Thank you! Thanks so much for downloading the “What I Wish I Knew When I Started Blogging” resource! Are you just starting out? Or wanting to grow a following? Do you have dreams of running a successful blog? We surveyed the top bloggers who use Bloom’s WordPress themes. We asked them what they wished they had done differently in the early days of starting their blog. Here’s what they said...
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We believe your online space should be welcoming, polished, and unabashedly you. xoxo A B O U T U S : Hi, we’re Kelsey and JT Grauke, a husband-and-wife team creating style-driven Wordpress themes ready for install with step-by-step support. We create Genesis Wordpress themes to give both newbie and seasoned bloggers and business owners access web design and embolden a new generation of entrepreneurs to go after their goals. O U R P U R P O S E : What started as a naptime hobby soon pivoted into the family business—and part of what we feel is our purpose, offering affordable high-end design for creative minds confused with the techy bits, or just wanting a done-for-you design. Now? Seeing creatives take steps toward their dreams gives us those fist-pump kind of moments: Bloom believes in helping creative ideas succeed.
resource to give you access to tips from our top bloggers on how to create a successful blog. On our blog and through our other design resources, we offer education on how to use WordPress easily and correctly (with chic design!) so you are able to chase after your dreams. We are happy to help with your questions at any time!
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WHAT I WISH I KNEW WHEN I STARTED BLOGGING
Not accepted as much free product and focused on pageviews instead of Instagram JENNIFER COLGROVE www.visionsofvogue.com
WHAT I WISH I KNEW WHEN I STARTED BLOGGING
Thought long and hard about the name! You're kind of stuck with it. ANNA SMITH www.annabode.com
WHAT I WISH I KNEW WHEN I STARTED BLOGGING
Invest. Invest in a professional photographer or camera.
MARYAM NIA www.glamandposh.com
WHAT I WISH I KNEW WHEN I STARTED BLOGGING
The importance of consistent posting! A post should go up every day. CLAUDIA GRAZIANO www.humanhanger.com
WHAT I WISH I KNEW WHEN I STARTED BLOGGING
Taken it more serious instead of a “hobby.” Do more research, take classes, etc. DESARAE FOWLER www.ohsodelicioso.com
WHAT I WISH I KNEW WHEN I STARTED BLOGGING
I had a really successful start in the early early years of blogging and hit a point where I really stopped blogging and lost connections. I felt like the blogging world had gotten too much to handle, too many to try to make true "friends" so I backed out for a while and wish I hadn't.
SARAH SWANSON www.sarahswansondesign.com
WHAT I WISH I KNEW WHEN I STARTED BLOGGING
Wish I hadn't listened to the voices that said it was too late to start a blog. Wish I hadn't listened to the voices that said it was too late to start a blog. KARLA JORDAN www.karlajordan.me
WHAT I WISH I KNEW WHEN I STARTED BLOGGING
STICK WITH IT. More social promo and more focus on content. JESSICA DOLL www.hejdoll.com
WHAT I WISH I KNEW WHEN I STARTED BLOGGING
Create a professional website from the start.
ALINA GAVRILOV www.theclosetcrush.com
WHAT I WISH I KNEW WHEN I STARTED BLOGGING
I wish I had devoted more time to the appearance of my blog. Initially I was just so eager to put out recipes I didn't really take the time to focus on the appearance of my blog.