Writer’s Workshops: The Highlights of Blogging Magazine Style
Magazines are something which capture my interest when I am in the checkout line waiting to pay my groceries. The colourful glossy pictures with captivating headlines make me want to reach out and pick it off the rack. The curiousity is stirred and I am eager to find out more what lies beyond the cover. Is it the same for you too?
Like a Magazine with features the highlights of a month, here are my highlights for the 2012 ~ 2013 here on Dominique’s Desk.
This two years has seen a breakthrough for me in blogging. I’ve becoming more noticed in the blogsphere and have managed to snag a few exclusive campaigns with some international brands. One of the major campaigns which I worked on last year was the one by L’oreal White Perfect Laser. It was a new experience for me testing out the Skin whitening product and writing about it. It got me more interested in taking care of my own personal grooming and keeping myself looking youthful.
Besides L’oreal I also worked on campaigns by Lifebouy and Comfort. The kids and I also got invited to a couple of places and tried out several interesting products.
Dominique’s Desk also went more viral as it was included in one of the sites featured on NewsLoop an app for iPhone and iPad designed by Singtel where one can read all the latest local and international news. You can find us under the Kids & Parenting Category.
Being on Newsloop means that you can read all about the latest blog post from this site on the go at your own convenience. You need not be log on to a PC and can view it from your iPhone or iPad. Isn’t that cool!!
Philips Avent Natural Bottle Launch
This year started off with a blast for me. Tiger girl and me were featured on the Philips Avent Natural Bottle Launch TV ad. The ad has been showing on a few different channels on TV last month and this month. Tiger girl was thrilled to bits when she spotted herself on TV earlier this week.
Besides on TV the blog has been featured also in at the following sites.
My article on Bike Riding with Singapore Bike School has been written have been featured on SGLinks a local daily magazine which highlights interesting posts from blogs from Singapore.
The article Keeping Motivated Blogging on a Monday was featured on Parent society as one of the featured bloggers for the week of March 5th 2013.
How has blogging evolved for you?
Are you liking it so far?
April 4, 2013 @ 4:26 pm
Wow you have really come a long way and it’s great to hear that you have achieved so much. By the way, news loop is one of my favorite apps and I did notice articles from you! I have been blogging for a couple of years now on different blogs and platforms. It started off as a journal and then it became a blog to document my wedding prep and when I had a kid, I blogged about life as a mother to document my girl’s milestones and to hopefully provide useful tips and resources for fellow parents. Now I find myself engaged in a blogging community and I like the discussions and sharing of ideas that take place on blogs. Loving it so far!
Thanks for sharing your milestones! I may do a post on me and my blog soon too!
April 5, 2013 @ 11:10 am
@Zee,
nice to know that you like NewsLoop too it’s a great source of news for me too 🙂 Looking forward to seeing your milestones being posted.
April 4, 2013 @ 10:14 pm
You have been a busy bee! Congratulations on all your success so far!
I love blogging, despite my complete lack of visibility and growth. Perhaps when my dissertation is finished, I can work on the business of it a bit more. Being a graduate student/mommy is tough business right now.
April 5, 2013 @ 11:09 am
@Mama Melch,
Thanks :)all the best in finishing your studies. You must be doing a great job balancing the different roles 🙂
April 5, 2013 @ 2:42 am
I love your features and congratulations!
I still like blogging. I just need to get more organized!
Happy Thursday!
April 5, 2013 @ 2:55 am
Awesome, Dominique!! So fascinating to read about your evolution!
April 5, 2013 @ 7:08 am
You have done well with you blog, congratulations.
My blog started off as a place to show off my photos and connect with other bloggers. Before too long I was contacted by companies wanting me to talk about their products and hold giveaways. It was very exciting testing products and reviewing them. It became a lot of work that unfortunately I didn’t have time for. I still do book reviews and once in awhile I do paid posts. I really enjoy blogging and interacting with the friends I have made but I’m not posting as often as I used to.
April 5, 2013 @ 11:08 am
@Judy,
thanks for the congrads 🙂 Glad to hear that you enjoy blogging and the interaction through it.
April 5, 2013 @ 8:45 am
Hi Dominijque ~~ I am glad that you are enjoying blogging with modern stuff. Most of my blogging is old style, real blogging. So then the crowd that reads mine still are that kind too. Others have left for Facebook. I do FB not am not hooked on it. There I keep up with the old blogging friends that have quit their blogs.
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April 5, 2013 @ 11:08 am
@Jim,
Great to hear that you are keeping up with your old blogging friends. I too am on facebook and keep up with friends through that social media platform.
April 5, 2013 @ 9:51 pm
that’s wonderful! I’m glad to hear 2013 has been going so well for you. I haven’t changed my style too much- I’ve gotten Twitter, but that’s it. Blogging to me is more about simple sharing than promotion.
April 6, 2013 @ 10:49 am
Wow, well done!! congrats. Thank you for sharing at the hop, your participation makes the hop extra special. Big Hugs P.S. the new giveaway posted today!
April 7, 2013 @ 10:01 am
Love watching you shine! Keep up the great work, you deserve it!
April 15, 2013 @ 11:37 am
This was a Truly Thoughtful post for The letter T…
Thank you for linking…
Terrific job!
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