What are your opinions on creating a blog? if i do, what should the focus be...

[hobbiesfromtheheart]

What are your opinions on creating a blog? if i do, what should the focus be...Should it be about new things i'm posting and my process creating it? (kind of a tutorial?) or should it be about about random things. I'm kind of lost on what to do and how to do it :( Some advice would be appreciate it!!
Gracias!

[additionsstyle]

Blogging takes time and requires a little commitment, so if you are going to start blogging, blog about what you are passionate about.

When I started blogging, I just blogged stuff I read, and stuff about my shop, and so on. Once I started focusing on certain topics it was much easier to blog, more enjoyable for me and my readers.

I blog almost daily about inspiration, creativity, and business. Stop by and let me know what you think.
http://additionsstyle.blogspot.com

Good luck,
Valerie

[Former_Member]

I tried bloggong but ran out of things to say fast. I really have no clue what people would be interested in reading.

[Former_Member]

Personally I love blogs! However my grammar and creative writing skills...well...um suck! So I drool all over other crafty blogs. I tend to follow blogs with tutorials. Ya know because I need to do more crafting LOL!
Best of luck!

[Former_Member]

I created a blog schedule to give myself (and my readers) some structure. I appreciate blogs with a bit of structure, and like to know that I am signing up for ___ number of posts per week.

I feature new products on my blog, as well as upcoming events, inspiration, etc. I also love a good giveaway :) I plan to start doing tutorials in the future, too.

[hobbiesfromtheheart]

Great ideas. I will definitely check out your
Blog tonight when I get home from school! I love
the give away idea as well. So about structure, what kind of structure you recommend? Once a week? Twice? I don't think'll have time to do it more often than that though :/. Do you eventually make money with blogs?

Thank you everyone for all the wonderful ideas. I cannot wait to read some blogs And start my own soon!
Good luck everyone!

[Former_Member]

Right now, I am blogging three times a week. This may change in the future, but right now three times a week seems to be working out quite well. You can also "pre-write" posts if you have a quieter business (or, in your case, school) week.

I have generated a ton of sales from my blog, as well as from my personal and business Facebook pages. My hope is that this will soon transfer to Etsy :)

My blog: http://heartfeltyarnwreaths.blogspot.com
Giveaway site :) : http://unepetiteplume.blogspot.com

Happy blogging!

[Former_Member]

I started with a blog as well but struggle with getting it to format correctly and so get frustrated and don't come back to it for a few days! But I am trying to get on a schedule of some sort. I have a mosaic monday where I make a mosaic of either stuff I did over the weekend or just random. On tuesdays, I like to feature a treasury I have made...usually of my fPOE team but am going to mix it up with all my teams :D I am going to try for a what's this wednesday with an obscure photo question but will probably be the only person reading it and answering, lol!

Anyhoot, you can check it out at www.ashinbleu.wordpress.com

Bien a toi,
Ashleigh

[hobbiesfromtheheart]

you guys are sweet. Thank you for all the ideas..BleuOiseau, additionsstyle & HeartfeltYarnWreaths I love your blogs. You guys are a natural on this!. I will definetly follow them and get ideas in regards to format/structure. :)
:)

[Former_Member]

Q: What are your opinions on creating a blog?
A: If you have the time for a blog, go for it! I simply don't

Q: Should it be about new things i'm posting and my process creating it? (kind of a tutorial?) or should it be about about random things.

A: I love search for new bloggers everyday and I have a few favorites but the most thing I am interested in free craft tutorials and creative ideas, and of course great short articles/stories.

[Former_Member]

I love blogging, but it takes time. You have to research projects and figure out what to write about and how to illustrate it.


My newest blog post is here:
http://chelsearainbows.blogspot.com/2011/03/age-of-social-networkers-mature.html
I love comments and new followers

[Former_Member]

I was at one point really into blogging. But this year I've switched my focus more onto my etsy shop and i am taking some time away from blogging. I do however still read others blogs.

[Former_Member]

I love writing so blogging is a great outlet for me. It takes a time commitment to research and write the blog plus put your illustrations in it.


My newest blog post is here:
http://chelsearainbows.blogspot.com/2011/03/spring-2011-jewelry-trends-color.html
I love comments and new followers

[Former_Member]

I just started a blog. The focus is about my business, but I just write about whatever is happening in my life and what I am passionate about. People want to get to know the artist behind the business, and telling them about your personal life is a great way to do that. I'm all for keepin it real! I also plan on doing giveaways, but right now I'm focusing on letting people get to know me and building up a following.

I'm working on a set schedule. I think Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays will be good for me. I know bloggers who write every day, but I don't think that is necessary. I do think its important to write on a consistent basis, though, as that gives the impression that you are dedicated and dependable.

I would suggest following some blogs for a little while. It can help you get a feel for what you want your own blog to be about. It wasn't until I followed some blogs for a couple months that I decided I had to have one, too. :)

My blog is www.nspottery.blogspot.com if you want to check it out. Good luck!