Share Your Blog Tips

[Former_Member]

Let's share blogging tips. I certainly could use a few and, like most of you, have learned a few things that I'm willing to share.

Some starter questions:
How do/did you get followers?
What do you blog about most?
How often do you profile/feature other Etsyians?

Here are my tips:
1-- I keep my camera ready and take it everywhere. When something blog-worthy happens, I'm at the ready. The words come easy, it's the pictures that worry me.
2-- I keep a jot list of things that I might consider writing about. I'm often inspired by what I read/see, esp. when I'm checking in with other bloggers.

fleurdelisquilts.blogspot.com

[Former_Member]

* have a focus
* post often
* when you can you should try to comment on other like minded or blogs that interest you

me here http://anastasiac.blogspot.com/ i post about Etsians and pretty items too and creative girls!

[Former_Member]

1. Post consistantly. Don't disappear for weeks at a time.
2. Write well, write about varied topics, tell a little about yourself.
3. Post lots of good photos:)
4. Visit others and leave comments.

I am here http:/www.kalapohl.blogspot.com

[Orangies119]

1. Participate in hops, comment on blogs you like (but make it a thoughtful comment, not just a plea for them to come follow you)... I have also had good luck gaining followers by doing a couple of easy giveaways.

2. I blog about pretty much anything that interests me that I think might interest my reader... some lifestyle, some DIY, some just random thoughts.

3. Whatever strikes me at the moment... ha!

4. I really don't do actual profiles, but I use and link to etsy items all the time. If I am writing about ballet, for instance, I will search etsy for "ballet" and find item photos that help tell my story to use... I then link and caption those photos so that my reader can jump to the item if they like.

I also snap pics all the time... my iphone camera is my best blogging buddy!

[Former_Member]

I have found a few things that seem to help my blog

1. Be honest and real. Don't act like your perfect, people connect to those who are genuine.
2. Have lots of pictures, most people look at blogs while at work and pictures are entertaining to the eye and catch their attention enough to continue to read.
3. I personally like blogs that have tutorials or recipes. I've added a few to mine. *Bonus* adds incentive to cook and explore new recipes to add.
4. Research and pursue being a sponser, send e-mails and network with blogs that you feel have a similar reader followship.
5. Make it visual organzined and appealing. Go to your own blog acting like it's not your own...how would it make you feel? do you identify with the theme and look of it, does it entice you to keep reading and coming back? Be honest with yourself and learn what you need to keep or improve on. I do this all the time.

Hope this helps!!
Ashley
http://laluceimagery.blogspot.com

P.S: Look for my shop feature later this month on www.kellehampton.com. So excited! You will love her blog too.