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When I first started blogging I was totally oblivious to PR companies, product samples, affiliate links/programmes, CPM rates, sponsored posts - basically everything. But that actually was a good thing as the more my blog grew the more companies would approach me and explain different parts of this totally new world I had found myself in. However if I was to be a new blogger right now I feel things would be different...

I would be seeing little asterisks next to my favourite bloggers posts stating that it was a sponsored post. I would see mentions of PR companies on Twitter and talk of PR samples... but even though them things would be around me, whats to say I'd know more about them things, especially as a new blogger. So I imagine as a new blogger today it can be a bit frustration to see other more established bloggers babbling on about these things... and lets face it, it seems like a lot of us don't want to give much away!

However I don't see any gain from withholding information I have discovered and have learnt that there really is enough room for all of us and more! So my 'Behind the Scenes of Beauty Blogging' series will be about all the things that aren't talked about that often! From making a few extra pennies from blogging, to how to suss out a brand that is trying to take advantage and how to deal with it. These will be all things I have experienced and learnt from and I will be letting you know the good the bad and of course the ugly!

My first topic is going to be on Affiliate links and networks and about the program I use which has actually earnt me more than £6.50... unlike all the rest!

So that is my first topic sorted which should be up in the next few days, but I really would love to know from YOU, what you would like to know more about. It can be anything, as long as it's to do with blogging and it's something you are unsure of or want to know how to do or know more about.

I'm definitely no expert at blogging, but I feel after two years of writing Makeup Savvy I have learnt so much and have also seen a lot... and I'm 100% willing to share if it helps other bloggers!

Fee xo.

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@msbudgetbeauty · 699 weeks ago

we should all feel lucky to have a blogging mentor as forthcoming as you Fee! I look forward to the series x

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@MsBubu26 · 699 weeks ago

I really like the idea of these posts Fee! I am not a new blogger, but since I can't put always lots of time on it, it's still a relatively "new/small" blog. I would love to know more about affiliate programmes, as I know a few, but some of them requires more "followers" than I have! I made a few pounds with one of them, but now they have downsized their collection :(

Would love to know more about the sponsored posts, even though lots of people say they are "evil". But I noticced them more and more on blogs... Would also love to know more about PR samples and events, as I started receiving more, but wuold like to know how to "deal" if you don't like them. So far, I haven't had this problem, but it's bound to happen.

Anyway, thank you Fee for this idea, I am looking forward to reading the posts!

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Andrea · 699 weeks ago

Grateful for all the help you can give. Thanks Fee!! xxx

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Lauren · 699 weeks ago

I'm really looking forward to this post! I'm a new blogger (Nearly 6 months old) and the whole thing still seems rather "big" to me. I'd especially like to know about PR samples as I think this is something that could really help me step up a gear.

Thank you! www.misslaurenalicephelan.blogspot.com

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@becaboosmakeup · 699 weeks ago

This is a really great idea and I look forward to reading your tips and advice.

I have recently started a blog and Youtube channel so everything is all very new to me and I have no clue about the things you have mentioned so your posts will really help.

Thank you x x

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chlo · 699 weeks ago

anything would be great!
i'm only a small blogger (only been blogging for about 5months) and dont have that many followers.
I would be curious to know how you got so many, and got sponsored posts, companies to send you things, etc
thanks!

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Makeup Playground · 699 weeks ago

Wow, this is such a great idea! I'm a new blogger and I'm not (yet) planning to make some kind of full-time job out of this, but I'm still curious to know how these things actualy work. So thank you so much for this!

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Victoria · 699 weeks ago

This is a great idea, thank you for sharing. I am a new blogger and this all seems very new and confusing to me so I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge as there isn't much information about this available.

I guess I would like to know more about how you approach PR companies or brands to receive press releases and emails about their new products as I currently feel I am aware of things much later than everyone else.

Thank you

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Sandra · 699 weeks ago

I honestly can't wait for these posts. You're amazing!
http://sandra-thepuzzleofmylife.blogspot.com/

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Jemma Page 62p · 699 weeks ago

I can't wait for these posts :)xx

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Pandora · 699 weeks ago

This is such a good idea, thank you so much for taking out time to help all us 'little bloggers'. I'd love to know ways in which i could publicise my blog and get some more followers. I put a lot of effort in to writing my posts but I don't know how to get them read.

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bow · 699 weeks ago

It's really great of you to do this, I'm a really big fan of your blog :) Aside from the PR aspect and similar topics I was wondering how you get your photos to look so professional, ie. the background, how you use lighting...I'm useless with these things! :p

x

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Thecosmeticcrave · 699 weeks ago

This is such a nice Idea! I can definitely learn a lot more about the blogging world as it does feel like a totally new world to me. I am looking forward to read every single post im sure a lot of us will appreciate them!

Joselin
xxx

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Maxine · 699 weeks ago

Thank you so much for this post!
I only started blogging last week, and the whole blogging world can be a bit confusing.
I can write, but I just don't know how to make the rest fall into place.
I'm really looking forward to this series :)
x http://beauty-tothemax.blogspot.com/

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Sidney · 699 weeks ago

Wonderful idea! I would love to read your comments and advice :) I've been doing this for several months now and still feel clueless!

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Laura · 699 weeks ago

Amazing series, thanks so much. I've had a few PR companies contact me and i haven't a clue what there talking about. X

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Beauty Mish Mash · 699 weeks ago

I'm really looking forward to these posts! I don't know if it's related, but I have no clue to start with html and the actual design of my website, so if you have any tips about where to pick it up that would be amazing! When I started my blog I definitely didn't realise how much goes on behind the scenes, everyone makes it look so easy :)

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MissMathful · 699 weeks ago

this is such a great idea, i cant wait to read the posts you put up :D xx

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socialitedreams 74p · 699 weeks ago

sounds like a really good series, sure most will learn something fab from it

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Kate · 699 weeks ago

Always loved your blog, and as a new blogger it's great to have someone willing to help! As a couple other's mentioned, I have no idea where to start with the html and formatting. I've figured a little out, but it's a little overwhelming.

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georgia · 699 weeks ago

This is a good idea :).

I think I would be interested in something about knowing your worth. Like how much to reasonably charge for sponsored posts and sponsors etc. Because I never know what to charge and know that I undervalue myself by charging ridiculously low amounts or just denying the offer because I feel too rude to agree to be paid.

xxx

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Emily · 699 weeks ago

This is such a great and original idea! It will be so so helpful, thanks :) xx

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@RedsBeautyBlog · 699 weeks ago

Fantastic, I get a lot of emails asking me to do affiliate links and advertise, but Im to worried they are trying to scam me to take them up on it lol. It'd be nice getting some info without someone pointing a finger and saying Im a bad blogger for wanting to know about the more material side of matters.

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Olivia · 699 weeks ago

That would be really helpful, I started last February, and I have 70 followers, so I guess I'm sorta-new, but I haven't been approached by the realm of PR and such yet, not sure if it's a good or bad thing, so explanations would be handy :)

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Stephanie · 699 weeks ago

Can't wait for these posts! My blog is fairly new and when i first started i had no idea about any of these things so it will be good to find out more!
I get emails from PR companies and such and worry so much about how to reply! It sounds silly but i'm always thinking, "what do I say!?". I'd be interested to learn more about responding to companies, what to ask them etc.
=) xXx

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