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Nothing says power dressing quite like a chic, coordinated suit to help you turn heads and get the "She-Means-Business"  attention from your interviewer -fast!

As I'm sure you're aware by now, how you dress for your interview says a lot about you before you've even uttered a word to your interviewer. That's why it's worth taking a minute or two to carefully consider your interview outfit because believe it or not,  your look is all part of your Personal Branding , because looks are everything my friend - I hate to say it but that's how it is!

But thankfully, Zara's Latest Work Wear Collection seems to be the gift that keeps on giving, especially when it comes to suits and co-ords!


And here's the 5 power-dressing suits to consider before your next interview

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So you've just recently launched your own blog, or you've been blogging for a while now but you feel like your content  is lacking traction among your readers  and, worse, your blog posts are falling flat as you're not gaining any  traffic from your content because you're still lacking that unique perspective & selling point that everyone keeps banging on about!

If so, you've come to the right place because today i wanna talk about why  evergreen content is essential to getting your blog off the ground and start seeing it succeed by increasing your blog traffic.

So what is evergreen content, you wonder?! 


Evergreen content is content which your blog is anchored upon and one that never goes out of date. It is content that is either 1) helpful; 2) entertaining; or 3) both and tends to be SEO rich and relevant even way after - I'm talking months or years after publishing it! 

The reason why you need to start thinking about creating evergreen content for your blog is that not only will it help  emphasize what your blog is about thereby strengthening your blog's branding and key message to your audience, it'll also be a strategic way to ensure increased blog traffic because the content  you create will remain most relevant even months or a year after you've hit publish! That will also help your blog move up on search engines whenever anyone searches for the keywords that your evergreen content is about!

Now, you may be thinking: that's all well and good, but what kind of posts are evergreen and what kinds are NOT evergreen?

Glad you asked!

Put it this way: anything that's seasonal, like Christmas, summer fashion, or political elections is considered not evergreen as they tend to trend for only a few months of the year. Whereas something that is helpful, informative, etc will always stay relevant as there's always someone looking for information.

That is why it's considered good content marketing to  create evergreen content as it's a fantastic way to optimise your content for search engines and increase the odds of gaining new traffic.

And here's 5 evergreen content ideas that you could incorporate in your content strategy to not only boost your SEO but also your branding and key message for your blog in a way that'll start helping increase your monthly traffic.


 

5 EVERGREEN CONTENT IDEAS TO START THINKING ABOUT

1) LISTICLES

To anyone that isn't familiar with this term, listicles refer to articles that contain within them a list as part of the overall content/article.

The great thing about listicles is that they inform the reader in digestible spans and help retain reader attention and makes reading them less monotonous compared to essays! 

examples of a listicle could be something like: "5 Reasons Why You Should Travel To Dublin City."  or "Top 10 Destinations For Your Gap Year."

2) TOP TIPS

Top tips articles are quite similar to listicles in their structure as they tend to list some of the content in a numerical/chronological order!

Examples of top tip articles could be: "Best Ways  To Create An Instagram Theme And Improve Your Personal Brand" which I published a while back!

3) INSTRUCTIONAL HOW-TO'S 

These are the holy grail of evergreen content because they are information-rich whilst being super relevant.
Instructional how-to's generally take the reader on a step by step process to doing something and that is what makes them fundamentally evergreen as their main aim is to impart information which then helps in growing your blog traffic stats. 

Examples of instructional how -to's would be content like "How To Narrow Down A Niche For Your Blog;"
OR "How To Monetize Your Blog With Affiliate Marketing Programs And Increase Your Blog Income." that we published a while ago!

4) TUTORIALS 

Tutorials are like instructional how-to's, but slightly different as they are generally;  more in depth and pack tons of information.

A tutorial content is primarily to teach the reader/viewer something that they wouldn't have known and its usually given by someone with vast amounts of experience regarding a specific subject.
That's why e-mail courses, webinars, you tube vlogs, etc are a great example of tutorials.

A great example of a tutorial would be this email course on "How To Apply For A Job When You Have No Previous Work Experience."

5) PRODUCT REVIEWS 

These are exactly what you think they are. Product reviews are particularly perfect for bulking up your evergreen content strategy and can be ideal for almost any blogging niche, like beauty blogs, gadget/tech blogs, fashion, travel blogs, food blogs - I mean, the list goes on.

Examples of product reviews don't necessarily;y have to be reviewing product per se! It could be reviewing a hotel you've visited, or a restaurant you've eaten from,  a recipe by another chef/cook  or  even a service provided like "5 Reasons Why Buffer Is The Best For Beginner Bloggers And I Love It So Much!

I mean, the ideas are endless if you want to beef up your evergreen content with product reviews!

[RELATED ARTICLE: 5 Reasons Why Buffer Is The Best For Beginner Bloggers And I Love It So Much]

And there you have it! The 5 Evergreen Content Ideas That You Can Incorporate To Increase Your Blog Traffic!

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Feeling confused is a part of life - frustratingly when we have an important, life altering decision to make that's ultimately bound to change the course of our lives! 

This can manifest in so many ways! It can be not being able decide whether or not to take a job, weather or not to move to a new city or even lacking clarity on whether or not you should marry the guy you're dating!

That's what confusion does. it can make you feel lost, which can manifest itself as 1) not being a 100% sure of what to do, 2) lacking complete clarity ; 3) or just not being able to make or stick to a decision.

Now, as hard as it may seam to overcoming confusion, there are a few proven steps to take in order to help conquer it once and for all.

Read on to find out what it is you can do.

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1) PRAY ABOUT IT FOR CLARITY

Don't know why but this always works for me. And it doesn't have to be a long arduous prayer, it can simply be something like: "God, what do you think I should do?" 
That's it! And you'll be surprised by the clarity that follows thereafter.

2) LOOK OUT FOR CLEAR INDICATORS IN YOUR LIFE THAT MAY BE SIGNALING YOU ON WHAT YOUR NEXT MOVE SHOULD BE

Sometimes you're confused because you're not really paying attention on the clear signs that life (or God) is throwing at you in order to communicate your next move. So try and tune in to your life and events and see what that might be trying to say to you

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3)  FOLLOW THROUGH

Once you've had some sort of breakthrough in terms of finally realizing what it is you ought to do, then follow through with it and stop questioning everything, because sometimes we get the answer we've been looking for but because it doesn't look like what we had in mind, we tend to mistrust the answer even though it's blatantly clear.

4) BE FLEXIBLE AND OPEN TO CHANGE

Realise that sometimes you won't get the full answer to your confusing obstacle and instead, you'll get a clue as to what your next move should be. That's Okay. That means that your answer to your confusion will come in a series of steps. Honour it and trust the process because sometimes life unfolds in a series of steps and not in one swooping move.

5) TRUST THE JOURNEY THAT IS YOUR LIFE!

To pick up on the previous point, life is a journey with a ton of steps designed to ultimately lead you to where you're meant to be/who You're meant to be with or what you're meant to do! 
So, enjoy the journey, embrace the confusion because they are a sign that in order to get to the next level of your life, you need to actively engage  in the taking of that next level!

So Here's to you overcoming confusion and realising that the answers you're looking for are there!

Happy conquering!

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1. YOUR APPEARANCE

Ive said it before and ilk say it again: appearance matters. It matters a great deal  because it could be the difference between you getting the job or not!
So your appearance is the number one thing an employer will notice about you and the reason why that is is  because taking the effort to groom and present yourself  bodes well with employers as it implies you pay attention to details - a skill that is crucial to doing a job no matter what industry you're in.
So make it a point to present yourself well because the way you present yourself is either going to help you get the job or it'll hinder your efforts.

2. YOUR CONFIDENCE - OR LACK THEREOF!

3. HOW WELL YOU KNOW YOUR CV

Knowing your CV/Resume  puts a candidate at an advantage because it ensures that you're able to answer any question relating to your CV/Resume that an employer throws at you!
Just knowing your CV/Resume alone can stand to you in more ways than one because there's nothing more frustrating than asking a candidate a question regarding their own CV and for them not to know a thing about it. That immediately puts you at a disadvantage because it makes you appear clueless  - something that can be a huge red flag in a potential candidate.

4. HOW YOU TALK ABOUT YOUR PREVIOUS EMPLOYER

There's a reason why the saying goes: "Don't say anything if you haven't got something nice to say." because saying anything negative or nasty about your previous employer does two things: 1) It says to an employer that should your contract of employment be terminated, what  nasty things will you  be saying about them; and 2) It makes you look like someone who's just not that nice, and no one likes to work with an unkind person.
So next time you talk to an employer, make it a point to only say nice things about your previous employer.

5. YOUR OVERALL ATTITUDE

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1/10 Goals Journal

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1. MAKE ROOM FOR ALLOWANCES

By that i mean, try not to be so hard on yourself if/or when things don't go your way and instead learn to recignise minor set backs as important learning curves necessary for your future development and ultimate success!
Doing this will then help alleviate the pressure to be perfect, to succeed, or even pressure to achieving each and every single one of your set goals!

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2. CELEBRATE THE TINY WINS

3. LEARN TO ACCEPT THAT FAILURE IS INEVITABLE

4. DO  NOT SEE YOURSELF AS THE GIRL (OR GUY) WHO'S FAILED AT THIS OR THAT, BUT RATHER IDENTIFY YOURSELF AS THE GIRL WITH UNTAPPED POTENTIAL

I say that because sometimes we (myself included) as humans tend to define ourselves by our mistakes or failures rather than our triumphs. For example, you could be someone who never finished school, so therefore you see and call yourself the drop-out! Don't do that because you make it harder for yourself to achieve that thing that you really want to be the most. So learn to identify yourself positively - it will do you a world of good, I promise!

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5. LET GO OF PAST MISTAKES

So here's to you being a much happier you and having a  more fulfilled 2018!

1/7 DRESS FOR THE OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY

Choosing a dress for the office party can be quite tricky because you obviously want to wow your work colleagues without being too inappropriate, you know?! That's why this Red Fringed Dress from Oasis is ideal for your office Christmas party. It's subtle, party-ready, and definitely packs a punch in the style stakes so much so that it needs little to no accessories! This is the kind of dress that you'll put it on and it will just do the talking!

2/7 DRESS FOR  A NIGHT OUT WITH THE GIRLS

3/7 DRESS FOR GOING ON A PUB CRAWL

4/7 DRESS FOR DRINKS WITH THE FAMILY

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5/7 DRESS FOR A  FIRST DATE 

6/7 DRESS FOR CHRISTMAS EVE

7/7 YOUR CHRISTMAS DAY DRESS

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