How to Blog
How to start a blog
Want to start a blog but don't know how? Worry not - it's easy to be a blogger, whether you're a writer, a websurfer or a chatterbox. Follow these steps and you’ll be posting in no time.
Boost your blogging income
Fancy making money from doing what you love? Blogger Zoe Griffin makes a six-figure income from her fashion and lifestyle blog and here she shares her 10 top tips for monetising your blog. From layout and branding to dealing with agencies.
Become an internet sensation
So you've written some posts, you've got traffic coming your way and it seems like the hard part’s over. But how do you get visitors to read, comment and come back to your blog? And how can you become an internet sensation overnight?
Design your blog
Your blog is personal to you - but it's got to be easy on the eye for your readers, too. We've got some hints and tips to help you design your blog - from using your pictures effectively to personalising your blog with a blog header.
Sticky stats
Fan up on Facebook We're looking for smart posts and sassy pics to share on our Facebook page and we're keen to help promote your blogs' pages on social media. But it's hard to keep track of who's where. So like us on Facebook and we may just like you back.
Map your blog
Readers may stumble across your blog, they may wander through, they may stay around to read your posts or they might hotfoot it out of there! But you can add hyperlinks and gadgets to help readers navigate your blog.
Anonymous blogging
Blogging on the record gives you a credible voice and a link to the real world, so readers know what you say is authentic. But if you're going to write about anything controversial, very personal or embarrassing, then it might be worth hiding under that paper bag and going anonymous.
Backlinks, baby
The more sites link back to your blog, the higher your search engine rating will be and the easier it is for readers to find you through Google. You can find out which websites link back to your blog using a backlink tool. But backlinks only work for SEO if they're added organically. Avoid linkfarms at all costs.
