Happy Bank Holiday Monday! I started blogging in July last year, I got bored, I gave up. I then decided to start it up again just after Christmas. It has now become my passion! I’m not a blog expert but I just want to share with you my thoughts on running a successful blog. Blogging seems to be bigger than ever now with lots of different content shared everyday. It can open doors for you in terms of socialising and working with brands. Here’s my tips on running a successful blog:
#1 Name & Content:
Firstly, you need to determine what your blog is going to be about and the kind of content that is going to be posted. This will help you think of a catchy name to represent your blog. When I first started I had “Jenna Loves Beauty” as I was running a beauty blog but I didn’t like having my name involved so I have recently changed it to “Beauty And The Style”. Something short and snappy always catches my eye.
#2 Hosting:
Next you’ll need to decided where to host your blog. The two most common host’s are WordPress and Blogger. Although I’m on Blogger it’s best to do some research to see which one would be best for you.
#3 Theme:
A good theme gives your the look and feel you want for your blog, allowing you to design your blog exactly how you want it to look. At the beginning it’s best to keep everything free and when you’re ready to purchase one, I really recommend Pipdig for blog templates!
#4 Content:
Next comes the content. As long as you enjoy what you’re writing about, your readers will too. Make sure your spelling and grammar is up to scratch and that it is pleasant to read.
#5 Social Media:
I find the best way to ensure my blog gets views is through social media. Engaging with people through Twitter and joining in on the evening Twitter chats is always a good way of getting people involved in your blog. I also use Instagram with relevant hashtags such as “bbloggers” or “fbloggers”. My Instagram username is: Jennalcx. Commenting on other people’s blogs that I love to read I find useful too.
I hope you enjoyed the simple steps for a great blog. Blogging shouldn’t be a chore or something you dread. As long as you’re passionate about what you’re writing about, you’ll get views and have a successful blog.