get some! ๐Ÿ˜€

  • Abi 27 October 2016 at 16:12

    I love the backpack idea…I don’t have my logo sorted yet (that’s soon 2017!) but something to remember in my “I’ve got a new logo” phase next year hopefully #twinklytuesday

    • Jaki 27 October 2016 at 20:08

      Definitely! It seems a shame to just waste it on headers! ๐Ÿ™‚

  • Laura - dear bear and beany 27 October 2016 at 18:03

    You’ve just reminded me I need to get some new business cards with my new blog design on! I love your phone case, it would definitely get noticed by people. My trouble is I always get a bit uncomfortable when people ask me about my blog and this would mean I would get more questions! I need to be braver about it. Thank you for joining us at #SharingtheBlogLove x

    • Jaki 27 October 2016 at 20:08

      Yes! Get it out there! I know what you mean though. Sometimes I feel we’re a little misunderstood! As in blogging?! We’ll take over the world one day! ๐Ÿ™‚ x

  • An imperfect mum (Catie) 27 October 2016 at 18:17

    I’ve been blogging 2 years and still dont have any business cards. I’m rubbish at promoting so thank you for sharing this with us at #ablogginggoodtime ๐ŸŽ‰

    • Jaki 27 October 2016 at 20:05

      My pleasure – I hope you feel inspired! ๐Ÿ™‚

  • Claire 27 October 2016 at 19:59

    I think these are awesome! the phone case is a genius idea! x #sharingthebloglove

    • Jaki 27 October 2016 at 20:04

      Thank you – it’s surprising how much is out there for us to make use of! ๐Ÿ™‚

  • Alana - Burnished Chaos 27 October 2016 at 20:54

    Great ideas, I think I’ll be stealing a couple x
    #SharingtheBlogLove

    • Jaki 27 October 2016 at 22:42

      Yay! You must share them when you do – I’d love to see them! X

  • Catherine Evans 27 October 2016 at 21:52

    I am so excited by this idea! I want a hoody and a phone case, too! Your case looks incredible and I am so jealous! #dreamteam

    • Jaki 27 October 2016 at 22:43

      Go get one ordered! It was super quick to arrive!! Make sure you share a picture when you do. I’d love to see it ๐Ÿ™‚

  • Single Mum Speaks 27 October 2016 at 22:08

    Such fab ideas! I particularly love the phone case and the mug. I’m not usually a fan of phone cases but your blog one looks great, and I would never in a million years have thought of plugging my blog this way. Makes you look like a proper brand! Which of course, you are (as are we all). #ablogginggoodtime

    • Jaki 27 October 2016 at 22:44

      I can’t believe how popular these ideas are! I think I might be on to something here!! ๐Ÿ˜„ I like that the case isn’t overly obvious too. Subtle is key! ๐Ÿ™‚ thanks so much for reading ๐Ÿ™‚

  • Mindful Mummy Mission 27 October 2016 at 23:03

    I LOVE all of these – especially the pen – I’m a sucker for this sort of stuff…. I’m thinking of getting a hoodie done for the school run ๐Ÿ˜‰ x #ablogginggoodtime

    • Jaki 28 October 2016 at 00:06

      Yes! Do it!! I’m hoping if I drop enough hints someone might get me one done for Christmas!! ๐Ÿ™‚ x

  • Katy - Hot Pink Wellingtons 28 October 2016 at 11:48

    I love your thinking outside the box! I’m rubbish at promoting my blog in all the normal online ways, it would never have crossed my mind to do any of these! I don’t even have business cards yet (must sort that out one of these days!) Thanks so much for joining us at #SharingtheBlogLove

    • Jaki 30 October 2016 at 21:11

      Pretty cool ideas aren’t they?! You should jump on board ๐Ÿ™‚

  • Peachy and her Mommy 28 October 2016 at 20:45

    I love the mug. That’s bound to make your morning coffee taste a little better. #ablogginggoodtime

    • Jaki 30 October 2016 at 21:12

      Pretty cool huh?! ๐Ÿ™‚

  • Morgan Prince 29 October 2016 at 16:42

    It never occurred to me to advertise the blog this way! What a great idea. ๐Ÿ™‚
    #ablogginggoodtime

    • Jaki 30 October 2016 at 21:14

      Ah thanks! It seems everyone is agreeing! ๐Ÿ™‚

  • Sam 29 October 2016 at 19:26

    Oh wow. Such fab ideas. The mug looks amazing.
    #fortheloveofBLOG

    • Jaki 30 October 2016 at 21:15

      Thank you! They’re proving quite popular ideas! ๐Ÿ™‚

  • suz 29 October 2016 at 21:45

    Wow, your logo looks so good on these.
    #fortheloveofBLOG

    • Jaki 30 October 2016 at 21:16

      Thanks so much x

  • Sophie Mei Lan 30 October 2016 at 08:03

    Love these ideas… i need to get myself sorted! And oh so love that phone case! x

    • Jaki 30 October 2016 at 21:19

      Lovely isn’t it?! So smooth and soft aswell ๐Ÿ™‚

  • Annette, 3 Little Buttons 30 October 2016 at 15:41

    That mug is so cute. Having branded stuff is such a fun idea. When you are out and about, has anyone noticed your phone case? I had a play around with hoodies myself, for research of course. ๐Ÿ™‚ Thank you for linking up to the #DreamTeam xx

    • Jaki 30 October 2016 at 21:22

      Fantastic! Let me know if you order one. I really want one – it’s next on my list!
      As sad as it sounds I’ve not been out and about much lately, so not had chance to show it off yet! ๐Ÿ™‚ xx

  • Sarah 30 October 2016 at 19:43

    I LOVE these ideas. I might feel a bit embarrased though, but hey, act confident – be confident & all that.

    Love the mug & hoodie!!

    • Jaki 30 October 2016 at 21:23

      It’s subtle but not in your face ๐Ÿ™‚ if the web address is on there they might look out of curiosity without even asking you….. ๐Ÿ™‚

  • My Petit Canard 30 October 2016 at 21:57

    I love all these different ideas! Im going to Blog Fest next month so actually some of these could be really handy ways of promoting my blog ๐Ÿ™‚ Emily #BloggerClubUK

    • Jaki 3 November 2016 at 16:29

      Go for it! Let me know if you do any and if they go down well! ๐Ÿ™‚

  • Janet 31 October 2016 at 12:47

    These a great ways to promote your blog – I love them. I always create personalised cups for Xmas for my family but usually of the children, so why not the blog for Xmas this year or even birthdays?

    Thanks for linking up to #AnythingGoes

    Janet

    • Jaki 3 November 2016 at 16:28

      I think so! Insist people take them into work! Curiosity will get the better of people eventually! ๐Ÿ™‚ thank you ๐Ÿ™‚

  • Crummy Mummy 31 October 2016 at 13:47

    I like the phone case one – clever idea! #twinklytuesday

    • Jaki 3 November 2016 at 16:27

      Why thank you! It seems a popular idea! ๐Ÿ™‚

  • Yvonne 1 November 2016 at 07:50

    Great ideas here – I love the phone cover! I need to sort business cards out so thanks for the tip of Vistaprint – #BloggerClubUK xxx

    • Jaki 3 November 2016 at 16:23

      My pleasure – they’ve arrived now and I love them! ๐Ÿ™‚

  • Mudpie Fridays 1 November 2016 at 09:26

    Oh I am loving the phone case what a great idea!! Will be doing that. Stopping by from #dreamteam

    • Jaki 3 November 2016 at 16:23

      Yes! Fantastic! Make sure you show me the end result! ๐Ÿ™‚

  • Karen TwoTinyHands 1 November 2016 at 18:48

    I change my logo by the seasons so that’d get expensive!! #ablogginggoodtime

    • Jaki 3 November 2016 at 16:21

      Erm, yes it would!! Thanks for reading ๐Ÿ™‚

  • Sunita - Lucky Things Blog 4 November 2016 at 22:02

    I love the mug idea! Makes great Instagram shots too. I recently made up some Lucky Things tote bags for my blogger event that I organised in London. They had my happy motto on them – Enjoy Lucky Things. People loved them. They were cute thank you gifts

    • Jaki 7 November 2016 at 19:59

      Brilliant! And yes – Instagram shots is a great idea, I took inspiration from this just the other night! ๐Ÿ™‚

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