Blogger influencer vlogger
Reading and writing have always been my forte. I loved, and still love, books. Whenever I got my hands on an empty book, I would find material to fill them up with. That is how my diary was born and also the book in which I used to write down the lyrics of songs I liked. And though I am not a fan of cooking, I had a book to jot down recipes too, some of which I haven’t tried following even today. When I created a webpage for myself, after completing my computer programming course, I did not know what to post there and I ended up writing about why I liked each friend and family member of mine.
Then, when my mom bought me my first computer, I upgraded to typing out my diary instead. I also enjoyed making up stories about myself and telling the same to people on public chat. Eventually, that bored me and when I took up a job in an office, all the writing stopped. I just made do with changing my Facebook status almost every day. It restarted only after my daughter was born and I was introduced to the world of blogging and I could continue pursuing my passion online.
Two years ago, after my son was born, I randomly started posting on Instagram which eventually led me to getting invitations from brands to review their products. So I began doing it for the products I tested, tried or have been using all these years. But I realized that some brands did not know who exactly they were looking for. Initially they would ask if I was a blogger but the job for me would not involve any blogging or writing, but only posting on Instagram and Facebook instead.
I did not even know about these marketing strategies that were catching up all of a sudden. Now, I do. Therefore, to clear all the confusion, and also to have another reason to write, I thought of jotting down the differences between the various social media amplifiers available today.
People who regularly write material for a blog. A blog is a regularly updated website or web page, typically run by an individual or small group. It is written in an informal or conversational style. So, you will be looking for a blogger only if you want him/her to submit a write-up (of about 500 words or more) about your product or service on their website or on your online portal. Of course, the topic can be anything under the sun. There are food bloggers, mom bloggers, fashion bloggers, lifestyle bloggers, travel bloggers and so on.
People who influence you in some way or the other through social media, may it be with a product they have used, service they have tried or a motivational quote they believe in. They could also be informing you of different things available around your city, like workshops, play-areas, food items, clothing discounts, milk delivery options, etc. So, if you’re a brand looking to spread awareness about your product or service and its benefits, you should be searching for an influencer available on the platform of your choice.
Bloggers and influencers who use their gift of the gab and put their material into a personal video for you to watch. Some people prefer watching a quick audiovisual than reading through an article in detail. So, if you plan to cater to a wider audience, you should pick a good vlogger or youtuber to talk about what you are offering to your potential customers.
People who identify the right views, capture the right angles and create great photographs. They have an eye for detail and could have a photo blog too. Editing a picture to look its best all depends on the photographer and his team. But, not everyone who clicks and edits with their smartphones can be called photographers. So, if you want great pictures, book a photographer (professional or amateur depending upon your budget) to get the job done. If you get an influencer who is also a photographer, you may be in luck.
People with a role to pose for pictures or to serve as a visual aid for those creating works of art or promoting their products and services. So, if you are looking to make a promotional video for your brand, and got your script and idea ready, you only need to look for an individual who fits your criteria.
Depending on your product, the above services are sometimes done for a fee while other times it could only be a through barter. There are also people who collect the necessary categories according to your requirements so you do not have to select individual bloggers /influencers/ vloggers/ models/ photographers yourself. So, identify which marketing strategy best suits your brand and approach the right company or individual accordingly.
Here are some of the best bloggers, vloggers and influencers with their locations:
Bangalore
1. Ann Geo – A mom blogger who emphasizes on creative ideas to engage kids. Check out her work here.
Contact her: [email protected]
2. Hema Gayatri – A Mom influencer who reviews great products for our daily use. Check here.
Contact her: [email protected]
3. Cindy D’Silva – A Woman influencer and blogger who encourages women in different ways. Check her work here.
Contact her: [email protected]
4. Milan Singhal – A Lifestyle Blogger who dabbles in food reviews, travel and more. Check her work here.
Contact her: [email protected]
5. Deepa Gandhi – A dietician who blogs about healthy recipes for kids and education. Check her work here.
Contact her: [email protected]
80 Comments
Blogger and influencer both are differnt and must to know about them. You decribe difference perfectly between blogger and influencer,
Thank you dear. Do share it with others so people are aware of the difference.
The scenario has changed past few years , from serious bloggers now we have plenty of influncers 🙂
But I think all have their share in market , more or less people are getting work 🙂
True, many people know the difference but most people still don’t.
Wow! You wrote this in 2019! How detailed and elaborate. I didn’t even know half the words that you have shared. I didn’t know, Vloggers were around then.
Yeah I’m a blogger as well as an influencer, so got to know these terms when people mistook me for a vlogger, too.
Very useful articles for those who cannot make out the difference between all these.
Still people are confused between influencer & blogger. And Instagrammers are not bloggers.
Liked the post. It will help those in confusion.
P.S. u missed my name in best blogger haha
Hahahahha…. Im not sure I know you’re genre… But we should connect!
That’s right. This needs to be defined well. many people get confused between these.
This is such a detailed post. Very useful for beginners.
People including prs are also confused between the three. That’s very well explained. #MyFriendAlexa #dewreads
An informative post, people need to know the difference. Looking forward to more posts!
Nicely explained the differences between the three . Also loved the suggestions of fellow bloggers and influencers
It is a wonderful post. I saw the list you posted at the end it is great.
A helpful article! you explained the difference so well! loved it
Very well explained Cindy. As a beginner in Marketing Field, i have found this article is very helpful to know the exact difference between blogging, vlogging and influencing.
Thanks for explaining the difference between blogging, vlogging and influencing
Thanks for this post ! I’m glad I know someone who not only resonates my thoughts on this but also preaches it !
Thank you!
I liked the way she represented herself as a 4th person in the List. Cindy, first time here and got some valuable info.
Love your work and your gravatar image as well 🙂
Thank you for reading. Do share and if you’re interested can go through my other blog posts as well…
Nice personal touch Cindy. It’s true how easily we get confused who we need to market or review a product. Wonderful list of bloggers for brands to contact
Thank you Avinash.
You have explained it so well. It can definitely be a good guide for beginners.
I too am a blogger and influencer, and as per my personal experience, I know what its like confusing a blogger for an influencer or an influencer for a blogger; cz thats what happens most of the times. People got to know and realise the difference and stop denoting blogger, influencer and vlogger as same.
This is a nice article and quite helpful for people to understand, layman especially. These days bloggers are turning to Ig and that’s more like microblogging.
Yeah we are slowly forced on to IG now but I still love full fledged blogging more!
This is a useful article for brands to understand some basic differences between bloggers and influencers. I feel they each have their own advantages and disadvantages.
Very informative article. I have seen many people in the industry who are not able to differentiate between these. But somehow nowadays there is a very fine line between the terms as many influencers opt for multiple ways to reach their audience
Thanks for clearing doubts of many. Author explained each and everything in detail.
Amazing and beautiful post. Precise and clear description .It is very helpful to know about brands who actually don’t know about how to go into online marketing.
Thanks Humaira. Do share this article to spread the awareness.
its getting mixed up everyone is trying everything. being a marketer its hard to fine real influencer which can really get some leads or create brand awareness
True. Do share if you feel this is a good awareness article.
Thanks for clearing that up 👍 a person is a blogfer only uf they own a blog but now a dats theline seems to be blurring ☺️
The line is already blur. We bloggers are getting extinct 😄
This is a great article . Well explained by the author . I am also an influencer
Hey me too. Let’s follow each other. Do share this article if it helps you.
This is a very touchy topic in the Online community. Some people want to call themselves influencers while others don’t. Those who don’t want to be influencers (but they actually are influencing others) are not happy with the stigma attached to the term *Influencer* all because of news media. Anyways, I like the post and you explained it well. Now readers would know the difference and where to look at info when they need at any point of time.
Thank you dear. Do share this if you feel people should know the difference.
True..nowadays anyone who writes in Instagram and posts pics has become a blogger while the real essence of blogging is about writing and not just fancy photo with a promo ad.
Soooooo right you are!!! Do share if you find fit…
This is a great post Cindy, really the need of the hour. People should know the difference. I was also going of writing from childhood any picture I see would get converted into a story.
Thanks Simple. Do share!
Short but very clear description .very helpful to budding brands who actually don’t know about how to go into online marketing..
Thanks Akanksha.
Good you clarified the difference, it’s the confusion for some brands nd agencies too.
Thanks Ujjwal. Do share it.
Your explanation is so apt and to the point. Love reading your posts cindy.
Thanks Gayatri. Do share it with more people.
I have seen even the influences don’t understand the basic difference. Great you cleared the confusion !
Thanks Aishwarya. Do share it with those people.
Nice personal touch Cindy. It’s true how easily we get confused who we need to market or review a product. Wonderful list of bloggers for brands to contact
Thanks Urvashi. Do forward it if you feel fit.
Yes, there is huge difference among these terms but sometimes people don’t understand. Sometimes have seen even the influences don’t understand the basic difference. Great you cleared the confusion
Thanks Nisha. Do forward it to those you think need to know.
You have described and define all very well.
Thanks Megha. Do share.
Can’t agree more.. Bahot hi umda blog…
Thanks Sumit. Do share.
I loved how focussed & on point are your writing skills , could connect on some levels and great info about different media platforms & content creators
Hey thanks so much. Do forward if you find fit.
Nicely written. Thank u for sharing. Everyone should know the Difference who r blogger and blogger.
Thanks.
Thanks for explaining the difference between blogging, vlogging and influencing…
this is so perfectly written. the bifurcation is very apt. rightly said-content & job profile is clear differentiator.
hope to see my name one day in your blog. thanks for providing a platform.
Thank you Nadia. Do share it with friends and family so the difference is known across the world…
This explanation was well needed for those who need to hire one of them and also for those who want to become one of them.. Great work..
Thanks Sumit.
Nice.. it was informative blog ..similar things i have started going like blogging , photography, And it turned out to be beneficial .. i strongly believe content , presentation , daily update is necessary
Thanks. Yes that is true Aditya.
This is a very informative post. It is very helpful for someone who wants to get their products in limelight.
Thanks Vidhi.
This is a detailed explanation and you have categorized very well. I agree, content is the king. Thank for mentioning me..
Do share the post so more people are aware.
Thanks Cindy for mentioning me. Very well explained post for someone who is confused about the whole blogging thing.
Do share the post so more people are aware of this.
This is so well explained Cindy 👍 I do believe that content is the key in this profession.
Thanks Ann.