Fellow Madeit sellers who blog - Fluid Ink

If you read my blog for some time, you probably know that I love  vintage and interesting designs in bright colours! When I saw Fluid Ink designs on the front page of Madeit website, I couldn't wait to learn more about this letterpress business.  

 So, I invited Davina for a chat and a "cup of tea".

Why did you decide to start a blog? 

To promote my business, and give some insight into the world of letterpress from a beginner’s perspective.

Is there a story behind the name of your blog?

Fluid Ink was originally the name of my freelance graphic design business I started way back in 2001 and I thought it was appropiate for my letterpress business as well!

Have your blogging style changed since you've started? 

I try to include as many images as possible, I am also trying to include other stories of interest and information that don’t come from me (I get bored with my own voice, I figure others will too!)

Do you think blogs are moving to the second place now since Facebook business/social pages are becoming more popular? 

I think they all interact wonderfully together, when I blog a post, its less frequently than a post in Facebook, but face book info tends to be a short ‘blip’ where as I spend more time and effort on a blog post.

Do you have a blogging routine or any themes that you join?

I try to blog twice a month, but its as the need arises!

What are your 5 most favourite blogs to visit and why?

http://papercrave.com/

http://tickletheimagination.blogspot.com.au/search/label/paper

Both of the above offer oodles of inspiration for my craft

http://ladiesofletterpress.ning.com/ 

For an unbeatable letterpress community – I rely on this site heavily for information

http://wastreetteam.wordpress.com/

Western Australian sellers on etsy

http://www.etsy.com/

Im an Etsy addict 

 Any tips for the bloggers who just started? 

Keep learning. There are so many free tutorial/workshops, handy hints etc don’t get overwhelmed, just do a little bit and things will grow and get easier.

Don’t be afraid to ask for help!

If you think there is a way to do something with regards to blog functionality, then there probably is. - Google it and the answer will be there.

Don’t try and use all social medias at first unless you have unlimited time. Just choose 1 or 2 and start small!

Blogs are a great way to host a webpage. I have had intentions to convert my blog to a ‘proper’ website for 2 years – monumental fail! I have taken a step backwards and converted my blog to a website! It doesn’t have the exact ‘look’ I am after, but it works for now!


Thank you Davina for coming over!