{"id":111126,"date":"2017-12-20T10:00:19","date_gmt":"2017-12-20T10:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vuelio.com\/uk\/?p=111126"},"modified":"2017-12-20T13:09:31","modified_gmt":"2017-12-20T13:09:31","slug":"top-10-blog-posts-from-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vuelio.com\/uk\/blog\/top-10-blog-posts-from-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Blog Posts from 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

Interviews, lists and the Vuelio Blog Awards \u2013 2017 has seen huge variety\u00a0across our most popular posts. <\/strong><\/p>\n

The most dominant topic, though, is surely football, which reflects its dominance in society. The popularity of the sport\u00a0is seen in\u00a0a number of our most-read posts of 2017, including our number one:<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0Blogger Spotlight: Paul Brennan, Celtic Quick News<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Paul
\nCeltic Quick News is the place where you\u2019ll find the latest Celtic news and features, Posted 365 days a year. Celtic Quick News encourages Celtic fans to join the conversations on the blog and to have their say. In this spotlight Paul, who features on our top ten football ranking chats to us about how he got into blogging, why he loves football, and how he likes to work with PRs.<\/p>\n

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2.\u00a011 Blogs You Need To Follow In 2017<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nA ranking of exciting new bloggers to follow in 2017. Check out who made the list way back in January.<\/p>\n

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3.\u00a0Blogger Spotlight: Iain Dale, West Ham Till I Die<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Iain
\nLaunched in 2006, West Ham Till I Die is authored by Iain Dale and has become one of the most visited football blogs in the UK, attracting more than 60,000 readers. Described as \u2018an oasis of sensible debate without the aggression and swearing\u2019, West Ham supporters are invited to comment on articles posted daily. In this spotlight, Ian, who features on our top ten football blog ranking, chats to us about his blogging career, which spans over fourteen years, working as a presenter for LBC Radio, and his unwavering support for West Ham.<\/p>\n

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4.\u00a0The Best 14 Bloggers In The UK<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Vuelio\"
\nThe winners of the 2017 Vuelio Blog Awards were revealed at the Bloomsbury Big Top on Friday, 24 November. Hundreds came together in the fabulous Bloomsbury Big Top to enjoy top entertainment, fire dancers, aerial silk artists, fine dining, the hilarious Ellie Taylor, and the company of the best bloggers in the UK right now! In their third year, the Vuelio Blog Awards continued to show why the UK blogging industry is the world\u2019s best.<\/p>\n

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5.\u00a0PR Spotlight: Alison Dagwell, Digital Mums<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\nLaunched in 2014, by Nikki Cochrane and Kathryn Tyler, Digital Mums specialises in getting mums job-ready with in demand social media and digital skills, so they can find rewarding roles that sync with family life. In this spotlight, Ali Dagwell, co-head of storytelling at Digital Mums, chats to us about her 15-year career in PR, crisis management, working on campaigns that empower new mothers, and why flexible working hours for women with children are important.<\/p>\n

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6.\u00a0Shortlist Revealed for The Vuelio Blog Awards 2017<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Vuelio
\nThe shortlist for the Vuelio Blog Awards, with more finalists than ever before. The full list of finalists represents the cr\u00e8me de la cr\u00e8me of the blogosphere.<\/p>\n

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7.\u00a0Grimsby Town: Chequebook Journalism In The Lower Leagues<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Laptop
\nIf you managed the comms department of a lower league football club, would you ask the local newspaper (a news organisation that is genuinely interested in writing about you) to pay for one-to-one access to your club manager? This club did.<\/p>\n

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8.\u00a0Journalist Spotlight: Kara Godfrey, Express.co.uk<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Kara
\nAn interview with Kara Godfrey when she was appointed online travel reporter at the Express. Kara chats to Vuelio about her experience working in a fast-paced, digital environment, the evolution of her London lifestyle blog, social media engagement, what makes for good PR relations and her favourite place to travel.<\/p>\n

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9.\u00a05 PR Mistakes To Avoid When Sending A Press Release<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\nPress releases are still a fundamental cornerstone of the PR industry, and while social, digital, events and meetings may yield strong results, the humble press release is here to stay.<\/p>\n

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10.\u00a0Blogger Spotlight: Nichola West, Globalmouse Travels<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Nichola
\nGlobalmouse Travels was ranked as number one in the Top 10 UK Family Travel Blogs. Authored by Nichola West, Globalmouse Travels covers the unusual parts of holidays, away from the tourist traps and clich\u00e9s. Nichola speaks to us about off-the-beaten-track experiences, camping with Bedouin nomads in Oman and collaborating with PRs.<\/p>\n

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Got a story for us that will be our most popular in 2018? Or perhaps you\u2019d like to take part in a spotlight? Either way,\u00a0get in touch<\/a> today. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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