#running a blog

[honeytonedhottie]

starting and managing ur blog⋆.ೃ࿔*:･🍰

so you wanna start a blog? in this post i’ll break down effective ways to start, manage and maintain a blog (from my own experience of course) i hope u find this helpful ✨

TOPIC AND IDEA ; 

to have a blog you need an idea or concept about what your blog will be about. make your blog about either something that you know a lot about/are proficient in.

or blog about something that u are learning about as a way to track ur progress and learn new information. you could blog about something that you love a lot etc etc. 

AESTHETIC ; 

what is your aesthetic? for me it’s hyper feminine and pink and just DIVINE. when u choose and stick to an aesthetic it’ll give ur blog kind of a signature which is important for the rest of this post. 

when u have an aesthetic in mind for ur blog make sure that you have plenty of pins on pinterest that mesh nicely with ur aesthetic so u can find things like headers, dividers, photos and emojis that suit the aesthetic of ur blog. 

RESOURCES ; 

pinterest is my holy grail for resources. there u can find headers and photos to use in ur posts to give ur audience something visually pleasing to look at while they read ur post. 

what ur gonna want to start off ur blog aesthetic and theme is ; 

a header 

a color scheme (for coloring/bolding words. and the colors for ur blog page in general)

an informative bio 

a pfp 

dividers 

START OFF POST IDEAS ; 

if u want to run a well organized blog there are a couple posts that i think are beneficial for u to make. in fact the most important post that i think any blog should have is a MASTERLIST.

master lists are great for a multitude of things. they help ur audience to navigate ur blog easier and see all that you have to offer in one convenient tap of their finger. plus when u make navigating ur blog easy, more people will experience ur content which will mean more interactions with ur post.

not only does it help the audience but it also helps u to know what u did and didn’t post, so that u can plan effectively for the future. it’s also a fun way to see how much u posted. i recommend making a new masterlist every year or when you can’t put any more links onto it 💀. if u want a reference for a good masterlist you can check out mine right here.

CONSISTENCY ; 

consistency is key in anything and everything and blogging is no exception. i recommend not blogging in a competitive nature, rather i think in order to be consistent with something like a blog you should genuinely just do it for funsies/passion and as a way to have ur own authentic creative outlet.

i don’t have a set posting schedule bcuz i don’t want blogging to feel like a chore when in reality it’s just a hobby that happened to gain an audience because people enjoyed it. and because people enjoy what i write, it in return makes me happy and wanna write more.

SIGNATURE ; 

i cannot stress this enough but when u have a platform whether it’s small or big individuality sets you apart! have something that sets u apart like personalized hash-tags, a way that u talk, etc etc. 

personalize hash-tags with things like emojis. also, USE UR HASHTAGS because when someone looks up something like “self improvement” your post will be what they see if u add those hashtags.

furthermore if u personalize those hashtags it sets u apart and gives ur blog a kind of brand and individuality in a way. like a signature at the end of a post.

THINGS TO KEEP TRACK OF ;

what posts you’ve done/want to do

upcoming projects or ideas that u have

how your following/interactions are growing or shrinking

how much $ u get from tips

inbox questions or dms to answer

your plans and goals

your personalized hashtags

i hope this post was helpful to anyone who has been thinking about or wants to create their own blog, i encourage you to do so ✨

[renagato]

So here I am, coming back from the dead of every possible social media app (maybe expect pinterest..).

- rising from the dead to write a post about how I absolutely suck at posting.

Note: I'm writing this on a whim, without even making notes, so I might NOT make sense at moments. But I will write this sht anyways. No one can stop me.

So here's my short story:

I started posting art more than a year ago on insta, it wasn't that bad actually. But I was posting the kind of art I had no connection to (to make more likes) so,, i burned myself out and stopped posting. After a year of break I decided to start sharing my art again (art that I actually enjoy creating) BUT I suck at posting. And it's not like I don't have art to post but I'm still doing horribly..

Then, du-du-du, what is it? What's stopping you? What is your problem?

Well, the first answer is "tf I know" but let's ponder on this a bit.. What makes it difficult for me to post and run a proper account?

Reason number one! The sole act of posting is stressful (and also bothersome in a way?). It's stressful because I already think about how many likes I'll get (or how I won't get any bruh), plus I have to write a shitton of hashtags to even hope to get some. To add to that, there's that thought that I'm sharing my art with complete strangers in the back of my head and I get scared of judgement.

Stop! You can fight this fear, and put up with hashtags somehow, right? Actually, I did pretty well for some time. But alas, then comes the reason numberrr-

Two! The algorithm (maybe not here on tumblr but you know the deal). If you're irregular, it'll take you years to build your account. And I'm irregular af. I draw irregularly, and thus post even more irregularly or I don't do it at all. So I can say goodbye to a proper account, I guess, and chances of somebody finding me.

Well, I could go back to the "posting" part as I got a random thought - the act of posting somehow kills the fun for me? Firstly, you have to watermark your piece if you don't want it stolen (and it doesn't guarantee its safety in 100% anyways, bruh) and I don't watermark my arts AT ALL. Thus, even if I know I should, I end up forgetting to do it anyway and I get frustrated over a pretty much silly thing that a watermark is. Secondly, the stress that I talked about already.

Let's go to reason number three! And maybe this one is my main problem? I get discouraged easily and I struggle with keeping up with things (being irregular, as I mentioned before + simply forgetting to do things). And well, I can only blame myself on that, I guess 💀 I have lots of ideas but committing to anything is a big pain for various reasons - everything I discussed above + a bit of perfectionism too, I'd say. That's kind of a bad mix,,

So, we got 3 big reasons and everything in-between I probably didn't think of! If anyone has read all of this, thank you.

And since I'm struggling but still would like to run some sort of account/blog, I'd like to ask for any sort of advice! Or maybe you relate to what I wrote. In any case, feel free to share your thoughts and ideas!

Ahh, now I need to put the tags, good heavens..

[shea-parfait]

Can you believe this guy?

[virtualcolorblizzard]

Blogging Success

Blogging is a great way to expand your online presence and gain exposure for your business or personal brand. It involves creating and sharing content on a website, social media channels, or other digital platforms. The key to success in this arena is to follow an effective blogging strategy that aligns with your goals, niche, and target audience.

Define Your Goals: Determine what you hope to achieve from blogging. Are you hoping to increase brand awareness? Gain more leads for your business? Generate more traffic to your website? Identify the specific goals you want to achieve and align your content with these objectives.

Choose Your Niche: Pick a niche that you're passionate about, but research others that complement or overlap with your interests. Avoid choosing too broad a niche that covers everything, as it may be difficult to create quality content for everyone.

Research Keywords: Identify keywords related to your niche and start researching which topics within the industry offer the best opportunities for blogging success. Use tools like Google Keyword Planner or Ahrefs to find relevant keywords and their search volume.

Plan Your Content Strategy: Create a content strategy that aligns with your niche and goals. Plan out what you'll write about, how often you'll publish, and the tone and style of each post. This will help you to create a consistent brand voice and ensure that you're covering topics that matter most to your audience.

Share Your Content: Post regularly on your blog and social media channels. Use a variety of formats and engaging content such as videos, infographics, and webinars. Consider using a scheduling tool like Hootsuite or Buffer to manage your posting schedule.

Analyze Your Performance: Monitor how well your content is performing and adjust your strategy based on this data. Use tools like Google Analytics, SEMrush, or Ahrefs to track metrics such as blog traffic, social media engagement, and lead generation.

Engage with Your Audience: Engage with your audience in a meaningful way by responding to comments, answering questions, and sharing insights into your niche. This helps to establish you as an authority in your industry and fosters a community around your brand.

Continuously Improve: Continuously improve your blogging strategy based on feedback from your audience and the data you collect. Consider adding new features or adjusting existing ones based on what's working well for others in your niche.

Monetize Your Blog: Consider monetizing your blog through advertising, sponsorships, or affiliate marketing. This helps to generate additional income and can help to drive more traffic to your website and increase the overall value of your brand.

Stay Consistent: The most important factor in success in blogging is consistency. Write regularly and publish quality content that adds value to your readers. Consistency in this area will help to establish you as a thought leader in your industry.

In summary, defining your goals, choosing your niche, creating content strategy, sharing your content, analyzing performance, engaging with audience, continuously improving, and monetizing can help you to achieve the blogging success you've always wanted.

[yourlocaltransdude]

that feeling when you’re too creatively bankrupt and have no motivation to keep uploading and then your mutual goes and likes a bunch of your stuff and now you have motivation to post!

[johnnyshrine]

★ 036 // “Be Real”

[saydesole]

Our story is forever

Black is history

History is Black ✊🏿

[starri-crk]

the ending basically

[cowboyhatesithere]

Chappell's dress being Degas' ballerina paintings. . . which were originally produced as a sort of impressionist commentary to humanize ballerinas. . . who in that time and place were treated as high class prostitutes by spectators. . .

[kitsunecrows]

“haven’t i told you before? it’s dangerous to ignore me” (final version here)

[ask-crk-legendswap]

What's the main group's goal? And will they ever meet Nutmeg Tiger Cookie?

"As for Nutmeg Tiger Cookie? Yes, they've indeed met! She didn't stick around for very long, however, on the notion of having a 'job to do'. Who knows, perhaps they shall meet again, in the far future!"

[dear-ao3]

while ao3 is down i hope you all take this opportunity to go outside and touch some grass, dirt, a stick, a plant, some sand, mud, snow, a flower, a rock, a leaf, some pine needles or maybe even a tree. some of you need that.

[composeregg]

edit (10/23/2024) now that the poll is over: Original version, with 10 questions, from April 2023 here

And, given that the original is from April 2023, that means I can very easily say:

No, this was not an ISAT reference!

Just because I use parentheses and 2nd person pov and love the same concepts of what a time loop can do to a person doesn't mean it's ISAT

(Yes, I like ISAT, the original poll is why I was recommended the game! But if you look at the original, you can see all the origins of the options to choose from, including what spurred me on with the moss option from the replies)

If I were going to make something for ISAT, I would never be so vague, you can simply look at my ao3 for proof of that

[dailyhatsune]

Miku comes out to her dad

memories of miku and mike at the pride parade

[muisley]

big phoenix wright doodle dump i never posted on main also edgeworth is there but this ain't about him