Of all the blogs on the Internet, 18.9 million are written by women, according to Forbes. It comes as no surprise, then, that if you search the Internet for fashion blogs, you are likely to turn up thousands of results. If you want to write a fashion blog, you can be wildly successful as some people have been, but you can also end up with a blog that no one reads except your friends and family. If you want to write a popular fashion blog that catches the attention of other fashionistas like yourself, there are some elements that you must consider not only in your content, but also in your Web design. These are some tips to help you get started with a plan for a blog that is entertaining, informational, and functional.
Planning Your Blog
Before you begin with any sort of actual Web design, you must first think about what your blog’s focus will be. Writing a generalized fashion blog is not the best idea as people can find those all throughout the Internet. It will help you more to find a specialty or a hook that makes readers want to visit your blog again and again because you appeal to their specific interests. If you are a busy mom who loves fashion, consider writing a blog about stylish moms on the go. If you are a college student, maybe you should focus on college fashion. If you love shoes and accessories, but aren’t as focused on apparel and clothing, write a blog that focuses exclusively on shoes and accessories. There’s no need for you to feel like you have to address every aspect of fashion; in fact, you are likely to do better if you don’t. People who love shoes want to read about shoes. People who love nail polish want to read about nail polish. Cater to a specific group of readers, and you are likely to have a more popular blog with more loyal readership.
Building Your Website
Once you are ready to build your website, you need to consider professionalism. Think about your own favorite fashion blogs. It is unlikely that they look like they were designed by amateurs with no experience in Web design. You don’t want yours to look that way, either, but that doesn’t mean you have to have a lot of experience in building websites. You can find great templates online that will help you build your blog and allow you to start with a predesigned website. This doesn’t mean that you will be stuck with this design, however. The template will allow you to make changes and customize it until it looks exactly how you want it to look. If you are very invested in the success of your blog, consider upgrading to a premium template, rather than a free one. This will cost a small fee, but it might be worth it to have the extra features and options. When you are looking for templates, also consider the type of blog you are writing, and look for one that corresponds. You can find a shoe website template if you are going to blog about shoes, or a jewelry website template if you plan to write a jewelry blog. These specific additions will make your website more tailored and, therefore, more special.
Building a new fashion blog doesn’t mean building a website from scratch. Come up with a great website plan and a specific focus for your blog, then use a professional looking template to help create your new website. You are likely to find that these tips help you attract more readers who will remain loyal viewers, and help spread the popularity of your fashion blog.
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