Busy days, constantly rushing from one task to another errand. There is not enough time in the day for all the things we need to do, whether for work, for ministry or for family. But every once in a while (and if we are honest, more often than we care to admit), a random burst […]
To Be Known
In the 1970’s the name “Jennifer” was popular. In fact, there were four “Jennifer’s within six houses on our street. I went by “Jennifer” and my favorite playmate took on the name of “JJ.” She had a pool in her backyard and we had a hot tub in ours and we were inseparable. We spent […]
How to Curate a Beautiful Instagram Feed
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Jess Connolly was our guest in this throwback episode of the Declare podcast from 2014. She shares her awesome tips for crafting a cohesive Instagram feed. If you’ve ever been inspired to curate beautiful and intentional Instagram images on your account, listen as Jess shares her insight! In this episode: “The Funnel”–finding your niche […]
Intentionally Creating Content
This article is from the Declare blog archives written by our friend Amanda White. Amanda spoke at the Declare Conference in 2014. Here, she shares some timeless tips on driving traffic to your blog and keeping readers there by creating “sticky” content. It’s really good advice- even 6 years later! 🙂 When you first start […]
Intentionally Building Your Audience
As a blogger, I often find myself asking questions like these (maybe you do too?): HOW do I draw people in to read my blog? HOW do I create great content? HOW can I create a loyal community of readers? HOW do I set myself apart from everyone else who is out there blogging too? Honestly, it quickly […]
Goal Setting for Christian Creatives & Influencers
We pulled this episode out of the archives to share with you again because it’s SO GOOD! Goal-setting is one of the first and most important steps in pursuing your work as a Christian communicator. In this episode, our friend and long-time Declare Conference speaker, Kat, shares her wisdom on setting effective goals. Enjoy & […]
10 Tips for Giving an Engaging Talk at a Conference
Giving a talk at a conference is a great networking tool for bloggers. It puts you in front of lots of other influencers. It postures you as an expert. It allows you to talk about your brand and expertise in a room full of colleagues. And it is a great starting point for working on […]
HOW TO CREATE SOCIAL MEDIA GRAPHICS USING FREE TOOLS
You open Instagram and see beautifully created graphics featuring inspirational quotes. Then you head over to Pinterest and wonder how you could make images like the ones you see. And after you sign up for a blogger’s email list, you wish you could create a free printable for your site, to encourage your readers to sign up for YOUR list.
It can be frustrating to open up websites and apps, trying to figure out how to use them. Even after you find out exactly which tools another blogger or business owner uses, there are still so many unanswered questions.
Our God of Hope
A precious woman I know delivers chemo care bags to encourage others who are facing that same battle. Pages and pages of group texts with my dearest friends are filled with prayer requests, celebrations, and updates praising the Lord, each marking monumental moments in our many years of friendship. A longtime friend asks for prayer […]
Let’s believe in Better
Hi from Julie @ bonJOY! One of the reasons we launched a business around ethical shopping was because we believe that shopping better isn’t just about feeling guilty for supporting sweatshops — it’s about believing that the things we buy can actually have a positive impact in the lives of the people who make them. […]