Month: December 2018
If you have a wedding photography or digital photography blog, getting free targeted traffic is heavily based on where you are sitting on the SERPs listings. In other words if you type in your keywords that you are campaigning for on Google, have a look to see where you are ranked.
Trying to improve your rankings on Google is known as Search engine optimisation or SEO. Google ranks websites based on the external backlinks pointing to a given site and is also determined by the quality of the link and its relevance.
The higher up you are on the search display the higher the page rank and the more traffic you will receive for that particular keyword.
Improving your rankings is by getting backlinks to your site which have the Dofollow tags in the website source. One method is known as blog commenting on sites which are relevant to your niche. If you have a wedding photography blog then you would actively comment on these sites with good relevant feedback that will add to the discussion.
There are two types of tags implemented on the blogs in the source section. They are known as Nofollow and Dofollow! Google basically ranks a site by the quality of the Dofollow links that are pointing to your website.
NoFollow Blog Links!
Blog commenting on NOFOLLOW tages have ZERO effect on Search Engine rankings, and is a complete waste of time in terms of SEO.
Where Can You Find Dofollow Blogs!
A Quick method to find these blogs is by placing the keywords Dofollow Wedding Blogs in the Google search box. You will find hundreds of blogs that have these tags implemented on their sites. There are also software tools that can do the work for you when it comes to finding these Dofollow blogs.
A word of warning, Google has changed its laws and can penalise blog owners for spamming sites to increase their page ranks via automated means. So, build your links naturally over time rather than trying to get 1000 links pointing to your site in a week.
To check if a blog has enabled the Dofollow tags, Mozilla firefox has a great SEO plugin which can easily find the tags for you. Do a search on the Mozilla Firefox add on for Quick Search Status and install the plugin.
You will get knocked of your page rank faster that you got there! Earning respect from Google is by building your keyword campaign naturally. Avoid spamming blog sites, implement different URL’s when commenting to allow for deeper linking, indexing and of course making the process natural and in compliance with Google’s stringent rules.
BUT since many people used this system to post spam, most blogs have inserted the NOFOLLOW tag to their commenting systems, which tells Google and the other search engines to ignore the link. So keep it natural and don’t spam!
All women want every aspect of their wedding day to be perfect, and although its your wedding dress that will probably be your biggest buying decision, your wedding shoes are no less important. There are so many aspects that need to be considered, and as youll only have your big day once (if all goes according to plan), its important to get them just right, from the heel height and the style to the colour and the fabric.
What with all the excitement, and it being such a long day, its most likely that on your wedding day your feet will swell up. Therefore its a good idea to try on your wedding shoes towards the end of the day to replicate these conditions, as feet tend to swell up as the day goes on anyway.
No matter how much you fall in love with a pair of shoes at first sight, its important not to impulse buy on such an important item of footwear. Before you buy, here are some of the aspects you need to think about:
Comfort is key
Although of course you want to look fabulous on your wedding day, you really dont want painful shoes to ruin your enjoyment. Make sure you find a pair that dont pinch or squash your toes under no circumstances try to squeeze into the wrong size just because you love the style. If youre not sure of your width fitting its really worth measuring yourself as it may be that you need wide fitting shoes. If so dont worry, there are some beautiful wide fitting bridal shoes available that will be sure to keep you comfy.
Find your style
There are so many different styles of bridal shoes available so its really a matter of what best complements your dress and personal style. Court shoes and sandals are both popular, or for the best of both worlds you could choose a slingback that will give you the look of a closed-toe shoe with the adjustability of a sandal at the heel. If you have a traditional wedding dress, a lace up Victorian style boot is a quirky option that will keep your ankles supported on such a long day.
Get the height right
The height of your wedding shoes is so important as you will need to get your dress altered to the exact length to suit your shoes. Whilst a high heel is glamorous you need to consider how easy they are to walk in you dont want to be stumbling down the aisle! Plus youll find a large heel puts more and more pressure on your toes as the day goes on and you need to be ready for the evenings dancing. A medium heel or low kitten heel is a safe bet, but theres no reason why you cant wear a flat ballerina pump instead. If your husband-to-be is a little on the short side, wearing flat shoes will ensure you dont tower over him in your wedding photos.
Contrasting or complementary colour
Its traditional to match the colour of your shoes with your dress. If you go for this approach make sure you get an exact match, be it pure white, ivory, cream or any other variants on the classic bridal colour palette. However, if youre going for more of a contemporary look you could go for a colour from the wedding theme instead. As well as looking more funky, it may mean that you get to wear your shoes more often, rather than relegating them to the back of the wardrobe when your big days done and dusted.
Fabulous fabrics
Silk or satin covered shoes are a traditional choice for brides, but white or cream leather wedding shoes are another versatile option. For brides on a budget theres no reason why you cant wear synthetic shoes as long as theyre comfortable.
You and your fiance are different and both of you are contemplating an outdoor wedding against a more conventional church wedding! An outdoor wedding holds manifold advantages, especially so for those feeling claustrophobic by church weddings. However, there are certain disadvantages with outdoor weddings as well. Let us consider the pros and cons of outdoor weddings to help finalize any of your decisions in this regard.
Advantages of an Outdoor Wedding:
Church weddings invariably pose restrictions on the themes that can be used for the weddings. With a church wedding, one needs to primarily stick to more conservative themes that are traditional and time honoured. With an outdoor wedding you have a lot more freedom and you can pretty much call all the shots with regard to the themes you would want to have for the wedding. The sky is the limit when it comes to choosing the themes – it can be a beach theme or a western theme or anything else that catches your fancy.
The cost is a great advantage when it comes to outdoor weddings as they are definitely much less costly than what you would incur with a church service. You don’t have to pay for using a public garden or a beach to get married, and the only costs in this regard will be what you need provide to the minister. And this goes with a host of conveniences like discarding formal attire and going with a simple sundress (if you prefer) when getting married in a sunny beach or a warm garden.
Another advantage with outdoor weddings is that you and your guests will feel much more relaxed and comfortable in the casual environment as against a stuffy church environment. Having lots of movement space is also welcome as people don’t have to jostle like in a church.
With outdoor weddings, the same venue can be used for wedding and reception; you just need to find someone for decoration and catering.
Disadvantages of an Outdoor Wedding:
The unpredictable weather can play a big havoc with your wedding. Mother Nature is not under our control and the weather man can be wrong. Moreover, the unpredictable nature of the weather makes it difficult to plan outdoor weddings ahead of time. It can be pouring on the day of your wedding and so it would be a good idea to have a back-up plan when you are contemplating an outdoor wedding.
Also most Catholic priests don’t allow you to marry outside of the church. So, you need to convince your priest first if you really want to go ahead with an outdoor wedding.
To summarize, outdoor weddings work for some people and not for others. So, plan carefully taking into account all pros and cons and figure out what will work best for you.
If you have started planning a fireman wedding then you might be thinking about black, red, yellow and brass of fireman regalia and fire trucks. If you are going to marry in the fire hall, then ideally a fire truck could be your topper to the ceremony. Fireman wedding cake toppers will show your penchant about the profession. For this classy treat, such settings are built with gorgeous neo-classical flair. To make this even more charming, along with the cake, you could further look for fireman-related ornaments in the form of hydrants, dalmations, Maltese crosses or matchbox-style fire trucks. To feel the authenticity, wrap attractive copper or silver wire around the middle of the ornament, then bring up and form into a simple coil to create your own place card holders.
The bride dragging her fireman groom as a fireman wedding cake topper is a fabulous choice. In this topper, scratch marks made from the groom and it is great for the groom cake. Climbing fireman with bride wedding figure is a perfect fireman wedding cake topper in which each of the figures is fine porcelain. You might get helmet which comes with figures and there is an insert on the groom that attaches to the cake. Climbing fireman to bride wedding figures and no frills fire bride dragging fireman are some better example of fireman wedding cake toppers. In both these figures, the fireman bride is dragging her fireman groom.
In fireman helmet wedding cake topper, bride wears a black helmet and extinguisher in hand with scratch marks made from the groom. This could be an alterative fireman wedding cake topper for those not wanting figures on their wedding cake. Fire engine wedding cake topper is a gold plated fire engine adorned with sparkling swarovski crystals. In this figure, wheels really work and it could be a great birthday or retirement gift. Mini fire heart axe type of fireman wedding cake topper contains wooden handle. It encompasses heart in the middle of the black blade.
Fitting is the mantra to look taller. Well fitted kameez and churidar accentuate your body lines, which naturally creates a slimming effect and an appearance of added height.
A single shoulder kameez and a halter neck as well as anything with a deep v-neck will work.
Pick kameez with vertical pleats, stripes or patterns. Pinstripe, chalk stripe and herringbone will provide the visual length you are hoping for.
Wear churidars instead of salwars and avoid kameez that are too flared or voluminous.
Opting for dark colors such as black, navy and deep gray will also make you look slimmer and taller thereby.
Also avoid strong color contrasts between kameez and churidar. Monotones are a good idea.
A long dupatta too helps to look tall.
Keep the jewelry light and avoid bulky pieces. Danglers and long chains are a good idea to look tall.
Avoid platforms heels and wear stilettos.
Carry potli bags or clutches instead of heavy bags.
And last but not the least practice a good posture by keeping an upright torso as often as you can.