I suppose most bloggers are wondering the exact same thing, how do you become successful? Is my blog going to go anywhere? And you think that the biggers bloggers don't ask themselves the same question everyday. So I thought let's make a blog post on blogging tips, enjoy!
1. Leave comments on other blogs
Probably the longest job in the world, but i try to reply to all my blog comments on each blog post. (no matter how long it takes) even if your busy you have to try and make time to reply to your loyal followers!
2.Become a social networking maniac
Make a facebook page for your blog. Set up a twitter account for your blog too, also try and become a regular user of sites like Lookbook, Chicismo, Weardrobe, and Chictopia. This helps more fashionista's find you and your blog and for you to discover others.
3.Emails, answer all of them!
I try and answer all my emails relevant to my blog, this helps you build contacts and could help you later on in life - especially if you want a career in fashion!
4. Comment on other blogs!
Try and comment on as many blogs as possible, chances are you will get comments back and hits on your blog, this means MORE FOLLOWERS!
5. Write about your interests to make you unique
There are millions and millions of fashion blogs out there, and you want to make sure yours stands out? Write about the main things you love. This might just be Boots, or necklaces but be sure to write about the main things more than anything else so people will recognize your blog for it!
6. Keep on top of everything fashionable!
Really know what you are writing about, so read as many blogs as possible, check out all the latests fashions on your favourite retail sites, read as many fashion magazines as possible and don't forget the fashion sites!
7. Don't ever give up, no matter how much you want to
There's been plenty of times I think let's give up. But then I look at my blog and think I have over 1,000 followers for a reason and nearly 200,000 hits for a reason too, and those people love reading my blog, so why give up?
Sometimes a bit of a break is needed so if you have a busy week auto schedule blog posts! (this makes sure you blog post even if you are super busy!)
8. Realise that having your own fashion blog is a 365 day job!
Yes, the only person who can make your blog successful is yourself. You have to use so much spare time to ensure your blog is updated and so are the social networking sites! Even if you are on holiday, auto schedule blog posts to make sure your blog survives your time away!
DON'T HAVE MUSIC... unless you are a music blog that is!
9. When shooting blog outfit posts be different!
I started off shooting my outfit blog posts in my bedroom, now I shoot them outside mainly and where theres a white wall in my house! When your out and about take your camera with you, you never know when there'll be a great place to shoot a blog post!
I've done mine in wild places, for example vineyards, towns, forests, gardens, beaches to name a few. (No-one wants to see an outfit post done with a hoover and family photos in the background, find somewhere suitable!)
ALSO keep all your photos the same width & length when blog posting, it looks so much more proffessional!
10. Keep track of statistics!
When companies contact you, statistics are key. Install google analytics, put a hit counter on your blog, and track where your visitors are from and how many there are with a flag counter!
11. Giveaways!
Everybody loves a good fashion giveaway! Try and make sure your giveaway is open to everyone so all your readers get a chance to enter, and this encourages a lot of new readers too!
What did you think of these fashion blogging tips? Did these help you?
No comments:
Post a Comment