Meet Maria Velniceriu, founder of Missmv.com, an online publication focused on fashion, lifestyle, DIY, and beauty tips. She also runs a small business selling boho decor accessories and enjoys pursuing photography as a hobby. Maria has been blogging for five years but has only taken her blog seriously in the last three years. She was inspired to start blogging because it provided her with the freedom to share whatever she wanted and connect with her audience without being limited by algorithms. Her blog is a mix of educational posts, DIY tutorials, personal finance tips, and fashion and beauty advice.
The best thing about blogging for Maria is that it allows her to work for herself when she wants, how much she wants, and where she wants. It has also provided her with opportunities to help small brands be discovered in a competitive market. To manage her time efficiently, Maria sets a schedule and outsources tasks when needed. Focusing on SEO has been the best strategy for Maria to get more traffic to her blog.
The best opportunity that Maria’s blog has given her is the ability to learn about the whole process of running a website, from web design to writing content, marketing, and SEO. She has also had the opportunity to work with brands such as Beko, London Pairfum, and Square meal, as well as being invited to festivals and events. Maria relaxes in her spare time by reading, taking photographs, and spending time outdoors.
Maria encourages others to start a blog, but only if they are committed to investing time and money. She advises that starting a blog is not free and that there are costs involved in the domain name, hosting, plugins, and promoting the blog. Keyword research is also essential to become successful or making a full-time income from a blog. Maria stresses the importance of following trends and learning constantly to stay relevant.
