How To Blog!

Hello Lovelies!

 

As you know I'm fairly new to blogging and I am in no way an expert or anything to that degree but  have had a shocking.....four blogs prior to this one - which all failed miserably. This made me think that if there was a handy guide somewhere on the interweb at the tie I had started my first blog it possibly would have done better? Surely once you are onto your fifth blog you must have picked up some tips.......or at least some major don't does. So yeah, I'll get started and stop rambling!

 

Tips!

 

1. This is the first and probably most important tip - write what YOU want to write. There is no point writing about something that you saw Tanya Burr, Sprinkle Of Glitter or Zoella post last week if it doesn't interest you.

 

2. That brings me quite nicely onto my next tip which is never copy someone else's material or ideas. Blogs - No matter how serious or how not serious they are have a main purpose which is enjoyment. There is nothing fun about stealing someone's hard work. It is also nicer to see your own ideas 'come to life' in a post and that way (if you use your own material) you can have pride in your finished product.

 

3. Find a style - This sounds like a weird one. A style? What does that mean? By style I don't mean how you dress. Your writing style is personal to you. Some people write as if they are talking to friends and others as f they are in an interview. It takes time to find your writing style so be patient....I still haven't found mine!

 

4. Keep to a schedule, this sounds easy but trust me it's not. You will have to post regularly, no one likes willy-nilly posts all over the shop. Regularity attracts new readers.

 

5. Another important one is don't spam other peoples blogs. Commenting with things such as 'follow my blog' '100 followers and I'll do a giveaway' or whatever does not attract new readers it does the opposite. These comments will probably be marked as spam and your account could be reported so don't be silly.

 

6. Get an notebook. This really helped me. I have an A5 notebook that I carry around everywhere with me (alongside my camera.) It is extremely helpful if a blog post comes into your mind or just little ideas. AND, they look super cute!

 

7. My last tip is HAVE FUN. The blogging community is a fun and safe environment to share your ideas and interests. It's not about having the best blog it's about having your best blog.

 

 

 

Essentials!

 

1. Laptop

2.Camera

3.Notebook

4.Comfy Cushion

5. A Drink

 

Bye! X