Today on Dream. Find. Do. we’re bringing you a blogger interview with Nesha. I first found Nesha via her blog Flower Child and learned that she did was a web and graphic designer. Since then she has launched a dedicated design blog, Betty Red and portfolio site showcasing her work. I love her style, the way she presents her blog posts and also thought our DFD readers would love to meet a designer that might be able to help you realise your dreams…
Thank you Nesha!
Tell us your name, your blog and where you blog from. Do you have another job too?
I’m Nesha, my blog is called Betty Red, and I’m based in England. I’m a freelance web & graphic designer for women-owned creative businesses and individuals.
When did you start blogging and what was your dream?
I started blogging five years ago. I started a personal style and craft blog first called Flower Child and then recently created the Betty Red blog where I post inspiration, tutorials and advice for bloggers and small business owners. I didn’t really have a dream for my blog, I just wanted a space somewhere where I could share all the things that inspire and delight me, and connect with like-minded creatives. So it was a lovely surprise when I started noticing more and more readers visiting my blog- suddenly I had to get serious about blogging!
Who inspires you in the blog world?
Elsie of A Beautiful Mess and Breanna of Breanna Rose both inspire me because of their strength and determination when it comes to blogging. If you want to be a successful blogger like them, you need to have focus.
Was it hard getting started?
I found it really difficult getting started because hardly anyone knows you and you have to battle to get readers attention and keep it. But I never let it get me down, because running a successful blog isn’t the be all and end all of life. I’d still blog even if no one read it! Luckily, people do.
How did you find the skills you needed to start and build your blog or business?
I think anyone who starts a blog or business needs to be very self motivated, self disciplined and strong. They need to be able to stick to their schedules and goals. However, that being said, they also need to remember that blogging and running a small business are not the most important things in life. Remembering that should help fight stress when it starts to arise.
How did you get your blog looking and feeling the way it does?
I’m a web & graphic designer who majors in blog design, so I designed my blog to look pretty, sweet and reflect my personality. I get a lot of readers telling me how much they like the design. I think that the design of your blog is more important than people realize. It changes the reading experience of your visitors completely!
How did you grow your blog?
By guest blogging for other bloggers in my niche, using social media to boost my blogs traffic, and connecting with similar bloggers in my local area. There are limitless ways to grow your blog, but those are the few that worked best for me. It’s important that you know that even though there seem like a million and one ways to grow your blog, you don’t have to do all of them. Try different ways of expanding your blog, but if something isn’t enjoyable or doesn’t feel like its working, forget it and try something else.
What is the best opportunity your blog has brought you.
My blogs has bought me so many wonderful opportunities! I’ve been featured in magazines like Teen Vogue and Grazia, and I’ve been able to work with labels I’ve always admired. But the best opportunity my blogs have bought me is lots of freelance design work. 90% of my clients find me through my blog. If it wasn’t for my blog, I don’t think I’d be able to do the job that I love and work for myself. Its a dream come true, all thanks to me loyal and beautiful blog followers.
Have you got any tips for bloggers reading this interview?
Enjoy blogging. Don’t get sad because you haven’t got many Bloglovin’ followers or people don’t comment often, because here’s a little secret: I’ve never followed any blog I love on Bloglovin’ and I rarely ever comment. Not many bloggers do. It doesn’t mean no one is reading your blog. So don’t focus on those things, just keep an eye on your blog traffic and enjoy writing those posts! Connect with similar bloggers in your niche and enjoy making new friends.
Amazing insights thank you Nesha!
Find Nesha on her Flower Child blog or at Betty Red or on Twitter @BettyRedDesign
