So you want to start a blog? You’re in the right place! We’ve got 10 things you should know about blogging that will help you get started on the right foot.
10 Things You Should Know About Blogging –
- You don’t have to have it all figured out to get started.
- Pick your blog name wisely, it’s your brand.
- Be consistent across social networks. (With your name, logos, and branding.)
- People WILL judge you by what your blog looks like.
- Slow and steady wins the race. You don’t have to blog daily.
- Don’t create and abandon. If you start blogging be sure to follow through.
- What you share on the Internet, lives forever. Ever, ever, ever…
- Ask lots of questions. It’s a great way to learn, meet people and build a community.
- Join a blogging community that fits your style.
- What you get out of your blog, and your blogging community or network depends on what you put into them.
Want to Learn More About Blogging?
If you’d like to learn more about blogging, be sure to check out all our posts on blogging and dive into our Blogging411 series as well. We hope you’ll consider us a part of your community and join our network. We can’t wait to blog along with you!
Your Turn
What advice do you have for bloggers who are just starting out? What do you wish someone told you about blogging before you started? What would you add to this list?Please share your thoughts in the comment below.
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![No one has escaped the challenges that 2020 has offered
The question is: Are you going to let 2020 define you? Or are you going to create your own narrative?
✨{𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄}✨ 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞
[3 Part Masterclass Series Oct. 22-24]
I know you. The over achiever. The planner. The one who doesn't appreciate failure, changes, or surprises. You desire to have things under control -- and 2020 was NOT in our control.
Because over the past 7 years of living life as a coach, I wanted to control everything. Yet - things happened that I couldn't control. And my mindset was tested daily.
❗️Getting fired 3 times!
❗️Almost getting evicted.
❗️Having collections & IRS calling me daily.
❗️Having to shut down my first business.
𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴, 𝘐'𝘷𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘺 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘴𝘦𝘵, 𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘥𝘳𝘶𝘱𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦, 𝘭𝘢𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘢𝘤𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦.
𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐈 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 & 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥.
We are now wrapping up the year of 2020:
✏️Do you have a sense of certainty on your direction?
✏️Do you feel solid in your confidence to make it though?
✏️Do you feel like 2020 is happening TO you, or FOR you?
✏️Do you experience anxiety, and want to move into joy and gratitude?
If these questions resonate with you, you've come to the right place. In this 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 & 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞, (starting on Oct. 22) I will teach you...how to have clarity, confidence, and certainty [plus much more!]
✨𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐬 𝐎𝐜𝐭. 𝟐𝟐-𝐎𝐜𝐭. 𝟐𝟒.
DM me for deets :)
#confidenceissexy
#2020ismybitch
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SherryH says
Read other blogs. Comment on other blogs. It’s a great way to get to know other bloggers and blog readers and engage with them.
Trish Forant says
Great tip, Sherry! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and adding to the conversation.
Tiffani says
Love these tips! The blogging community has been so important to me because I go through ups & downs in consistency. However, having a supportive group around me has been the key to keeping my interest perked. Great post! 🙂
Trish Forant says
Totally agree! It’s so nice to have a community of supportive friends to be there with you through it all.
Kate K (My Mommy Brain) says
Engage with other bloggers on Twitter, FB and Instagram. If you read something you like share it and let the author know! It’s a great way to get more engagement on your SM sites.
Trish Forant says
Love that, Kate! Bloggers love to hear from the people reading their posts and it’s so much fun when they connect across platforms. Thanks for sharing!
Lynn says
Very helpful, great tips all! Also, don’t get discouraged, your blog is a work in progress! Social media – well used – is your friend. I can’t emphasize enough the value of support networks and communities like this one……soooooo glad we found NCBloggers! #ncbn Thanks!