Tips for starting a blog:

7 tips for starting a blog:

I've had a few comments on my social media recently asking me to do a post highlighting my 'top tips' for starting a blog. So I've come up with 7 tips that I feel will help you to start up your own blog!

(All of these tips are based on my opinion).

Tip 1: Writing about something that interests you -

Base your blog on things that generally interest you, things that you are passionate about whether thats cooking, beauty, running or lifestyle; subjects that you love and can be enthusiastic about. 

Having a blog that includes all of the things that you feel strongly about makes a major difference when writing posts - if the subject you choose isn't a subject that you feel you can write about several times in a week, then it isn't the subject to base your blog on, if you don't have enthusiasm behind your posts, neither will your readers.

So write about things that interest you!! :) 

Tip 2: Make your blog eye-catching –

In my opinion making a blog eye-catching it very important, picking a theme that stands out but is relevant to your blog; for example if your blog is about cooking, pick a theme that highlights that particular subject. 

An eye-catching blog is going to stand out a mile! Having a colourful theme can help to draw people in, making your blog more interesting to readers. Personally I find that I'm more likely to read other blogs if they stand out - as apposed to looking plain with no colour. (again this is a personal preference). 

Tip 3: Pictures –

Include pictures during posts, I always find blogs with images throughout their posts are more appealing - I personally prefer to read blogs that include pictures that are relevant to the topic that they are talking about, as they help in breaking up the text. 

Having a blog that is predominantly text based can come across as dull and unappealing, to some readers... the post can look never ending and I hate to say it but boring; placing in a picture here and there can make all the difference and help to make the post more interesting and easy on the eye.

Tip 4: Be original, be yourself and stand out-

Don't just follow the crowd, make sure your blog is personal to you; there are hundreds of bloggers on the internet writing about the same subjects and products; so keep it personal and individual! 

Write your posts so that they show your personality and write your posts in a similar format to how you would have a conversation with your readers face to face.

Rather than trying to mimic successful bloggers, be yourself! everyone is different and thats exactly what drawers in readers - being like everyone else isn't going to make your blog stand out..so be original.

Tip 5: Remain professional –

This one is extremely important, or at least personally I feel it is. Theres nothing more unappealing than a 'bad mouth' blog. It is the worst thing clicking on a blog to find them 'slating' brands, blogs or other people. Keep it professional and keep it friendly.

Tip 6: Don't expect to much –

When starting a blog don't expect to be contacted by brands to do reviews, to have thousands of readers or to start making money instantly, that is not the case and that shouldn't be why you want to start a blog. 

In time you may have companies or other bloggers contacting you wanting reviews or collaborations, so be patient and don't expect to much!

Tip 7: Use your own ideas -

Copying or producing a blog that is identical to other blogs in posts, content and the way its written is a big no no! 

By all means take inspiration from other bloggers ideas and posts making them into your own is 100% fine, but mimicking someones blog isn't going to be appealing to readers; people are attracted to blogs and posts for individuality; so come up with your own way of writing about particular subjects.

Taking credit from someones else's ideas and copying them exactly, in my opinion is extremely unfair! So absolutely use theres posts as inspiration, but make them your own!