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PR Blogs UK Top 10

September 25, 2024/4 Comments/in PR Pulse, Top Ten Blogs, PR, Social Media Index, Top Lists, Influencers Top Ten Blogs /by Christina Pirilla

Last updated 25/09/2024.

1. Wadds

PR superstars Stephen and Sarah Waddington stay at number one in our ranking of top UK PR bloggers for another year, and it’s no surprise. Wadds Inc continues to bolster learning, development, and innovation throughout the PR and comms industry through consultation, coaching, research, and social activism. Topical subjects tackled on the blog recently include lower salaries and longer hours for practitioners and how the evolution of news consumption in the UK will impact the comms industry.

Wadds

Famous Campaigns

2. Famous Campaigns

Also sticking in the same spot in our line-up this year is Famous Campaigns, where the team takes a look at campaigns from brands big and small across the PR, advertising, communications, and creative sectors. For PRs finding their ideas bank empty, check out this mix of ‘creativity, inspiration, trends, and brand brilliance’ to spark something special. Brands receiving kudos now for their creative campaigns – Heinz, PlayStation, and Nissan.

3. All Things IC

Moving up a spot for 2024 is All Things IC from internal communications expert Rachel Miller and her team of communication consultants. Here to help internal comms people ‘increase their skills, knowledge, and confidence’ so they can thrive at work, All Things IC offers advice and guidance via the Candid Comms podcast, the newsletter, and of course, the blog. Read up on what the team have learned from their fellow comms pros this month as well as news from the industry.

All Things IC

Comms2Point0

4. Comms2Point0

This ‘learning and sharing space’ was created by comms professionals seeking to showcase best practice communications and share insights with other creative communicators. Find jobs on offer across the UK, useful resources for upskilling in the ‘toolbox’ section, events and training to check out, and news and features. Find the team’s takes on how the new Labour Government are doing on spin, what Gen Z thought about the General Election, and how to make the most of your time online.

5. Ronke Lawal

Another much respected star of the UK PR sector is Ronke Lawal, who moves up a spot to number 5. Here the Ariatu Public Relations founder shares her passion for ‘enterprise, equality, and equity through inclusive leadership’. Make the most of her experience and expertise by reading recent pieces on becoming a multi-hyphenate success, overcoming the glass cliff effect, the power of visibility, and how to deal with burnout.

Ronke Lawal

NevilleHobson.com

6. NevilleHobson.com

Still offering up ‘perspectives at the intersection of business, communication, and technology’ is Neville Hobson via his eponymous digital hub. Designed to ‘inform, inspire, and entertain’, content comes in the forms of articles to read and podcasts to listen to. Prime topics to pick from include artificial intelligence (a particularly popular topic in PR this year), social media, marketing, politics, and the big trends. A useful post for now – telling the difference between genuine pitches and spam.

7. Dan Slee Blog

Another blogger moving up the ranking for 2024 is Dan Slee, who aims to make ‘future comms’ easy with a mix of content on ‘social media, PR, and digital communications’. Back on the topic of AI, Dan has recently covered ways PRs can use generative AI in public sector comms without getting into hot water, as well as how it can be used for the bad, with a deepdive into the recent deepfakes of US presidential hopeful Kamala Harris. Want more from Dan? You can also sign up to receive his weekly email.

Dan Slee Blog

Amandacomms's Blog

8. Amandacomms’s Blog

Also moving up the ranking is the Amandacomm’s Blog – ‘communicating about crisis, reputation, and more’. A comms professional currently working in the public sector, this blogger looks for ‘new ways to start conversations’ and also seeks to give advice ‘on the communication that I think should be taking place’. Recently discussed on the blog – the hidden elements of crisis communication, dealing with difficult times across the UK, and the dangers of institutional defensiveness.

9. Jessica Pardoe

And a big welcome back to Jessica Pardoe, who returns to our Top 10 UK PR Blog ranking. Originally started as a class project when studying for her PR and business degree, Jessica has continued to blog to share her thoughts on campaigns she loves and her thoughts on the modern PR and comms industry. Check out her pieces on why ‘rage bait’ content is a waste of time, how to cope when the news gets too much, and why AI will never replace proper PR professionals (we agree).

Jessica Pardoe

UK Black Comms Network Blog

10. UK Black Comms Network Blog

And we finish with the fantastic UK Black Comms Network Blog, where BCN is working to ‘increase the seniority of Black PR and communications professionals in the UK’. Providing learning, resources, inspiration and peer-to-peer networking, the organisation shines a light on industry challenges to enact change. Check out the blog, news, Trailblazers and Leaders, and Emerging Talent sections to find out what’s coming up next and what to sign up for.

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 PR blogs and their authors can be found in the Vuelio Media Database.

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September 11, 2024/26 Comments/in PR Pulse, Top Ten Blogs, Social Media Index, Top Lists, Influencers Top Ten Blogs /by Christina Pirilla

The Top 10 Beauty Blog ranking was last updated 11/09/2024.

1. Really Ree

Congrats to Really Ree, who takes the top spot this year! ‘Obsessed with everything to do with beauty – including makeup, skincare, fragrance, and hair – this blogger’s purpose is ‘discovering new products and sharing her findings’. Worth checking out now as we get closer to the festive season – which advent calendars from the big beauty brands you should invest in just in time for December (find thoughts on offerings from Space NK, Jo Malone, M&S, and more).

Really Ree

British Beauty Blogger

2. British Beauty Blogger
Another beautiful blog moving up the ranking this year is British Beauty Blogger, aka Jane Cunningham. Since 2008, Jane has been sharing recommendations for all things beauty, alongside authoring books and nabbing bylines in print and online outlets. Reviews span from affordable highstreet brands to luxury products for those with bigger budgets to play with – there’s something here for everyone who is into self care and successful sprucing.

3. The CH Blog
Still in our top three is super busy skincare superstar Caroline Hirons, with The CH Blog. Featuring regularly on television screens, and on bookshelves with ‘skinCARE: The ultimate no-nonsense guide’, Caroline has been called ‘the most important figure in British beauty’ by The Business of Fashion. While not blogging as much as she used to, Caroline still takes time to share skincare secrets here and on her podcast. Previous guests include Sarah Jessica Parker, Fleur and Keshia East, and Val Garland.

The CH Blog

Jasmine Talks Beauty

4. Jasmine Talks Beauty
‘Some people like Star Wars Memorabilia, some people collect stamps – my thing just happens to be beauty’ – also moving up our ranking is Jasmine Talks Beauty, who blogs about ‘beauty for all budgets’. With the switching of the seasons, check out her advice on what to bring on late summer holidays for skincare and beauty, and the skin barrier saviours available in highstreet stores now. Whatever time of year, sunscreen is also a must – read up on Jasmine’s makeup-friendly sunscreen favourites.

5. Stephi LaReine
Blogger Stephi LaReine is also moving up the ranking this year, giving a voice to ‘anyone who dares to be different’. Helping her readers make their beauty cabinet a more ‘colourful and positive place’, Stephi aims to ‘inspire while aspiring to be everything a person can be’. A 1st Class graduate in Photography and Graphic Design, her aesthetic flows through to the blog, too. Alongside the beauty content, you can find fashion, travel, and general lifestyle posts, even tattoo ideas for travel lovers.

Stephi LaReine

Man For Himself

6. Man For Himself
Up from number eight for 2024 is Man For Himself Robin James, who is here to help his fellow fellas. ‘From hair tutorials, product reviews, seasonal tips and grooming hacks, I shoot videos, take pictures and write,’ says Robin, who curates the best for men wanting to explore their own sense of style and find what works for them. In case you hadn’t heard – Oasis is back, and so too – probably – will be Liam Gallagher’s iconic mop top. Want to take the plunge and get a matching style? This blog has tips on mod-inspired dos.

7. Just Nadiene

Moving up from last year’s number nine is Just Nadiene, who originally started her blog after finding Instagram a little too restrictive in terms of space. With more room, Nadiene blogs about makeup, skincare, perfume, as well as wellbeing, food, and fashion. Self-care ideas to try recommended on the blog recently – rituals for nurturing your mind, body and soul; techniques for finding inner peace; and which ingredients and products to stock up on for radiant skin when the weather gets colder.

Just Nadiene

Natural Beauty With Baby

8. Natural Beauty with Baby

Up from number ten is Helen at Natural Beauty with Baby, who offers her readers ‘healthy ways to feel good with little ones – beauty, wellbeing, family, and more’. Not just for parents, this blog is also perfect for those with specific skin care concerns – Helen herself has battled with psoriasis and eczema, and focuses on natural beauty products for healing troubled skin. Sharing her love for soothing plant-based ingredients, posts focus on general beauty and wellbeing, skin, and also children’s skincare.

9. That’s Not My Age

New in the beauty ranking this year, but no stranger to our Top 10 UK Fashion Blog ranking, is That’s Not My Age by Alyson Walsh. This ‘grown-up guide to great style’ is for the fashionistas out there, but also features a helpful Health & Beauty channel. Aiming to ‘celebrate midlife and beyond,’ Alyson believes that ‘looking good is not about buying loads of new stuff but spending time figuring out what makes you feel chic and comfortable and confident’. Head on over to read her tips for women who want to ‘look good, not young’.

That's Not My Age

Damzel in this Dress

10. Damzel in this Dress

We welcome another new entry this year – Damzel in this Dress, from content creator Rosie. Originally starting in 2013, Rosie wanted to blog anonymously and just generally ‘have a rant’. These days, she’s not so anonymous, as, in her words, ‘it’s a little hard to stay anon with all this sass’. Alongside fashion and beauty, posts cover food and London lifestyle – but we’re here for the beauty. Find Rosie’s thoughts on toners, high-end lip pencils, restoring shampoos, and glittery eyeshadow palettes galore.

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

Top 10 UK Food Blogs

August 14, 2024/8 Comments/in PR Pulse, Top Ten Blogs, Social Media Index, Influencers Top Ten Blogs /by Christina Pirilla

Last updated 14/08/2024

1. Recipes From A Pantry

Still at number one in our ranking of the top 10 UK food blogs is Recipes From A Pantry, the project of blogger Bintu. Foodies hungry for ‘good food made with real ingredients, ranging from colorful healthy dishes to decadent desserts and everything in between’ need look no further. This pantry is fully stocked with options for air fryer, instant pot, and crockpot cooking. Each recipe has been thoroughly tested before posting on the blog, so you can leave the hard work to Bintu. Make the most of ideas for your weeknight meals, easy lunches and brunches, special family gatherings, or simple prep for tomorrow’s breakfast.

Recipes From A Pantry

The Curry Guy

2. The Curry Guy

Another non-mover in our update of our food ranking is superhero-sounding The Curry Guy – alter ego of blogger and author Dan Toombs. Not everyone has the budget (or the strength of stomach) to get takeout from British Indian Restaurants every night, so Dan is here to share recipes for cooking (and eating) at home, whenever you’re in the mood. From the standards like sticky rice, Chicken Tikka Masala, and takeout sauces, to more advanced options, The Curry Guy has a full menu to choose from – all you have to provide is the ingredients and kitchen.

3. Kitchen Sanctuary

Moving up from number 4 is Kitchen Sanctuary. where cooking couple Nicky and Chris are serving up inspiration for ‘delicious family-friendly food’. Ideas come with easy-to-follow instructions as the blog serves as an online cookbook (each meal carefully consumed and signed-off by their own offspring). With the kids still home from school for the summer, check out this sanctuary’s top choices for times when the weather is warmer – easy pasta salad, BBQ dry rub ribs, and chicken gyros, just for starters.

Kitchen Sanctuary

Hungry Healthy Happy

4. Hungry Healthy Happy

Want to feed your hunger with something that will make you healthy AND happy? Find ‘family friendly recipes with a healthy twist’, courtesy of Hungry Healthy Happy blogger Dannii. Originally launched in 2011, this blog shares sneaky ways to get a few extra vegetables into diets – ‘HHH (for short) is all about making healthy meals exciting, and enjoying all the other things too,’ says Dannii. Flick through recipes for comfort food, lighter fare, and choices to suit all dietary restrictions (with no restriction on flavour, guaranteed).

5. Jane’s Patisserie

Sticking at number 5 is Jane’s Patisserie, where you can find sticky-sweet, and more savoury, bakes from Jane Dunn (who also features in our ranking of top baking bloggers). This blogger’s aim is simple – ‘my goal with this blog is to give you the fun, laughter, confidence and knowledge to bake and cook whatever you fancy’. Not quite sure what you fancy right now? Dip into recent recipes including peach blueberry cake, vegan carrot cake, red velvet cake truffles, and the very doable three ingredient Biscoff mousse.

Jane's Patisserie

Sandhya's Kitchen

6. Sandhya’s Kitchen

Up from number 8 in our ranking is Sandhya’s Kitchen, offering all things plant-based. Both vegan and vegetarian readers can pick from instant pot and airfryer recipes – no professional-sized kitchen with all the associated accouterments needed. Sandhya is a former IT engineer, so understands all the technicalities that go into creating something robust – check out her recently shared recipes for paneer bhurji, tofu fried rice, south indian style potato curry, palak paneer paratha, and cauliflower flatbreads to go on the side.

7. Pinch of Nom

Offering their readers much more than just a pinch of good stuff is the Pinch of Nom team, who have been sharing ‘tried and tested slimming recipes and helpful information’ since the blog’s launch in 2016. When starting their own slimming journey, the team ‘quickly discovered that if we wanted to eat healthy food that actually tastes good… we’d have to make the recipes ourselves’. Ideas are filed under sections on the blog including fakeaways, quick meals, stews & soups, and bakes & roasts. Want more? Check out their 11 best-selling books, too.

Pinch of Nom

That Girl Cooks Healthy

8. That Girl Cooks Healthy

Moving up two spots from last year’s update is That Girl Cooks Healthy, where Charla writes about ‘all things gluten and dairy-free’. ‘I make it my mission to showcase modern and traditional Caribbean recipes with emphasis being on healthy, where possible,’ says Charla. ‘What are you waiting for, let’s get cooking!’ To cook (and eat) now – entrees including garlic butter chicken, vegan paella, and jackfruit chili; Caribbean dishes like air fried plantain, green banana porridge, and jerk shrimp pasta, as well as mocktails to wash it all down.

9. Lavender and Lovage

Hopefully familiar to fans of baking is Lavender and Lovage, which also features in our ranking of Top 10 UK Baking Blogs. Here blogger, food stylist, recipe developer, and food and travel writer Karen Burns-Booth is plating up ‘food and travel from home and abroad’ for her readers. Latest posts offer suggestions for platables ready to go and perfect for the summer heat, when working in a hot kitchen for hours on end might not sound like a fun use of time. Check out her country cottage recipes for afternoon tea and instructions for creating a traditional ploughman’s lunch.

Lavender and Lovage

Vikalinka

10. Vikalinka

We finish our ranking of top UK food blogs with a new entry – Vikalinka, from London-based recipe developer and photographer Julia Frey. Founded in 2012, this blog’s main mission is to provide readers with ‘delicious and accessible everyday recipes, which can be enjoyed by everyone’. ‘So much of my life is taken up by cooking due to my hungry children and husband,’ says Julia. ‘You will become witness to my culinary endeavours if you choose to stay around’. Stick around for summer grilling, pasta, dessert, and much more.

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Travel Blogs UK Top 10

July 24, 2024/22 Comments/in PR Pulse, Top Ten Blogs, Social Media Index, travel, Top Lists, Influencers Top Ten Blogs /by Christina Pirilla

The Top 10 Travel Blog ranking was last updated 24/07/2024.

1. Hand Luggage Only

Now boarding: our number one UK travel blog – ‘Hand Luggage Only’. Here, ‘like-minded travelers’ are served up stories and photos from bloggers Yaya Onalaja-Aliu and Lloyd Griffiths, who have been sharing their adventures since 2014. Hoping to ‘connect with other travelers across the globe and have a two-way conversation’, the pair have the lowdown on destinations, food, and hacks to try. Booking a plane ticket soon? Check out the latest advice from this blog to choose between locations including New York, Andorra, or even the South-East of England.

Hand Luggage Only

Global Grasshopper

2. Global Grasshopper
Another non-mover in this year’s update of our UK travel blogs is ‘Global Grasshopper’ Becky Moore, who writes about ‘gorgeous travel destinations’, and offers her readers ‘inspiration for most of the continents in the world’. Hop over to this blog now to uncover hidden gems across North America, Europe, The Caribbean, South America, Asia, and Africa. Get started with recent posts on things to fall in love with in Seville, eco-hotel stays in the Austrian Alps near Salzburg, and trips to Banff and Jasper in Canada.

3. Along Dusty Roads

Moving up from number four this year are ‘Along Dusty Roads’ bloggers Andrew and Emily. Having started with a plan ‘to have an adventure’, the pair traveled Latin America for two years, which led them to launch this well-traveled and much-loved blog. ‘Travel is what makes us happy,’ say Andrew and Emily. ‘We created Along Dusty Roads because we wanted to help people travel more and travel better’. To help you travel better this year, check out recent in-depth guides on island-hopping in Greece, road tripping in Albania, finding the dolce vita in Italy, and hiking in Guatemala.

Along Dusty Roads

Nomadic Boys

4. Nomadic Boys

Bloggers Stefan and Sebastien may be nomads, but they aren’t traveling far in our Travel ranking, sticking around for another year. Their blog ‘Nomadic Boys’, which also features in our LGBTQ+ blog ranking, has a mission to ‘inspire and show gay travellers that they can visit more places in the world than they thought possible’. Sharing first-hand accounts of past adventures, this blog helps readers plan safe and fun trips. Want more from these bloggers? Check out their book ‘Out in the World: The Gay Guide to Travelling with Pride’.

5. Emily Luxton Travels

Staying seated at number five is ‘Emily Luxton Travels’, which does what it says on the tin. Writing about ‘solo female adventure and slower, deeper travel’, Emily has a plethora of experiences to share with her readers, having taken trips to over 50 countries (and counting) so far. Always focusing on ‘connecting with a new place as deeply and honestly as I can’, Emily’s ‘deep travel’ style means getting to know the locals, exploring the culture, and trying the food rather than ticking off ‘top ten’ tourist spots. If you’re interested in doing the same, travel over to this blog.

Emily Luxton Travels

You Could Travel

6. You Could Travel

Up from number eight is ‘You Could Travel’, which focuses on both travel and culture in Japan. Aimed at a global audience who want to learn about the country’s rich heritage, the blog features travel guides, itineraries, and cultural insights. Check out updated and extensive travel guides to Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Kyoto, Nagoya, Okinawa, and many more prime locations, and then dig into the latest posts on specific activities worth booking, speaking the local language, and where to get the best high tea.

7. The Wandering Quinn

Wander no more if you are in search of practical travel advice to help you plan a trip and get the most of it – here is Ellie at ‘The Wandering Quinn’ to offer aid. Up from number nine, this blog comes to you from a self-confessed ‘travel addict’, who has been to over 70 countries, in seven continents so far. When not travelling during her 20s, Ellie was researching her next trip, so knows her subject well. For those asking themselves ‘Where to next?’ scroll to the search bar on the home page and type in destination ideas – Ellie is sure to have the expertise you need.

The Wandering Quinn

The Travel Hack

8. The Travel Hack

Why just travel when you can also ‘save money and get the most out of your weekend breaks’? This is what’s on offer at ‘The Travel Hack’, which was started by Monica Stott during a backpacking trip around Asia and Australia back in 2009. Documenting her weekend trips and budget breaks, Monica mixes motherhood with microadventures, making this blog the perfect destination for parents planning family vacations. To read now – how to globetrot on a tight budget, plan your dream cruise holiday, and tips for getting around London.

9. Pocket Wanderings

We welcome a new arrival to the number nine spot – luxury travel blog ‘Pocket Wanderings’ by Jessie Moore. Sharing ‘destination guides, travel tips, hotel reviews’, and ‘a healthy dose of adventure’, Jessie is here to take her readers ‘across countries, continents, and cultures’. Whether you’re looking for ‘a solo city break, a romantic countryside getaway or an adrenaline-filled adventure’, this blogger brings her own ‘personal travel experience and advice – so grab a cup of tea and get inspired’.

Pocket Wandering

A Lady in London

10. A Lady in London

We check out of our UK travel blog ranking for another year with our tenth blogger – ‘A Lady in London’. Despite hailing from San Francisco originally, this lady certainly knows her way around the UK capital. Take note from her six-day itinerary for a stay in London, as well as the 25 best afternoon teas to track down during your trip. And if that has made you thirsty, take a look at 15 recommended pub walks to try, as well as a self-guided Paddington Walk, if marmalade sandwiches are more your thing.

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

LGBTQ+ Blogs UK Top 10

June 26, 2024/4 Comments/in PR Pulse, Top Ten Blogs, Social Media Index, Blog Posts, Influencers Top Ten Blogs /by Christina Pirilla

The Top 10 LGBTQ+ ranking was last updated 26/06/2024.

1. Nomadic Boys

Kings of the world – and this blog ranking – are Nomadic Boys Stefan and Sebastien, who move into the number one spot. Traveling the globe and blogging to ‘inspire and show gay travelers that they can visit more places in the world than they thought possible’, the Nomadic Boys cover the amazing places they’ve been in the Destinations section; aspirational ideas for future breaks in the Inspirations channel; and list extra useful things you need to know under Travel Resources, for reference before you set out on your own next adventure.

Nomadic Boys

The Globetrotter Guys

2. The Globetrotter Guys

Fellow travelers in our ranking of top LGBTQ+ bloggers – who are also rising up this year’s rundown – are Sion and Ben, aka The Globetrotter Guys. Here you can find ‘gay travel guides from all over the world’ which aim to gift readers with ‘informative, fun, and safe travel tips’. Not sure where in the world to go this summer? Check out their guides to San Francisco, Los Angeles, Belfast, and the Philippines, which go much further than the main tourist attractions, including the best hotels, beaches, and bucket list-worthy experiences.

3. Yet Another Transgender Blog

Moving up from number five is Yet Another Transgender Blog, where Lynn Jones explores a myriad of issues with an aim to connect with others ‘walking a similar patch’. ‘Am I an authority, or an expert? No, I’m just someone trying to make the best of things and if folk are interested, I’ll share what I know,’ says Lynn. Recent topics tackled on YATGB take in the stresses, and joys, of family life; messages of support to young Transgender people across the country; and useful coping mechanisms when dealing with intolerance.

Not Another Transgender Blog

Our Transitional Life

4. Our Transitional Life

Up from seven is a blog aiming to ‘challenge society’s misconceptions, one day at a time’ – Our Transitional Life. Launched as a space to help others out there find ‘positive and uplifting stories to hold onto’, OTL’s content channels include LGBTQ Resources, Transgender Support, Personal Experiences, as well as Beauty & Fashion, and Reviews. The practicalities as well as the nice-to-haves feature in recent posts advising on ways to feel beautiful inside and out, life after gender-affirming surgery, and even cybersecurity.

5. LauraKBuzz.com

Also moving up our ranking, from last year’s number eight, is Laura Kate Magnet-Dale, who covers subjects ranging from the ‘serious’ to ‘silly’. Here readers can dip into content (both written, and in video formats) on comics, gaming, music, podcasts, TV, film, disability and accessibility, alongside LGBTQ-focused posts. Recent pieces cover gaming’s audio description interactivity hurdle, Hades 2’s accessibility issue, and picks from the Summer Games Fest Season. Want more from Laura, silly or serious? Check out the podcast Queer and Pleasant Strangers.

LauraKBuzz

Stonewall Blog

6. Stonewall Blog

Find ‘news and views from Stonewall and beyond’ on the charity’s blog, covering launching and ongoing campaigns happening across the world, alongside news for the LGBTQ+ community and allies. Particularly useful now – Stonewall’s latest post explaining three ways to engage your local candidates in the 2024 General Election ahead of 4 July. ‘We have an opportunity to create meaningful change for the LGBTQ+ community,’ say the team – head to the blog for how to help push change forward, and make your vote matter.

7. Daddy & Dad

Daddy & Dad – Jamie and Tom – are no strangers to Vuelio’s blog rankings, also featuring in our list of top UK dad bloggers. These two dads aim to cover all aspects of family life, from conception and adoption, to creating supportive family structures that will help children to thrive. Now parenting teenagers themselves, the bloggers have plenty of advice and support for parents with kids in the same age bracket. Find recommendations for birthdays and how to ‘brave the storm’ of GCSE season.

Dad & Daddy

Homotopia

8. Homotopia

Moving up two spaces this year is Homotopia, which has been pushing to make a ‘cultural impact through art and activism’ since its launch in 2003. Aiming to provide support and a platform to ‘local, national, and international LGBTQIA socially engaged artists and creatives’, the Liverpool arts and social justice organisation shares updates on its blog. Here you can find information on exhibitions and ongoing projects, including Homotopia’s most recent project – a celebration of the life and art of Holly Johnson. Go take a look on the blog to find out more.

9. Queer Little Family

A welcome back to our ranking of top LGBTQ+ UK blogs to Queer Little Family, where Ren shares their ‘life and journey into parenthood, with diversions into mental health, being nonbinary and queer as all hell, cats, days out, and more’. Based in Wales, the blogger covers news and insight from the region alongside news and updates of interest to readers across the country. Recent pieces share their thoughts on Welsh nationalism and Queer Pride in 2024, what’s happening in UK politics, and how to navigate Seasonal Affective Disorder.

Queer Little Family

A Spiral Dance

10. A Spiral Dance

And a big welcome to a new blogger joining our ranking this year – A Spiral Dance, where Amanda has been writing about ‘living an unconventional life’ since 2006. While the focus on the blog has changed since its launch, these days Amanda shares on health and disability, LGBTQ+ issues, and impactful books. For fellow avid readers, make some time to dip into the 80+ LGBTQ+ books recommended on the blog, check out advice on finding your style later in life, and take note of ways you can help make change in the world.

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 LGBTQ+ blogs and their authors can be found in the Vuelio Media Database.

Daddy Blogs UK Top 10

June 12, 2024/10 Comments/in PR Pulse, Top Ten Blogs, Social Media Index, Top Lists, Influencers Top Ten Blogs /by Christina Pirilla

The Top 10 Daddy Blog ranking was last updated 12/06/2024.

1. DIY Daddy

Still top when it comes to UK dad bloggers is Nigel Higgins, who is also known as DIY Daddy. Writing about ‘parenting, DIY, and more’, this blogger shares the ‘trials and tribulations of bringing up children while trying to maintain [his] sanity’, alongside maintaining the family home. Get advice on the practicalities like picking the right family car, which mobility aids can help around the house, how to be energy independent, as well as the fun stuff, including activities to try on vacation, and getting through your first Father’s Day.

DIY Daddy

Working Daddy

2. Working Daddy

We’re still appreciating all the hard work Working Daddy Tom is putting into this blog, which moves up from last year’s number four slot. Aiming to cover ‘Life in 360°’, the topics range from health, automotives, finances, home and gardening, family holidays, and general parenting tips. Sort out your family finances by taking note of Tom’s tips for getting your head around tax self assessment season, and snap up tips for helping kids keep their own heads down while studying for their exams (and their own future fax seasons – fun times for all).

3. The Yorkshire Dad

Having started this ‘Fatherhood, Funnies, and Reviews’ blog to share his personal experiences and ‘help aid and reassure parents with their everyday concerns’, Karl covers DIY, golf, product reviews, and everything else that can fit in with family life. ‘I started blogging about fatherhood and family life in 2013, choosing to share, learn, and grow with other parents,’ says Karl. Read up on keeping kids safe and happy this summer, as well as gift ideas for the fatherly figures in your own life.

The Yorkshire Dad

Music Football Fatherhood

4. Music. Football. Fatherhood

Encouraging ‘open conversations about fatherhood’ are the Music. Football. Fatherhood blogging team, who provide an ‘online community for fathers, and men looking to be fathers in the future, from the UK and beyond’. Topics span from how to raise healthy and well-rounded children, maintaining your work-life balance and mental health, managing your money, and – as highlighted in the name – music and football, too. As the team themselves say ‘the modern father is a new breed – we are here to inspire, inform, and support the journey’.

5. Skint Dad Blog

Up from number eight is Ricky and Naomi Willis at Skint Dad Blog, where ‘every penny counts’, the same as in many family homes up and down the country. To help families with their own pennies, the blog posts useful guides, articles, and consumer news – ‘whether you’re looking to cut back on your food bill, save for a rainy day, or find inventive ways to up your income, we have the answer,’ say the Skint Dad Blog two. Check out details of summer clothes sales, saving money on your travel insurance, and staying scam-free with caller ID.

Skint Dad Blog

Slouching Towards Thatcham

6. Slouching Towards Thatcham

No time to slouch for Tim Liew, who has responsibility over ‘three kids, one blog’, offering up ‘tales from the front-line of fatherhood’ at Slouching Towards Thatcham. Writing about much more than just family life, alongside posts devoted to his children as they grow up, you can find Tim’s thoughts on entertainment out now and the earworms getting stuck in his head (most recently – Prince and Eminem). If you’re also a home-based working parent, see if Tim’s experiences line up with yours in his recent post about life post-pandemic.

7. Paternal Damnation

Blogger Robbie shares his experiences of ‘Paternal Damnation’ with his readers, as well as his thoughts on other subjects including men’s lifestyle and tech, food and drink, business, and careers. ‘It can be maddening bringing up kids, but few would argue that it isn’t worth it (presuming you’re not asking during the summer hols)’ says Robbie. To prepare you for the summer holidays, read up on ways to alleviate anxiety, how to put your health first, and ways to boost your confidence.

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8. You The Daddy

Congratulations and welcome back to You The Daddy, which returns to our ranking of Daddy blogs for 2024. This ‘hands-on dad’s guide to pregnancy, birth, and the early years of fatherhood’ is where Giles shares resources for new fathers in need of support. Check out the pregnancy, newborn life, toddlerhood, schooldays, and parenting sections for ‘all you’ll need to know to get through the next 18 years in one dad-shaped piece’ promises this blogger. Click through for his thoughts on working vs home parenting, and baked beans vs cordon bleu cooking.

9. Daddy & Dad

Sticking in the same spot this year are Jamie and Tom, the daddy and dad behind the blog Daddy & Dad. Here is where LGBTQ+ parents can find a rundown of ‘the highs and lows of adoptive parenting’ for help when starting their journey, and support for daily family life. With their own children now firmly in their teenage years, those also in the midst of this sometimes challenging family era can find out how to ‘survive raising teenage boys’, ways to ‘brave the GCSE storm’, and the ideal gifts for 13-17 year olds.

10. Dadblog.co.uk

Another non-mover for 2024 is Dadblog.co.uk Seb, who calls himself ‘just another dad blogger’ but is pretty special, if you ask us, and his readers. For tales of his ‘personal fatherhood journey’ as well as contributions from other parents, dip into the Dad Tips & Life section, where you’ll find posts on family health, hobbies, home and lifestyle, outings, and travel. Of particular use right now, perhaps – last minute gift ideas for all you procrastinators out there, split into the kind of dad you’re shopping for (because he might have enough socks).

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Mental Health Blogs UK Top 10

May 14, 2024/0 Comments/in PR Pulse, Top Ten Blogs, Social Media Index, Influencers Top Ten Blogs /by Christina Pirilla

This ranking was last updated 14/05/2024.

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

If you’re in need of a handy elf to help with mental health, look no further. The Mental Elf, launched by information scientist Andre Tomlin, has been offering its readers – many of them medical practitioners – the information they need with ‘no bias, no misinformation, no spin’ since 2011. With so many sources of disinformation out there in 2024, this blog provides a space for safe sharing of legitimate findings. The team scours over 500 sources of evidence – including journals, databases, and websites – everyday to compile evidence-based research and reports.

2. Psychreg

Dedicated to ‘spreading knowledge and awareness’, this psychology, health, and wellness resource was originally launched by Dennis Relojo-Howell in 2014, who is now joined by a host of experts in the field. For the numbers – this blog has ten years of research and outreach, 15,000+ articles published and five million annual readers as of 2024. But don’t be intimidated – check out what’s trending from the medical field now from the homepage, and dip into content focusing on Mind & Brain, Mental Health & Wellbeing, Education & Learning and much more.

3. Life In A Break Down

Joining our top four non-movers in this year’s ranking update is Sarah Bailey with her blog ‘Life In A Break Down. Launched in 2010, this blog charts Sarah’s own mental health journey as well as updates and breakthroughs in the wider medical and wellness sector. ‘I decided I wanted to stop blogging about the bad sides of my illness and the bad things in my life and focus on the good,’ says Sarah. Content now also includes lifestyle alongside the mental and physical health posts, so check out how to enrich all areas of your life here.

4. Thoughts On Life And Love

Cognitive behavioural therapist Mandy Kloppers is on a mission to help her readers ‘make positive changes’ with her blog Thoughts On Life And Love. Aiming to ‘practice what I preach’ after her own difficult childhood and issues with chronic illness, Mandy writes about her own experiences as well as topics including addiction, relationships, emotional wellbeing, self-improvement and the benefits of therapy. Check out recent pieces on depictions of hoarding disorder on film, how to tackle phobia of dogs, and how healthy the average Brit is.

5. Unwanted Life

Up from number six since last year’s update of our mental health UK blog ranking is no holds barred blog Unwanted Life. With a name inspired by ‘something dark’, the intention of this blog is much more positive in nature – ‘to help raise awareness and make people feel less unwanted’. Self-described by its blogger as an ‘invisible disability blog (mental and physical health), this is an online space for the sharing of first-hand experiences as well as advice and information. Check out content related to coping strategies, self-care, support, treatment, and education.

6. Sanity Daily

Another blog rising up this ranking is Priyanka’s Sanity Daily, providing an everyday dose of support and information. ‘Making mental health a priority’ is the motto here, with an aim to be ‘the kindest corner of the internet, where warmth and understanding abound’. This trove of encouragement for mental health and wellbeing centres on awareness as well as building better relationships. Deep dives focus on different types of groundwork to try – read up on journaling techniques, inner child work, taoist philosophy and more to find what could work for you.

7. Be Ur Own Light

Helping to shine a light on mental wellness is Eleanor Segall Mandelstam, who started blogging at Be Ur Own Light in 2016. While Eleanor created the blog to ‘raise awareness to friends and family of what life is like living with conditions’ she also seeks to ‘emphasise how, however difficult, you can go on to live a happy and fulfilling life’. Find more from this writer in her book ‘Bring Me To Light’, but first, check out recent posts on returning to work after periods away, mental healthcare available in schools, and unleashing potential with personal growth.

8. YoungMinds’ Blog

We welcome a new entry to the ranking for 2024 with Youngminds’ Blog, run by UK charity YoungMinds, which is committed to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people.The blog provides a space to ‘read other young people’s experiences and tips for getting through it’ but is also a place for people that care about YoungMinds’ target audience. Content is split into posts targeted to young people, parents, and also professionals working to help.

9. Open Journal

Moving back up a spot this year is Mike Douglas’ Open Journal, a blogcast sharing useful content in the written word as well as in podcast form. Find posts on general mental health, lifestyle, reviews, health and fitness, and ‘dadding’, as well as pieces more personal to Mike’s own experiences. For what Mike has been focused on in 2024 so far, read up on the importance of Parent Mental Health Day, why Blue Monday isn’t a thing, how to bring your whole self to work, and, of course, Mental Health Awareness Week.

10. Benevolent Health Blog

‘We believe in sharing our knowledge to make managing mental health better’ say the team at Benevolent Health Blog, which is led by founder and BPC psychodynamic psychotherapist Marteka Swaby. Mental health specialists for the hybrid workplace, the team aim to create happier, healthier and more inclusive cultures. Head to the blog section of the website for ways to advance equity and inclusivity at work, a look into why we hold grudges and how to let go of them, and why rest is a superpower.

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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.

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Interior Design Blogs UK Top 10

April 17, 2024/36 Comments/in PR Pulse, Top Ten Blogs, Social Media Index, Top Lists, Influencers Top Ten Blogs /by Christina Pirilla

This ranking was last updated 17/04/2024.

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. Love Chic Living

Our ranking of UK interior design blogs has undergone its own redesign for 2024, with a new number one. Congratulations to Jen Stanbrook’s Love Chic Living, which moves up a place to the top spot. Aiming to inspire her audience with ‘achievable home decor ideas, tips, and makeovers’, this interiors writer and blogger covers pretty much every room you could possibly have in your living space, as well as the outdoors. And for what tools you’ll need to make your chic living dream a reality, check out the reviews section.

2. Little Big Bell

Another blog moving up in this year’s ranking update is Little Big Bell, where Geraldine Tan is busy ‘curating and promoting new talents and trends in the world of design and decor’. Explore ideas for interiors – even the hallway – as well as general design topics including lighting and storage solutions. Those who just want to have a sneaky look at Geraldine’s own home decor choices can scroll through pics of her picks for the living room and how she has used the ‘red theory’ TikTok trend throughout her home.

3. Sophie Robinson

Up from number 5 is Sophie Robinson – a familiar face for those of you who watch interior programmes like DIY SOS, Dream Home Makeovers, and the Great Interior Design Challenge. Here you can find what she’s been loving over the last month (for March – getting the windows open and finding new people to follow on Insta for inspo) as well as help with the basics of better home design. Get help with picking a sofa, how to create a mood board, and creating maximalist table settings for dinner parties with friends.

4. Cate St Hill

Sticking at number 4 is Cate St Hill with her eponymous blog. This writer, stylist, and consultant originally launched her blog in 2011 and shares ‘simple design for everyday living’. Curated with ‘meaning, honesty, and intention’, Cate’s suggestions on the blog focus on sustainable design that is built to last. If this sounds like your style, filter through the On My Radar series for new interior finds, as well as The CSH edit. In with Cate right now – textured throws, modular sofas, and cosy armchairs.

5. These Four Walls

Moving up from the sixth spot is These Four Walls, featuring Bristol-based stylist, photographer, and writer Abi’s suggestions for ‘minimalism, muted colours and timeless, considered design’. Underpinned by the belief that quality interior planning is about wellbeing as well as the aesthetics, this blog advocates for ‘slow, considered’ design and looks beyond the trends. Find how to create minimalist outdoor areas, which scented candles to bring the outside indoors with you, and new design finds for this month.

6. The Design Sheppard

Last year’s number 8 blogger Stacey Sheppard is back in the ranking with The Design Sheppard, ‘rounding up the very best in interior design today’. Flock on over to find out what this Dartmouth-based freelance writer recommends – ‘from furniture, lighting, and flooring to kitchens, bathrooms and wallcoverings, you name it, and I’ll be bleating on about it here’. With experience on outlets including Designer Kitchen & Bathroom, follow Stacey for inspirational finds.

7. Organise My House

Organise my house – not a request for help, but the title of our first new entry for 2024. Blogger Chrissy launched Organise My House in 2010 with the aim to help others make their home their ‘safe place’, in the same way her own homestead helps her get the most out of life. ‘I believe that your home is key to a more enjoyable life,’ says Chrissy. ‘Not because of the “stuff” in it, but for the sense of peace that comes from having your home set up to work for you really well’. Make note of tips for creating more storage, common layout mistakes to avoid, and much more.

8. Your DIY Family

We also welcome Your DIY Family to the ranking for 2024, where Nomita shows fellow fans of ‘warm minimal Scandinavian interiors’ how to create cosy, yet clutter-free homes. With her own home ‘100% Scandi inspired’ and a work in progress, Nomita’s shares her learnings including DIY ideas big and small, ways to declutter and organise, as well as how to style your home. Recent tips from the blog – getting started with your decluttering project without feeling overwhelmed, and ways to utilise your wall space.

9. Fresh Design Blog

Another welcome back to the Fresh Design Blog team, featuring freelance home, interiors, and property writer Rachel Newcombe. Launched in 2009, this blog’s mix of ‘shopping and interiors addicts’ are on the lookout for ways to decorate homes on a budget, and are busy sharing bargain buys alongside more aspirational ideas. Dip into content split by Decorating, Furniture, Home Accessories, and Interior Ideas topics to find the kitchen trends of 2024, the best plants for new homes, and guides to cooling and heating systems for every season.

10. Melanie Lissack Interiors

We finish this year’s ranking with another returning blog – Melanie Lissack Interiors. Started in 2016 as a way to document her own DIYing and designing around the home, Melanie’s blog has evolved to cover everything she finds exciting about decor. ‘My blog is less of a “how to” and more of a “I gave this a try – this is how it went”,’ she explains. Looking for inspiration and encouragement? Dip into this blog’s simple tips, design ideas, and pointers on which tools you’ll need in your kit to get started.

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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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Mummy Blogs UK Top 10

March 7, 2024/17 Comments/in PR Pulse, Top Ten Blogs, Social Media Index Top Ten Blogs /by Christina Pirilla

Last updated 07/03/2024.

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. Honest Mum

Still top of our list for another year is Honest Mum Vicki Broadbent, who is a busy mother, indeed – describing herself as a ‘filmmaker, content creator, and broadcaster working across print, digital, TV, and film’. Adding to this workload is her blogging, which takes in topics ranging from ways to keep families happy to looking after yourself as a parent. Vicki also catches up with other inspiring women – recent interviews include a Youtube fitness expert, a children’s TV author, and a popular podcaster.

2. Mum In The Madhouse

We’re still mad about Mum In The Madhouse’s Jen Walshaw, who originally started her blog as a digital diary, and continues to share ways to keep kids entertained at home and out in the world. While the UK weather is decidedly chilly and damp, stay inside with Jen’s ideas for tasks in the kitchen (menu planning and cooking with children) or head to the biggest tabletop for crafts activities. Particularly helpful for keeping things calm – seasonal activity inspiration. Get ready for Easter with Mum In The Madhouse’s ‘complete resource’, all in one place.

3. Babes About Town

Babes About Town is back again with more inspo for families based in, or visiting, the UK capital. Originally launching her blog about London living after having two boys and bringing a baby with her on trips around town, Uju curates cool ideas and experiences for city-based parents. This blogger is a multi-talented mum, too, with the Evening Standard having picked her book ‘Bringing Up Race: How to Raise a Kind Child in a Prejudiced World’ as one of its Best Books back in 2020 – read our interview about her work here.

4. In The Playroom

Moving up a spot in this year’s ranking update is In The Playroom, where Anna and Luciana – who are raising kids ranging from toddlers to teenagers between them – are ‘inspiring creativity in your home and family’. Originally started in 2012 by Anna as a way to share the realities of life with youngsters, the blog has expanded to include guest contributors and additional team members. Do you have kids who might need some guidance with what to get for Mother’s Day? Check out the blog’s downloadable templates for crafty gift.

5. Rainy Day Mum

With lots of rain right now, and the wet weather set to continue for a while across the UK, the parents’ saviour is here – Cerys Parker of Rainy Day Mum. Cerys, a marine biologist, teacher, and mum of two, has plenty of ideas to keep kids from getting bored when they’re stuck inside. For learning, creating, cooking, playing, reading, and just all-round fun things to do, check out the blog’s library of good ideas by subject, by season, activity, or age. To take note of now – the best books about Spring (because the sun will make a reappearance soon).

6. MOTHERHOOD: The Real Deal

Sticking at number six for another year is Talya, the former editor-in-chief turned blogger behind straight-talking Motherhood: The Real Deal. Launched in 2015 ‘on the back of the pure frustration (and of course amazing experience!)’ of becoming a parent, Talya shares ‘bold, authentic’ family experiences. For mental health for parents and their children, read recent pieces on nurturing maternal wellbeing, how to navigate the social media jungle when your teenagers are online, as well as calming activities for kids.

7. My Baba

Moving up a massive three spots from last year’s number ten is ‘family lifestyle destination’ My Baba. Leonora Bamford, Elllie Thompson, and Christina Walter head up My Baba, which started life in 2012. Now sharing advice from professionals and experts in the field of pregnancy and parenting, topics tackled range from health and education to modern aspects of family life including internet safety and finding support systems for the difficulties that can come with dyslexia and neurodiversity.

8. What the Redhead Said

Another non-mover in this year’s update is Donna Wishart’s What the Redhead Said. Donna has been busy sharing her parenting journey ‘and everything in it’ since November 2016, writing about days out, longer trips away, milestones, recipes to try, and reviews of family finds. Planning to stay in the UK over the next few months and hoping for bright skies ahead? Check out things to do on a sunny day in London. More positive that a trip abroad will bring sunshine? Head over to Donna’s suggestions for planning a holiday to Orlando in the US instead.

9. Boo Roo and Tigger Too

Also sticking in the same spot is Sarah Anguish’s Boo Roo and Tigger Too, which tells the tale of a ‘working mum, sharing life with children and being a wife’. Former hospital administrator Sarah (that’s ‘Boo’) is used to juggling multiple responsibilities and is hard at work sharing the ins and outs of family life, home decor ideas, places to travel to, ‘and everything in between’. Alongside the lighter parts – Easter Egg Hunt ideas for teenagers – this blog dives into serious subjects, including how to navigate change and supporting your child through difficult times.

10. Slummy Single Mummy

We finish up with a blogger who may have moved away from purely family-related posts, but still has a dedicated following of parents out there. Slummy Single Mummy is Jo Middleton, who has broadened her content focus since her children have grown up, and now loves writing about food and travel, also covering topics ranging from UK mini breaks to pension planning. Started in 2009, this blog now covers things important to parents themselves. Recent pieces explore how to save time on laundry and where to go in Copenhagen when you’re done.

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Film Blogs – UK Top 10

February 28, 2024/5 Comments/in PR Pulse, Top Ten Blogs, Social Media Index, Top Lists, Influencers Top Ten Blogs /by Christina Pirilla

This ranking was last updated on 28/02/2024.

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. Bleeding Cool

Grab snacks and settle in a comfy seat for 2024’s ranking of UK film bloggers. New at number 1 is the Bleeding Cool team, moving up from the second spot and sharing ‘what’s happening in the pop culture landscape’. This mix of the high-brow and popular is particularly perfect for this year’s Oscar season, with the Barbieheimer discourse ramping up once more. What’s happening on the small screen is also pretty cool to this blogging team, who cover what’s streaming on television, what’s happening in wrestling, and in the gaming world, too.

2. Flickering Myth

Flickering back onto our screens is Flickering Myth, where you can find coverage of ‘British film and the latest Hollywood blockbusters, to genre and independent cinema’. All aspects of entertainment are featured, with sections for the most popular of pop culture right at the top of the home page (Star Wars, Marvel, and DC). Still sticking with physical media over streaming services? There’s also a section dedicated to that. Find out what’s coming up from Columbia Classics, and the lowdown on ‘Alligator’ & ‘Alligator II’ (also classics).

3. Hey U Guys

Up from last year’s sixth spot is Hey U Guys. Taking its name from 80s movie ‘The Goonies’, this blog covers entertainment through the decades, from classic film to contemporary releases. Most recently covered are the big winner’s from this year’s BAFTAs and who might be going home with a trophy at the Oscars in March. Delve into more news from awards season, reviews of what’s out now, trailers for what is on the way, and interviews with people working in front and behind the camera.

4. Blazing Minds

Want to know what’s hot at the multiplex and available to watch at home? Karen Woodham at Blazing Minds has been reporting on what’s entertaining right now in Wales and further afield since 2008. ‘Bringing film, music, theatre, and event news/reviews and exclusives’ to its readership, this blog is a blocker for boredom. Find out what’s on the top of the Official Film Chart for blockbusters, or uncover something much more niche and unusual to impress your friends with on your next movie night.

5. BRWC Battle Royale With Cheese

Another blog with a moniker inspired by a cinematic great – this time ‘Pulp Fiction’ – BRWC is serving up the sweetest of satisfying entertainment. Alton Williams and the team take a look at what’s coming soon in the Trailer Talk series (most recently giving verdicts on what this year’s Superbowl was serving in the way of ‘Wicked’, ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’, and ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ updates) so you can plan what to watch soon, and nab quick news in their Bits & Pieces content.

6. Live For Films

Passionate about its subject is the Live For Films team, checking out what’s worth watching among all the choices out there now. ‘The place for all things film, comics, video game, and TV’ is where Phil Edwards and co. share what’s out now, trailers to seek out at the cinema during your next visit, teaser images for future releases to get excited about, and much more. Fans of shark movies, creepy stop-motion, and high-concept horrors have lots to get excited about now – go check out the Film channel to find out why.

7. Back To The Movies

Sticking at number seven in our ranking update is Sean Evans, who is here to help ensure your next trip back to the movies won’t be a disappointing one. A ‘one-man band 99% of the time’ (but with the occasional contributing guest writer), Sean aims to keep the blog’s original ‘personal, homemade feel’ from when it was born on his 21st birthday. Find reviews, interviews, and deep discussion. Subjects recently ‘accessed, analysed and chatted about’ include new Jumanji tie-ins, the Ted franchise, and films where the bad guy wins (we won’t spoil them).

8. Directors Notes

Another non-mover is Directors Notes, which has been ‘scouring the globe for the very best the independent cinema has to offer since 2006’. For those ready to go beyond the blockbusters and wide releases, this is the one for you – ‘Directors Notes remains dedicated to revealing the What, How and Why of the greatest independent cinema being made today’. Check out shorts to watch from the 2024 National Film and Television School Graduate Showcase, Oscar-worthy documentaries to make time for, and animation ‘odes to our sensory experience’.

9. The People’s Movies

Presenting movies for the people are Paul Devine and The People’s Movies team, giving ‘honest opinions without prejudice’ to the blog’s audience of film fans. This democratic approach means you can read about films you’ve probably heard of (like recent Jessica Chastain film ‘Memory’, recently reviewed) – as well as those you might not have, like 70s movies ‘Yakuza Wolf’ and ‘Slaughter in San Francisco’. Inspiration for some truly original movie marathons in the future…

10. Flickfilosopher

Going beyond the surface of film and taking a deeper dive is Flickfilosopher. ‘A pocket of fomenting since 1997’ is blogger MaryAnn Johanson, who gives an intricate critique of each movie morsel consumed. Before you dig in, check out this critic’s ‘minifesto’ for her philosophy on reviews and how she might be biased against, or towards, your faves. Each review also pinpoints these possibilities, as well as handy ‘quick takes’ at the top if you’re in a rush and need to know if something is a must-see/must-avoid, fast.

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Fashion Blogs UK Top 20

February 7, 2024/66 Comments/in PR Pulse, Top Ten Blogs, Media, Social Media Index, Blogger, Top Lists, Influencers Top Ten Blogs /by Christina Pirilla

Last updated 07/02/2024

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. Inthefrow

Still sitting up front in our ranking of top fashion bloggers in the UK is Victoria Magrath, whose blog Inthefrow continues to help her readers raise the style stakes. Fashionistas from around the world have flocked to Inthefrow since its launch in 2012, reading about beauty, lifestyle, and travel alongside fashion news. Victoria knows her subject inside and out, having achieved a PhD in Fashion, and racking up numerous brand partnerships and industry accolades over the last 12 years.

2. Menswear Style

Followers of fashion are also still paying close attention to MENSWEAR STYLE, where Craig Landale covers lifestyle, style, and grooming. If what’s trending on the catwalk isn’t quite your thing for day-to-day wear, check out Craig’s Street Gallery, split into casual and formal wear, for daily fits. For what’s fashionable now, read up on this year’s coolest stuff so far, and which staples are worth stocking up on for Winter. According to this blog, it’s time to whip out your duffel or peacoat from the wardrobe.

3. DISNEYROLLERGIRL

Rolling back into our fashion ranking is Navaz Batliwalla, who started the DISNEYROLLERGIRL blog back in 2007. While the world has moved on from that year’s silver leggings, neon, and slogan t-shirt trends (for now, at least), low-rise jeans are back in for 2024. Hated it the first time? Navaz has plenty of other fashion highlights from the big brands and the highstreet. Read up on what’s happening at Bottega Veneta for Summer 24 and which scents are coming to your bathroom shelves soon.

4. Ape To Gentleman

Moving up a spot in the ranking this year is Ape To Gentleman, where blogger Chris Beastall has been tracking the evolution of fashion since 2009. Before picking your wardrobe for the upcoming season, sort out what you’ll be dressing for by reading recent posts on hobbies to take up in 2024 and healthy habits to start on the weekend. Next, pick from the best winter coats available to buy while the weather is still on the cold side, and take note of Chris’s eight recommendations for refreshing your wardrobe.

5. That’s Not My Age

Offering the stylish and not-so-stylish-but-ready-to-learn a ‘grown-up guide to great style’ is Alyson Walsh with That’s Not My Age. This blogger started in 2008 with the aim to ‘celebrate midlife and beyond’ by sharing expert advice, style tips, interviews, and podcasts, alongside calling out ageism and sexism. ‘Looking good is not about buying loads of new stuff but spending time figuring out what makes you feel chic and comfortable and confident,’ believes Alyson – find what works for you here and in her book ‘Know Your Style’.

6. LDNfashion

Moving up from the number 8 spot is LDNfashion, curating ‘the very best in fashion content’ from the UK’s capital. Londoners, and upcoming visitors, can find news of future sample sales, fashion news, features, and interviews from those in the industry. Designer handbag fans can check out the 2024 sales coming up from Bonhams, and Christopher Kane and cashmere devotees can find out where to stock up. For those who want to look and feel good while cycling, too, the blog just happens to have advice on this (even spandex can be styled well).

7. MONIKH

‘Make sure you always have your fingers on that fashion pulse’ with Monikh Dale’s eponymous blog MONIKH. Scrolling TikTok for style inspiration takes time, so this influencer is here to help with a distillation of everything trending on social media, and on the streets, when it comes to fashion. Get ideas from Monikh’s regular Sunday16 compilations, featuring the 16 best fashion pieces to hit the web each week, covering a range of budgets and aesthetics. And if you’re in need of the basics, there are tips for updating your wardrobe essentials for February.

8. Curiously Conscious

For those who don’t want to wear fast fashion and instead crave advice on ‘kinder ways to live and dress’, Curiously Conscious blogger Besma has what you need. Covering sustainable fashion, cruelty-free beauty, and low-impact living, this blog makes it easy to shop ethically. Pick from Besma’s list of 150+ sustainable brands and find what fits you and your beliefs in the archive of sustainable shopping guides. To remind you that fashion is for fun, check out her recent post on the fashion trends we already forgot.

9. Ford la Femme

Also staying in our top 10 for another year is Lorna Burford, who blogs at Ford la Femme about subjects including personal style, fashion, travel, and her personal passions (one of which is denim). Here, and on her social media channels, Lorna shares her reviews of designer and luxury items including handbags, antioxidants and skin serums, jewellery boxes, boots, eyeshadow palettes, and much more. If you like Lorna’s style and want to recreate it, she regularly posts her outfits and how to put them together.

10. Permanent Style

Staying at number ten for another year is Simon Crompton’s PERMANENT STYLE. Having started this blog – a ‘journal of elegance, quality, and craft’ – in 2007, Simon aims to share ‘real journalism and intelligent advice on style and luxury clothing’ with his readers. Fashion from top to bottom is covered here, with post topics ranging from black tie to casual, hats to socks, belts and wallets to umbrellas and gloves. Most recently covered by the blog – bespoke style in Korea, how to layer up when travelling, and repairing the items you love to keep them longer.

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11. Grey Fox

12. My Fashion Life

13. The Chic Pursuit

14. Stephanie Yeboah

15. Michael84
16. Midlifechic

17. Carl Thompson

18. Not Dressed As Lamb

19. Michelle Cheung

20. BRITISH Beauty Blogger

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Top 10 UK Music Blogs

January 10, 2024/7 Comments/in PR Pulse, Top Ten Blogs, Social Media Index, Blogger, Influencers Top Ten Blogs /by Christina Pirilla

Last updated 10/01/2024

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

Originally launched back in February 2007, That Grape Juice continues to squeeze juicy news from the world of urban pop culture and stays at number 1. Started by founder Sam Ajilore as a hobby, the blog now draws in music fans with breaking news and interviews in the sections including Freshly Squeezed, The Overflow, and The Splash. Being covered now – Fantasia nailing the US National Anthem at a recent football playoff and the ongoing Oprah and Taraji P. Henson feud over pay on ‘The Color Purple’.

2. UKF

Starting life as two YouTube channels – UKF Dubstep and UKF Drum & Bass – UKF is now an entire network of channels, events, podcasts and, of course, this blog, which sticks in the second spot of this ranking for another year. Explore UKF content by Artists, Labels, and Genres to find what you want to listen to and read about. Drum and bass artists recently covered on this blog include Kēvens, DLR, Fabio, Ternion Sound, so if this sounds like your kind of thing, tune in.

3. XS Noize

Moving up a place in our music ranking for 2024 is ‘independent consortium of opinionated music lovers’ XS Noize. Covering international music since 2014, this blog covers reviews, interviews, and news. Spanning a wide range of music genres, contributors also hail from a mix of backgrounds and countries, meaning there is something for everyone here. Find reviews of the latest albums from music veterans Peter Gabriel and Vince Clark, and a reconsideration of U2’s 1997 release Pop, which got a less than sparkling reception at the time.

4. A&R Factory

For discovering ‘new independent and unsigned music artists’, A&R Factory is where to go. Launched in 2012 by Stefan Toren, the blog acts as an online A&R – artists and repertoire – representative for up-and-coming musicians. Rather than hoping one will show up to a gig, or seeking them out in busy crowds, independent artists can submit music to the blog to get in front of ‘playlist curators, music labels, promoters, other influential blogs, and industry professionals who are always looking for the next big thing’.

5. LondonJazz News

Another blog moving up a spot in our 2024 update is LondonJazz News. Launched by Sebastian Scotney in 2009, this blog now has a full team reporting on the jazz scene in London as well as further afield. Offering ‘a daily flow of news, previews, reviews and interviews’, the LJN team has genuine enthusiasm for the subject, ‘for the energy, range and diversity of the scene all around us, and for the people who make it happen’. Fellow fans of jazz can read up on details of Rob Cope’s new album and what’s coming next from Germana Stella La Sorsa.

6. We Plug Good Music

For ‘new and emerging music from all over the world’, plug into the We Plug Good Music blog. Aiming to ‘revolutionise the way new music is discovered and consumed’, the team posts commentary, rundowns of the best albums out there, reviews of gigs and new releases, and recommendations of music not to miss. For more from your favourite musicians, and those you’re yet to discover, check out the Behind The Music interviews on the Conversations channel – latest interviewees include BIM, BOSSIIE, and Marie Naffah.

7. The Playground

Staying at number 7 is The Playground, the online space for fans and industry professionals to hang out on common ground. Find news, reviews, premieres, interviews, and video, as well as picks for Album of the Week and Track of the Day. ‘Our mission is to best serve independent artists and labels at each stage of their development covering press, radio plugging, playlisting, marketing and distribution services,’ says the team. For something old, read up on the benefits of listening to classical music, and for the new, check out how to promote music on TikTok.

8. The Cross-Eyed Pianist

Another non-mover this year is pianist, writer, and blogger Frances Wilson, who launched The Cross-Eyed Pianist in 2010. Focusing on pianists and the instrument they play, this blog features reviews of concerts, album launches, and books. Recommended by Frances (for when you aren’t perusing these blogs) – The Musician’s Journey by Dr Jill Timmons for reading, Letter(s) to Erik Satie by Bertrand Chamayou for listening, and masterclasses available at Couch House Pianos London Showroom for learning.

9. IINAG

IINAG, aka Indie Is Not a Genre, moves up a place to number 9. This ‘music blog that doesn’t trust the hype’ covers indie rock, pop, alternative, as well as gigs and album reviews. For what you missed last year, dip into the team’s 10 best indie albums of 2023 as well as top Christmas songs from the indie genre (Wizard doesn’t count). To get you started the right way for 2024, read what IINAG thought of new singles from artists including Folly Group and keep an eye on the new album announcements section for what is on the way in the next few months.

10. blog.eil.com

This blog focusing on record, vinyl, and CD collecting makes its way back into the Vuelio music ranking for another year. All music-related collectables are covered, including autographs, posters, and films. New to collecting and not sure where to begin? Head to the Collecting Advice section for technical jargon and abbreviations, the benefits of cassettes, how to choose the right turntable for you, and even history lessons on music formats. How was vinyl invented, and how do compact discs work? Find out the answers here.

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Parenting Blogs UK Top 20

November 15, 2023/0 Comments/in PR Pulse, Top Ten Blogs, Media, Social Media Index, Blogger, Top Lists, Influencers Top Ten Blogs /by Christina Pirilla

Last updated 15/11/2023.

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. Mum In The Madhouse

At the top spot in our Top 10 Parenting ranking for another year is Mum In The Madhouse Jen Walshaw. Passionate about raising creative children, while instilling them with useful skills that will last them a lifetime, Jen believes there is no single right way to be a parent, just the best way for each family. Fueled by ‘tea, fabric, and stationery’, this blogger shares ways to keep families entertained by season, and even by room – check out recommendations for the kitchen; the dining room table (or any free wipe-down space), and outdoor activities.

2. In The Playroom

In The Playroom is back at number two in this year’s ranking update. Sharing kids activities, as well as talk about life, fashion, health, and relationships are Anna and Luciana, who have five children between them and plenty of experience in their topic. ‘Inspiring creativity in your home and family’ is the aim with posts on crafts, home and lifestyle, general parenting, travel, and food. For fun at home, there’s also the dedicated printables section, featuring downloadable activity sheets and even guides for writing letters to Santa.

3. Honest Mum

Honesty is still the best policy for family-focused folk who are looking for parenting tips and tricks – hence the popularity of Honest Mum, aka Vicki. This blogger is also a broadcaster and published author, having written ‘Mumboss: The Honest Mum’s Guide To Surviving and Thriving at Work and at Home’. Mother to a ‘teen, tween, and toddler’, Vicki covers all ages in her content and also makes space for interviews in her ‘Wonderful Women’ section – most recently featuring bestselling poet Donna Ashworth.

4. What the Redhead said

Another non-mover for 2023 is Donna at What the Redhead Said, who writes about ‘cooking, running, and searching for a healthier lifestyle’ alongside parenting. This lover of ‘stars, rainbows, and gin’ has a firm belief that ‘tea and cake can fix most things’ – and some of her content is devoted to these topics. Check out her baking recipes including coconut fairy cakes, fork biscuits, and chocolate chip flapjacks. Don’t fancy heading to the kitchen to make Christmas treats this year? Donna also has a rundown of what to get your fam for Xmas 2023.

5. Babes About Town

Moving up a spot is Babes About Town, where Uju Asika shares ‘cool finds, activities, and experiences’ with her fellow ‘mothers and shakers’ out there. On her blog, you can find updates devoted to what’s worth travelling to in London, books to dip into, food to try, and what to do on the weekend with your kids. Want more from Uju? Check more of her writing in her book ‘Bringing Up Race: How to raise a kind child in a prejudiced world’ – read this interview over on the ResponseSource blog to find out more.

6. DIY Daddy

Part of the ‘trials and tribulations’ of parenting is fixing the collateral damage that children can bring to the family home, and DIY Daddy is here to help. Along with the physical practicalities – finding the ideal family car – are mental health considerations – the importance of mental health education in schools and communities – and wider societal pressures impacting families. Read up on ways to make elderly relatives feel secure at home, creating a perfect holiday experience, and low-maintenance gardens.

7. Rainy Day Mum

As the UK weather gets colder and much wetter, Rainy Day Mum is the place to go for activities that can be done indoors (or outdoors, with a quality umbrella). ‘Simple and easy ideas to do with your kids to learn, create, cook, play, read and have fun’ are what you can find here. Perhaps particularly useful right now – Christmas-specific activities, crafts, and recipes. For the activities, check out the best Christmas movies for toddlers and preschoolers, for crafts, a classic salt dough for making decorations, and a sticky gingerbread loaf cake recipe, too.

8. Mudpie Fridays

For quality time with the family, whatever day of the week, Mudpie Fridays’ Clare suggests you ‘Read along as we find hidden gems, pack as much holiday time in as possible while working a 9-5 and find amazing and unusual experiences’. Proving that travel with the full family can be ‘fun, educational and hugely rewarding’, Clare’s content covers UK travel, days out, worthwhile worldwide journeys, and play for when you’re at home. Ideas for right now – glamping in the UK, shorts stays in Cornwall, and what’s on at the History Museum in London.

9. North East Family Fun

Another parenting blogger moving up a spot for 2023 is North East Family Fun, which originally launched in 2012 and now has a full team providing their expertise. Aiming to be a ‘go-to resource’ for ‘things to do, places to visit and dine, plus holiday and staycation reviews’, the blog focuses on the North East of England as well as further afield. Seasonal ideas as we head towards December – 20+ Christmas events for kids in the area, what’s on for older kids and teens, and the cheapest North East Light Trails happening this year.

10. TwoDadsUK

And we finish off the top ten of our top twenty with one of our new entries for this ranking – TwoDadsUK. Bloggers Wes and Michael aim to support those ‘on a journey to become parents via surrogacy’ by telling their story, raising awareness of same-sex parenting, and shining a spotlight on happy families ‘with either two Mummies, two Daddies, one Mummy or one Daddy’. Topics being tackled by these dads – the IVF Provision debate, thoughtful egg donor selection, and how to protect your mental health when starting fertility treatment.

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11. KiddyCharts

12. Yorkshire Tot-To-Teens

13. Music. Football. Fatherhood

14. Working Daddy

15. Boo Roo and Tigger Too
16. Slummy Single Mummy

17. Devon Dad Adventures

18. Motherhood: The Real Deal

19. Red Ted Arts

20. Kids N Clicks

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.

Through Vuelio’s Social Media Index, you can find the UK’s top blogs in a variety of sectors including beauty, travel, interior design and many more. Whether you are a blogger, PR professional or journalist, Vuelio’s Social Media Index provides an accurate chart for your professional or personal interest.

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Baking Blogs UK Top 10

October 18, 2023/0 Comments/in PR Pulse, Top Ten Blogs, Social Media Index, Top Lists, Influencers, Top Social Lists Top Ten Blogs /by Christina Pirilla

Last updated 18/10/2024

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

Still top shelf in our ranking of top UK Baking blogs is Jane’s Patisserie, where Jane Dunn is plating up all the ‘confidence and knowledge’ you need to ‘bake and cook what you fancy’. Originally started in November 2014, the blog now hosts over 600 recipes for cakes, cookies, desserts, sweets, traybakes, and much more. As we steadily approach the festive season, find recipes for sweets and savouries grouped by celebration or genre – no bake, oven, microwave, or airfryer. Want more from Jane? Check out her book ‘Easy Favourites’.

2. Supergolden Bakes

Another non-mover and still supergolden to us and her readers is recipe developer, author, and food photographer Lucy Parissi of Supergolden Bakes. Here you can find ‘easy sweet and savoury recipes that are packed with flavour’ that have been thoroughly tried and tested. Find ideas for your next meal by scrolling through the Breakfast, Soup, Beef, Lamb, Chicken, Pasta & Rice, and Vegan & Vegetarian sections, or head to the videos section to follow along with Lucy while she creates her bakes.

3. Recipes From a Pantry

Moving up from number 9 in this year’s update of our ranking is blogger Bintu with Recipes From a Pantry. If opening your pantry fills you with dread, or you don’t happen to have a pantry, Bintu has plenty of options to try in the Dinner, Air Fryer, Instant Pot, Southern, Crockpot, and Dessert sections. Find ‘good food made with real ingredients’ ranging from ‘colourful healthy dishes’ to ‘decadent desserts’, perfect for weeknight dinners, easy lunches and brunches, and upcoming family gatherings.

4. The Little Blog Of Vegan

Another blog moving up our ranking is The Little Blog Of Vegan from Holly Jade. The name might be small, but the content is mighty – ‘all recipes are 100% vegan and delicious – they never fail to impress’ promises Holly. Hoping to inspire those who are thinking about moving to a vegan lifestyle, the blog offers support and nutritional advice to make the transition smooth and delicious. Trending recipes for now – Easy Polar Bear Cupcakes, Vegan Brown Butter Reindeer Christmas Cake, and Snowdog Hot Chocolate Bombs.

5. The Baking Explorer

Up from last year’s number 8 is Kat, AKA The Baking Explorer, who has been journeying far and wide (in the kitchen) to track down the finest baking experiences since 2012. Like many others across the country, Kat was inspired by the Great British Bake Off and so started her journey to home-made bakes. This has been to her readers’ benefit, who can find what they fancy in the Recipes section to make from scratch, or make something equally delicious from the Leftovers channel. You can also track down her book ‘Bakes that Break the Internet’ for extra helpings.

6. Domestic Gothess

We’re heading towards Halloween, but Gothic bakes are for all year round. For an example, check out Domestic Gothess Hannah Hossack-Lodge, ‘professional blogger, aspiring food photographer, and cake fanatic’. Don’t be intimidated – this blog has ‘easy vegan baking and comfort food recipes’ galore as Hannah designs her recipes to be doable, and eatable, for everybody. If you’re not sure where to begin, start with her readers’ favourites including chocolate chip cookies, Hokkaido milk bread, and tiramisu.

7. The Loopy Whisk

Up three places is ‘food science nerd’ Katarina Cermelj (Kat for short) with her blog The Loopy Whisk. Having always loved food and baking, Kat officially started this blog in late 2016, just before starting her PhD in Inorganic Chemistry. Her ensuing experiments in allergy friendly baking are ‘basically indistinguishable from their “regular” equivalents’ and don’t need a bunsen burner to create. Alongside simple scientific explanations of why the recipes work, read her step by step instructions to create your own masterpieces.

8. That Girl Cooks Healthy

Cooking healthy doesn’t have to mean cooking boring, believes certified health coach Charla at That Girl Cooks Healthy. Alongside gluten and dairy free recipes, the blog has modernised healthier alternatives to favourite Caribbean recipes. ‘Being Caribbean, I wanted to showcase recipes from my culture i.e Brown Stew Chicken, and traditional as well as modern alternatives to some of my favourite recipes. For example, how to totally veganize Cornmeal Porridge that I ate as a little girl,’ says Charla.

9. Sandhya’s Kitchen

Sandhya’s Kitchen comes from Sandhya Hariharan, who encourages her readers to celebrate food with simple Indian and international dishes. ‘Whether you’re looking for quick meals or something special, these easy-to-follow recipes are packed with tips for you to enjoy with your family,’ says the blogger. Sections devoted to air fryer and instant pot recipes sit alongside ideas for baking. To try now – easy mango compote, air fryer chocolate mug cake, Ladi Pav, and quick and easy puff pastry sausage rolls.

10. Becky Excell

And make space for dessert as we polish off 2024’s ranking of top baking bloggers with Becky Excell. ‘Inspired by years of missing out on all of my favourite foods, I decided to share recipes for all the things I couldn’t eat on a gluten-free diet’ says Becky. This London and Essex-based food writer, recipe creator, and four time Sunday Times best-selling author started her blog in 2013 and has continued to grow a following of fellow foodies seeking gluten-free goodness. Just getting started with your own gluten-free journey? Click on ‘start here’ on the blog homepage to begin.

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Top 10 UK Blog Rankings of 2022

December 14, 2022/0 Comments/in PR Pulse, Top Ten Blogs, Social Media Index, Top 10 Top 10s, Top Lists, Influencers Top Ten Blogs /by Phoebe-Jane Boyd

Digital media has continued to thrive and evolve this year, with blogging now perhaps more of a traditional long-form medium when compared to the booming short-form sharable video formats of TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts.

The topics online audiences are reading about in blog form have certainly changed this year, too. For the subjects blog fans were most interested in exploring in 2022, here are our most popular blog rankings:

1. Fashion Blogs UK Top 20 (+4)

With the last official lockdowns long over in the UK, what we wear once again became an important consideration for many. But the sector had to evolve after the tumult of COVID changed our priorities. This year saw fashion blogs largely moving away from hauls and fast fits in favour of sustainable outfit choices and mixing up wardrobe staples with second-hand finds.

2. Daddy Blogs UK Top 10 (+2)

Family-focused blogs were still a big draw, and the UK’s blogging dads were covering the stresses and successes of 2022. Popular topics: school, homework, DIY, keeping the kids entertained when travelling is not an option, saving money and what is worth watching and reading with the family in quieter moments.

3. Top 10 UK Food Blogs (-1)

Still a healthy choice was the food ranking, featuring blogs who big-up food from across the globe perfect for a variety of budgets, nutritional concerns and hankerings. Supply chain issues in the UK throughout 2022 meant some cupboard staples could be difficult to get hold of at times, so being able to find new recipes and ideas for ingredient swap-ins was a must-have.

4. Top 10 UK Music Blogs (+2)

Moving up a few spots in our year-end round-up is the music ranking. Lizzo, Harry Styles, BLACKPINK, Jack Harlow or the classics (Beyonce) – whatever your soundtrack to 2022 was, the UK is lucky enough to have plenty of blogs covering the current crop of musicians out there – big, cult and as yet undiscovered by the mainstream – as well as those you may not have heard in a while.

5. Interior Design Blogs UK Top 10 (-2)

2022 might have meant less lockdown-level staring at the walls, but our interiors were still top of mind. This year’s trends among our Interior Design blogs? Anything goes, really – it has been a tough few years, so if you want to fill your living room with Blahaj sharks and matching wallpaper, who are we to judge?

6. Parenting Blogs UK Top 20 (+2)

Back to family life, the top 20 parenting blogs had yet more activities for the fam in all their makeups, across the country and beyond. Local living was big on the agenda as travelling further afield is just starting to take off again. Want something more niche to do instead of checking out tourist traps in the big cities? These blogs have plenty of tried and tested suggestions.

7. Travel Blogs UK Top 10 (New Entry)

And on the subject of travel, lots of people were ready once more to go exploring, whether closer to home or via airport to very different climes. As with fashion, the travel industry has had to catch up with the evolving needs and priorities of the public, meaning sustainability and more authentic and individual experiences.

8. Mummy Blogs UK Top 10 (+1)

The mums of the UK blogging scene also had lots to share on the highs and lows of family life this year – rainy days, mudpie moments, getting into town and out of the ‘madhouse’, and, above all, keeping things honest were top priority this year.

9. Top 10 UK Beauty Blogs (-2)

Unsurprisingly, self-care saw a boost in popularity since March 2020 and this has continued into 2022. Beauty is about much more than lipstick – though lipstick is certainly a good-to-have. UK beauty bloggers kept readers up-to-date with new trends throughout the year and the products they need to get results.

10. Baking Blogs UK Top 10 (New Entry)

We finish on something warm and hearty (or cool and light, depending on what you are in the mood for) – baking blogs were still top drawer, rounding up our top 10 of the top 10s. The Great British Bake-Off was back, but UK bakers were blogging all-year round about top sweets, savouries and the bit-of-both options to try.

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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.

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Top 10 UK Technology Blogs

November 30, 2022/7 Comments/in PR Pulse, Top Ten Blogs, Social Media Index, Top Lists Top Ten Blogs /by Christina Pirilla

The Top 10 Technology ranking was last updated 30/11/2022.

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. Geeky Gadgets

Still number one for tech geeks – and top of our ranking for another year – is Geeky Gadgets. Originally launched by Roland Hutchinson back in 2007, 2022 sees the blog sharing what is worth having in terms of Apple and Android products alongside gadgets galore, general technology, hardware and gaming. From the small (turntables, mini PCs, smartphones, heated mugs and watches) to the much bigger (Hyundai cars, jet engines, the largest LED cube installation in Europe), this blog has plenty to geek-out over.

2. Coolsmartphone

If your own smartphone is feeling very uncool and in desperate need of an upgrade, Coolsmartphone can help. Check out the best in Android and iOS with dedicated reviews, features and How Tos as well as YouTube and Podcast content if reading on your smartphone screen is not working out for you. In fact, on the subject of screens, this blog also features info on top screen protectors for keeping your phone safe, headphones to pair with it as well as snapgrip cameras for the vloggers out there.

3. Mighty Gadget

Moving up a spot in our ranking this year is the Mighty Gadget blog, which covers tech news, phones, smart home products, reviews of new gadgets and guides on the technicalities of Cybersecurity, Crypto, Finance and Fintech, as well as the World Wide Web. Something all you technology-focused PR, comms and marketing people might find useful right now – the 20 Most Common Text Marketing Terms – do you know your A2P Messaging from your DLRs and CPaaS?

4. GadgetsBoy

Another blog moving up the ranking for 2022 is GadgetsBoy, where tech is reviewed, ‘taken apart in some cases’ and tested for value. Find new smartphones, AirPods, watches, other wearables and much more. In need of something to help with stress management and unable to go on an all-expenses-paid spa trip any time soon? Read up on the world’s first Exploratory Data Analysis sensor for managing stress and sensing skin temperatures (with GPS and speaker included – the wonders of modern technology).

5. She Can Code

Rising up the ranking from last year’s number eight spot is She Can Code, offering readers ‘the latest in tech, diversity and inclusion’. If STEM is your thing, this blog is for you – recent features cover workplace woes, personal development advice and inspirational tales. Find out how to facilitate an inclusive workplace for neurodivergent employees, tips on launching your own app, moving from an established tech company to a start-up and info on how flexible working can build thriving working cultures.

6. The Red Ferret

Covering ‘the people’s tech since 2000’, The Red Ferret was originally launched by Sunday Times journo Nigel Powell and now has a whole team tackling new tech. Very different from 22 years ago, the tech scene now includes EMF Radiation Blocking Hoodies (still time to add this to the Christmas list, by the way), temperature-controlled mattress/pillow combos, Artificial Intelligence ready to ‘steal our jobs’ and infinite EV battery recycling. Not quite sure how you feel about all this? This blog’s team are ready to ferret out all the details.

7. TechSling

Founded by Joseph Onibokun, TechSling is an ‘online source of digital news, information and resources’ covering the latest in technology, business, education, entertainment, social, lifestyle, world events and reviews. Big on the blog now – what you should know about medical answering services, the essential stages of mobile app development, how to build your own blockchain and why you should consider including video marketing in your digital strategy for 2023.

8. Automated Home

Doing your own laundry and washing up is overrated – luckily, much in the home can now be automated with tech and AI. Automated Home and the subjects it covers have come far since this blog’s launch in 1996 by Mark McCall – see what is on offer now in the New Products, Reviews, Tutorials, Hardware and Software sections. If you have space in your own homestead for more tech, check out this blog’s recommendations on data racks, portable projectors and even the Tesla Model Y.

9. Ken’s Tech Tips

For those in the mood for a ‘no-nonsense guide to mobile technology and broadband’, Ken Lo of Ken’s Tech Tips is your guy. Since 2005, this blogger has been helping readers to understand mobile technology, find the best deals on the market, review each mobile network’s tariffs, change phones and networks, and track down the right broadband provider deal for them. If you just missed all the Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals, take a tip from us: you can find what you need (or just really want) here.

10. STEM Women Blog

And sticking in the number 10 spot is the STEM Women Blog, posting about Diversity & Inclusion, Careers Advice, Equality in the Workplace, Industry News, Statistics & Reports and Resources. The deep backlog of posts on this blog covers a myriad of subjects for readers interested in, studying and working in fields related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Boost your productivity, find out how to write the perfect elevator pitch and make note of the top transferable skills employers are looking for.

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London Lifestyle Blogs UK Top 10

November 16, 2022/6 Comments/in PR Pulse, Top Ten Blogs, Social Media Index, Top Lists, Influencers Top Ten Blogs /by Christina Pirilla

This ranking was last updated 16/11/2022.

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

Still sticking in the top spot of our ranking of UK blogs focusing on lifestyle in London is London Unattached, sharing the best places in the capital for Cocktails, Culture and Restaurants and more. With London now lit up by Christmas decorations and those local and further afield preparing for the festive season, check out which hot tickets to snap up in the city. Horrible Histories with the whole family, or something more high-brow at The Royal Opera House? Find reviews for both, and more besides, here.

2. Homegirl London

Another non-mover this year is a blogger who calls the capital home – Homegirl London. Posting on Visits, Eats, Shops and Homes London can boast about since April 2012, this blog is dedicated to ‘everyone who adores this amazing city’, aiming to help new inhabitants and visitors ‘feel more at home’ themselves. London is much more than its big shopping streets, so if you are interested in exploring ‘urban hangouts and tranquil villages’ alongside the tourist hot spots, head to this blog’s Visits section and start making plans.

3. Babes About Town

Still high on our radar is Babes About Town, where the multi-talented ‘curator of cool finds, activities and experiences for city kids and parents’ Uju Asika (also featuring in our Parenting and Mummy rankings) provides tips for what to do in the London area. Click through to the London, Kids, Life, Book, Food, Travel and Weekends sections for plenty of tried and tested suggestions. Recently reviewed by Uju – Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace in West London as well as what’s on at the Barbican and the South Bank.

4. A Lady in London

This lady in London is certainly well-travelled, originally harking from California and having journeyed to 112 countries ‘and counting’ so far. However, London is the main love for this blogger, who has been writing about it since 2007. For those who are filled with the Christmas spirit already, the blog has the lowdown on ‘9 UK Christmas Cocktails You’ll Love’ and a full itinerary for enjoying the city over the festive season, including where to find colourful lights, shopping and entertainment.

5. London x London

Moving up two spots this year is London x London which offers ‘the insider’s guide to discovering the best of London’ featuring ‘secret bars and the tastiest and weirdest finds’ difficult to track down as a tourist or occasional visitor. Particularly useful is the round-up of 56 quirky and unusual things to do in the area – fake houses, ghost stations, backstage tours of theatres, scary skywalks, street art and treasure hunts. Even if London is a place you know well, there will be something new to discover.

6. Poppy Loves London

Blogging about London since 2010, Eva highlights her ‘favourite fashion finds, travel destinations, recipes, homeware and coffee haunts’ alongside ‘cosy cafes to hide away in and fancy restaurants for celebrations, my latest beauty finds, bakeries, gorgeous interiors, books I’ve adored….’ and the list of good stuff goes on. If you are heading Mayfair-way soon, take a look at the verdict on its newest modern Japanese restaurant and make sure your fit is right for the occasion with style inspiration from Eva, too.

7. A Little Bird

Originally co-founded by art and fashion journos Francesca Martin and Daisy Allsup in 2010, this blog has a bumper backlog of blog posts covering Culture, Food & Home, Fashion & Beauty, Kids and Christmas as well as new recommendations from the team as the city evolves. For going out in London over the next few months, check out tips for luxury fashion finds and what to wear to parties. If something more scaled-back is your style, A Little Bird also has recs for wreath-making courses in the city, as well as kits and ready-made options.

8. LDNfashion

With London being one of the main fashion capitals of the world, LDNfashion is here to give the lowdown on its most stylish aspects. A new entry to our London Lifestyle ranking (but familiar to our Fashion Blogs UK Top 20, and any London-based fashion fans), this blog shares posts on News, Samples Sales, Features and Interviews with its fashionista readership. For Christmas shopping (or treating yourself), take a look at top tips for making the most of London high streets this year.

9. Carl Thompson

Alongside men’s fashion, grooming and lifestyle, blogger Carl Thompson regularly writes about the best of London. Find luxury fragrances gift sets to add to your shopping list next time you’re in the city, thoughts on spending, looks at loungewear and resorts and road trips to book time off work for. If you prefer staying in the city, however, Carl also has recommendations for the homebodies out there – check out ways to maximise space in London homes (to make way for luxury gifts you may receive this season, we hope).

10. London Girl Munches

We round off our ranking of London Lifestyle blogs for another year with another new entry for 2022 – London Girl Munches, where Anisah explores ‘the best restaurants, bars, fashion, fitness and travel destinations in the city and around the world’. Staying nourished and energised when exploring a city as big as London is important, so take note of this blogger’s pointers on where to fill up on insta-worthy dinners, quirkier eats, the best bars to visit for refreshment and quick and easy recipes to try when you get home.

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Top 10 UK Running Blogs

September 21, 2022/0 Comments/in PR Pulse, Top Ten Blogs, Social Media Index, Top Lists, Influencers Top Ten Blogs /by Christina Pirilla

The Top 10 Running Blog ranking was last updated 21/09/2022.

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

Still the leader of the pack when it comes to top running blogs in the UK is Charlie Watson’s The Runner Beans. Since the starter pistol for this blog went off back in 2011, Charlie has been busy blogging about Running, Nutrition, Active Travel and Lifestyle – all important elements for keep pace with this hobby (or sport, depending on how you look at it). Latest posts cover which energy gels are best to keep you going while running and a recap of the Uplift Oregon 5k Race.

2. the5krunner

Another blogger keeping pace near the very front of our ranking race is the5krunner – a blogger without a name, who shares content covering ‘Triathlon, Training & Tech’. If you are preparing for a 5k, do some research into what this runner recommends for equipment, footwear and much more. Aiming to put themselves directly ‘in the shoes of you and other sporty people and what they use’, this blogger is all about practical tips for getting the most out of your runs (also: they aren’t actually going to wear your shoes, we think…).

3. Fiona Outdoors

Moving up a spot this year is Fiona Russell, the blogger and widely published journalist behind Fiona Outdoors. Getting outside to keep fit while the weather is still relatively pleasant – by UK standards, at least – is what Fiona recommends to her readers. With advice for everybody hoping to get outside to make the most of it, Fiona also offers specific advice for runners who are over 50 in her Fit over 50 channel. You can also check out her Kit Reviews, Inspiration and Have You Tried? content.

4. Keep it SimpElle

Keeping fit doesn’t have to be complicated, as shown by Keep it SimpElle’s Elle, who continues to offer expert advice and ‘professional insight on health and fitness’. With a passion for cycling, sweating and running, Elle covers many different fitness disciplines on the blog, which aims to be an ‘online fitness studio, fave smoothie bar, and weekly health magazine all rolled into one’. For everybody wanting to keep fit, get into a fitness routine, or rediscover their love of running, keep it simple and visit this blog.

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5. Lazy Girl Running

Sticking in the same spot this year is Lazy Girl Running’s Laura Fountain, who, going by the contents of this blog, is certainly the opposite of lazy. For those who would like to get out there and run, but might be too intimidated, Laura’s content aims to welcome more people into the hobby she loves. Read up on Training Plans for strategising your start, Running Groups to join and her Marathon Squad overviews. You’re in good hands (and feet) with Laura, who just happens to be a qualified personal trainer as well as super blogger.

6. The PhD Runner

Don’t worry – you don’t need academic credentials to start running for a hobby, for fitness, or for healthy competition. In fact, all you need is to get reading this blog from Emma Neachell, who encourages her audience to join her as she ‘tries out new things and take on new running challenges’. Right now, Emma is in the midst of a ‘Couch to 5k Training’ series, featuring regular updates and advice on training. If this sounds like something you would like to try, remember Emma’s advice ‘you don’t have to save lives or win medals’ – just have fun.

7. IRunOffRoad

A new entry to our ranking is Roger at IRunOffRoad – a blog which does what it says on the tin, so to speak — but much more, too. Having been running for ‘over a quarter of a century’, Roger knows what he is blogging about, trying to get out there and run off-road as often as possible. ‘The aim of this blog is simply to try and get across how much I enjoy being out there running with my friends and to maybe encourage others to discover it, too. Running off road – try it, you’ll be hooked just like me!’.

8. RunYoung50

And here we have another new entry, with Katie Holmes (no, not that one) sharing ‘women’s running history and the stories of older women runners’ at RunYoung50. Feeling that turning 50 meant being less valued by society, appearing less in the media and not expected to be physically active, Katie wanted to share stories of ‘ordinary’ women getting involved in long-distance running and has written about pioneering marathon runners like Dale Greig, Joyce Smith and Diane Leather, too.

9. The Fat Girls’ Guide To Running

Also placing high in our Running ranking this year is Julie Creffield, who originally launched The Fat Girls’ Guide To Running back in 2003 as a ‘humble blog sharing the highs and lows of being a plus-size runner’. International speaker, life coach and author Julie writes about all aspects of running as a plus-size person, highlighting the hobby as an inclusive one that can benefit many sizes, ages and fitness levels. Falling out of the routine and would like to get back in? Take part in The Getting Back Out There Challenge 2022.

10. Trina Runs

Finishing our ten is Trina Runs, where blogger Trina hopes to help readers discover ‘their hidden runner’. Aiming to make ‘honest fitness and wellbeing more accessible’, Trina believes that ‘you don’t have to go fast, you just have to move and be grateful for the small things’. Read her recent post on the amazing places running has taken her as well as the opportunities and experiences it has opened up. Want more from the blogger? Check out the Oct/Nov issue of Trail Running for a feature on Trina.

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Charity Blogs UK Top 10

August 10, 2022/0 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 10/08/2022.

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 Blog

Still supporting those impacted by cancer across the UK by sharing news and information from the charity is the Cancer Research UK Blog. Alongside data-based research and current campaigns, the blog shares political overviews and opinion pieces – most recently, thoughts on why the Government should not be choosing between investing in staff or equipment, and whether politics could stop access to EU science funding. Thinking of heading to the Science Museum for its Cancer Revolution exhibit? See what the experts think here.

2. JustGiving Blog

Helping charities and individuals launching charitable endeavors everywhere is the JustGiving Blog – read up on the latest news, tips and how-to guides, case studies with successful stories and insights. Even the technicalities are covered here – want to know how to choose the right music for Instagram Reels? The JustGiving Blog can help. In need of inspirational people to follow on social media? The blog’s team just happens to have recently shared a list of industry leaders you should be following – go check it out.

3. Shelter Blog

As the cost-of-living crisis continues to impact people across almost every financial bracket in the UK, Shelter’s work never stops. Sharing current initiatives on housing and homelessness from the charity alongside overviews of Government policy and its impacts, content comes from the team and guest writers with useful insight. Top stories on the blog now – student renters’ rights, what’s coming up for rental reform and updates from Shelter’s Housing Action Academy training programme.

4. Stonewall Blog

With UK Pride just behind us, the work on equality and support for LGBTQ+ people everywhere continues all year round. Find out what Stonewall is working on now over on the blog in sections including Culture, Media & Sport, Education & Youth, Health & Social Care and Social Exclusion. Under particular pressure, and subject to misleading media coverage, in 2022 is the transgender community – head to the blog for coverage on this and campaigns you can get involved with.

5. YoungMinds’ Blog

The impacts of the global pandemic have hit young people hard, which is where YoungMinds comes in. ‘Fighting for young people’s mental health’, the charity’s blog shares real stories from young people and tips for ‘getting through it’. Find information – targeted at young people themselves, and the people that care about them – on topics including Counselling & Therapy, Eating Problems, Medication, Exam Stress, Body Image, Grief and Loss, Anxiety, Bullying and, of course, COVID-19.

6. Race Matters

The blog for independent UK race equality thinktank Runnymede, Race Matters publishes news and think pieces on topics including Politics, Identity, Crime, Education and History. Aiming to bring ‘new perspectives to matters of racial (in)justice,’ the blog shares new light on issues backed up by evidence as well as personal stories that ‘illustrate impact and give perspective’. Recently covered – ensuring inclusive hair policies in schools and how COVID has underlined just how rife racial segregation still is in the workplace.

7. Meow Blog

With its name handily translated into the language of Cat, it is the blog behind Cats Protection. Helping over 200,000 felines each year, the charity uses the blog to share stories of cats it has recently helped (head over to the blog to meet recently profiled Elvis, Puss and Hope), insight into cat behavior, volunteer opportunities and much more. And if you are looking for information on the practicalities of pet ownership, check out features on microchipping, neutering and rehoming cats who are looking for new human families now.

8. Discover – Age UK Blog

Posting ‘your news, your stories, your later life’ is the blog behind Age UK. Featuring ‘analysis of what’s hitting the headlines, to the big issues affecting older people’, content covers everything related to age and aging, including health, loneliness and even climate change. It is not all heavy subjects, though – other posts cover the benefits of football, keeping creative and interviews with high-profile people. Perhaps particularly useful right now – links to resources, including a benefits calculator and befriending services.

9. ActionAid blog

Focusing on ways to ‘change the world with women and girls’ is the charity ActionAid, which posts about worldwide initiatives on its blog. Content covers work on period poverty, food crises, the global impact of the war in Ukraine, local activism efforts and more. There are plenty of ways to get involved featured on the blog – alongside donations, sponsoring a child and raising money, you can also buy charity gifts (highlighted in posts related to the season) or even download an ActionAid cross stitch kit.

10. Born Free Blog

Born Free focuses on protecting and preserving wildlife in its natural habitat across the world. On the blog, you can find views on the ‘latest news affecting wildlife conservation and captive animal welfare’ from the Born Free team. Alongside updates on specific campaigns, follow what is happening to animals the charity has recently helped (including lions Simba, Elsa and Mfalme, and Happy the elephant) and read reports from conservation and education projects happening across the world.

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Healthcare Blogs UK Top 10

July 13, 2022/2 Comments/in PR Pulse, Top Ten Blogs, Social Media Index, Top Lists, Influencers, Top Social Lists Top Ten Blogs /by Christina Pirilla

The Top 10 Healthcare blog ranking was last updated 13/07/22.

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 at the top spot of our round-up of UK healthcare blogs is co-directors Tania Tirraoro and Renata Blower’s Special Needs Jungle, which provides parents with information and advice on special education, health conditions, rare diseases and disability issues that impact children and young people. Aiming to ‘highlight resources and inspire and empower families to cut their way through complicated systems successfully’ with resources, tips, facts and examples, the blog was originally launched in 2008 before becoming a not-for-profit in 2014.

2. Evidently Cochrane

Staying in the number two spot is Evidently Cochrane, launched in 2012 by former registered nurse Sarah Chapman for the sharing of accessible content on health policy and healthcare issues. Posts are aimed at a variety of readerships, including patients, carers and anyone interested in making healthy choices, alongside healthcare professionals and clinical support staff. For those in need of up-to-date studies, there is also plenty of content useful for health researchers and anyone looking for evidence-based information.

3. The Mental Elf

One of the blogs that also features in our Mental Health UK Blog ranking is The Mental Elf, which was launched in 2011 by Andre Tomlin. Mental health is just as important as the physical, and this blog makes use of expertise from around the world. Here you’ll find ‘no bias, no misinformation, no spin – just what you need’, with its team of writers covering subjects including Diagnosis, Mental Health, Other Health Conditions, Populations and Settings, Publication Types and Treatments.

4. Psychreg

Another non-mover in this year’s update of our ranking is Dennis Relojo-Howell’s Psychreg, which originally started life as a registry/directory for those interested in psychology and has since expanded to include news and resources from across the field. Subjects regularly covered include Clinical Psychology, Counselling, Health Psychology and Neuropsychology as well as stories related to mental health and wellbeing. Recent topics tackled: time management tips for working from home and social media’s glamourisation of happiness.

5. Hippocratic Post

Busy ‘blogging on the world’s medical stories’ are the team behind Hippocratic Post. Originally founded by Thea Jourdan, Carole Stone and Jane Johnson, this blog covers international health-related news in sections including Ageing, Diabetes, Heart & Lung, Muscular, Innovation, Sexual Health, Paediatrics and much more. Regular contributions come from globally-respected medical professionals, including professors from educational institutions like Harvard, Oxford, Cambridge, KCL and UCLA.

6. Same Difference

Disability issues are often misrepresented or ignored by the UK media, which is where Same Difference comes in. Blogger Sarah shares ‘news, views and information for people with disabilities,’ most recently writing about Disability Pride, the impact of the cost-of-living crisis and accessibility problems at this year’s Wireless Festival. ‘I was born with Cerebral Palsy and have spent my life trying to prove my ability to do positive things,’ says Sarah. ‘I know that all disabled people have the same ability’. Read more about Sarah and her work here.

7. What Allergy?

Aiming to make living with allergies more manageable for her readers is Ruth Holroyd, the blogger behind What Allergy?. Having grown up with allergies herself, Ruth has lived experience of her subject and shares tips and advice for others handling their own allergies, asthma and eczema. Categories on the blog also include Digestion, Hay Fever, Natural Remedies, Industry News, Product Reviews, Mental Health, Indoor Allergies, Topical Steroid Withdrawal and Travelling for managing your allergies on the go.

8. Life in a Break Down

‘I started Life In A Break Down when I decided I wanted to stop blogging about the bad sides of my illness and the bad things in my life and focus on the good,’ says blogger Sarah, who does still post the occasional rant but mainly focuses on the positive, whether it be ‘a new challenge, a new friend or a new adventure’. Alongside content in the dedicated Mental & Physical Health Issues category, Sarah writes about Money Matters, Travel & Days Out and much more.

9. Talkhealth blog

Health issues can be a difficult thing to talk about, making the Talkhealth blog an important place for people to connect with others going through similar issues. Providing a look into ‘the very personal daily lives of people living with various health issues as well as their carers,’ the blog features insight from experts in the health industry alongside breaking health news. Working with charities and experts to benefit patients, blog sections include Events & Clinics, Surveys & Trials and Support Programmes.

10. Be Healthy Now

Helping her readers with their health goals is Petra Kravos, who focuses on holistic approaches with Be Healthy Now. Believing that natural living includes ‘avoiding everyday toxins, choosing organic where possible, avoiding pollution’ as much as healthy eating and exercise, Petra posts about Natural Health, Healthy Recipes, Healthy Living, Fitness and Natural Beauty. Particularly useful for the muggy UK summer right now – her feature on the benefits of air filters and staying fit without heading out to the gym.

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