Here’s What Annoys People Most About Bloggers & IG Influencers…

A few days ago I asked my followers an open-ended question using Instagram’s new “Questions” feature. Though I thought I had an idea of what some of the responses could be, I never expected to have so many people participate. I’m not writing this to throw bloggers and Instagram influencers under the bus, I am […]

How I Designed My Business Cards Online

THEY’RE FINALLY HERE! MY BUSINESS CARDS ARE FINALLY HERE! It took me hours to design them, another three hours to perfect them and then finally an hour of staring at them to make sure I loved them. When I started designing my business cards I knew I wanted something that stood out. Something that was […]

How To More Than Double Your Pinterest Views in One Month

Do you use Pinterest for more than outfit or hair inspiration? Are you looking to grow your Pinterest views in order to obtain more traffic to your website? I’m here to help! Pinterest & Blogging Pinterest has quickly become one of the best ways to bring in views and new visitors to your website, but are […]

The Best Photography Props for Bloggers

Being a blogger means that you’re creative and never run out of new ideas, right? LOL! NO… well sometimes. Other times things all start to look the same and you find yourself in a creative funk. I’m here to help. Blogging is one of the most rewarding fields as far as getting to use your creativity goes. However, […]

How to Caption Instagram Posts to Increase Follower Engagement

  Instagram is a necessary evil in the blogging and small business world. Knowing how to use it to your advantage takes time, attention to detail, a creative eye and confidence. So much goes into an Instagram post… from the editing, to making sure it flows with your feed and everything in between, it takes […]

Why I Started AshlieHipp.com + My Exciting Announcement

This blog post was promised to my Instagram followers months ago, I’m sorry it took me so much time. However, I do have an exciting announcement to make at the end that I think makes it all worthwhile! Anyway, I get asked this all the time. Why did you start a blog? What makes you want […]

Writer’s Block: Overcoming It and Some Writing Prompts to Help

Writer’s block is the devil… but I’m here to help! Starting and maintaining a blog can get so overwhelming. Writers block comes in many different forms. Self doubt, boredom and even from outside influences like work or the real world. Not to mention, coming with up cute and original post ideas is a daunting task […]

If Pittsburgh Bars Were Kardashians…

I was really bored when this topics came to mind. Obviously this is all a matter of opinion, and if you can’t find humor in it than I’m sorry about your life. 1. The Flats • Kylie … I mean this one was so obvious I feel I don’t have to explain it, but it’s […]

My Day in 10 Pics: Feb ‘18

When I did this last month, I never expected it to get as much attention as it did. For that, I’m back with a second installment of “My Day in 10 Pics” the February edition… 1. I got my morning iced coffee. Venti, iced coffee with 7 pumps of vanilla and 5 pumps of sweet […]

6 Major Telltale Signs That Your Fav Instagram Account Bought Their Following

Let me start off by saying to each their own… if you want to buy followers, go ahead and do that. This isn’t to “expose” anyone, just want my followers and fellow bloggers to understand the difference between an authentic and a purchased following. Business and bloggers who buy their audience are what’s going wrong […]

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