Starting a Beauty Blog

Jul 5, 2011

Jeny W.

So I don't currently have a blog or make videos but I want to start. I figured it would be easier to get myself started and established with a blog before venturing into videos. Problem is I have no idea where to begin. I am looking for advice on what will be a good host site to use, how to get it started, what kind of things do you put in your first post. Any advice really on what you did when you started your blog. Thanks!! <3

Jul 5, 2011

Yusra M.

i just currently understand what you mean, i just currently started a blog and the hardest part is keeping up with it, but you should start with small blog topics, like something you currently are loving, great deals you see when you're out and about and eventually things will start flowing. i just started mine and take a look and follow if you like, thanks
www.yulasbeautyworld.blogspot.com

Jul 5, 2011

Amber H.

I use Blogger which is tied to Google and I love it. its easy to set up and easy to navigate your blog and ones you follow. For your first post I always like when girls tell a little about themselves and how they got into makeup. Do reviews on products you like (even ones you already have!) and makeup looks. Really I think you should post whatever intrigues you! I think the key to a good blog is you do it because you love it and its something fun for you! I also think its great to subscribe to others blogs and have good interaction with them… I have learned so much just from reading others blogs. I have gotten many tips and tricks and met so many awesome girls:) good luck! <3

Jul 6, 2011

Jeny W.

Thanks for all the advice! :) I will check our your blog thanks!

Aug 1, 2011

Christina G.

i would go through the free wordpress site. it's a bit more sophisticated than blogger and you can track stats and how people get to your site. It works well with posting to facebook and twitter as well. You can have unlimited blogs through it that are easy to manage too. I have used google blogger in the past and to me it's the difference between having a myspace and a facebook account. Hope this helps! I have two wordpress blogs:

http://thecraftymess.wordpress.com
http://myappallingapparel.wordpress.com

Aug 1, 2011

Kimberly H.

I use wordpress as well and love it.
@Christina G. - I am new to wordpress. How do you track stats???? www.exclusivelyglamm.com

Aug 1, 2011

Christina G.

@Kimberly H. - if you use the Wordpress dashboard, and you scroll down to the bottom right side of the page there is an area called View Stats, if it's closed up, you can click on it to view them! hope this helps. it's such a cool feature
BTW: I love your blog!

Aug 1, 2011

Kimberly H.

@Christina...I will give that a try. I probably just overlooked that feature.

Aug 1, 2011

Nykki B.

Hey Jeny, I started my blog at the begining of July. So I have only been doing it for about a month. I love it so much! I use blogger, (or blogspot, same thing). I tried using wordpress but it was really confusing. I am really good with computer stuff too. I just didn't want to waste so much time getting used to the platform. Blogger is so easy! I feel like I can do so much more with blogspot. I think that Christina made a good point, it is like having myspace or facebook. However, if you think about it, Facebook doesn't really let you put any character into your page. It is all the same nothing different. With Myspace we were able to design our page and be creative. I think that Facebook is better than myspace for social networking. However, you want your blog to say a lot about you. I am enjoying all of the different thing that I can do with my blogger account! If you have any questions feel free to ask me! :)
xoxo, nykki 
http://mymaneblog.blogspot.com

Aug 1, 2011

Jeny W.

Thanks for all the suggestions but I have had my blog up and running for a few weeks now :)

If you haven't checked it out yet its http://nejy-thebeautifullife.blogspot.com/

Aug 1, 2011

Nykki B.

hah. that's funny! Well you chose well! lol.
xoxo, nykki 

Aug 1, 2011

Jeny W.

lol! thanks

Aug 2, 2011

Kimberly H.

I have checked out your blogs ladies and they're great. One problem...for those of you who use Blogger, I am having a difficult time leaving a comment. Its asking for me to "select a profile" in order to leave a comment. None of the "select a profile" options apply to me. What's up with that???

Aug 2, 2011

Jeny W.

I thought you could leave anonymous comments hmmm I'm not sure! Maybe its in privacy settings I will look and see if I can figure it out.

Aug 2, 2011

Jeny W.

I looked it my settings and it says anyone can comment so I am not sure. Thanks for checking out my blog :)

Aug 25, 2014

Sarva C.

Starting a new blog is a good idea. You have many options to create a blog. You have to choose a right and perfect platform to start a new blog. You can create a blog by using Wordpress, Tumblr etc... Everything in a life has an alternative solution. Instead of using wordpress or tumblr , you have an another option to build your blog with professional look without using any programming knowledge. yes! for that , you need 3 esential requirements

1. Domain name
2. Hosting plan
3. Web designing
Domain name : why you need domain name? The answer is simple. how can other person identifying you. by name right. Likewise, there are tones of websites around in the internet. If you want to visit your website by others, you need website name I.e domain name.

How can I choose a good domain name for my niche website?

! Before choosing a domain name, we have to consider the following :

1. Domain name should be short and easy to remember.
2. It should be impressive
3. It should contains 7-12 characters.
4. It should be meaningful and related with the website/blog content

Where can I get domain name?

There are n-number of domain registrars in the world. Among all, you can get cheap domain names from the provider http://www.9cubehosting.com/cheap_domains/.

The first part is over. Next come to hosting :

What is web hosting?

The activity or business of providing storage space and access for websites. Yes! ofcourse! you need hosting to host your website publicly in the internet. For that, your website requires space.

Where you can get space for website?

From hosting provider. You have to know about your website requirements thoroughly and choose the best web hosting plan from the reputable web hosting provider.

second part gets over. The last and final factor web design :

Why I need to design my website?

Generally, plain text can't impress others rather than colourful text even children too like colours and designing. consider, If your website having good content and not having good design. Really, your content is not read by visitors. It causes/reduce your ranking, visitors , reputation etc.among the net surfers. If you have excellent web designing with great content, it gets good page rank and you can earn quality customers. so, website designing is more essential.

How to design my website :

Use website builder software to design your website. You can get it as a freebie from the above provider after getting hosting plans from them at affordable cost.

Hope it helps you!!

Jan 19, 2016

Andreia D.

Wordpress is my favourite.. check out my blog https://lifemakeupstyle.wordpress.com/