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aoademic · 6 years

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so, you’re new to the studyblr community and dont know where to start. many people have been in this position, including myself. i was recently asked by @theboldrevision on how to grow their blog. here are a few tips on how to start a studyblr and how to grow.

your blog name / URL

have it something related to yourself and/or studying. this way it makes it easy to distinguish yourself as a studyblr. try and make it short as it is easy for people to remember.

theme

have an appropriate theme which correlates to your content. if your predominant focus is on photos; you can get away with a multi column theme but I find them personally difficult to navigate. if your blog is based mainly on text a singular column theme is a must have, it makes it easier to read large blocks of text i.e masterposts i recommend these themes: hera | genesis | caerus | nocturne | easton | 176 | nayeli

your icon

the icon size on tumblr is 135px x 135px it can be made using photoshop, (windows / mac) or if you prefer a legal route you can use vecteezy.com. your icon can be whatever you want, it can be a selfie, an icon or even a drawing

header icon (Optional)

this is up to personal preference, I have one but many blogs don't. the size for the header is 640px x 360px. yet again, it can be anything you desire, you can have a photo (max size 10MB) or a gif (max size 3MB)

presentation

choose a colour pallet for your theme, i recommend coolors.co for all my colour pallet needs. make sure the colours are visible and don't interfere with your content. this will ensure that your log is easy to see. on the topic of visibility, make sure your text size is visible for those with poor vision, we really appreciate it. choose a background which contrasts your text colour, I prefer a white background with black text but as long as it is legible it will work. i personally prefer minimalist themes as they are clean and easy to navigate but as long as it isn't overly cluttered and is legible it will work.

intro post

make an into post so people can get to know you, state some facts about you, your ambitions in life and with your blog, who inspired you etc. it is an easy way for people to get to know you and make friends as people with similar interests may ask you questions or dm you

communication

make friends, almost everyone is friendly and is always willing to help you out. don’t be afraid to message or ask people for advice. try and reply to messages and dms, you might make a friend.

participation

participate in events, eg blog rates, blog awards, ask games etc.host your own events; same as above, giveaways (if financially viable), follow forevers. join networks such as the small studyblr network @smallstudyblrsunite. it is an easy way to make friends and have your content reach an audience

original content

what is your focus going to be? photos, masterposts, tips, or a variety. choose what you want to post as it is important in forming your niche. A rule of thumb is original ideas are the best ideas when it comes to masterposts and advice.

how to take photos

you don't need a fancy camera, i use my phone. i strongly recommend natural lighting as it provides the best picture quality and it prevents over saturated photos caused by artificial light. choose a background that complements the object you’re taking a photo of. some people use their desk, a bench, table or their bed. i have also seen people use paper for their background. your options are limitless. you can try putting stationery or other things around your photo to make it interesting. you can include stationery, a drink, flowers, washi tape etc. make sure there aren't many/any shadows directly on top of what your photographing as it makes it harder to see. then it comes to editing, i usually increase the brightness and/or exposure, the warmth and the highlights just a bit to make it clearer. Some apps which people use are vsco (android / iOS) instagram and photoshop. i mainly use the the photos app on iOS to edit but i sometimes use photoshop. however, all photos don’t need to be staged like this, sometimes authentic photos are just as good. at the end of the day do what feels right to you.

hashtags

tag your posts with related tags and use tracking tags of your favourite blogs so they can see your content (mine is #aoademic) here is a directory of a lot of tracking tags made by @enfpstud 0-C | D-G | H-L | M-R | S-Z and some more by @getshitdonetbh (X) using popular tags will help you gain some extra exposure such as #studyblr #new studyblr #studying #student #studyspo #notes. tag your favourite blogs in your posts so they can see them but don’t go over the top.

advice 

don't focus on followers and notes as the purpose is to become motivated to study and share that with the studyblr community. just think of notes and followers as icing on the cake, they’re a nice extra but what’s the point of icing without a cake? (terrible analogy, i know)

queue 

the queue is a lifesaver. it auto posts your posts and if you activate queue 2.0 in tumblr labs you can schedule how many posts are posted, what time intervals you want a post posted and how long per day your queue is on. It makes it look like your blog is active when you are not online so you can focus on other things and not be on tumblr all day. i have mine set overnight as people on the other side of the world can see fresh content from my blog while I'm asleep. it is very convenient but you can queue 300 posts.

protecting your content

always source your original content so if people add to your post or delete your caption you will still be noted as the source. this can be done by clicking the gear icon and putting your blog url in the content source section. you can also watermark your original posts. this is usually done by placing your blog name or url somewhere in the post where it cant be cropped out but isn't too distracting.

ground rules

please don't repost, always reblog!!! (i can’t stress this enough) along those lines, avoid reblogging photos without captions or photos from pinterest and weheartit as it is probably stolen content. this is because many posts are being reuploaded and initially they might state the source and is later deleted or they don’t give credit at all. to respect the content creator please avoid doing this.

the best advice is to be friendly and be yourself. i wish you the best with your academic future ♡

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mostrandomgallery · 6 years

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Redesign Sheet for Buggs Zapper, from Where in Time is Carmen Sandiego? (he has the silliest name, but it cracks me up)

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#carmen sandiego #where in time is carmen sandiego #buggs zapper #mobster #gangster #1920s #Jazz Age #Roaring Twenties #vintage #pbs #character redesign #cartoonnonsensegirl's art #fanart #artists on tumblr

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animatoramps · 5 years

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Azu in USA wasteland

For a Youtube intro Azu explores the USA wastelands during a post apocalyptic world where most people survived by hiding inside underground shelters called by vault numbers. purely fanart Background is made from pictures from vecteezy.com Posted using PostyBirb

#fallout #video #game #pc #post #apocalypse #adventure #nuclear #war #ruin #destruction #wasteland

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retroactivedeardiary · 6 years

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Introduction

Dear Diary,

I guess I should start by explaining why I’m starting a diary out of the blue at age 30. It’s a combination of nostalgia and regret. I never had a diary before; aside from the occasional journal I purchased because I liked the look of it, but never actually wrote anything in. However, recently I find myself looking at my life and wishing I had a better record of things. Having visited my Grandma a short time ago, and talking with her about her life, I find myself craving an outlet to share my own experiences. My own memory of life is hazy at best; colored my age and experience, and faded almost away by the simple fact that I have a terrible memory. Nevertheless, here I sit typing out a retroactive accounting of my life as well as I can remember; and current events and insights before I lose those thoughts in the void of my mind.

And who am I?

No one particularly special, I assure you. I have no deep understanding of life or the universe, no powerful revelations to change the world, no magical insights that will bring about world peace or renew humanity’s compassion. What I have is a mundane, though hopefully somewhat entertaining, account of my experiences; which I hope may someday find its way into the hands of someone who needed it. Although I’m not likely wise by any standards, I have discovered in my short life that one of the most powerful things can be to know you aren’t alone. Perhaps someone can find my words relatable and that’s all I can hope from this.

Sincerely, Lina

Quick shout out to Vecteezy.com for the diary icon and background I used.

#retroactivedeardiary #dear diary #deardiary

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mostrandomgallery · 6 years

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Redesign Sheet for Dr. Belljar, from Where in Time is Carmen Sandiego?

Game/TV Game Show Canon Dr. Belljar is a cybernetic scientist with a robot arm and satellite ear. He works for Carmen as a time-traveling thief. Spoilers for the computer game: he is arrested in the Roman mission and the Columbus mission. Headcanon for my Story When the "Lady in Red" started her new time division, she only had one member, Dr. Heinz Belljar (I gave him the name "Heinz"). She commissioned him to invent a time-traveling device so they could gather other members from different points in time. The two then go on a recruitment mission to four different periods and places in history: A.D. 808 in the Anglo-Saxon Kingdom of Northumbria, 1850 London, 1927 New York City, and an American Suburban town in 1965. Together, they gather five members (two come from Northumbria) and form the V.I.L.E. Time Division. It is Dr. Belljar who comes up with the idea to call themselves "Team Chrono-Tastrophe, because they're whole mission was to cause chronological catastrophes. No one knows for sure how he ended up with a bionic arm and satellite ear, but it probably has to do with explosive experiments he attempted in the past. He holds the position of being the "I.T. Guy" for the team, and usually invents all their weapons and gear. He has a lot of patience, especially when teaching the other members to use modern day technology and blend in when not on missions. As a person, Belljar is actually kinda fun to be around. He stutters a lot in his speech (sometimes it's thought to be a side-effect of having cybernetic parts). His favorite food is potatoes and anything potato-based (fries, chips, etc.) Also (like everyone else in this story), he plays Overwatch and mains Junkrat (as evidenced by his main weapons), but will also play as Bastion or Doomfist (FYI, those are 3 characters I've come to despise in OW; especially Junkrats in FFA Deathmatch)

Finally, His enemy counters are Ivan Idea (a Lúcio main) and Rock Solid (a Torbjörn main).

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animatoramps · 5 years

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Breath of Fire

OC in a breath of fire fanart It's for a youtube intro. I think the original design is made by Tatsuya Yoshikawa. I thought the cover was so badass I wanted to see what Azu would look like in it. The background is not mine. You can get it from vecteezy.com Posted using PostyBirb

#breath #fire #fan #capcom #dragon #snes #gba #video #game

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creativemasteryjourney-blog · 6 years

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3.4.3 Mastery: Task3

Over the course of the project, adaptation and reflection were necessary to the development of each Brand Toolkit. The Live Sessions with Professor Kratz were invaluable to understanding the nuance of the project.

To overcome technical writing issues, additional research and reflection was necessary. Materials from the Full Sail Library were used to bolster previously weak peer reviews.

The peer reviews were also an excellent opportunity to network and meet with classmates to increase my professional network. Having a strong professional network will be invaluable to overcoming threats now and in future projects, both as a learning resource and as professional contacts for potential career changes and client partnerships.

- Kara Williams Glenn

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