The new year is approaching and just as I have been doing a bit of “house cleaning” in my life, I am planning to do the same here @ Curvatude.
For one, more and more it is becoming increasingly clear to me that I prefer an uncluttered, clean blog.
I like the crisp, simplicity of my blog template. It’s why I chose the colors, the layout, everything.
And I would rather use the space to highlight you guys and other things that I find of interest.
Secondly, I try to be very discerning regarding the affiliate ads that I place on my site.
I have always refused to place the ads of certain companies, plus size or otherwise because:
1) I don’t use currently or never have used their products before.
2) I think their quality is a bit sub par
3) I am not interested in promoting the type of products they sell
Among other reasons.
So, I am going to streamline and only highlight four affiliates at at time. This will be in addition to the sample website links that will remain.
And the products or projects that I create work on, etc of course will be highly promoted!
‘Cuz to me there is no shame associated with self promotion.
But this basically means that when you see a banner ad on my site, I am very familiar with what the company is currently offering and feel that it is of value to YOU, the good people who read my blog.
This also means I shop them, the products are up to par, they have good deals, etc.
I will also use affiliate links in some of my posts that center around trusted partners.
I will also be fulfilling my vow to post more “what i am wearing” blogs because I am buying a tripod. There are plenty of days where I have wanted to post some cute ish that I am wearing but no one is around to take the pic because my house clears out pretty early.
Oh and videos! Now that I have my lil flip camera, expect plenty of videos.
About just about anything!
LOL
There is also a feature that I have been geekin to bring–> “Curvatude on the Street”.
I come across so many fly plus size chicas as I go about my days and I want to spotlight them.
Oh and posts on remixing celebrity style for our plus size bodies.
Let’s see. What else? Expect almost anything.
Curvatude is about living a “full life”, so it will never be exclusively about one topic.
Expect more interviews. On a variety of people from varied backgrounds.
Expect more reviews.
Expect more rants & raves.
Expect more makeup & beauty posts.
Expect more giveaways. I really like doing that.
And the answer is no to the question that I was asked about my giveaways.
No one gives me the stuff I give away.
I buy it!
It’s not expensive stuff but I only give away stuff that I really like. That I use, etc.
Another change or rather in my mind, improvement is that I am adding a link exchange to the blog.
I love the idea of exchanging links with other blogs. I think that reciprocity is a great way to build community and for us to help promote one another.
So, if you have a blog geared towards women and plus size women in particular and you are interested in exchanging links with me, email me at link@curvatude.com.
In closing, I hope that these are changes that you will find increases your enjoyment while you spend time here with me.
If you have any suggestions, comments, etc, I would love to hear them!
Here’s to Major Curvatude in 2010!
Goody