How To Tuesday: Blogging
10:05 pm
Hello Bloggerbeans,
Another How to Tuesday is here for you to read! Before I start this post, I hope that you like the new layout to my blog. I thought things needed a change so decided on a new template and just installed it. I couldn't wait till I leave for exams so thought I would just do it. There are still a few tweaks and adjustments I need to make here and there such as adding social media buttons, installing a new Banner and finding out how to get rid of that nonsense paragraph under this blog-post however please bear with until a couple of weeks time where I can sort all of that out. Right, now that I have explained that, lets get onto the post at at hand :)
Blogging has become a huge part of my life and has helped me in a number of ways whether that be being more open as a person, improving my writing skills or just helping to channel my creativity somewhere. Lots of people are starting blogs these days so I thought I would give you some tips and tricks that I have learnt over my first year of having one.
Blogging has become a huge part of my life and has helped me in a number of ways whether that be being more open as a person, improving my writing skills or just helping to channel my creativity somewhere. Lots of people are starting blogs these days so I thought I would give you some tips and tricks that I have learnt over my first year of having one.
Starting your blog:
When you make that decision to start a blog it is the most thrilling experience ever! (In my personal opinion). There are lots of amazing reasons to start a blog including: Improving your writing ability, sharing your thoughts and opinions on topics (lovely opinions I must add) or just wanting to feel part of a community of wonderful people.
What and Where to Blog:
So, you now have to chose where to blog. As you can tell by my web address I use blogger as it is a little easier to use than word press however both are brilliant hosting websites to get you started. Now onto choosing what to write! This could be anything from reviews of your favourite albums, books or films, Beauty, sports, lifestyle - Just a few of the endless things you can choose to talk about. Make sure you are passionate on what you choose though as you will be the one talking about it.
Making your blog look swish:
When you sign up for your blog you will be faced with the tremendous task of making your blog look swish with a Blog layout, sidebar and banner as there is great pressure for you to make it look a certain way but before you do anything, set your blog to a basic pre installed template design on the hosting website you have chosen. Doing all this complicated stuff when your a newbie is very stressful so it's best to stick to something simple for the first couple of months until you have gotten into your blogging groove. You can always look at tutorials on the internet and google anything as that what I did (And still do!). I didn't get a blog banner until my 4th month of blogging so don't stress about it as you will learn as you go.
What and Where to Blog:
So, you now have to chose where to blog. As you can tell by my web address I use blogger as it is a little easier to use than word press however both are brilliant hosting websites to get you started. Now onto choosing what to write! This could be anything from reviews of your favourite albums, books or films, Beauty, sports, lifestyle - Just a few of the endless things you can choose to talk about. Make sure you are passionate on what you choose though as you will be the one talking about it.
Making your blog look swish:
When you sign up for your blog you will be faced with the tremendous task of making your blog look swish with a Blog layout, sidebar and banner as there is great pressure for you to make it look a certain way but before you do anything, set your blog to a basic pre installed template design on the hosting website you have chosen. Doing all this complicated stuff when your a newbie is very stressful so it's best to stick to something simple for the first couple of months until you have gotten into your blogging groove. You can always look at tutorials on the internet and google anything as that what I did (And still do!). I didn't get a blog banner until my 4th month of blogging so don't stress about it as you will learn as you go.
Consistency of posting:
Another big tip I have is to be consistent. If you post regularly you are more likely to engage a viewership as people will know when to check your Blog for new content. If you want blogging to not be something you stick to for a week and give up, then make sure you post frequently! This also links with what I said earlier and choosing a blogging topic you are passionate about. The more passionate you are, the more inspiration for posts you will have which will make sure you never run out of posts to write.
p.s It is good to let people know about your blog on social media. Let everyone know you are blogging! Tell your friends, your pets, Your neighbors pets, anyone who will listen to you. Shout it from the rooftops if you want and let everyone know as you should enjoy your new sense of happiness that hopefully blogging has brought to your life.
(P.p.s Only do this if you feel comfortable as it is a little scary when people from school find out however people so far have been quite supportive of me which did surprise me a little. If you still want to blog you can always create an anonymous blog like my blogging Buddy Blogerella. )
Another big tip I have is to be consistent. If you post regularly you are more likely to engage a viewership as people will know when to check your Blog for new content. If you want blogging to not be something you stick to for a week and give up, then make sure you post frequently! This also links with what I said earlier and choosing a blogging topic you are passionate about. The more passionate you are, the more inspiration for posts you will have which will make sure you never run out of posts to write.
p.s It is good to let people know about your blog on social media. Let everyone know you are blogging! Tell your friends, your pets, Your neighbors pets, anyone who will listen to you. Shout it from the rooftops if you want and let everyone know as you should enjoy your new sense of happiness that hopefully blogging has brought to your life.
(P.p.s Only do this if you feel comfortable as it is a little scary when people from school find out however people so far have been quite supportive of me which did surprise me a little. If you still want to blog you can always create an anonymous blog like my blogging Buddy Blogerella. )
The Actual Blog-post itself:
This is the heart of what blogging is about and is where you will write about your chosen topic. Getting a Blog-post Idea for me can happen anywhere which makes it important for me to have a pen and notebook on me so I can jot notes down the minute I think of them so they don't float away to oblivion as it is very annoying indeed when you forget an awesome blog-post idea.
This is the heart of what blogging is about and is where you will write about your chosen topic. Getting a Blog-post Idea for me can happen anywhere which makes it important for me to have a pen and notebook on me so I can jot notes down the minute I think of them so they don't float away to oblivion as it is very annoying indeed when you forget an awesome blog-post idea.
I layout my posts in short (ish) paragraphs which will help your reader to digest the information better and I always make sure to include a Picture with my posts as having a visual will really enhance your posts. I either use my own photographs I have taken myself or a Stock image, always making sure to credit whoever took them. It is also really important that you spell check your work as your reader needs to understand what you are trying to say!
I hope these tips will help get your blog off to a great start. If you own a blog or are thinking of starting a blog after reading this post (Go do it! it will be the best decision you will make this year) then feel free to leave me your blog address in the comments down below as I love discovering new and inspiring Bloggers out there. Tomorrow I have a physics exam so I should go now...
Goodnight my friends x
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Thank you for this post! It was so helpful. I've started my first blog today :)
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