It's always so interesting to me to see why people start a blog.
There are literally millions of people that blog and that blows my mind.
But once you start a blog how do you keep it up and make it successful?
Why I Blog:
For me, it's a great outlet.
I love writing and reading blogs and love a way to express myself.
I continue to blog because of the community and friends you make.
Writing is a huge passion of mine. (As In I would love to BE a writer.)
Also, I just want to put everything I love or find funny or memorable out there. That way I will never lose it.
Why they blog:
I started blogging because I was reading blogs regularly and decided
that I wanted to be a part of the cool club. 1 year later and here we
are! Besides, if I hadn't started blogging then I never would have
found Helene, and my life would not be complete.. obvi.
I started blogging to share my travels with my family and friends and from there, I realized I fell in love with the blogging world. I love meeting new people through my blog and found like-minded people all over the world. It's such an adventure and I've made some great connections and friendships throughout my years blogging.
I am still pretty new to blogging, but I started for a couple of reasons. First, I wanted to be able to record our lives...information about our kids, what we were doing, and how I felt at the time. I wanted something my kids could look back on and read someday. Second, I had been reading a couple of blogs for years and I grew to think of them as friends. I thought it might be fun to be able to connect with other people with the same interests.
I started blogging as an outlet for me. I love to write things down and share my thoughts with people who want to listen. What I didn't expect was to form so many friendships and meet so many incredible people. It still amazes me today.
I initially started blogging because I wanted somewhere to document our life being engaged. My blog was originally called The Vintage Modern Bride and has just given me so many opportunities to meet people and companies that I probably would've never had the chance to meet otherwise.
Blogging tips:
My blogging tips are to stay true to your voice and what you want to
to say no matter what other people think and to network with other
bloggers to get yourself out there! I swapped buttons alot when I first started and it helped grow my readership.
I've found that the best blogs I read all have one thing in common, they are genuine. I think blogging is all about being yourself and at the same time putting yourself out there for the world, which in my experience, has opened the door to so many great relationships and adventures
Hmm....I am not sure I'm a good person to ask for blogging tips, but I guess I'd say to just be yourself. Be open and honest. Be friendly and respond to comments when you can. I think that is the best way to really connect with other bloggers and make real lasting friendships.
Some blogging tips from someone who just started in the middle of October would be to just be yourself. I have never felt so accepted and respected as who I am than I do when I open my heart and share pieces of myself with the people who have chosen to follow along. I also suggest finding awesome sponsors who won't just throw you on their side bar, but will interact, support, and encourage you. The bonds that you form and the help that these ladies provide is just amazing.
Some blogging tips I have are to stay true to yourself, find your voice, and get out there and meet the people! Be chatty on Facebook and Twitter and get to know what your readers want. You'll be happier (and they will too) that you did!
My tips:
Be Yourself. Even if you are weird, like me.
COMMENT. How can you connect with other people without leaving them a comment. And not one of those "Hey, I'm following you, come follow back?" Ain't nobody got time for that.
Join a link up. It's a great way to meet other bloggers and to get more traffic to your site. But please, follow the rules. Nothing makes the host more mad.
Write about what you want. But have a niche. It's fine if you're all over the place but people will come back again if they know they can count on you for ____fill in the blank.
The rules for the hop are to follow Emily and Myself and Co Host Sarah!
Grab a button and Link up!
BLOG ABOUT ANYTHING!
Visit at least 2 other blogs and have fun!
26 comments:
i liked reading these! and need to go check out some of those ladies! i liked your tips too - especially about comments!
I love that blogging makes real friendships! This is a good link up!!!
Enjoyed reading this!
Thank you!
You had me cracking up at the end there!
I can always count on you for a good laugh! =)
I love the blogging world and meeting new people.
~Shanay~
www.myuniquegirlz.blogspot.com
This is a great post! :D I think I see a theme with all the girls! Be true to yourself, be genuine, make friends! :) Love that! Such a great reminder for bloggers!
Thanks, Helene!!
I think your blog is you, if you're not being genuine, then you probably suck in real life. hahahah
I blog to write more - some of my posts that are a little deeper than surface sit in my draft folder for a while! It's good to write for something other than work.
Me likey! And I'm so happy I found you, cause even on my worst lupus days, you put a smile on my face!
Sometimes I feel like my blog is all over the place. That said, I'm all over the place, so it kind of makes sense. My blog was started as out outlet as I deal with my illnesses, but sometimes, there just isn't anything about my illnesses to write about. "I laid in bed all day. The end." Really, no one wants to read that.
I'm NOT a writer/creative person by profession, and sometimes it's difficult to come up with things to write about. I'll read a post of yours and wonder "why didn't I think of that?" because usually its something I 120% relate to. Any tips, besides participating in link-ups and commenting on blogs, to keep the flow going?
I love to hear other people's perspective on blogging!
Hi I'm following you, can you follow me please? Haha, jk!!!!!
I love reading the reasons for why everyone blogs. Like most bloggers, I came to inform my family and have stayed for the friends {and also to inform my family}.
I was blogging for the longest time before I realized that I needed to actually put myself out there and comment on other people's blogs. What was I thinking before?!
Great ideas and tips! I love blogging as a way of connecting and being creative :)
XO
Pearls & Paws
I love seeing everyone's reasoning for starting a blog! Regardless of the intial reason, it seems most people stick around because of the awesome blogging community and friends that are made! What a great reflection on the amount of sweetheart bloggers out there in my opinion!
Thanks for the blogging tips! Blogging is awesome!!
I had read blogs forever, and love to write- so I finally just got with it and started one, even if I had no clue where it was going! I think since I write on the side, as a hobby, blogging keeps my creative juices flowing. Writing in mine and reading others! :)
PS- you have some seriously good hair.
PSS- I linked up for the first time, yay!!
I love all the tips and hearing about other bloggers ideas and perspectives on blogging.
That picture of you? Amazing. Pretty sure you're my new favorite! If Sami loves you, I know I will too!!
I always love hearing about why other bloggers decided to start blogging. I feel like we all start for the same reason -- we like to speak our mind, write, vent, etc.
Happy Tuesday!
You know, I just realized that I've never done this link up. I need to do it asap! I totally agree with all your lovely bloggers :)
You forgot that you started blogging because you were injured rock climbing!
When plastic face & Shaun went rock climbing last night, Taylor asked me if I would ever do that & I said "nuh uh! My blog friend did that & she had to be in a wheelchair for like a month!" I left out that it was indoors & with a moron girl but whatever. Thanks for providing me with an excuse to NOT have to do an activity I have no desire to do. You are so helpful.
Taylor also asked me if I even had real friends anymore or just blog friends & I told him to shut up.
I love that everyone said "be yourself." When I first started blogging I was still me, but I also tried to make sure I wasn't going to offend anyone. Now I just write like I talk and say what I want.
Awesome tips! Ha ha and I love that you are weird, that is what makes your blog so fun!
Love the tips and inspiration - super relevant for a new blogger like me :)
Great post, Helene!
I', trying really hard to stay true to myself, be genuine, and not play the popularity game.
Thank you to all you ladies for your advice!
I had read a few blog for quite a few years, before finally deciding to take the plunge and just do it, already! So happy I did.
I agree, commenting is a huge thing. I love all the friendships I've made, with lovelies like YOU! ;)
A great link up post! New follower here - just linked from Dancing with Ashley. Looking forward to reading and enjoying your blog.
I blog for shits and giggles!
Hi! I'm glad I stumbled upon your blog- I blogged for a while, then was held hostage by a two year old and a baby for quite some time, and recently have started again! I needed to read this! Thanks!
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