Category: INTERVIEWS
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RATP extends the impact of its social networks via BlookUp
When it comes to social media, it is crucial to look back at what has been shared ! To assess the efficiency of the current strategy and enhance the shared publications, to present the content to the teams etc. This task can quickly get complicated, as there are so many social media platforms online. Unless you use a blook!
RATP, also known as the Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens, is a state-owned public transport operator and maintainer headquartered in Paris, France. The group has wished to “materialize” the content of its social media pages ! Doing so to enhance the value of it’s digital strategy. Nadine Kerganou, the group’s digital and conversational communications manager talks about the different uses of the blook by the service.
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Aéroport Nice Côte d’Azur uses blooks to enhance their Facebook activity!
Testimony of Jérôme MORRONI, Promotion & Digital Marketing Manager
ADP’s digital content on the runway for a new departure!
On social media platforms, posts have a lifetime of only a few hours before vanishing completely. BlookUp finds a way around the immediacy of social media by materializing your content with “blooks”.
Interview: Talking about literature with Nadia!
It has been a while since the last interview right ?
So, in order to give this year a good start, we are taking back our good habits and we open 2018 with Nadia, passionate about literature and author of the blog Le Style de ma Plume (in French)!
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Introduce yourself in a few lines : You, your passions, your projects…
First of all, thank you to the BlookUp Team for your trust.
I’m Nadia from the literature blog “Le Style de ma Plume“. Mom of 2 little angels, blogger, administrative employee, I love this exciting rhythm of life: Diversify my occupations while keeping my literature priorities in sight.
Could you explain to our readers what your blog is about ?
Through my blog, I wish, to share my readings in an original way, without any pretention.
In my opinion, reading is a journey of senses. So, what is more natural than sending a postcard from my current destination to my readers…
I also share interviews that I make myself, and you will discover articles as well.
I wrote for Webzines et paper magazine (Alhy magazine, Foulexpress, On behalf of the graphic designer “graphidine”…)
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So far, what moment of your blogger’s life was the most significant ?
The launch ! When I went from development to achievement by buying the domain name. Then by clicking on www.lestyledemaplume.com
From there, I only remember lots of beautiful encounters… Projects…
Did your passion for books and writing have a decisive influence on the idea to turn your blog into a book ?
Yes, quite… This was only logical to me. Turn my blog into a book, what an ingenious idea!
How did you hear about BlookUp ?
I spotted the concept a few months ago on the internet.
I was curious about testing it and share my experience, so I contacted you.
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What are the positive elements about the platform ?
The rapidity and the intuitiveness of the platform. Overall, the platform is open to anyone, with or without computing knowledge.
What are the areas for improvement ?
For me, and as previously exposed on my blog, it was the heterogeneous quality of the photos.
Nevertheless, you explained that from now, an alert will be put in place in order to have the possibility to delete or modify the picture when one is likely to be improved.
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What do you think of the final result and what are the feedback of your surroundings?
Receiving my blog in book was a real pleasure.
I love books… The paper… but also blogging… BlookUp is a beautiful alliance between both worlds.
Would you recommend BlookUp ?
It is a huge and sincere YES!
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A big thank to Nadia for agreeing to answer our questions, and thanks again to her for her article about us on her blog!
Visit her blog to share with her your taste for reading and writing, and find her also on :
Tony made the blook of his adventures around the world!
Tell us a little bit about yourself : Your passions, your hobbies, your projects…
My name is Tony D’Aliesio and live in Montreal Quebec Canada. I have been married for over 25 years with Anna and have 3 daughters. Vanessa, Alessia and Milena. I enjoy playing many sports from hockey to scuba diving, but one true passion is traveling. Traveling has been a great passion of mine and thanks to Delta Air Lines, I have been blessed in traveling the world. Although a retired Delta employee, I continue to take full advantage of traveling to different areas of the world.
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What is your blog about and why did you want to address this subject when starting it?
My blog is a summary of every destination that I have visited. Whether it may have been for business or leisure, looking back and reliving the moment through words gives me a sense of time, memory and inner fulfillment. Although every blog consists of very similar contents, there are distinctive differences between them in which I add my thoughts and personal experience. I want to leave this book with my children for them to read in the future. It will paint both a visual and descriptive journey of my passion to travel.
What do you like the most about blogging and traveling?
My passion has been traveling the world to experience different cultures, to witness great natural wonders of the world, and a way to tie in all of history’s events with my physical presence. From standing where the last supper had taken place on Mount Zion in Jerusalem to walking the eerie grounds of Dachau’s concentration camp in Germany, they all add to my character and give me foresight of what is truly important in this life.
Of all the places you visited, which one is your favorite?
Many locations I have visited are exceptionally beautiful. From Australia to Dubai, from Brazil to Shanghai; from the riches of Monaco to the dangers of Jordan……all have their own allure. Europe in general possess the most elaborate architectural perfection while other locations flourish in natural beauty. If I had to select from several categories, I would say the Amalfi coast in Italy, Prague in the Czech Republic, and the wonderful Pyramids of Egypt. Again, there are so many other locations with similar beauty and selecting one is completely impossible.
What countries/places are next on your list?
My next destinations are to visit the cliffs of Moher in Dublin, the glaciers in Anchorage and a safari in Africa.
What part of your adventures blog are you the most proud of?
I am very proud of the entire blog and with the many destinations involving my children, friends and family, it also acts as a memory scrap book that sparks conversation every time it is flipped opened. In my eyes, a truly piece of art!
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Why did you want to turn your adventures blog into a book?
I decided to turn my blog into a book for occasional reading of my past adventures. When reading the book, it allows me to relive the past and actually feel the excitement as when it actually happened. The physical book is also a form of legacy or diary that will be left behind for my children to read. It will basically be a narrative copulation of all my adventures.
How did you find out about BlookUp?
After blogging the journeys online, I researched for a service that would turn online blogs to a physical book. I came across several companies but after trying BlookUp, I knew it would offer what I was looking for.
What did you think about the making process of your blook? Did you encounter any difficulties or issues?
BlookUp was extremely easy to use. It offered great menu choices as well as allowing the user flexibility to either fully customize the book or simply use their incorporated templates. All of which assures the end result is exactly to your taste and style.
Do you enjoy the final result? What does your family and friends think about your blook?
The final result is a true representation of what I was seeking. Clean, concise, and visually pleasing. My family loves it and will surely remain a piece of history that is nostalgic with more sentimental value as the years pass. I am currently working on my second book and will surely use BlookUp again. In fact, I would recommend BlookUp to anyone that would want to convert their online blogs to a physical book.
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Huge thank you to Tony for answering our questions, impressive list of destinations we have here. If you are looking for places to add to your travel bucket-list then have a look at Tony’s blog!
Blogging and printing jokes about politics with Donna Troy!
People have their own way of reacting to politics. In fact, some get angry, some start lecturing others, some don’t seem to care all that much, and some choose to make fun of it. Donna Troy falls into the latter category!
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Tell us a little bit about yourself : Your passions, your hobbies, your projects…
I work in payroll and that’s very boring. In my spare time, I like to write, obviously. I like to crochet and I have an Etsy shop where I sell my crafts. I also enjoy yoga.
What is your blog about and why did you want to address this subject when starting it?
My blog has been mostly about making fun of politics in the U.S. It was my brother’s idea to start the blog. We were emailing back and forth during the 2016 election and he decided the stuff I was writing would make a good blog. I didn’t know what I was going to do after the election, but then Trump won so there has been plenty of material.
What do you like the most about blogging?
I enjoy making people laugh and having an outlet to make light of things that are troubling.
What part of your blog are you the most proud of?
I think I’m most proud of how my work has progressed from the time I started the blog until now.
Why “Namaste, Bitches”?
That started as an inside joke with my friends. We were all leaving work one night and everyone was talking about what they were going to do that evening. I said, “Well, I’m off to yoga. Namaste, Bitches.” When I began the blog I didn’t think anyone other than my friends would be reading it. Namaste, Bitches just kind of stuck.
Why did you want to turn your blog into a book?
I did that for my parents. They aren’t technically savvy and my brother was sporadically printing out blogs for them to read. Again, it was my brother’s idea to get the blog turned into a book.
How did you find out about BlookUp?
I found it with a Google search. I tried a few different sites before I settled on BlookUp.
What did you think about the making process of your blook? Did you encounter any difficulties or issues ?
I enjoyed using BlookUp. BlookUp was the most user friendly of the companies I tried. I liked that I could preview the layout for each blog after editing. The other companies didn’t have that option. Uploading the images was also much easier with BlookUp.
Do you enjoy the final result? What does your family and friends think about your blook?
I loved the final result. As an avid reader and writer, it gave me a little thrill to see my work in book form. My family and friends loved it as well.
Would you recommend BlookUp and/or use it again in the future?
Yes to both!
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Huge thanks to Donna Troy for this interview! Don’t forget to check out her blog if you want to have a good time and follow her on social media:
Interview : From chic to farm with Preppy
Who said that if you want to live with style you have to be in a big city? Because we are about to prove him/her wrong! Today we are interviewing Preppy Mountain Farmer, who shows us through her blog that you can own a farm in the countryside and be chic at the same time!
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About me & my blog:
I am Preppy Mountain Farmer, and my lifestyle blog is Preppy Mountain Farmhouse. I’m a middle-aged mom of a large family living in a century-old farmhouse on the side of a mountain in the northeastern United States. We have a small hobby farm, a rustic cabin, and a busy life. I try to combine my preppy style with our love for country living, and Preppy Mountain Farmhouse is about that. I like to capture the beauty found in the simple, natural, sublime aspects of our surroundings through photographs and commentary, and these are interwoven throughout each of my blog posts.
Why did I start my blog?
When I began blogging two years ago, I thought it would simply be a new creative outlet for me and a chance to start a new project. I wanted to document our life but also show others that families can live a farming/country life in style. What I quickly learned was that the blog world is a terrific place to make connections with other like-minded people all over the world. A more thorough explanation can be found on my About Me page found here: http://www.
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What content am I most proud of?
After 25 months of blogging, I have written 221 posts about many aspects of my family’s life. I think my four favorite posts are the following: Blame it on Charlotte’s Web: How a Preppy Girl Ended Up With a Farm,
This is the Crazy, Divine Story of How We Got This House
A Beautiful Mess: My Life
A Primitive Preppy Christmas Farmhouse Tour
What do I like most about blogging?
I’ve always considered myself a writer. I started keeping a journal at age nine and began writing and illustrating my own short stories when I was ten. Getting published the traditional way requires query letters, submissions, and lots of waiting for acceptance or rejection letters/emails. That is followed by more waiting for the actual publication and release dates. Blogging is immediate publication for the world to see. I think of it as the fast food of the writing world: instant publishing and nearly instant feedback at very little expense to the blogger. But there’s no fat, cholesterol, or calories involved!
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Why turn my blog into a book?
Although the blog sphere is digital, I still prefer to read and look at images in print. I enjoy flipping through the pages of a book and having a bound copy of my blog on our living room coffee table to browse through. My family’s life—along with my heart, soul, and creative energy—are in Preppy Mountain Farmhouse, and I like having a tangible copy of it safe and sound in my possession.
How did I find out about BlookUp?
BlookUp sent me an email advertising their service and product, and that is how I learned about turning my blog into a printed book (Blook.)
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What did I think of the process, and did I encounter any difficulties?
I thought the actual process of transforming my blog into a book through BlookUp was fairly straightforward and simple to do. The only thing I had to keep changing was the final post for each volume because my blog kept exceeding the maximum page numbers allowed for each book.
Do I enjoy the finished product, and what do family and friends think?
I love my Blooks. 210 posts and two years of blogging are contained in nearly 1000 printed pages of two volumes of books. They are better than any of the digital scrapbooks I used to spend weeks creating for our family photo albums, and per page, the Blooks are cheaper too. The index is especially handy when I’m trying to find specific posts, pictures, or recipes.
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Would I recommend BlookUp or use their services again?
I definitely recommend BlookUp to others. In fact, I devoted an entire blog post to BlookUp after I received my books in the mail: BlookUp Will Publish Your Blog or Social Media Posts
Huge thanks to Preppy mountain farmer for answering our questions and mentioning us on her blog! Don’t forget to check it out and to join her social media pages:
Interview: Pamela Breitberg captures nature’s beauty and shares it on a blog
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so imagine a blog full of photographs! Today we have the chance of interviewing Pamela Breitberg who is going to tell us about her blog and her passion for photography!
– Tell us a little bit about yourself : You, your passions, your hobbies, your projects…
I am recently retired from teaching. I am a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) who taught science lab to 1st through 8th grade elementary students in the inner city of Chicago. Prior to that I was a professional portrait and wedding photography.
My “hobbies” are being outdoors: walking and biking, and photography: micro, portrait style and candid all which reinforce my appetite for learning. My passionate hobby is nature photography which I share through this blog and various books. The blog is a way for me to share the wonders and beauty of being outdoors observing nature. I am an avid reader as well. My blog has stimulated desire to research while I try to include some scientific or folk information on species in my images.
Projects, at the moment, are on hold while I continue photography as a method to stop and reflect on God’s gifts and wonders. The past few years have been stressful with health issues and passing of both my parents; being outdoors and photography has been a blessed self-therapy. Giving is the best therapy, it has been said, and so my blog is my venue for giving. I am touched each time someone “likes” or comments on one of my posts.
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– What is your blog about and why did you want to address this subject when starting it?
My blog is photography, primarily of plants and animals in the United States’ Midwest. I now spend some of the year along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, so I’ve begun to include images of that nature. My writing includes scientific information, folklore and personal observations and experiences. Occasionally I add photography tips as well.
I originally began my blog to share my photography with my parents who lived 300 miles away. It has been a surprising thrill to discover that my blog is read worldwide. Now that my parents are no longer reading the blog I continue to share my images and thoughts with the many followers of my blog; what a wonderful vehicle to share my passions. I feel as though I know some of my followers as I read their blogs and we share common interests in nature and photography. It is sharing that gives back indeed.
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– Why did you want to turn your blog into a book?
BlookUp intrigued me because it was an EASY way to turn my blog into book format and have a hard copy of my work. It’s always nice to physically hold a book and browse through it. The hard copy is for myself. I took advantage of the e-book format for sale because it’s affordable for readers and is more environmentally friendly (less use of paper).
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– How did you find out about BlookUp? What did you think about the making process of your blook?
I saw the ads for BlookUp while on WordPress, reading others’ blogs. The process of making the books via BlookUp were painless and straight forward. I made two volumes to make each book more manageable in size. It was very easy for me edit out any posts that I did not want to include.
Thank you so much Pamela for this interview! Don’t forget to check out her blog to see more gorgeous photos!