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Top 10 UK Music Blogs

January 13, 2021/7 Comments/in PR Pulse, Top Ten Blogs, Social Media Index, Blogger, Influencers Top Ten Blogs /by Holly Hodges

Last updated 13/01/2021

Vuelio uses a proprietary algorithm to create these rankings, based on topic-related content in blogs on its system – you can read more about the process here. Our research team actively seeks out new blogs and bloggers for inclusion, but if you think we’ve missed someone, please get in touch to let us know. 

1. That Grape Juice

We’re still sipping on That Grape Juice, as are fans of its updates on urban pop culture worldwide. Since launching in February 2007, this blog’s content has been sampled by publications including The Independent, BBC 1 Xtra, MTV and Billboard. For reviews, news, music, entertainment and celeb interviews, grab a glass and let your cup runneth over – latest servings include updates from Azealia Banks, Ashanti, Keyshia Cole and Brandy.

2. Popjustice

Only right and justified, Popjustice stays high up in this ranking. Treating pop with the respect it deserves, here ‘high quality pop journalism [is] guaranteed’ with the promise of ‘nothing but bangers’. Originally dreamt-up in May 2000 by music journo Peter Robinson, the blog started its journey to become what it is today in 2002 with the launch of its first front page blog The Briefing, so the legend goes. Stay briefed on what’s new (and old-but-good) in pop here.

3. UKF

Forged from the combination of UKF Dubstep and UKF Drum & Bass YouTube channels is UKF’s network of bass music-focused media, including events, podcasts and channels galore. For the best of drum & bass YouTube, live streams, mixes, playlists and new albums, check out the UKF team’s careful curation. Recent choice cuts include a feature on Starz & Deeza, a convo with IMANU and a get-to-know-you chat with KillBreak (well worth killing some time with).

4. A&R Factory

While we’re all stuck staying as socially distanced as possible inside during Lockdown 3, music industry pros need look no further than the A&R Factory blog to find new independent music. Picking out the finest of listenables for the music PRs, management companies, radio stations, podcasts and record labels that stan for the blog (there are many), A&R Factory knows what’s good. And if you’re a wannabe rock/pop/acid jazz star, submit your tracks to the team (much easier than sneaking on to The Masked Singer).

5. XS Noize

Letting out the perfect amount of noise when it comes to music genres of all kinds is XS Noize. Based in Northern Ireland, but reaching eyes and ears across the globe, the XS Noize team is an ‘independent international consortium of opinionated music lovers’ offering their takes on new releases, the classics, live performances (over video at the moment, mostly, we presume) and ‘tracks of the day’. Seize the day and tune in.

6. GoldFlakePaint

This gold-standard music blog for independent music journal Gold Flake Paint is where to go for music-related musings you may not find being published or posted in other muso-focused fare. Discover performers and artists like Kelly Lee Owens, Renee Ree, Sarah Mary Chadwick and Anna McClellan, and also decide which LPs to pick up from the team’s selection of 25 of the best from 2020.

7. We Plug GOOD Music

Just GOOD things are happening over at We Plug GOOD Music, where ‘new and emerging music from all over the world’ is being showcased. Recent features include very thorough and detailed rundowns of all the best music released last year; reviews take in the latest from Ava Max and Phoebe Bridgers; and WPGM Commentary and WPGM Interviews catch up with artists including AKS and Reekado Banks.

8. STW

For ‘The In Sounds From Way Out’, STW (AKA Stamp The Wax) has it sorted. Check out the latest in the channels New Music, Mixes, Stamp TV, Features, Lists, News and Radio, and, if you want to avoid music you really don’t want to read about, you can even break the content down/pick and choose by genre. Disco, Hip-Hop, House/Broken Beat/Garage, Jazz and New Wave/Experimental are just some of the sounds being covered right now.

9. Little Indie

Stepping onto our Top 10 Music Blogs stage for the very first time is Little Indie, a ‘little blog about indie stuff and emerging music in the indie genre’. Previously picked for The Guardian’s ‘Blog Of The Week’, this UK-based blog takes a global view of what’s new in indie. What the team are bigging-up at the moment – new music from Jilian Medford, Hockeysmith, Black Honey and shame.

10. The Playground

For a neutral space where both music fans and music pros working in the industry can meet, The Playground is here for things both work-related and play (also: lots of music goodness). Read up on the blog’s Latest News, Interview, Reviews, Festivals and Mixes content. Particularly good news covered by The Playground this week – ‘American Dr. Anthony Fauchi proposes live music will return in Autumn’ (sounds really good to us).

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Collaborating with bloggers requires mutual respect and understanding: respect their schedules; take time to read their content to learn their interests; and only contact them if/when they want to be contacted. You can see more advice in our blogger spotlights. 

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Fitness & Exercise Blogs UK Top 10

January 6, 2021/24 Comments/in PR Pulse, Top Ten Blogs, Social Media Index, Top Lists, Influencers Top Ten Blogs /by Paul Burvill

The Top 10 Fitness & Exercise blog ranking was last updated 06/01/2021.

Vuelio uses a proprietary algorithm to create these rankings, based on topic-related content in blogs on its system – you can read more about the process here. Our research team actively seeks out new blogs and bloggers for inclusion, but if you think we’ve missed someone, please get in touch to let us know. 

1. The Runner Beans

If you’re full of beans (or maybe just Christmas selection box chocolate) and ready to get going on New Year’s Resolutions to run for sport, pleasure or fitness, The Runner Beans is a good place to start. While marathons won’t be a feature of Lockdown 3, safe and solo running can be – registered dietitian/marathon runner/travel enthusiast Charlie has advice on Running, Nutrition and Travel (for when journeys can go further than the local racetrack or park).

2. Keep it simpElle

Winner of the Best Health and Fitness category at the Online Influence Awards 2020, Elle Linton is set to continue winning in 2021 when it comes to sharing tips on cycling, running, nutrition and much more. Loving to ‘sweat, cycle and run’, the blogger aims to provide an ‘online fitness studio, fav smoothie bar and weekly health magazine all rolled into one’, which is going to be particularly useful over the next few months – thank you in advance, Elle!

3. The5krunner

‘Triathlon, Duathlon, Training & Tech’ is what’s on offer at The5krunner blog, written by a mysterious – but presumably very fit – fan of running. Having done ‘quite well’ with multi-sports, this blogger started to share their experiences to help other fitness fans with training regimes, diet and related technology, and it’s working out really well – ‘It takes a fair amount of time. A labour of love. Sleep is for wimps’. After making sure you get a good night of sleep yourself, check this blog out.

4. Zanna Van Dijk

This ‘blogger with a purpose’ also happens to be an entrepreneur, business owner, personal trainer and ocean lover, making her eponymous blog on health, sustainability, travel and lifestyle one worth reading. Sharing her wisdom on looking after the planet as well as yourself, Zanna’s recent posts have offered advice on hiking, the best workout leggings for tall women (shorter versions are available), sustainable celebrating and what to discover this year.

5. Tales of Annie Bean

The tale of this blog begins in 2013, when blogger Annie started by sharing her personal journey, before being joined by husband Nick. Now sharing all-things active, the qualified spin instructors cover lifestyle topics, wellness, travel, some occasional beauty and fashion, but mainly fitness. What essentials do you need for Winter adventures? How can you stay motivated during the colder months ahead? Can functional chores be fun? Read the tale of Annie and Nick to find out.

6. The Fat Girls’ Guide To Running

Whether or not spandex is part of your go-to get-ups, running can be fun for those across a variety of fitness levels and sizes. The Fat Girls’ Guide To Running is here to encourage anyone with an interest to get started, keep going or rediscover their love of setting out in their trainers. Started in 2003 by blogger Julie Creffield after her own discovery of the fun and fitness running can bring, this blog even includes posts on sea swimming, charity races, cycling in the bedroom and facing sports-related fears. Don’t be scared – run to check it out.

7. Father Fitness

Now we’ve said so long to Father Christmas for another year, Father Fitness (aka Paul Stainthorpe) is here to hand out the gift of keeping fit – parcelled into posts covering Exercise & Kids, Family, Fitness, Health, Muscle, Nutrition, Weight Loss and Reviews. A ‘normal guy who just wants to try and keep fit’ himself, Paul’s continuing journey from ‘unfit dad to fitter dad’ is easy to relate to, particularly when staying on the sofa can be so tempting. Make the most of his fatherly advice and get started on your own fitness journey.

8. Susie Chan Endurance Runner

Runners World and the Evening Standard’s ‘number 1 runner to follow on Instagram’, Susie of Susie Chan Endurance Runner has been racing for around a decade now and certainly knows her stuff. Ready to run come rain, snow or shine, recent posts from Susie have detailed the best Winter Warmers for keeping cosy on runs through cold weather, converting her garage into an indoor gym for safe sweating and how to stay motivated during lockdown.

9. Be Healthy Now

Being healthy is of particular importance now in 2021 – luckily blogger Petra is offering healthy lifestyle and natural living help over at Be Healthy Now. Holistic wellbeing is the focus here, with posts on cutting out toxins where possible, organic nutrition and stress reduction alongside advice on eating and exercising healthily. For being healthy now, Petra has some handy recommendations for fold-flat treadmills, elliptical machines and even thoughts on the efficacy of pot-based instant noodles (yum… or yuck – your mileage may vary).

10. Lessons in Badassery

And with the start of the new year comes the need for a levelling-up in badassery – for Lessons in Badassery blogger Katie, this means a combination of sport and adventure with quality reads about ‘amazing, inspirational women’. If this is also an inspiring combo for you, check out journalist and copywriter Katie’s smorgasbord of ‘badass women in sport, fitness and adventure’ and marvel at her own fitness-related prowess – ‘I can do 300 chest-to-floor burpees in 19 minutes. Not right now, but it happened…’

Collaborating with bloggers requires mutual respect and understanding: respect their schedules; take time to read their content to learn their interests; and only contact them if/when they want to be contacted. You can see more advice in our blogger spotlights. 

Profiles of these  blogs and their authors can be found in the Vuelio  Media Database.

Top 10 Top 10 Blog Rankings of 2020

December 9, 2020/0 Comments/in PR Pulse, Top Ten Blogs, Social Media Index, Top 10 Top 10s, Top Lists, Influencers Top Ten Blogs /by Phoebe-Jane Boyd

As we approach the latter stages of 2020, we look back at the best of this year’s UK blog rankings based on the number of unique visits.

Just as everyone’s priorities have had to change this year, the most popular blog ranking topics have switched around since those early days of Before March 2020. Here’s what’s captured our interests, including good eats, nice interiors, comfy indoor clothes and much musing over politics.

1. Top 10 Food Blogs (+1)
Sustenance – always vital – is even more important this year, as we’ve occasionally struggled to source what we need from supermarkets, from bread flour, to fresh fruit, to fancy ice cream flavours that became scarce during lockdown. Top 10 food blogs is the number one visited ranking this year, and no doubt helped with those dalgona coffee and banana bread recipes.

2. Top 10 Interior Design Blogs
Spending a lot more time indoors has resulted in a rise in interior decorating – because who wants to stare at the scuffed walls for months on end? The top 10 interior design blogs, a ranking staying at number 2 in this list, provided much needed inspiration when walking around IKEA or stroking carpet swatches wasn’t possible.

3. Top 20 Fashion Blogs (+3)
Whether sitting down to watch Tiger King again, or heading out for a Government-sanctioned fitness outing, finding the right fashion fit became a bigger priority this year. Our fashion ranking rose three places and included ‘slow’ and sustainable fashion, highstreet and highbrow, and affordable, budget-friendly comfies.

4. Top 10 Music Blogs (+4)
Also more popular this year was music, with the top 10 providing ideas for lockdown playlists and good shouts for festive party music, too. Urban, pop, independent, alternative, dubstep, death metal and emerging artists – a plethora of genres featured. Not much Medieval Folk Rock or Country Truck Driving Music this year, but maybe in 2021…

5. Top 10 Vlogs (New Entry)
Mukbangs when you want to share a meal with somebody, beauty tutorials if you need advice with applying winged eyeliner or just a catch-up on life stuff with an influencer you like and follow – vlogs continue to rise in popularity, and reach the midpoint of our rankings ranking this year.

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6. Top 10 Beauty Blogs (-3)
Self-care was a good hobby to take up in 2020, and the (bb) cream of the crop when it comes to beauty have been busy shopping their stashes, reviewing new releases and advising on how to look less tired and zombie-like when on a video call with colleagues, friends and family.

7. Top 10 London Lifestyle Blogs (New Entry)
Before Tier 2 times, finding the best of what’s happening in the UK capital was already a challenge – the top London Lifestyle blogs continue to be reliable resources for having a good time. As the world changed, so did London, and its bloggers adapted to feature socially distanced socialising and enjoyment.

8. Top 10 Political Blogs (New Entry)
Letting politics pass you by was no longer a possible privilege this year as the decisions of governments across the world were watched carefully. Writing from a variety of political backgrounds and stances, the top UK politics-focused blogs kept us informed with detailed coverage.

9. Top 10 Gardening Blogs (New Entry)
For those lucky enough to have access to a garden, or a window ledge planter, gardening – along with baking and beauty – is a hobby that helped many through the harder parts of 2020. Colourful flowers, fruit and vegetables, or herbs – gardening grew in popularity, and enters our top 10.

10. Top 10 Men’s Fashion Blogs (-3)
And finally, our most popular rankings ranking this year ends with more fashion. Though falling three places, the men’s fashion blog community has many fans across the world – and rightfully so, with all the tips for luxury, bespoke, every day, budget-beautiful and casual wear being shared by its top bloggers. Thank you to them for making opening the door to food deliveries more stylish this year.

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Vuelio’s blog ranking methodology takes into consideration social sharing, topic-related content and post frequency. Profiles of the blogs on these Top 10 Blog rankings, their authors and thousands of others can be found in the Vuelio Media Database.

The fundamentals of working with bloggers are the same as with traditional journalists at traditional media outlets: respect their schedules; take time to read their material to learn their interests; and only contact them if/when they want to be contacted.

Charity Blogs UK Top 10

December 2, 2020/0 Comments/in PR Pulse, Top Ten Blogs, Social Media Index, Top Lists, Influencers Top Ten Blogs /by Christina Pirilla

This social media ranking was last updated on 02/12/2020.

The list of the UK’s top 10 charity websites includes charities, not-for-profit organisations and media outlets covering the voluntary sector and is scored by their editorial content.

Vuelio uses a proprietary algorithm to create these rankings, based on topic-related content in blogs on its system – you can read more about the process here. Our research team actively seeks out new blogs and bloggers for inclusion, but if you think we’ve missed someone, please get in touch to let us know. 

1. Cancer Research UK Science Blog

In a year when help and support for others has been so important, the Cancer Research UK Science Blog has continued to share important information from the charity supporting those struggling with the impact of cancer. From coming to terms with a diagnosis, supporting the family members of those currently fighting and managing the side effects of medication, the blog has links to resources as well as initiatives for raising money and volunteering, in charity runs like Race for Life and in Cancer Research shops across the UK.

2. JustGiving Blog

Fundraising tips, tools and trends is just the start of what the JustGiving blog gives to its audience. Aiming to ensure that important causes are adequately funded, the blog offers advice for individuals wanting to raise money and awareness for their chosen charities as well as teams working together for a common cause. Find news from JustGiving, tips and how to guides for setting up JustGiving pages and beginning the journey, as well as case studies and insights from successful volunteers passionate about a variety of issues.

3. NCVO Blog

The National Council of Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) provides advice and updates to over 14,000 members working within the voluntary and community sectors to make meaningful change in society. Posts cover inspirational stories from charities and organisations big and small as well as how current events are impacting the charity sector – the recent Spending Review has been covered diligently, as well as the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

4. Stonewall says… blog

‘News and views from Stonewall and beyond’ is what’s shared at the Stonewall blog, which covers LGBTQ+ issues across the globe, from the treatment of LBGT asylum seeks in Europe and the UK, International Pronouns Day and how to make UK schools more inclusive. Particularly useful are the charity’s resources for workplaces and schools busy fighting inequality and outdated views in the office and the classroom, helping to make the future a kinder place for everyone.

5. Meow Blog

Over 200,000 cats and kits are helped by Cats Protection each year and the Meow Blog is where friends of all things feline can find news from the charity’s national network of volunteer-branches and centres. Touching stories featuring animals saved by the charity feature alongside practical advice for ways readers can help with fundraising efforts over the festive season and in the future, too. And if you’re considering providing a home for a cat looking for a new pad, check out the profiles of those in need of human flatmates.

6. YoungMinds’ Blog

Mental health really matters this year, particularly for young people growing up in these troubling and unpredictable times. YoungMinds wants to see ‘a world where no young person feels alone with their mental health’ and the blog provides resources for those struggling and ways for people to get involved with supporting them. Mental health professionals can source training for dealing with issues specific to young people, and there is also a section for parents looking for support.

7. Race Matters

While long overdue conversations regarding antiracism and equality are happening across the world, UK independent race equality think tank Runnymede continues to share its work on providing ‘intelligence for a multi-ethnic Britain’ on the Race Matters blog. Covering the COVID-19 crisis and its impact on communities and what individuals can do to support the Black Lives Matter movement into 2021, Race Matters provides an overview of evidence and information across politics, identity, education, history and much more.

8. CAFOD blog

The blog from England and Wales aid agency Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD) shares updates on work being done to tackle global injustices and poverty – its latest campaigns focus on climate and energy, peace and human rights, young people and young adults as well as #CancelTheDebt. And for those who want to help with the aims of CAFOD, there’s a fundraising ideas section with ways to get involved.

9. age uk blog

As the festive season approaches and the nights get colder, age uk are busy making sure ‘no one has no one’ this winter. Posts on the blog from the charity feature ‘your news, your stories, your later life’, with news and views on what’s in the headlines when it comes to issues impacting older people. Providing a hub for older people themselves to connect with the help they need as well as resources for people wanting to volunteer their time, the age uk blog provides support to those most in need.

10. act!onaid blog

‘Changing the world with women and girls’, the globally-focused act!onaid charity uses its blog to share updates on challenges being faced across the world, news on initiatives happening now as well as think pieces on how issues impacting women and girls are portrayed in the media. Worth checking out now: the blog team’s recommendations for 2020 charity Christmas gifts, lessons learned from the campaigns of Ruth Bader Ginsberg and Scotland’s history making move to make period products free for all.

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Discover more Top Blogs: craft, Guardian news, mummy and baking to name just a few.

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Collaborating with bloggers requires mutual respect and understanding: respect their schedules; take time to read their content to learn their interests; and only contact them if/when they want to be contacted. You can see more advice in our blogger spotlights. 

Profiles of these  blogs and their authors can be found in the Vuelio  Media Database.

Top 10 UK Food Blogs

November 11, 2020/8 Comments/in PR Pulse, Top Ten Blogs, Social Media Index, Influencers Top Ten Blogs /by Holly Hodges

Last updated 11/11/2020

Vuelio uses a proprietary algorithm to create these rankings, based on topic-related content in blogs on its system – you can read more about the process here. Our research team actively seeks out new blogs and bloggers for inclusion, but if you think we’ve missed someone, please get in touch to let us know.   

1. Hungry Healthy Happy

On the Specials list today is Hungry Healthy Happy, which stays at the top of the menu for UK food blogs. Sharing healthy twists on simple family recipes is Dannii, who’s here to help make homemade food both hearty and health-filled. As making the most of what’s in the cupboard becomes even more important through the second UK lockdown in the run up to Christmas, this blog has yet more recipes to try, including easy salmon curry, BBQ chicken pizza and, for dessert, apple and plum crumble. Grab your knife, fork and spoon and get stuck in.

2. Recipes From A Pantry

Meals made with air-fryers and one-pot cooking don’t have to be boring or one-dimensional in flavour – Bintu at Recipes From A Pantry uses her experiences of making food for her family while growing up to help families across the UK and beyond eat well. Find fusion African recipes, air fryer recipes and instant pot ideas here for putting together good eats using fresh ingredients with flavour, colour and spice, including instant pot baked apples, dump-and-start instant pot collard greens and crockpot chocolate peanut butter cake.

3. Jane’s Patisserie

If the Great British Bake Off has got you pumped and primed for attempting your own patisserie and pies, Jane Dunn at Jane’s Patisserie is a good place to start for picking the right recipe. Also at the top of our UK Baking Blogs ranking, Jane is a sorceress of all things sweet and savoury with the goal of giving her readers ‘fun, laughter, confidence and knowledge’ to bake whatever they’re hankering for. Fill up your plate with white chocolate drip cakes, sticky toffee puddings and vegan cookies guaranteed to get a (socially-distanced) Hollywood Handshake.

4. Becky Excell

Another Star Baker on our top UK food bloggers ranking is Becky Excell, who excels at baking gluten-free good stuff. In preparation for the release of her debut recipe book How To Make Anything Gluten-free in February 2021, make the most of what Becky is sharing on the blog – white chocolate cheesecake, chocolate orange fondants, vanilla loaf cake and lemon meringue cupcakes (all gorgeously gluten-free). After being told her relationship with gluten was over by a doctor back in 2009, Becky thought she’d never eat nice food ever again – don’t be afraid if you’re in the same boat; Becky is here to help.

5. Jack Monroe

Jack Monroe is a very busy blogger, broadcaster, author and writer, mastering all forms of media to share ideas for cooking on a bootstrap. While we all keep a close eye on our budgets and are careful with what’s in our cupboards during Lockdown 2, Jack’s bountiful backlog of blog posts with ideas and recipes for staying comfortably full and fed is here to be enjoyed – all with the price tags included up front. Nobody should have to go hungry – Jack aims to help with ideas for eating well on low incomes alongside their work with charities, food banks, schools and children’s centres.

6. The Curry Guy

The Curry Guy is Dan Toombs, blogger and writer of books on the best bets when it comes to sauces, sundries and curry-centric suppers. You don’t have to order takeout to get something good – The Curry Guy has instructions for how to get Brit Indian Restaurant style lamb bhuna, rogan josh and more, as well as more authentically styled chicken curries and tarka dhals. Room on your plate for more? Dan has also put together The Curry Guy Bible for loyal disciples of curry and all the delicious things to serve with it.

7. Lavender and Lovage

Travel vicariously through the food being shared on Karen’s Lavender and Lovage, where the blogger collects and shares food ideas and inspiration gathered from her time in South Africa and travelling across the UK. Start out with a trip through posts on Karen’s holidays in Barbados and across the US as well as UK-based staycations, and when all that virtual travel has made you suitably hungry, check out her twists on traditional bakes and cooking – retro school dinner iced tray bake cake, anyone?

8. My Fussy Eater

Get the fussy eaters in your life to clear their plates, fuss-free, with My Fussy Eaters’ deep backlog of tempting recipes. Blogger Ciara knows the struggle of getting a good meal together for someone with limited food likes, having started this blog in 2014 to record the results of her attempts with her daughter Aoife. Grab recipes by category (slow cooker recipes, meals catalogued by cooking time, one pot recipes and how to hide veg to give your fussy friends/fam a balanced diet) or by diet (whether no gluten, dairy, egg, nut, meat or fish) – no fuss needed.

9. That Girl Cooks Healthy

That girl of That Girl Cooks Healthy is Charla – a Caribbean food fan who also happens to be a certified health coach. That means a blog filled with heavenly gluten and dairy-free recipes alongside modern takes on popular Caribbean recipes with healthy alternatives. For food ideas, check out her Recipe Index for treats including vegan pumpkin fritters and Cuban black beans, and once you’ve had your fill, look after yourself by heading to the Health Guidance channel – the Ways to Stay Healthy Over the Christmas Period is definitely one to browse and bookmark.

10. Greedy Gourmet

‘Always thinking of the next meal’ is Greedy Gourmet’s Michelle, whose love of traveling, good natural homemade food, puzzles, games and family led her to figuring out the food blogging business back in 2007, to great success. This multi-award-winning blog aims to showcase the best that’s out there when it comes to food while being mindful of dietary requirements and offering substitutions and possible customisations where needed. Whether you fancy new takes on your fave meals, or something more ‘offbeat and exotic’, Greedy Gourmet is here to ‘open your mind to a whole new world of ethnic dishes steeped in history’.

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Collaborating with bloggers requires mutual respect and understanding: respect their schedules; take time to read their content to learn their interests; and only contact them if/when they want to be contacted. You can see more advice in our blogger spotlights. 

Profiles of these  blogs and their authors can be found in the Vuelio  Media Database.

Art Blogs UK Top 10

November 4, 2020/1 Comment/in PR Pulse, Top Ten Blogs, Social Media Index Top Ten Blogs /by Holly Hodges

Last Updated 04/11/2020.

Vuelio uses a proprietary algorithm to create these rankings, based on topic-related content in blogs on its system – you can read more about the process here. Our research team actively seeks out new blogs and bloggers for inclusion, but if you think we’ve missed someone, please get in touch to let us know. 

1. StreetArtNews

Still in the top spot at number one is Rom Levy’s StreetArtNews, which has been catering to art geeks since it was first created in 2009. The ‘definitive guide’ to the street art world, the blog’s unique editorial team covers art news, analyses and reviews exhibitions and writes about ‘nearly everything else found in between layers of paint’. Whether you’re a street art fan that is in to framed prints or full building coverage, StreetArtsNews has something for you, including a shop so you can buy your favourites.

2. Jackson’s Art Blog

Moving up the ranking is the official blog of Jackson’s Art Supplies. The blog is broken down into sections to appeal to artists of all mediums and skill levels, with Art Materials & Techniques covering everything from oils, pastels and acrylic to printmaking and handcrafting brushes. Supporting the industry, there are also interviews with both established and up and coming artists and a calendar of events and competitions in the art world. The blog also highlights the artists that are recipients of Jackson’s Painting Prize in a dedicated section.

3. We Make Money Not Art

Another climber in the ranking is Régine Debatty’s award-winning We Make Money Not Art. Writer, curator and critic, Régine is known for her work that explores the connections between art, science, technology and social issues. The blog has the full eclectic mix and more, including book reviews, cultural discussions and interviews with artists, scientists and researchers.

4. MAKING A MARK

A big mover, up five places, MAKING A MARK is for artists and art lovers, and contains news about major art competitions and exhibitions, interviews with artists, techniques and tips for art and business. With a live pageview and visitor count, you know you’re in good company alongside the millions of other readers who have visited the blog since it was created by Katherine Tyrrell back in 2006.

5. Art Plugged

A new entry, Art Plugged is a contemporary platform ‘inspired by our relationship with the broader arts communities, and our passion for showcasing great work’. With artwork on display from all over the world, you can find originals, limited edition prints, sculpture and art in pretty much every format. Art Plugged’s team covers artists interviews, news, ‘talk’, curator interviews, emerging artists and exhibitions.

6. Hookedblog

Another blog on the rise in the ranking, Hookedblog is our second entry focused on street art, from London and beyond. Created by Mark Rigney in 2005, the blog now has a team of contributors covering the street art scene in the UK, Europe, America and Africa, and covers major street art festivals across the globe. With a dedicated section for murals, too, street art fans of all types will be hooked.

7. ArtWeb Blog

For aspiring and professional artists, ArtWeb Blog is the posting arm of ArtWeb, which features and sells artwork from artists across a huge range of mediums and disciplines including ceramics, mixed media and embroidery. Artists can register to sell their artwork through the site and even set up their own websites. The blog covers the latest art stories and the business of art, supporting artists to make money from their creativity.

8. Inspiring City

Another lover of street art that blossoms in the UK’s urban spaces is Stuart Holdsworth, who set up Inspiring City back in 2012. Capturing the urban art scene, Stuart covers more than just the street, featuring shows and exhibitions, interviews with artists and a special focus on new and emerging talent. While the blog started in London, it now takes in multiple cities across the world from the west coast of the States to Eastern Australia, and everything in between.

9. The Primary Art Class

Emily Gopaul set up The Primary Art Class to have the ‘biggest and most positive impact’ on the art education landscape, which she believes can still be greatly improved. An artist, art teacher, author, primary art consultant and advocate for art in education, Emily’s passion for her subject and cause is clear in every post. The blog features news and information about the primary art world, as well as events, artists and artworks to inspire the next generation (we look forward to seeing them in this ranking soon!).

10. Scribblah

Scribblah was created by Rose Davies, who describes herself as: ‘artist, printmaker, scribbler, ageing headbanger, feminist, activist, mad-cat-woman, cake-maker, accidental-archaeologist, mud-wrangler, wild, Welsh and opinionated’. Posting artwork every day, the blog gives Rose’s audiences a behind-the-scenes look at her drawings, which are otherwise kept in her many, many sketchbooks.

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London Lifestyle Blogs UK Top 10

October 21, 2020/6 Comments/in PR Pulse, Top Ten Blogs, Social Media Index, Top Lists, Influencers Top Ten Blogs /by Holly Hodges

This ranking was last updated 21/10/2020.

Vuelio uses a proprietary algorithm to create these rankings, based on topic-related content in blogs on its system – you can read more about the process here. Our research team actively seeks out new blogs and bloggers for inclusion, but if you think we’ve missed someone, please get in touch to let us know. 

1. London Unattached

Moving into the top spot of our London Lifestyle ranking is the Fiona Maclean-founded London Unattached. Originally started by freelance marketing consultant Fiona in a bid to better understand the ins and outs of blogging and social media, the blog now has a team contributing on all-things living in London. While certain options are out at the moment when it comes to dining, drinking and theatre-going, London Unattached continues to find the finer things in life for Londoners – most recently, a proper-good pomegranate margarita to try out for Halloween and staycation ideas galore.

2. SilverSpoon London

Spoon-feeding her readers nutritious nuggets of London luxury is SilverSpoon London blogger Angie Silver. For London Life, Angie covers Beauty, Events, Spa, Tours and Wedding content, and her Luxury Travel section features her Top Tens and Luxury Travel Tips. And for where you can dine right now in London, there’s the Restaurant Index – check out where you can get good seafood safely in Soho, just for starters. But if gallivanting out and about isn’t quite how you’re getting through life at the moment, you can live life vicariously through Angie’s travels instead (and dribble over the dishes she’s been sampling).

3. LibertyLondonGirl

Sasha at LibertyLondonGirl knows what’s important – ‘Life, Design, Travel, Hotels, Fashion, Beauty, Food, and Sausage Dogs’. Blogging since 2006 – starting anonymously, before stepping forward as the author after three years – Sasha has been named as one of London’s Most Influential People on the Evening Standard’s Power1000 List twice, and has won Blogger of the Year at the Red Women of the Year awards, among many other accolades. And this isn’t Sasha’s only home when it comes to her words – her work has also featured in The Guardian, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and The Wall Street Journal.

4. Homegirl London

Originally launched in April 2012, Homegirl London shares (*deep breath*) Homes, Rooms, Gardens, Finds, Gifts, Trends, Profiles, Looks, Shops, Visits, Eats, Links and Services with the ‘ultimate aim’ to ‘help you feel more at home in London’. This blogger’s two main loves are interiors/homes and London, making them ideally placed to put together inspirational content for their readership. If you can’t take walks around London yourself right now, go along digitally on this blogger’s jaunts – they regularly share pics of the capital’s architecture and street art over on their Instagram, too.

5. Babes About Town

‘Love. Eat. Play. London’ is the mantra at Babes About Town, a lifestyle and travel blog aimed at parents with young kids living in (and visiting) London. Babe-in-chief curating all the ‘cool finds, activities and experiences for city kids and parents’ is TV screenwriter and co-founder of Mothers & Shakers Uju, who loves dancing, making lists and above all, her family. If you’re also busy gearing up for Halloween with your spawn, check out her 31 things to do with kids on October half term and Halloween plus 20 things to look forward to in autumn 2020.

6. A Little Bird

A little bird told us that making the most of being in London is a lot easier when you’ve got access to an insider’s guide – this is where the A Little Bird blog comes in. Posts are split up into covering Culture, Food, Home, Kids, Beauty & Health as well as Outside London for those venturing further afield and there are also interviews to catch up on with high-profile Londoners talking about their projects and passions. A Little Bird first took flight in 2010 and was co-founded by former Voguers Francesca Martin and Daisy Garnett, two art and fashion journos who know what’s worth sharing when it comes to what’s happening in London.

7. Poppy Loves

This London lifestyle blog is where blogger Eva shares what’s happening in the capital she loves – take a look through the sections Me & My Camera, Eats & Drinks, Culture Vulture, Out & About, Grand Designs, Poppy Loves, Home Sweet Home, Play Dress Up and Pretty Up for London’s latest. Recent shared adventures and ruminations from the blog – discovering Nordic-Japanese cuisine, special Soho lunches, ethical and sustainable help for mental health and how her and her family battled with Lockdown Limbo (‘We are allowed to stamp our feet. To have a cry… Group hug?’).

8. Lux Life London

Lux Life London is where Catherine Lux shares the luxurious side of life as she makes the most of being back in London after time living over in Australia. While the weather might not be quite as good here, the UK capital city has a lot to offer, which Catherine details in the channels Travel, Hotels, Events, Restaurants, Bars and Clubs. Still celebrating London, even in the difficult times we’re all living through right now, Catherine has found spaces offering special experiences – visiting Neverland at The Shard, toasting a 25-year friendship at Randall Aubin and post-lockdown dining in Mayfair.

9. Life With Bugo

‘Hi everyone, I am Nwabugo and most people call me Bugo, a few people call me Ugo!’ – meet Bugo, who offers a glimpse into her life, sharing her love for ‘everything I find exciting especially my travel diaries and lifestyle in general’. Those who enjoy the ‘upbeat randomness’ of life as well as travelling in style and positivity should check out this blogger’s take on Travel, Lifestyle and her Musings. Living in London since 2014 with her husband Mr E, Bugo truly loves her life in the capital – go join her on her journey.

10. Carl Thompson

Familiar to anyone on the men’s lifestyle blogger scene (and one of our Top 10 UK Men’s Lifestyle Bloggers, funnily enough) is Carl Thompson, who blogs and vlogs about style, self-care, travel, cars, technology, keeping fit, food and drink and much, much more. As the founder of fashion brand Hawkins & Shepherd, Carl has an eye for style – if you’re based in the capital, keep up with its best bits by taking notes on posts including the blogger’s Top 10 places in London for autumnal Instagram shots (which features a very photogenic buck – yes, there are deer living in Tier 2 with us, too).

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Collaborating with bloggers requires mutual respect and understanding: respect their schedules; take time to read their content to learn their interests; and only contact them if/when they want to be contacted. You can see more advice in our blogger spotlights. 

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Mental Health Blogs UK Top 10

October 7, 2020/0 Comments/in PR Pulse, Top Ten Blogs, Social Media Index, Influencers Top Ten Blogs /by Holly Hodges

This ranking was last updated 07/10/2020.

Vuelio uses a proprietary algorithm to create these rankings, based on topic-related content in blogs on its system – you can read more about the process here. Our research team actively seeks out new blogs and bloggers for inclusion, but if you think we’ve missed someone, please get in touch to let us know.   

1. The Mental Elf

Staying on top for another year are the team of mental health experts bringing their readers ‘No bias. No misinformation. No Spin. Just what you need’ at The Mental Elf. Originally started by information scientist André Tomlin in 2011, the blog now has a team of contributors aiming to bring ‘fresh perspectives and considerable knowledge and clinical experience’ when it comes to reliable mental health research and guidance. Here you’ll find easily-digestible summaries of evidence-based reports and publications from the UK and across the globe – these helpful elves scour over 500 sources of evidence each week to find key reviews, research and guidance for sparking conversation and learning.

2. Life In A Breakdown

Also staying in the same spot in Mental Health blog ranking is Sarah Bailey, who pushes back against the negatives of mental illness by sharing her personal story and focusing on the positives at Life In A Breakdown. Posts in her Mental & Physical Health Issues blog category include realistic looks at what it’s like to live with borderline personality disorder, depression and anxiety, fibromyalgia, ME, hypermobility syndrome and keratoconus and advice on getting support. During the pandemic, Sarah has also been sharing regular ‘Life in a Lockdown’ posts and is now on #27 – check them out for relatable ruminating.

3. Psychreg

Moving up a few spots since last year is resource for psychology, mental health and wellbeing Psychreg. Founded in 2014 by Dennis Relojo-Howell, the blog shares links to relevant research and articles for improving overall mental health and wellbeing. As well as the blog, Psychreg has an open-access journal and podcast to listen to and hopes to empower its readers by posting mental health stories and hosting events (when safe to do so, of course). And in case you’re not sure on the pronunciation – ‘It’s ‘psych’ (like in psychology) and ‘reg’ (like in registry) – It’s Psychreg’.

4. Mental Health Foundation Blog

This official blog from the Mental Health Foundation offers tips and advice for those living with mental health issues and contributions from guest bloggers sharing their own experiences. A wide breadth of topics are covered, including how to cope with anger, connecting with nature to benefit wellbeing, working to lower suicide risk across the UK, reforming public mental health and how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted the lives of refugees. Swinging focus to what people are struggling with right now, the blog also has mental health tips for students facing their return to uni.

5. Thoughts On Life And Love

Trained and licensed cognitive behavioural therapist Mandy Kloppers started the blog Thoughts On Life and Love to share what she’s learned throughout her career and life. As well as mental health resources covering CBT and counselling, dealing with domestic abuse, mental disorders, mental health facts and psychotherapy, Mandy also has a section of the blog devoted to books she loves. Check out her reading recommendations for finding balance, reaching relationship goals and overcoming difficulties and anxiety: ‘this blog is all about the lessons I have learned along the way – personally and professionally, the mistakes I’ve made and the trial and error process of life. Learning all the time!’

6. Be Ur Own Light

Started in 2016, Be Ur Own Light is where Eleanor Segall blogs about her ongoing health and recovery, having lived with bipolar disorder for 16 years as well as an anxiety disorder. Here to help others too, Eleanor hopes to raise awareness of these conditions and how it is possible to live a happy and fulfilling life, combating the stigma surrounding mental illness and increasing understanding. Also welcoming guest contributors, the blog has recently covered overcoming the impacts of substance abuse, minimising stress on the elderly and turning your home into a self-care sanctuary.

7. Benevolent Health Blog

‘We believe in sharing our knowledge to make managing mental health better,’ say the team at the Benevolent Health Blog. Founder Marteka Swaby is a mental health expert and registered BPC psychodynamic psychotherapist passionate about improving emotional wellbeing and preventative mental health, and brings over 15 years of experience from her work for the NHS, public sector and SMEs. Wisdom recently shared on the blog: keys to psychological safety and wellbeing, how to sustain successful working from home patterns and understanding Zoom fatigue.

8. Saabirah Lawrence

This self-described ‘aspiring writer’ – and Vuelio-described ‘super-fantastic blogger’ – focuses on ‘creating and contributing to conversations around mental health, natural haircare and social issues’. Having been posting for over four years now, Saabirah’s blog has amassed a combined total of over 5.7k followers across social media and aims to empower them all and more. Categories covered include For Bloggers, For The Culture, Wellness, Lifestyle and For The Naturals – read recent posts on How to Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway and identifying anxiety triggers.

9. Open Journal

The blogger opening up at Open Journal is Mike Douglas, who started blogging as a therapeutic outlet for sharing his own experiences with mental illness. Mike now shares a whole range of mental health and wellbeing content, including a podcast for collaborative discussions and a variety of blog categories for personal highlights and experience. Also invested in bigging-up other bloggers raising awareness and breaking stigmas when it comes to mental health issues, Mike launched the first Mental Health Blog Awards in July 2018. Read about his successful efforts to take the awards online this year in his guest post for us here.

10. Cara’s Corner

Mental health nurse Cara’s corner of the internet is a mental health and recovery blog, started because of the blogger’s passion for ‘breaking down stigma and fighting discrimination attached to mental health problems’. Topics regularly covered include bipolar disorder, eating disorders, general mental health and wellbeing as well as the challenges of living with these issues while navigating the world. Alongside her passion for sharing on recovery and mental health, Cara also happens to be a ‘pink-haired cat lady veggie feminist’, so check out her thoughts on feminism and general life observations along the way.

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Collaborating with bloggers requires mutual respect and understanding: respect their schedules; take time to read their content to learn their interests; and only contact them if/when they want to be contacted. You can see more advice in our blogger spotlights. 

Profiles of these  blogs and their authors can be found in the Vuelio  Media Database.

Top 10 UK Running Blogs

September 30, 2020/0 Comments/in PR Pulse, Top Ten Blogs, Social Media Index, Top Lists, Influencers Top Ten Blogs /by Holly Hodges

The Top 10 Running Blog ranking was last updated 30/09/2020.

Vuelio uses a proprietary algorithm to create these rankings, based on topic-related content in blogs on its system – you can read more about the process here. Our research team actively seeks out new blogs and bloggers for inclusion, but if you think we’ve missed someone, please get in touch to let us know.   

1. The Runner Beans

If you’re full of beans and ready to take part in this year’s reimagined London Marathon (or just quite like running as a hobby or sport), keep pace with Charlie Watson at The Runner Beans, who tops our UK running blog ranking for another year. Charlie started blogging about training for her first marathon in 2011 and, many runs later, has drawn a huge audience of fellow fans who like running for fitness and fun. As well as running, Charlie regularly covers active travel, healthy and protein-filled meals to keep you going, and even reviews of treadmills for when it’s raining and you don’t fancy pounding the pavement outdoors.

2. the5krunner

The enigmatic blogger behind the5krunner regularly produces a non-mainstream media take on all the top triathlon & running tech available to those interested in the sport, from trackers to apps, deep tissue massagers and sporty sunglasses. Along with reviews, industry news and recommendations, there are also links to training plans, coaching, deals and discounts, and advice on socially-distanced runs. A recent running update from the5krunner’s own regular regime: ‘Today was windy. Today was a ‘rest day’ (hah). Today was a day for running up some hills on paths and on dirt’. If running through wind, rain or shine is your thing, run (don’t walk) to go check this one out.

3. Keep it simpElle

Sound familiar? Elle is also a favourite in all-round fitness circles, blogging about general keep-fit fun alongside running (Elle also happens to be one of our Top 10 UK Fitness & Exercise bloggers). This blogger and fitness pro aims to provide ‘the professional insight into health and fitness that we all need’, which means simple and straight-forward advice and ideas for those who enjoy keeping active or want to know more about the fitness industry (‘the jobs, the businesses, the technology… or just behind the scenes’) itself. Some of Elle’s latest posts – making movement a part of everyday life and branding yourself as a fitness professional.

4. The Fat Girls’ Guide to Running

Discovering a love of running at the same time as blogging is what has kept Julie Creffield’s The Fat Girls’ Guide to Running going so steady and successfully. Started as a place for posting updates on training for her first marathon for family and friends, the blog has since attracted a whole community of plus-size women who run. ‘It is time for us Fat Girls to stand together and be counted in the mainstream running world, so put your trainers on,’ says Julie, who has even done a Tedx talk on her story. Recently celebrating the ten-year anniversary of the blog, Julie has come a long way (even further than a 10k race will take you).

5. The PhD Runner

You don’t need an official higher education-level qualification in health, fitness or wearing breathable lycra to start on your running journey, as shown by Emma Neachell at The PhD Runner. This self-described ‘mediocre and somewhat injury-prone runner’ who is ‘gradually getting slower’ shares her adventures and misadventures alike while pushing herself out of her comfort zone and encouraging others to do the same. Find race reports, recommendations for running-related products, tips for newbies just starting out and updates on Emma’s own training and progress. Join Emma as she ‘tries out new things and takes on new running challenges’.

6. John Kynaston’s ultra running diary

John Kynaston’s goal is to run 100 ultras by his 70th birthday – if you want to keep track of how he’s doing, stay on course with where John’s at in his journey on the ultra running diary. His goals for 2020 are posted right at the top of the blog (so there’s no stopping or stalling here) and content is split into Ultra Races, Training, Guess My Time, Triple Crown & other ultra pbs, Lakeland 100, LOVEultras videos and Live Interviews. Someone to look up to, and to try to keep up with, when it comes to running to achieve your goals, John managed to run a total of 147.84 miles during August – go get inspiration for your own runs, or live vicariously through John’s, if that’s more your speed.

7. Lazy Girl Running

Laura Fountain is certainly not what we’d call lazy, having created her blog to encourage more people to the hobby of running and make it a more inclusive and welcoming space for everyone. As a qualified personal trainer as well as an author and freelance journalist, Laura knows her stuff when it comes to getting the most out of running, whatever level of fitness you’re starting from. In fact, if you’re a complete newcomer to running, start at the very beginning with support from this blog along the way – read from the How to Run section, through to Your First 10k, straight to Run a Marathon (which is perfect timing for this Sunday).

8. Susie Chan Endurance Runner

If you’re into running social media and magazines, Susie may already be very familiar to you, having been named as the ‘number 1 runner to follow on Instagram’ by both Runners World and the Evening Standard, and having featured in publications including Women’s Running and Athletics Weekly. Susie is an endurance runner, which entails taking on races from one to 100 miles – something she’s been doing for around ten years now. Her blog is where she chronicles new races and the challenges of training for them – recent posts focus on the importance of recovery time and even hallucinating while running (which must be where the recovery comes in).

9. The Bunny Runs

‘Challenge your limits,’ says Becca, who is passionate about running, cycling, swimming and triathlon after losing a third of her weight following teenage battles with obesity. With a PhD in Environmental Science, this blogger is also interested in the links between sustainability, running and sport, not just sustaining a good pace. With This Bunny Runs, Becca hopes to encourage others who struggle with maintaining a healthy level of fitness to embrace running, walking, Zumba or a full marathon for happier and healthier lives. And if you’re wondering about the ‘bunny’ – Becca’s rabbit Poppy recently made an appearance on Twitter for National Pet Day (and looks like she’s a strong runner, too).

10. Trina Runs

And here is where we hit the finish line with Trina, who wants to help readers explore ‘their hidden runner’ with inspirational posts that campaign for a journey to ‘a healthy, more active life where honest fitness and well-being is more accessible to everyone without losing sight of the real lives we lead’. Trina enjoys documenting her runs, whether they go good or bad, meaning you get an honest and straight-forward account of what it really means to be a regular runner, pushing to 5k, 10k and beyond. Running for sport, fitness, a hobby or competition is, as they say, a marathon, not a sprint, and Trina is here to help you for the long haul towards a healthy and happy life.

Collaborating with bloggers requires mutual respect and understanding: respect their schedules; take time to read their content to learn their interests; and only contact them if/when they want to be contacted. You can see more advice in our blogger spotlights. 

Profiles of these  blogs and their authors can be found in the Vuelio  Media Database.

Men’s Lifestyle Blogs UK Top 10

September 23, 2020/2 Comments/in PR Pulse, Top Ten Blogs, Social Media Index, Top Lists, Influencers Top Ten Blogs /by Holly Hodges

This ranking was last updated 23/09/2020.

Vuelio uses a proprietary algorithm to create these rankings, based on topic-related content in blogs on its system – you can read more about the process here. Our research team actively seeks out new blogs and bloggers for inclusion, but if you think we’ve missed someone, please get in touch to let us know.   

1. Menswear Style

Still very much in style when it comes to men’s lifestyle blogging is Menswear Style, founded back in April 2012 by Craig Landale. Now a leading digital publication for men looking for top lifestyle, fashion, style and grooming recommendations and round-ups, the blog aims to cover the latest runway collections, highlight the highstreet in its street style gallery and even give advice for getting the best deals when travelling by train or choosing your ideal road trip vehicle. Whether you’re heading out or staying in, in fact, Menswear Style has you covered for what to wear, what to do and how to keep feeling good (check out its recent post on the top five immune vitamins to try if you need a boost).

2. Ape to Gentleman

Launched in 2009 by Chris Beastall, Ape to Gentleman has evolved to become a super-successful lifestyle, style, grooming, hair, cars and watches blog for men with advice and tips from a team of expert contributors. Dedicated to ‘timeless yet contemporary style, intelligent living and value,’ the Ape to Gentleman even has a Ten Commandments of Menswear to adhere to if you don’t know where to start when evolving your own sense of style and the ‘manual to modern life’ that is the Lifestyle section. And with advice on topics like healthy home delivery, streaming services and the best sports documentaries, modern life (or at least, a good part of it) doesn’t have to be so confusing.

3. Man For Himself

And a familiar face, if you checked out last week’s UK Top 10 Beauty Blogs (or last year’s Men’s Lifestyle Blog ranking) is Robin James at Man For Himself. This blog and YouTube channel covers lifestyle, hair, grooming and fragrance for men developing their ‘own sense of self’ who are on the search for ‘the kind of products and experiences that work for them’. If you’re looking for a little lifestyle inspiration, check out Robin’s Lifestyle channel for food and drink, travel, fitness, wellbeing and opinion pieces. Look after yourself by upgrading your skincare routine, perusing Robin’s picks for sustainable watches, and read up on pioneering research into erectile dysfunction and strategies for maintaining mental wellbeing.

4. Carl Thompson

Having featured in publications like GQ and ShortList, Carl Thompson is well known in men’s lifestyle circles. His eponymous blog, and vlogging channel, are where he shares thoughts on style, grooming, travel, dating, cars, tech, fitness, business, food and drink, and much more. Most recently on the blog – luxury beauty advent calendars launching in time for this steadily-approaching festive season, fancy fountain pens as an accessory, vegan and cruelty free pet products for your dog and how to transform your home office. And as the founder of men’s fashion brand Hawkins & Shepherd, Carl knows what’s hot (and not) in fashion – see his critiques of Robert Downey Jr.’s style choices and Rami Malek’s predilection for patterned shirts.

5. The Everyday Man

Offering a ‘curated mix of all things fashion, fitness and lifestyle’ for men, The Everyday Man was launched in 2012 and has attracted many readers in need of online health, fitness, travel, fashion, technology, arts and culture, music, grooming and car content. Open and honest product reviews are the focus, as well as expert insight into top travel destinations and the world of fashion. Over in its Lifestyle Channel are celebrations of National Rum Punch Day (sorry if you missed it this year), pizza oven tests, earphone try outs and studies of the best hard seltzers now available in the UK – cheers!

6. Clothes Make The Man

This ‘extraordinary men’s blog for the modern man’ is all about the ‘ordinary’ kind of fella, as the blog’s ‘What’s it all about?’ page puts it (alongside a fitting quote from Mark Twain: ‘Naked people have little or no influence on society’). Feeling that the everyday guy on the street – ‘essentially me and you’ – haven’t had much of a voice when it comes to style and fashion, Clothes Make The Man’s Anthony McGrath aims to inform on all manner of matters that affect men, from clothes, grooming products, weekends away, film reviews and exhibitions, to all-round interesting things. ‘We will be your invaluable guide, your one stop, your good mate,’ promises the blogger, who also offers himself as an ‘agony Ant’ for readers in need of any extra advice.

7. Maketh The Man

Also helping to ‘make the man’ when it comes to living good and full lifestyles are co-editors Callum Watt and Anton Welcome at Maketh The Man, who share fashion, tech, going out, travel and style content with their readers. And what makes up the men behind this blog? Callum is the creator and chief editor, who loves a blazer and waist coat combo, and is the person to go to if you want to borrow a fine pair of brogues. And co-editor Anton Welcome is who to turn to for motorbike matters, fashion and food finds, and wine and spirit menus to sample. Additional contributors also add to the mix, which has moved beyond its original focus on male jewellery and has grown to be a top lifestyle blog for men in the UK.

8. Average Joes

Certainly not average is Average Joes, an independent lifestyle magazine for men covering topics including technology, autos, style, culture, sport, health, travel and food. Brother to sister site Average Janes, Average Joes aims to ‘bring the world’ to its readers’ digital devices, sharing ‘honest and timely’ updates. Originally launched as a hobby, the site was acquired by Green Seven Media this year and has a team of ‘talented and somewhat troubled’ contributors posting their aspirational and informative best. Check out the nicest cars, craft brews, gaming launches, villa getaways and even how to deal with everyday issues like beard dandruff.

9. Adil Musa

Adil Musa’s blog is a space for all things food, lifestyle, travel, events and attractions which are guaranteed to ‘make your mouth water’. ‘Come and experience the journey with me, where I will take you on breathtaking adventures to exotic locations,’ says Adil, who has been busy checking out Middle-Eastern inspired cafes serving Arabic coffee and cakes in London, Bombay-inspired restaurants bringing Indian food to the capital, as well as recipes you can try at home for Nutella mug cake and the ubiquitous summer drink sensation of dalgona coffee – this time in the form of rose dalgona milk (sounds delicious, and definitely worthy of some mouth watering).

10. The Joey Journal

Insights on lifestyle for ‘discerning tastemakers’ is what you’ll find over at The Joey Journal, which covers subjects ranging from style, watches and grooming to all aspects of modern life for men. Joey and his team aim to keep an eye on important industry events across the world, like Fashion Week, as well as reflecting the ‘bustle of cosmopolitan lives’ and ‘wanderlust travel’. Relatable everyday style is a focus here – mixing up mainstays and newer pieces to look and feel great with fashion, without breaking the bank. ‘For me, it’s more about personal style rather than lavishly following trends,’ says Joey – go and check out his recommendations for living well.

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Discover more Top 10 Blogs: men’s fashion, fitness and exercise, London lifestyle and lifestyle to name just a few.

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Collaborating with bloggers requires mutual respect and understanding: respect their schedules; take time to read their content to learn their interests; and only contact them if/when they want to be contacted. You can see more advice in our blogger spotlights. 

Profiles of these  blogs and their authors can be found in the Vuelio  Media Database.

Beauty Blogs UK Top 10

September 16, 2020/26 Comments/in PR Pulse, Top Ten Blogs, Social Media Index, Top Lists, Influencers Top Ten Blogs /by Holly Hodges

The Top 10 Beauty Blog ranking was last updated 16/09/2020.

Vuelio uses a proprietary algorithm to create these rankings, based on topic-related content in blogs on its system – you can read more about the process here. Our research team actively seeks out new blogs and bloggers for inclusion, but if you think we’ve missed someone, please get in touch to let us know.   

1. Caroline Hirons

As well as being busy blogging, winner of Best Beauty Blog and Best Blog at 2019’s Online Influence Awards Caroline Hirons published her ‘ultimate no-nonsense’ book skincare in June (just in time for what became self-care season). Caroline’s know-how when it comes to all things potions and paint isn’t just skin-deep, as she brings 30 years of experience in retail, and 10 as a beauty industry consultant, to her writing and recommendations. The Times has dubbed her the ‘straight-talking skincare guru’ – find straight-up advice on her blog for Skincare, Beauty, Treatments and Cheat Sheets.

2. A Model Recommends

For recommendations from someone whose business is beauty, head over to Ruth Crilly’s blog for what works in the everyday – at home, at work, working-at-home. This fashion model, beauty insider and self-confessed ‘prolific writer of nonsense’ now has a decade’s worth of posts on lipstick, powder and paint (as well as bodycare, fragrance, hair and skincare, etc.) and writes regularly about other beautiful things including family, fashion and house-related content. For what Ruth recommends as we change seasons, read up on what’s in her makeup bag, summer-to-autumn shadows to try and damage control for your skin.

3. British Beauty Blogger

Another non-mover from last year is British Beauty Blogger’s Jane Cunningham, who has written for digital and print (including words for The Guardian and The Express), authored numerous books, covered children’s products and travel, and has found her ideal subject in beauty blogging. ‘I like to showcase products I think are excellent, beautiful, and exciting, as well as give a no-holds-barred point of view on products that aren’t so good,’ says Jane, who most recently has been sharing what’s good (and sometimes, not) in cleansers, blushers, eyeshadow palettes, serums, tints and more.

4. Really Ree

‘For all things beauty’ you really want to check out what Anne-Marie Lodge is blogging about at Really Ree. Started as a hobby in 2010, ten years later this blog has attracted a huge following who are hooked on Anne-Marie’s thoughts on both the high-end and highstreet when it comes to beauty brands. Unsure about CBD treatments? Already shopping for your Christmas 2020 beauty advent calendar? In need of a wearable and long-lasting foundation for a return to regular commuting? Really Ree has you covered on what’s most likely to stick around, even under a face-covering.

5. Jasmine Talks Beauty

By day, Manchester-born but Birmingham-based Jasmine is a commercial insurance underwriter, but by other-times-during-the-day (and evening and probably night, too) she’s a beauty blogger, sharing recs for all budgets, along with some lifestyle and fashion content. While sitting down with your makeup bag and getting ready with friends has had to be digital for a while, Jasmine hopes to recreate the feeling on her blog, posting her thoughts on a variety of products and treatments you can try at home. And talking of things to try, read up on Jasmine’s top beauty launches of 2020 so far and some dupes for affordable skincare.

6. Hayley Hall

30+ fashion, lifestyle and beauty is what you’ll find here from Hayley Hall, a blogger of 10 years with a background in beauty brand development. ‘There’s no fluff and filler here,’ says Hayley, who aims to provide insight, straight-talking opinions and experience in every blog update. With posts on fashion, travel, weddings and interiors as well, every aspect of life can be made beautiful. Affordable volumising mascaras, relief for back pain and neck discomfort, products for relieving ‘chub rub’ and how to makeover your makeup bag in five easy steps are just some of Hayley’s recent posts – put on a face pack and take notes.

7. Brown Beauty Talk

Relaunched this year in June, this website was originally established in 2014 to connect Black and Asian women in the UK with beauty brands. Now focusing on beauty news, features and beauty industry pros, the platform is led by editor Ronke Adeyemi. ‘While we appreciate that there are more important things going on in the world, we have created this space so our readers can get lost in the magical world of beauty,’ say the BBT team. Particularly useful posts to get lost in right now – the future of beauty retail post-COVID, getting your makeup to pop with a mask, and lots of Black-owned British beauty brands to dip into.

8. Gemma Etc.

The former Miss Makeup Magpie started blogging in 2012 and has since changed up her focus alongside the blog name, adding general lifestyle features alongside the beauty posts. But beauty is still where Gemma’s passion lies – ‘Gemma Etc. will always be mainly a beauty blog – beauty is, and always will be, my number one love’. Both positive and negative reviews get an airing here, as honesty is also of utmost importance to Gemma – ‘nobody can like everything so while there will be products I don’t enjoy, I always try to keep my posts as balanced as possible while being thorough, too.’

9. Man For Himself

Robin James’ blog and YouTube channel are home to everything men’s hair, grooming, fragrance and lifestyle. Intrigued by the evolving landscape of male grooming, Robin seeks to highlight the many options available to men in 2020 who want to explore their ‘own sense of self, and the kind of products and experiences that work for them’. Man For Himself has product reviews, hair tutorials, grooming hacks and tips for all seasons, with video, imagery and words from Robin himself. Trending on the blog right now – why men need specific skincare, personalising your routine and adding in Vitamin C if you need a boost.

10. Just Nadiene

‘Although my name is spelt Nadiene, if you ever ask how to pronounce it then I will explain that it’s “just Nadine” (also the story behind my blog name)’ – Just Nadiene started her blog back in 2015 after finding she had more to share than would fit on Instagram. Now with regular visitors from over 95 countries, her blog covers Lifestyle topics including wellbeing, food and fashion as well as makeup reviews, perfume, looks, tips and skincare in the Beauty section. How much SPF you need to use and the importance of investing in hand cream are just some of the topics Nadiene is tackling for summer 2020 – keep tuned in for what’s in store for autumn.

Collaborating with bloggers requires mutual respect and understanding: respect their schedules; take time to read their content to learn their interests; and only contact them if/when they want to be contacted. You can see more advice in our blogger spotlights. 

Profiles of these  blogs and their authors can be found in the Vuelio  Media Database.
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Education Blogs UK Top 10

September 9, 2020/19 Comments/in PR Pulse, Top Ten Blogs, Social Media Index, Blog Posts, Social Media Research, Top Lists, Influencers, Top Social Lists Top Ten Blogs /by Vuelio UK

The Top 10 Education blog ranking was last updated 09/09/2020.

Vuelio uses a proprietary algorithm to create these rankings, based on topic-related content in blogs on its system – you can read more about the process  here. Our research team actively seeks out new blogs and bloggers for inclusion, but if you think we’ve missed someone, please  get in touch  to let us know. 

1. @TeacherToolkit

Originally founded in 2008 by teacher, author and blogger Ross McGill, the @TeacherToolkit team have a simple goal – ‘to make complex, classroom theory as practical as possible for time-poor teachers’. With educators under extreme pressures in summer 2020, this blog hopes to help where it can with #5MinPlan templates to download as well as updates on what’s happening in education when it comes to policy, regulation, safety and more.

2. Special Needs Jungle

Tania Tirraoro and Renata Blower’s Special Needs Jungle shares info on special education alongside health conditions and disability issues. ‘Informing, educating and empowering’ its audience, the blog is updated with news parents need to be aware of, including recent reports of children with complex issues being told to stay away from school as others are encouraged to return. Support, listings, webinars and recommendations from the team are shared in the Resources section.

3. The Learning Spy

There’s no need to don camo and go undercover to find out what’s happening in modern education – David Didau created The Learning Spy in 2011 to share the struggles of everyday teachers as well as his own classroom successes and failures. Staying busy over the summer, this blogger has also been streaming webinars as part of his Learning Spy Academy – catch up on subjects including ‘Building a Reading Culture’ and ‘Intelligent Accountability: how to ensure teachers thrive’.

4. Resourceaholic

If you’re an educator with a need for resources, Jo Morgan has just the thing for you. Resourceaholic is where Jo has been sharing lesson plans, ideas and resources for teaching secondary school mathematics since joining Twitter in 2014 and finding a treasure trove of resources from fellow maths teachers. The interesting facts and mathematical trivia Jo was able to bring into her lessons boosted her and her students’ enthusiasm for the subject – teachers can find resources in the Algebra, Shape, Data, Year 12 Pure, Statistics, Mechanics, Number and Gems sections for multiplying results in their own classrooms.

5. The Action Hero Teacher

Flying in to save the day when it comes to making classroom management simple is The Action Hero Teachers’ founder Karl Pupé, a qualified Primary, Secondary and Further Education teacher specialising in behaviour management. Teachers looking to take back control of their classroom don’t need a cape to become heroic for their students – Karl runs workshops, has authored The Action Hero Teacher: Classroom Management Made Simple and blogs advice on subjects including how to help children who struggle to listen (and Arnie quotes that will make you a better teacher).

6. The Confident Teacher

Having spent 15 years as an English teacher and school leader, teacher and blogger Alex Quigley is now National Content Manager at the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF), a regular columnist for education magazines and author of books for creating confident teachers. Get extra credit on the blog with his recent posts on remote learning, successful study strategies, whether reading on screen is comparable to traditional print textbooks and helpful websites on reading for teachers.

7. Kat Howard @saysmiss

Here is where Northamptonshire-based senior leader Katherine Howard ‘muses over aspects of the education profession’ that interest her, in between writing for a variety of other publications, delivering workshops around research-informed practice, managing teacher workload and wellbeing, and much more. Recent aspects of teaching this blogger has mused on: teaching to an empty classroom, tackling the root causes of stress and the need for fluid curriculums.

8. FunkyPedagogy
The blogger behind FunkyPedagogy is teacher, leader, author, speaker and Co-op Academy Leeds Assistant Principal: Teaching, Learning and Staff Development, Jennifer Webb. Blogging to ‘develop herself, reflect on her experiences and share good practice’, Jennifer also delivers online CPD to hundreds of teachers each month, raising money for charity with the ticket sales. For more from Jennifer, you can check out her books How to Teach English Literature: Overcoming Cultural Poverty and Teach Like a Writer.

9. Ms Cole’s Blog

Ms Cole’s Blog and her Educated Minds YouTube channel are just part of the ‘community for students, teachers and positive-minded people’ Miss Cole has created for those involved in education. This blogger has been teaching since 2012 (or since childhood, if you count teaching teddy bears, too) and always knew this was the profession for her. Offering relatable videos and blog posts to help students get through their GCSEs, Miss Cole aims to help educate young people in the 21st century with new projects including ‘One World, Many Voices’, showcasing the work of black people and other marginalised groups.

10. Teachwell

And for teaching well, Tarjinder Gill has advice and support at the Teachwell blog. Tarjinder has taught undergraduates at Trinity College Dublin, spent over ten years working in inner-city primary schools in Birmingham, London, Leicester and Great Yarmouth, and is firmly on the side of those wanting to ‘resolve the actual problems in the education system and support appropriately, those who spend their time developing their children intellectually in all subjects’. Some of the subjects recently covered by this blogger include reading comprehension and the importance of political neutrality in the classroom.

Collaborating with bloggers requires mutual respect and understanding: respect their schedules; take time to read their content to learn their interests; and only contact them if/when they want to be contacted. You can see more advice in our blogger spotlights. 

Profiles of these  blogs and their authors can be found in the Vuelio Media Database.

Parenting Blogs UK Top 20

August 19, 2020/0 Comments/in PR Pulse, Top Ten Blogs, Media, Social Media Index, Blogger, Top Lists, Influencers Top Ten Blogs /by Holly Hodges

Last updated 19/08/2020.

Vuelio uses a proprietary algorithm to create these rankings, based on topic-related content in blogs on its system – you can read more about the process  here. Our research team actively seeks out new blogs and bloggers for inclusion, but if you think we’ve missed someone, please  get in touch  to let us know. 

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1. Slummy Single Mummy

Moving into the top spot is Slummy Single Mummy, AKA Jo, AKA perhaps ‘the best mummy blog in the TA1 postal code area’ (who are we to disagree?). This blog is celebrated way beyond TA1, having won multiple awards and amassed a huge readership looking for recipes, food features, interiors, money and travel. You can also find rants – subjects recently tackled in the dedicated section include buckets (which have started randomly appearing in Jo’s garden from nowhere over the last few weeks), mustering enthusiasm to keep busy during lockdown and even Gwyneth Paltrow. She has also launched ‘Untold Stories’, giving a platform for other parents to anonymously tell the stories that may be difficult or cover taboo subjects.

2. Honest Mum

Also moving up a spot in the Parenting Top 20 is blogger, vlogger, presenter, author, parenting expert, former TV and film director and honestly-incredibly-busy Vicki of Honest Mum. Making time for healthy meals, Vicki shares quick and easy ideas to help her readers keep their families fed with good food – recommendations over the last week have been no bake vegan dark chocolate rice crispy cakes, baklava, tabbouleh salad, etc. – and advice from experts, too. Never shying away from sharing the harder parts of family life, either, Vicki is refreshingly honest about soap-opera-style family talks at the dinner table. Honestly, this blog is worth a look.

3. What the Redhead said

What the Redhead says: ‘The future’s bright, the future’s ginger’. What we say: Donna’s blog has moved up a spot in this ranking since last year, and continues to engage her huge readership of parents with quality family-focused content. Celebrating simple family days out at the park and more, the blog has chronicled trips taken with husband Dave and children Athena and Troy over the summer so far, showing fresh air and fun can be found even during difficult and socially-distanced times. And if you’re heading out to the park with your own family, Donna can help with packed lunches – check out her recipe for salted caramel slow cooker fudge.

4. Mum In The Madhouse

If your home has been a madhouse over the last few months, Jen Walshaw – the Mum In The Madhouse – can relate. She can also recommend ideas for keeping kids busy when things are particularly crazy – find Seasonal ideas, things to create In The Kitchen, what to make in Arts & Crafts, Activities to try and advice with Parenting. The kids aren’t the only ones under the roof looking for things to do, however – Jen also shares calming ideas for parents themselves when there’s some downtime (or it’s past the kids’ bedtime), including adult colouring sheets and books, printable grocery lists and no-sew face mask patterns.

5. Dad Blog UK

Self-styled school-run dad John Adams officially stepped into the role of main carer for his children in 2011. At Dad Blog UK, fatherhood, parenting, family and lifestyle are covered along with his own experiences as a dad. Giving a 360-view of modern fatherhood and the issues fathers are likely to face, the blog also regularly features experts in interviews on important topics. From over the last month – catch up on Natasha Devon MBE discussing mental health, DR Jasmine Kelland talking parents in the pandemic and Lee Sands sharing the realities of being a stepdad.

6. Mudpie Fridays

The adventures being shared by blogger Clare at Mudpie Fridays are good for any day during summer (weather permitting). Days with her children Monkey and Kipper – by proxy nom de plumes, perhaps – are chronicled in Our Adventures in Pictures, reviews of places to visit, road trips, gift guides and boredom breakers. Also great for banishing boredom on those days where you’re stuck inside is the blog’s Playtime & Craft section – find free play, footprinting, bakes, costumes, growing your own crystals, and trash to treasure. Basically, find experiences to treasure, for whatever day of the week.

7. Boo Roo and Tigger Too

Sometimes a family has to venture beyond the realms of The Hundred Acre Wood to find further adventure and sustenance, and Boo (that’s blogger Sarah), Roo, Tigger and Piglet (that’s Sarah’s children) know where to find it and can show you, too. Sections on Family Life (including Life in Lockdown and their Monthly Goals), Home & Garden, Lifestyle (Cleaning, Fashion, Finance, Recipes and Wellbeing, Parenting (Baby & Toddler and Teenagers) and Travel cover the essentials for the fam, and Sarah’s regular What I’m Kindle Reading feature cover the quieter times for the adults.

8. Rainy Day Mum

While we’re in the midst of the often unpredictable British summer, Cerys at Rainy Day Mum has activities galore for days indoors. Born out of Cerys’ idea to do an activity together each day as a family in her own home, the blog now shares ideas for crafting, cooking and learning for families everywhere. The blog has activities and craft ideas for kids across every age group – Baby, Toddler, Pre-school and School Kids – and across different formats, too. Gardening, sensory play, cooking, singing and learning about science and nature – whatever the weather, indoors or outside, Rainy Day Mum will have something to try.

9. KiddyCharts

High up on the charts for UK Parenting blogs is this ‘helping hand for your little stars’. Originally founded in 2012 by Helen Neale, this social enterprise blog aims to offer parents free resources to help them on their family journey. Parents can download reward charts, free printables and advice for potty training, eating, and general parenting tips as well as product reviews for what’s worth investing in for the home. Things to invest in (well, for free!) now – back to school morning routine charts, free literacy worksheets and calming present moment wheels.

10. DIY Daddy

DIY Daddy is where blogger Nigel records the ‘trials and tribulations of bringing up five children whilst trying to maintain his sanity’ and shares DIY know-how from his 20 years of experience as a painter and decorator. Joints, timber and screws aren’t the only connecting foundations Nigel knows his way around, however – sections on the blog include Mental Health and Gender Issues and important subjects like the biggest causes of stress in men and the connection between mental states and physical pain are also covered. Whether you need help with putting up shelves, or looking after your children and yourself – DIY Daddy has the tools.

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11. Toby & Roo

12. The Inspiration Edit

13. In The Playroom

14. BritMums

15. Slouching Towards Thatcham

16. My Baba

17. Daddy & Dad

18. The Frenchie Mummy

19. LesBeMums

20. Forever Amber

Check out more parenting and blogger content, including interviews with mum and dad bloggers, on the Vuelio Blog.

Collaborating with bloggers requires mutual respect and understanding: respect their schedules; take time to read their content to learn their interests; and only contact them if/when they want to be contacted. You can see more advice in our blogger spotlights. 

Profiles of these  blogs and their authors can be found in the Vuelio Media Database.

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Healthcare Blogs UK Top 10

August 12, 2020/2 Comments/in PR Pulse, Top Ten Blogs, Social Media Index, Top Lists, Influencers, Top Social Lists Top Ten Blogs /by Paul Burvill

The Top 10 Healthcare blog ranking was last updated 11/08/2020.

Vuelio uses a proprietary algorithm to create these rankings, based on topic-related content in blogs on its system – you can read more about the process  here. Our research team actively seeks out new blogs and bloggers for inclusion, but if you think we’ve missed someone, please  get in touch  to let us know. 

1. Special Needs Jungle

Still in the top spot is Tania Tirraoro and Renata Blower’s Special Needs Jungle, which has been sharing parent-led information about special education, disability issues, health conditions and rare diseases for children and young people aged up to 25 since its launch in 2008. Aiming to ‘inform, educate and empower’ families when it comes to advocating for themselves with confidence, the blog is updated with news parents need to be aware of as well as its regular feature ‘SNJ in Conversation’ where important issues are discussed including intersectionality within the SEND world. And if you’re looking for more, the Resources section is where you’ll find useful listings, webinars and recommendations.

2. The Mental Elf

Also sticking in the same spot as last year’s top 10 is André Tomlin’s The Mental Elf. Started in 2011 for the sharing of research and reports regarding mental health, the blog has since expanded to include content from a team of experts across the world. Featuring info on diagnosis, mental health conditions and treatment with ‘no bias, no misinformation and no spin’, the team’s vision is to start open and honest conversations between patients, clinicians, researchers, carers, policy makers, health and social care professionals where everyone can learn. Each week, The Mental Elf scours over 500 sources including journals, websites and databases for new research to help speed up the search for what you need.

3. Evidently Cochrane

Making healthcare and health policy accessible and understandable to everyone is what Sarah Chapman has been doing at Evidently Cochrane since its start in September 2012. As a former registered general nurse, Sarah and her team of guest bloggers are here to help their readers – patients, carers and anyone making big health-related decisions – by ‘sharing health evidence you can trust’ and reviews of research from the medical field. Particularly useful is the blog’s focus on explaining what can sometimes be complicated medical terminology as well as insight from those who have lived experience of the conditions being discussed.

4. talkhealth blog

A personal struggle to find adequate eczema support back in 2000 saw the beginning of talkhealth. Since then, the platform has grown its army of bloggers to cover everything from mental health to exercising with MS. While the site looks to empower people to take charge of their own health – whatever their chronic condition – the blog aims to provide an insight into the day-to-day lives of people living with certain issues. It also features comments from medical experts, health news and company updates.

5. The Hippocratic Post

Younger than its Hippocratic Oath namesake by… many more years than we can count, The Hippocratic Post has been connecting health professionals and students across international boundaries since its creation by founders Thea Jourdan, Carole Stone and Jane Johnson. The interactive site welcomes its visitors to post comments, take part in its online polls and contribute their own posts for consideration, but also features writing from high-profile medical professionals and professors from prestigious institutions such as Oxford, Cambridge and Harvard. With news from across the world, this blog keeps its readers up to date on the latest medical research (which has certainly come a long way since 370 BC).

6. Same Difference

Beyond medical trials, studies and evidence, Same Difference from Sarah Ismail focuses on the side of health and disability that’s often ignored – its portrayal in the media, and the progression of rights for people with disabilities. Featuring news, views and information, the blog highlights campaigns the public can support, encourages debate on subjects including parenting and inclusion, and posts reports released about the treatment of disabled people. Recently shared with readers – a study on helping school returns for children with educational needs, a modelling agency fighting body fascism and the extra difficulties faced by wheelchair users while travelling.

7. What Allergy?

As allergy season is here once more, those suffering through summer with tissues and antihistamines at the ready can school up on how to treat (or just cope with) what ails them at Ruth Holroyd’s What Allergy? Born from Ruth’s research during her own allergy journey in 2009, this free-from blog features articles, opinion pieces, advice and tips for living with the daily challenges of allergies, eczema and asthma. As someone allergic to nuts, dairy (cow, sheep and goat), soya, wheat, latex, nickel, dust, pollen and animal dander herself, Ruth lives her subject and encourages her readers to live their lives to the full, even when things get tough.

8. Psychreg

This platform for psychology-focused news and resources was originally founded by Dennis Relojo-Howell in March 2014 as a directory for those interested in the subject. Its community has since grown from strength to strength due to its useful articles on new advances in the field, advice on how to deal with the issues that impact its readership and stories shared from those dealing with mental health issues. As well as blog posts, Psychreg produces its own podcast and open access journal, and visitors can check out the Psychreg Index and its Gratis Index, which shares full-accessible content from Psychology journals that don’t have a publication fee.

9. Life in a Break Down

New to our top 10 UK Healthcare Blogs is Midlands-based Sarah, who shares general lifestyle features alongside her experiences with fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, hypermobility syndrome, keratoconus and mental health issues. Sarah focuses on the good things in life here, and while you may find the odd rant about things she ‘doesn’t find great’ and ‘saying things that need to be said’, this blogger has created a positive place for her readers. In the Mental and Physical Health Issues Channel, you’ll find realistic posts about her journey as well as useful advice.

10. Be Healthy Now

While Being Healthy Now has been a big challenge for a lot of us during lockdown, Petra Kavos is here with ideas for living a healthier life. This natural living and health lifestyle blog shares natural health remedies, healthy recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert, as well as natural beauty and fitness features. Petra’s holistic approach to life includes avoiding everyday toxins and pollution and choosing organic where possible. While lockdown has helped with the first two on that list, this blog can help with the rest and more – check out recent posts on healthy air in the home, heart-healthy diets and the benefits of exercising with music.

Collaborating with bloggers requires mutual respect and understanding: respect their schedules; take time to read their content to learn their interests; and only contact them if/when they want to be contacted. You can see more advice in our blogger spotlights. 

Profiles of these  blogs and their authors can be found in the Vuelio Media Database.

Women’s Fashion Blogs UK Top 10

August 5, 2020/3 Comments/in PR Pulse, Top Ten Blogs, Social Media Index, Fashion, Top Lists, Influencers, Top Social Lists Top Ten Blogs /by Holly Hodges

Last updated 05/08/2020

Vuelio uses a proprietary algorithm to create these rankings, based on topic-related content in blogs on its system – you can read more about the process  here. Our research team actively seeks out new blogs and bloggers for inclusion, but if you think we’ve missed someone, please  get in touch  to let us know. 

1. Inthefrow

Multi-award-winning blogger Victoria Magrath stays seated right at the front when it comes to women’s fashion. Sharing what’s good from the frow (that’s f-row/front row, by the way) on the blog since late 2012, Victoria has also completed a PhD in the subject, published the best-selling book The New Fashion Rules and teamed up with brands like Dyson Hair, Dior Makeup and Armani Beauty for ambassadorships. It’s not all about what’s worth wearing for Victoria, though – her success has enabled her to work with charities she’s passionate about, most recently the British Red Cross during the COVID-19 pandemic.

2. Fashion Foie Gras

Staying in the same spot is Emily Johnston’s Fashion Foie Gras, which has been serving the tastiest tailoring available since its launch in 2009. Daily fashion news was the original aim for the blog, which has since evolved into a personal account of Emily’s life in travel, food, but mostly, fashion. And while this blogger is London-based, America is where she hails from, meaning readers get a mix of what’s hot in the UK capital as well as places like Beaufort, Charleston or Savannah over the pond. Also well-travelled when it comes to writing, Emily has featured in publications including Cosmopolitan, Glamour and HELLO!.

3. Zoella

A familiar name to anyone who’s had an internet connection during the last decade is Zoella – influencer supreme, and the woman behind the third blog in our Women’s Fashion ranking. Regularly sharing trends, launches and ideas for fashion in the blog’s Style section, the Zoella team are here to help brighten up your wardrobe. Catch up with the Weekly Wants feature for how to style shoulder tops, what to wear to the beer garden (apart from a face mask, naturally) and the best Bermuda shorts. Yes, they really are back in fashion – it’s time to invest in a pair.

4. Raindrops of Sapphire

Showering her fashionista fans with inspiration for what to wear is Lorna Burford, who also happens to have a sideline in denim, being the blogger behind The Jeans Blog as well. Here, Lorna shares her outfits for every season as well as beauty, bags, shoes, wellies, sunglasses, watches, what’s new, gift guides and advice. Particularly useful for the current season, and the rising temperature that comes with it, is her 20 favourite summer outfits, and four different looks for day to night-time (Bermuda shorts are not featured in any of them, you may be glad to hear…).

5. Disneyrollergirl

On the roll since launching this blog in 2007 is Navaz Batliwalla, the girl posting ‘observations and opinions on the culture of fashion’ at Disneyrollergirl. No-nonsense fashion is the focus here, Navaz utilizing all of her experience in the industry to keep things practical and honest when recommending fits for her followers. Aiming to be a ‘go-to resource’ for industry insights on fashion and beauty as well as trends emerging in editorial shoots, Navaz shares what’s on her radar in the shops (online, and etc.), as well as photoshoots and video. And why Disneyrollergirl for the name? It’s ‘a hybrid of my favourite Beach Boys song Disney Girls, and my obsession with 70s roller-skating nostalgia’.

6. Powder Rooms

Formerly known as What Emma Did, Powder Rooms is now a hub for UK lifestyle, wellness, beauty, self-care and, YES, fashion. Based in Manchester, but written for women across the world, the blog from makeup artist Emma Campbell shares in-depth features, product reviews and how-to guides. How to stay on trend this summer according to Emma? Gold jewellery, cats-eye sunglasses, loungewear and luxury watches. And with slow fashion starting to pip past fast fashion in popularity, longevity is also covered at the Powder Rooms – read up on Emma’s choices for versatile pieces for Summer 2020 and beyond.

7. That’s Not My Age

The birth of this blog was in 2008, but age isn’t important for Alyson Walsh, who launched That’s Not My Age to cater to ‘every woman who refuses to be invisible’. This author, former magazine fashion editor and freelance journalist’s space for celebrating women of all ages packs a lot into its Style section – Inspiration, Style For All Ages, What Women Wear and Expert Style Advice. What works in real life is what’s advised by Alyson – finding the clothes and accessories that will work hard for her readers in the day-to-day rather than what happens to feature on the cover of magazines, in viral Instagram posts or on the catwalk.

8. Not Dressed As Lamb

Not dressing as lamb, but help with dressing in a way that suits you best is what’s on offer at Catherine Summers’ Not Dressed As Lamb. Sticking in the same spot for this year’s Women’s Fashion ranking, this blog is for everyone who’s ever asked themselves ‘who wants to be “age appropriate”, anyway?’ ‘Occasion appropriate’ is what’s always in season for Catherine, who has a tendency to wear bright colours and mix her patterns. In fact, the self-styled ‘Queen of Clash’ recently shared her birthday outfit in a post for going ‘out-out’ – Clashing Summer Prints and Bold Colours (inspiration for everyone currently enjoying putting outfits together from what’s left in the wardrobe).

9. Lydiaelisemillen.com

Blogger and vlogger Lydia launched her ‘corner of the internet’ during her final year of uni to help get her through her dissertation. Finding it an ideal outlet for her creativity and love of fashion, Lydia has grown and changed alongside the blog – these days readers can find snapshots from her daily life, beauty essentials and outfits. Encouraging interaction with her audience, Lydia asks for their take on fashion as well as providing them with advice – ‘do I purchase the sage dress of dreams or do I accept my fate?’ Go check out her recent post on white vs sage dream dresses and let her know what you think.

10. Curiously Conscious

Sustainability should be in fashion for every time of year and occasion, and if you’re both conscious of what it takes to live a more clean and ethnical life and are curious about how to extend that to what you wear, Besma’s blog is for you. Low-impact lifestyle, clean beauty and sustainable fashion is the focus, as blogger Besma believes that ‘care for people and the planet is just as important as how effective a product is and its price tag’. As what we all consider important has drastically changed over the last few months, being aware of the journey the clothes we choose to wear have taken has become a much bigger concern for many of us. Curiously Conscious will help with making the most of the clothes you have, and with continuing to invest in fashion that will last long past lockdown.

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Collaborating with bloggers requires mutual respect and understanding: respect their schedules; take time to read their content to learn their interests; and only contact them if/when they want to be contacted. You can see more advice in our blogger spotlights.

Profiles of these  blogs and their authors can be found in the Vuelio Media Database.

Men’s Fashion Blogs – UK Top 10

July 29, 2020/10 Comments/in PR Pulse, Top Ten Blogs, Social Media Index, Top Lists, Influencers Top Ten Blogs /by Christina Pirilla

The Top 10 Men’s Fashion ranking was last updated 29/07/2020.

Vuelio uses a proprietary algorithm to create these rankings, based on topic-related content in blogs on its system – you can read more about the process  here. Our research team actively seeks out new blogs and bloggers for inclusion, but if you think we’ve missed someone, please  get in touch  to let us know. 

1. Menswear Style

A fashionable favourite for all seasons is Menswear Style, which stays at the top of the men’s fashion blog ranking for another year. Since being launched by Craig Landale in April 2012, the blog has grown into an influential and award-winning digital space for sartorial tips and style. Going beyond the wardrobe, the Menswear Style team of expertly-clothed experts covers runway collections, breaking fashion news, well-known labels and up-and-coming designers. You’ll also find grooming and lifestyle features and rateable inspiration in the Street Style gallery.

2. Permanent Style

While much has gone out of fashion since 2007, Simon Crompton’s Permanent Style (which launched that year) is still in style, and goes up a place in our ranking. Having since launched his own clothing line, Simon uses his experience as a journalist, author and all-round fashion-forward fella to school his readers in what’s worth wearing when it comes to ‘bespoke, craft and luxury’. Picks for black tie events, casual clothing, handkerchiefs and scarves sit with sections on building your wardrobe and even lockdown looks. Also useful – the blog’s rundown on how to wear a cream jacket (our tip: don’t eat spaghetti).

3. Ape To Gentleman

Staying in our top three is the online evolution of traditional men’s magazines, Ape To Gentleman. Created in 2009 by Chris Beastall, this blog dedicates itself to ‘timeless yet contemporary style, intelligent living and value’. Grooming and Hair join the Style section, helping readers stay on top of trends from top to toe. Put your best foot forward with luxury shoe choices, assemble the best bracelet brands and catch up on a brief history of the ol’ OCBD. That’s ‘Oxford Cloth Button-Down’, if you aren’t yet fully tooled-up on your timeless essential wardrobe staples – luckily, Ape To Gentleman is here to help with that.

4. Grey Fox

Style can be timeless and should be ageless. Created by David Evans, Grey Fox focuses on fashion for men over 40, a huge age-bracket often ignored by fashion brands and magazines alike. Despite covering over-40 men’s style, the blog is read by all genders across all ages, and has led David to become a leading menswear influencer, appearing in publications like FT’s How To Spend It magazine and The Guardian. British-made style is a focus for the blog, as well as inspirational fits, accessories and grooming. Curious about the people behind the designs? You can catch up with them in the People section.

5. Clothes Make The Man

Calling all ‘ordinary’ men: Clothes Make The Man is the one for you. Created by Anthony McGrath, this blog is for men who want advice on fashion and style without being befuddled by big names and labels. ‘When we say ordinary man, we don’t mean this in a derogatory manner, no siree’ – in fact, CMTM aims to be an ‘extraordinary blog for the modern man’, taking Mark Twain’s ‘Naked people have little or no influence on society’ to heart. From Primark to Prada, the team aim to inform like ‘any good mate’. This includes how to style your moustache, the art of shaving and how to iron shirts properly – because working from home doesn’t have to mean pyjama bottoms and a stained t-shirt.

6. Michael 84

Michael 84 was born in 2008, and comes from Newcastle-based fashion blogger Michael Adams. Sharing his passion, opinions and advice on style, clothing, grooming and more, Michael showcases what he knows best – smart casual. No outlandish or unwearable outfits here, as the blogger actually wears the clothes he writes about, from high street clothing to high-end designer brands. Check out what’s new in his wardrobe, the best white trainers for minimalist looks, capsule clothing collections on the way and handy help for dressing to impress: ‘if you’re looking to dress better, there’s something for you here’.

7. Carl Thompson

This eponymous blog was started straight after the foundation of Carl’s menswear label Hawkins and Shepherd in 2013, and shares men’s fashion, grooming and lifestyle content. While it’s been hard to take a trip to the highstreet (or places higher-end) recently to try on new clothes and put outfits together that suit, Carl Thompson is helping readers wear what’s right for them in style guides featuring smart casual and formal attire for 2020. As the seasons change, the blog has your back with transitional wardrobes and investment tailoring – particularly useful as fast fashion falls out of favour.

8. Man About Town

About town, or mainly at home on online video chat right now, Charlie Irons aims to help out the ‘everyday guy’ with grooming tips and how tos on what to wear. Seeing himself as a ‘typical’ person still learning when it comes to grooming and fashion, this man about town seeks to share his experiences and lessons with his readers. As the weather heats up, take notes on the top warm weather staples, how to court the summer tennis trend, buying the best boat shoes, as well as face masks, moisturisers and scents that will stand the test of time, post-lockdown and beyond.

9. The Everyday Man

Joining our ranking of rakish men’s fashion blogs this year is The Everyday Man, established in 2012 to bring expert insight into the fashion world. Features on the big international fashion brands are shared alongside emerging menswear labels and designers. Restocking your outfit selection is easy with summer-at-home fits, exclusive releases, brand collaborations, what’s being restocked and even washable face masks that won’t make you blush or grimace when leaving the house wearing them.

10. Flush the Fashion

Flush with men’s fashion trends is Flush the Fashion, the blog for Flush Magazine and online home for what’s stylish when it comes to what to wear, watch, eat and listen to. With summer finally here (or did it arrive quickly – your lockdown mileage may vary on that), the blog has the big trends for the season. But if you’re already looking ahead to the Autumn when the leaves change colour and knits get thicker, what to expect in fall fashion is covered. A heads-up so you’re flush with knowledge – jewel tones and knitwear are what to invest in. And are much more wearable than the back-in-fashion, apparently, socks with sandals. In the words of the Flush the Fashion team, ‘how the heck did that happen?’

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Wedding Blogs UK Top 10

July 22, 2020/12 Comments/in PR Pulse, Top Ten Blogs, Social Media Index, Top Lists, Influencers Top Ten Blogs /by Holly Hodges

The Top 10 Wedding Blog ranking was last updated 22/07/2020.

Vuelio uses a proprietary algorithm to create these rankings, based on topic-related content in blogs on its system – you can read more about the process  here. Our research team actively seeks out new blogs and bloggers for inclusion, but if you think we’ve missed someone, please  get in touch  to let us know. 

1. Rock My Wedding

Still sitting pretty a-top the top-10-UK-wedding-blogs cake is Charlotte O’Shea’s Rock My Wedding, which started as its blogger planned her own nuptials and has since expanded to become a whole brand. Its podcast boasts over 100,000 downloads, the book ‘Your Day Your Way’ is on its fourth edition and over 1.3 million people follow Rock My Wedding across social media. This blog’s handpicked directory of industry suppliers – The List – helps couples across the globe to plan their big day and the DIY and Wedding Ideas sections are there for those who want how-tos on handling their dream wedding.

2. Love My Dress

The main focus for Annabel Beeforth and her team at Love My Dress is storytelling and community building, sharing beautiful wedding stories and supporting businesses in the industry, from tiny back-bedroom startups to international brands. With a Facebook community of 5k+ planning brides – with other groups for these members to move into once they are married – Love My Dress covers the important issues impacting its readers, including diversity and inclusivity in the wedding industry, and encourages further thought on the big topics in its Wedding Talk section. And while COVID-19 continues to affect both the industry and those waiting to wed, its #WhatAboutWeddings campaign is gaining traction across social and mainstream media.

3. Rock n Roll Bride

While white, off-white, cream and pearl are classic choices for weddings, brides and grooms after something alternative can find what they’re looking for from the rest of the colour spectrum at Rock N Roll Bride. Created by Kat Williams in 2007, this blog aims to be ‘the ultimate guide for alternative brides’. Recent theme ideas for weddings include spring-time pastels with a punk rock edge, Shetland unicorns and food trucks, and The Nightmare Before Christmas (featuring lots of purple and skulls). For couples who are ‘simply meant to be’, weddings don’t have to be simply cream-coloured events anymore.

4. Whimsical Wonderland Weddings

Born out of her own wedding planning, Louise Baltruschat Hollis created Whimsical Wonderland Weddings in April 2010. Now with a team of experts helping to dispense wedding whimsy, this blog doesn’t feature the fantastical and out-of-budget, but ‘real weddings’ – Alternative, Budget, Classic, Destination, DIY, Outdoor, Pretty, Rustic, Vintage, Modern and more. Aiming to be friendly, welcoming and inclusive, the WWW team shares stories from real weddings and connects suppliers with engaged couples making plans. And while wildest dream weddings are on hold, there are also tips for celebrating love connections during lockdown.

5. Boho Weddings

Award-winning wedding planner Kelly Hood launched this boho wedding blog and directory back in 2007. All about all things boho, from lovely luxury to rustic romance, this blog hopes to help couples reflect their personality throughout their ceremony – ‘weddings should be about you – it’s all about individuality. Create the wedding you want, not the wedding you’re told to have!’. Kelly’s focus on ‘fun inspirational and informative’ content has led her to writing for magazines like Glamour, Wedding Ideas and Perfect Weddings as well as the Huffington Post. Believing that all weddings are amazing, Kelly just ‘loves seeing people in love’ – go check out ideas from her and her team of contributors that you’ll love.

6. Brides Up North

Multitalented Julia Braime has been a fashion journalist, lawyer and now bridal blogger, and stays in our top ten UK wedding blog ranking for another year. Noticing a lack of Northern-focused content in the glossy bridal magazines available on newsagent shelves, Julia moved from fashion and law into wedding blogging, hoping to big-up Northern-based suppliers and venues for couples living in the area, or planning to get married there. Julia has also mastered multiple formats for sharing ‘aspirational, accessible and inclusive’ wedding ideas, editing her own glossy bridal magazine, Unveiled.

7. The English Wedding Blog

If you’re England-based and a jet-setting destination wedding isn’t popular (or possible) with your intended guest list, Claire Gould’s blog is where to journey online for English and UK weddings and suppliers. There’s a lot of variety to be found within the English isle, which you’ll see in this blog’s dedicated sections to different kinds of ceremonies – classic/timeless, boho/whimsical, alternative, outdoor, festival, creative and DIY, chic and modern, and black tie and formal. And, well, if further afield is still ideally where you’d like to be when getting hitched, you can also check out the destination weddings and elopement sections.

8. B.LOVED

Still beloved by its readers is B.LOVED, which has been sharing wedding inspo since 2011. Now also sharing lifestyle content, with a team of contributors, this blog aims to highlight the ‘luxe & lovely’, whether sparkling dusty blue wedding inspiration in Amsterdam, hand-painted wedding stationery, or fruits and floral weddings down in Kent.

9. Wedding Sparrow

Inspired by organic, tangible, artisanal, natural and light wedding ideas, Sara Russell’s Wedding Sparrow covers all aspects that go into creating a dream wedding – getting engaged, choosing wedding vendors, which style to settle on for the big day, and honeymoons and travel. While this started as a fun project for Sara in 2011, she has since discovered a genuine love for the sector and passion for helping couples create something different and special to them. ‘I’m here to champion authentic, inspirational weddings,’ says Sara, so if you’ve got a date saved, go submit your ideas, create and chat.

10. Bespoke Bride

After taking a break from blogging during lockdown, the team behind Bespoke Bride are back with bespoke bridal blogging, and back in our UK top ten. 2011 was a bountiful year for beautiful wedding blogs – pals Emily Pettiford and Jessica Turley also launched then, and have since won an award from Cosmopolitan for ‘Best for Bridal’ and have featured in Marie Claire. As well as DIY how-tos for party favours, gifts and flower arrangements, this blog has helpful tips for planning, travel guides, ideas for anniversaries, and even an online shop for hen party games, photo booth props, printables and stickers. While the lockdown has caused real challenges for the industry, and couples ready to start their lives together, we’re glad Bespoke Brides has stuck around.

Collaborating with bloggers requires mutual respect and understanding: respect their schedules; take time to read their content to learn their interests; and only contact them if/when they want to be contacted. You can see more advice in our blogger spotlights. 

Profiles of these  blogs and their authors can be found in the Vuelio Media Database. 

Football Blogs UK Top 10

July 15, 2020/2 Comments/in PR Pulse, Top Ten Blogs, Social Media Index, Top Lists, Influencers, Top Social Lists Top Ten Blogs /by Holly Hodges

The Top 10 Football Blog ranking was last updated 15/07/2020.

Vuelio uses a proprietary algorithm to create these rankings, based on topic-related content in blogs on its system – you can read more about the process here. Our research team actively seeks out new blogs and bloggers for inclusion, but if you think we’ve missed someone, please get in touch to let us know.

1. The Anfield Wrap

Ahead on points in the UK football blog ranking is The Anfield Wrap, AKA TAW, which covers Liverpool FC for its legion of supporters. While going to actual matches is off limits for fans right now, they can still congregate here for everything to do with the club, in blog, podcast and video format. From its small start in 2011, TAW now attracts a huge audience to the site and across its social media channels. Who needs to be sitting in the stands when all the Liverpool FC-related gossip, news and updates as well as opinion, reaction and exclusive interviews are right here online?

2. CaughtOffside

Don’t be caught offside without the latest news of what’s happening on the UK football scene – CaughtOffside claims to be the most popular independent football blog in the world, so is a safe bet for finding facts on the current state of the sport. As shown in the multicoloured garland of football shirts decorating the front page, all teams get equal love on this blog – click on the shirt of your team for the latest on its fortunes (Manchester City, Brighton and Hove Albion, Watford FC and more). And if you also like to keep up on the lives of footballers’ wives, there’s a dedicated (and drama-filled) WAGs section.

3. The Republik of Mancunia

If you’re a Red Devils fan, no doubt you’ve already declared allegiance to The Republik of Mancunia. Since 2006, blogger Scott – a ‘season-ticket holding Mancunian, who loves his team, and isn’t ashamed’ – has sought to show a more optimistic side to football fandom (what he calls wearing his ‘red-tinted specs’). Transfer news and statistics – aimed to be as realistic and evidence-based as possible – cover what’s happening on the pitch, and the forum is where to join fellow fans for optimistic chat, even when the team aren’t out and scoring.

4. Daily Cannon

Still firing on all cylinders is Daily Cannon, which secures the last Champions League spot at number four. Launched in 2008 by Lee Hurley, and covering everything Arsenal (who you will be seeing more of later in the ranking), long reads are posted alongside shorter gossip pieces on transfers and updates on the club and its players. And when we say ‘everything Arsenal’, it’s true – hover over the Arsenal channel and you’ll find Arsenal Injuries, Arsenal Loan Watch, Arsenal History, Arsenal Opinion and even Arsenal Wallpaper.

5. The Spurs Web

Retaining its spot in the Europa League on this line up is The Spurs Web, whose team has been covering the fortunes of Tottenham Hotspur since way back in 1996, which you may remember as an important year for football. No, not just because of this blog’s launch (but also that). Articles focus on match analysis, opinion pieces on the Europa League, and what it takes to win (advice the England team could have used back in 1996 – not that we’re living in the past). The Spurs Web aims to snag readers with what it calls ‘refreshingly honest, topical, and entertaining coverage’ of the football club, which it supports through thick and thin. The team also welcome tips and suggestions for stories, so get in touch if reading that has… spurred… you on (sorry).

6. JustArsenal.com

On the ball with more news from Arsenal FC is JustArsenal.com, whose team reports on news from the club, new transfers, match reports and statistics. Gunners fans can also read up on any rumours currently doing the rounds, watch videos from previous matches and check out previews for what’s coming up. And for those who like to go deeper, this blog’s writers like to consider the big questions: ‘Who would you choose in Arsenal’s Battle of the Keepers?’, ‘Who should we keep or sell?’ and ‘What’s going on with Arteta’s substitutions?’ We don’t have the answers – go check out the team’s takes.

7. Never Mind the B*llocks

Part of also-magnificently-monikered The Fighting Cock, the Never Mind the B*llocks blog is new to the top ten football ranking this year. Part of a podcast, fanzine and website devoted to Tottenham Hotspur FC that’s been going since 2011, the blog posts pieces from a team of writers with things to share about the sport and their favourite team. A recent take from the writers: ‘What is wrong with me? It’s like I can’t help it. Spurs are a devastating drug, and I’m a full-blown addict’. For those who feel the same, Never Mind the B*llocks is where to go for a football-fix.

8. The Transfer Tavern

Returning back to the subject of the sport at large, our next top ten blog is Taylor Williams’ The Transfer Tavern. The ‘one stop shop’ for transfer rumours, news and breaking headlines helpfully splits its gossip on who is going where by team, and encourages its readers to ‘pull up a bar stool’ and join informal conversations online just like those they’d have at the pub. Here it is ‘always happy hour’, though red cards can be raised if fan debate gets too rowdy. Just want the facts? Read up on Fixtures & Results and see what’s happening in the League Table.

9. The Tomkins Times

Taking the same tactical position as last year’s ranking is The Tomkins Times, focusing on Liverpool FC and originally created by author Paul Tomkins. Previously bigged-up by The Independent on Sunday as ‘perhaps the most intelligent guide to LFC available on the internet’, The Tomkins Times requires subscription for much of its content, which provides fans with analysis from its current roster of writers particularly passionate about the football team. And while the sport has been vastly changed during the current pandemic, there’s also a Coronavirus/COVID-19 Discussion Page under the Debate section.

10. West Ham Till I Die

And finishing our top ten is a blog from a familiar face to the Vuelio blog rankings – Iain Dale’s West Ham Till I Die. Well-known for his political commentary on radio and in print, here Iain focuses instead on news from West Ham Football Club. Match reports from West Ham games, and columns from regular writers like ‘HamburgHammer’ and ‘Goatygav’ join Iain’s posts on the team as well as a nifty section on the squad, outlining the key stats for each West Ham player. Did you know that Pablo Zabaleta is 178cm, and had made 37 appearances as of May 2018? Us neither – go find extra stats if you’re dying for more from the Hammers.

Collaborating with bloggers requires mutual respect and understanding: respect their schedules; take time to read their content to learn their interests; and only contact them if/when they want to be contacted. You can see more advice in our blogger spotlights.

Profiles of these craft blogs and their authors can be found in the Vuelio Media Database.

Craft Blogs UK Top 10

July 8, 2020/0 Comments/in PR Pulse, Top Ten Blogs, Social Media Index, Top Lists, Influencers Top Ten Blogs /by Paul Burvill

Last updated 08/07/2020

Vuelio uses a proprietary algorithm to create these rankings, based on topic-related content in blogs on its system – you can read more about the process here. Our research team actively seeks out new blogs and bloggers for inclusion, but if you think we’ve missed someone, please get in touch to let us know.

1. Red Ted Art

Still red hot when it comes to getting crafty is Maggy Woodley’s Red Ted Art. This blog for beginners shares ‘cute and easy crafts for kids’ that are promised to be a) ‘do-able’ b) made from simple materials and c) perfect for helping build both skills and confidence. With a selection of books also under her belt, Maggy has the makings for many fun family afternoons with pots of glitter, poster paints and spare paper to hand. Find her most popular posts under the ‘START HERE’ section for how to make a volcano, paper clay or princess paper dolls in 3D, or watch along with her YouTube playlist for crafters aged 8-12.

2. Kids Craft Room

Bringing ‘creative fun for everyone’ is Emma Smith at the Kids Craft Room. Since 2012, primary school teacher Emma has been sharing art and craft ideas with an aim to inspire children to get creating (and boost their self-esteem and self-expression while doing so). Believing there is no right or wrong way when it comes to crafts, an explorative process is what this blogger promotes. That means printable plans for pasta and handprint pineapple art, paper bag lions, potato printing paintings and getting messy with sensory play for what Emma calls a ‘more hands-on free-range childhood’ filled with fun.

3. Mum In The Madhouse

We take another trip to the Madhouse, which stays in the top ten for UK craft blogs (AND features in our top ten UK mummy blogs ranking). Multitasking comes naturally to the Mum in this Madhouse Jen Walshaw, even when things are mad-busy – her ideas for family time with kids don’t involve staring at screens or Switch Lites, but instead making memories up the table with sellotape, pipe cleaners and toilet rolls, or in the kitchen for more edible concoctions. And Jen’s ideas are inexpensive – check out the printable 2020 time capsule, downloadable colouring sheets and recipes for quick meals, too.

4. The Gingerbread House

Crafts for kids and adults are being cooked up over at The Gingerbread House by blogger Jenny Kearney, who has been posting ideas for all age groups since 2005. For parents, the Back to School section is bound to be coming in useful soon, and for grown-ups who want to get crafting themselves, the Crafts For Adults channel has plenty of projects. Die cutting, patch work and quilting, sewing projects and paper cut art are regular features, alongside Jenny’s monthly attempts at the Mollie Makes magazine front cover gift. And if that’s not quite enough to keep you busy, Jenny also shares which (often craft-related) books she’s reading right now.

5. Crafts on Sea

Sailing smoothly back into the ranking for another year is Kate Williams with Crafts on Sea. Having featured in publications including The Sunday Mirror, The Daily Telegraph, and HuffPost, Kate has also previously found herself at Downing Street for discussions with Mumsnet and Railway Children. Filled with useful things, Crafts on Sea splits its ideas by age, with creativity for kids and toddlers. Activities for two-year-olds is one of this blogger’s favourite posts, as well as 40 things her daughter could eat before she got teeth. Our fave: the Captain America paper plate shield (which is good for every age).

6. Rainy Day Mum

Another familiar face from both past craft blog top tens and mummy blog rankings is Cerys Parker of Rainy Day Mum. Starting with a goal to complete at least one activity with her toddler each day, the blog has since grown and is now filled with enough ideas for many, many rainy (and sunny) days to come. Crafting with Cerys doesn’t just involve paper and glue – there are nursery rhymes and songs to follow along with, ideas for cooking, reading, and summer bucket lists to work through, for babies, toddlers and pre-school children.

7. Heart Handmade UK

And here is where we move beyond Beginner-level crafting and towards Expert… If you heart all things handmade, Claire Donovan of Heart Handmade UK has plenty of practical projects to partake in. Established in 2010, this blog has craft ideas, expert guides, home décor tips and ‘plan & print’ resources for bullet journaling, mastering calligraphy and much more. Describing herself as a ‘chronically ill, disabled blogger’ and this website as her ‘Happy Haven’, Claire is an advocate for happy creative lives, and crafting as a tool for helping with mental health. A recent idea for keeping your surroundings bright during lockdown – templates for paper flowers (perfection).

8. Folksy Blog

Folks: modern British craft is something to be proud of, and the people behind Folksy are here to big-up designers and makers across the UK. Setting out their raison d’etre on the blog, the folksy team believe in craft skills, strength in numbers for reaching bigger audiences, the support of cottage industries, the merits of work standing for itself and ‘David, not Goliath’. For those who have expert painting, crochet, knitting, embroidery, wood/metal work or pottery skills and are busy making all things beautiful, the Folksy blog is where you can share what you do with others, and pick up advice for finding your audience.

9. Look At What I Made

Look at what blogger Dedri Uys has made – a top ten craft blog for her crocheting and baking success stories. Now also featuring help from friends Jane and Jenni, Look At What I Made covers all things yarn (and sometimes, cake). ‘What started out as an ‘anything-I-can-make-or-bake-or-fake’ blog ten years ago has turned into a full-on crochet fest,’ says Dedri, who sees the art of crochet as much more than a craft, but a ‘life-saving panacea’ for medication-free therapy and meditation. Having published and collaborated on numerous books on the subject, Dedri definitely knows how to hook happily – grab some wool and join her.

10. Barbara Gray Blog

Founder of Claritystamps and curator of quality stencils and designs, Barbara Gray blogs to share her thoughts on new card products she’s trying out, updates on how her current projects are going and ideas for things you can try crafting yourself. Always ready with a warm welcome for her fellow crafty card and art makers, Barbara is well-loved and regarded within the crafting community, who are frequently invited to (digitally) take a walk in her garden, ruminate on what’s worth having a go at and take part in regular giveaways. If you’re into crafting and haven’t discovered Barbara’s blog yet, give it a go.

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Baking Blogs UK Top 10

July 1, 2020/0 Comments/in PR Pulse, Top Ten Blogs, Social Media Index, Top Lists, Influencers, Top Social Lists Top Ten Blogs /by Holly Hodges

Last updated 01/07/2020

Vuelio uses a proprietary algorithm to create these rankings, based on topic-related content in blogs on its system – you can read more about the process here. Our research team actively seeks out new blogs and bloggers for inclusion, but if you think we’ve missed someone, please get in touch to let us know.

1. Jane’s Patisserie

Rising to the top of the UK baking blogs is Jane’s Patisserie, Jane Dunn’s blog for homemade snacks including cupcakes, cookies, traybakes and tarts. ‘My goal is to give you the fun, laughter, confidence and knowledge to bake and cook whatever you fancy,’ says Jane, who probably has the recipe for whatever you’re in the mood for. Want something sweet but good for you? There’s her recipe for oatmeal raisin cookies. Hungry for something more extravagant? The jammie dodger blondies or NYC red velvet cookies might be more your thing. Either way, you’re sure to find something suitably sweet to fill your plate.

2. Becky Excell

Still a star baker in our top three is London/Essex-based food blogger, food photographer and recipe creator Becky Excell. Going gluten-free doesn’t have to mean going sticky toffee loaf or millionaire’s cornflake bar free – Becky has the makings for gluten free versions of both, and much more besides. This blogger thought she’d never eat nice food again after a doctor’s appointment back in 2013 confirmed her relationship with gluten was over. But Becky believed in life after gluten-filled flour and schooled up on cake and cookie creations that taste just as good as the originals.

3. The Little Blog of Vegan

When you’re all about plant-based eating but the supermarket’s dedicated aisle is low on snacks right now, plant-based baking is your next step. But keeping vegan treats packed with the protein, iron, zinc, calcium and vitamins A, D and B12 that vegan diets often lack, especially when you want to keep things tasty, can be tough… unless you’ve been checking out Holly Jade’s tips over on The Little Blog of Vegan. Whichever meal you’re planning next, Holly has a recipe for you. Lunch? Easy vegan sausage rolls. Dinner? Jackfruit quiche. And try her strawberry shortcake ice cream bars recipe if you’ve still got room for dessert (there’s always room for dessert).

4. The Baking Explorer

If you’re on a hunt for more cakes, bakes, veggie eats and vegan treats, Kat Buckley’s The Baking Explorer has been searching far and wide for the very best recipes that home kitchens can produce since August 2012. ‘I aim to bring you achievable bakes that you can see yourself producing in your kitchen, too,’ says Kat. ‘I like things to look good, but also look fun and homemade.’ While the blog originally included meat and dairy options, Kat switched to 100% vegetarian (with lots of vegan-friendly recipes, too) in 2015, so no gelatine, lard or suet here – just cruelty-free cooking and bountiful bakes.

5. Domestic Gothess

While fairy cakes aren’t particularly goth, baking doesn’t always have to be light, fluffy and pastel-coloured. Hannah Hossack-Lodge is the Birmingham-based ‘professional blogger, aspiring food photographer, cake fanatic and goth’ behind Domestic Gothess, here to prove that you don’t need a long list of ‘weird’ ingredients to make something delicious. ‘If you want to make delicious, easy vegan cakes, cookies, pies, bread, desserts and more then you are in the right place,’ says Hannah, who invites her readers in to take notes on the latest recipes filed within the blog’s Recipe Index. What biscuits (AND cakes, AND cookies) they make…

6. Patisserie Makes Perfect

If you love fancy patisserie, but watching the demands of Cherish and Benoit on ‘Bake Off: The Professionals’ have intimidated you out of attempting your own Tarte Chiboust Vallée d’Auge or pièce montée, take some encouragement from Patisserie Makes Perfect’s Angela Field. Her mastering of French pastry didn’t come easy, but practice has made perfect when it comes to blogging about baking. Regularly sharing recipes on the fancier side, Angela makes them achievable for her readers with clear advice and encouragement – ‘hopefully my experiences show that anyone can create patisserie and viennoiserie in their own home’.

7. Sandhya’s Kitchen

Another kitchen we’d love to be invited to is that of Sandhya Hariharan – ‘a Londoner by choice, South Indian by birth, with an upbringing in Mumbai’. For now, this blog will definitely do – recipes shared include classics collected over the years from family and friends as well as traditional bakes. Luckily, ‘classic’ doesn’t have to mean difficult or labour-intensive – Sandhya loves sharing ‘easy recipes that can be stirred up in minutes’. Find something quick under the Instant Pot and Airfryer Recipes sections, or break things down by meal in the Recipe Index. Even kneading isn’t needed – check out her recipe for instant pot no knead bread.

8. Supergolden Bakes

‘If you are looking for easy sweet and savoury recipes that are packed with flavour, you have come to the right place!’ Supergolden Bakes’ super baking blogger is London-based Lucy Parissi, a recipe developer, food photographer and author. Having learned how important food is to a happy and healthy life during her childhood in Greece, Lucy seeks to share good food, fine drinks and good company, too. This blog is all about unfussy but flavourful food, with inspiration taken from all over the world. You don’t have to go far, though – on the homepage now are recipes for light brioche burger buns and biscoff chocolate biscuit cake, so go and get stuck in.

9. Katie Cakes

Newcastle-upon-Tyne’s Katie Deacon is the professional baker behind the Pet Lamb Patisserie cupcake shop and blogger of Katie Cakes. Katie loves to eat, more than anything else in the world, which makes her skills in baking really helpful (for the rest of us who love to eat, too). At Katie Cakes you’ll find recipes as well as restaurant reviews and a bit of lifestyle content. What will make any lifestyle easier – her recipes for ‘no bake Battenberg cheesecake’ and ‘chocolate mayonnaise cake’. And the cookie dough stuffed cupcakes. Probably the banoffee brownies, also.

10. The Loopy Whisk

If this has all made you very hungry indeed, and you’re looking for someone ‘to help, to guide, to inspire’ you to pick up your whisk and get baking, may we introduce Katarina of The Loopy Whisk. Though, if you’re au fait with our previous rankings, you’ll already know this blogger well. Since its launch in 2016, The Loopy Whisk has been sharing ‘free-from’ ideas and recipes with its fans. Food has always been an important part of blogger Katarina’s life, from early days of offering to lick the spoon, to becoming one of our top ten baking bloggers in the UK. Dairy free, nut free, paleo, vegan and ‘I just want to try those vegan matcha thumbprint cookies, now please’ – whatever diet you’re on, Kat has plenty of options for you.

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Collaborating with bloggers requires mutual respect and understanding: respect their schedules; take time to read their content to learn their interests; and only contact them if/when they want to be contacted. You can see more advice in our blogger spotlights.

Profiles of these baking blogs and their authors can be found in the Vuelio Media Database.

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