And So...How do you make a successful blog?

So..how do you make a successful blog?

Do you have to be attached to your computer uploading photos and notings of everything of your daily life, put together with an Instagram filter and a few hashtags? Have you got to stalk all friends and family members to send and share your Instagram, Blog spot and Tumblr name?

Or is it the opportune way of getting yourself out their in the industry, in a world where social media is fast taking over? A great way to make contacts, meet some amazing people and also build your career?

Building followers from what I read is like building friends, just keeping in contact by having a good internet connection and to post often on things that really inspire you or interest you, and which you think others will want to read about! A lot of bloggers are nowing moving onto Youtube as soon as they reach the right point in their confidence and also the right amount of followers that will support them! People who like the same things as you will be easy to find and will follow what you have to say – its those who don’t particularly like everything like you do, you have to reach those people!

These bloggers/vloggers below are people I follow and inspire me to write my blog – by finding others who inspire you, you can get ideas and work on what you write to make it more enjoyable for your followers!

Claire Marshall (HeyClaire)

LA based Makeup Artist turned Beauty & Lifestyle Vlogger with a cat named Bruce Lee, rather known as just Bruce.

I came across Claire on Youtube a few years ago and have actually only come across her blog more recently. Although many of the channels I watch on Youtube are quite similar in featuring videos such as makeup tutorials/hair tutorials and styling outfits etc, I feel that I can relate more with Claire. Her style is more grunge/urban which is more to my taste than vloggers like Zoella or Becca Rose.

Through her videos and blog you are met by a tattoo covered, fashion and also cat loving genius who’s style is to die for and also whos advice on makeup and hair is expert – trust me I have tried and tested many of her methods.

Unlike other vloggers/bloggers Claire hasn’t let it take over her life, she keeps a lid on her personal life and although sometimes she does give us viewers an update, I like the way she still keeps everything on the low and doesn’t make a fuss.

Zoe Sugg (Zoella)

A legend in the blogging/vlogging world - 6,409,751 subcribes adore her and support her through every anxiety attack (which plays quite a big part in her life) and also with her career building. The sheer amount of fans is what has got this young lady where she is today.

Zoe or mostly known as Zoella is a 24 year old writer/ vlogger/cosmetic collection owner/model and blogger of all things "Beauty, Fashion & Life" related.

“In February 2009, after indulging in various other Beauty Blogs as a way to read up on the latest goings on in the Beauty world, I decided to join in on one very boring evening, and "Zoella" was born.”

She started small with things such as makeup tutorials and hair tutorials and began to build her fan base over time this grew to a million and now as she hit over the 6 million mark, while bringing out her own cosmetic bath collection for Superdrug and also writing a book “Girl Online” which is sold out even before its out in stores at the end of this month.

Helen Anderson (Melonlady)

Helen Anderson, or mainly known as Melon Lady or just Melon, studied film and moving image at university, which prompted her to fall into the world of blogging. “Starting with an interest in hair tutorials and styling videos as a hobby, my youtube career expanded and now is my life.” She is pretty iconic though her bright pinky purple hair, tattoos, and also the fact she promotes that being a slightly curvier girl is a great thing!

“I like to focus on alternative fashion and personal style, more so the latter as I like to express individuality and creativity. My influences include the 80s and 90s, rock n roll, vintage and trashy hollywood glamour.”

 Helen promotes positivity and body confidence, and offers support and her opinion on the way many young girls now feel pressured under the current stigma about weight and their body image. She does divuldge in modeling, and brings her wacky style along with her. She has worked with a number of brands, photographers and causes. 

  

She give us an insight into her life, whether it be living and playing with her band called Box of Light, taking Lola her adorable sausage dog for walks, or meeting her boyfriend Matty for dinner. It feels real and she is always very honest in both her blogs and vlogs, and many girls can relate to her as much as I can.

“I have a lust for life and along with fashion, beauty and my music, I love to document my life through daily vlogs to show the world my outlook of it. I am extremely inquisitive and strive to learn, I want to experience the world and take my viewers with me.”

Sammi Maria (Beautycrush)

Sammi is a 25 year old Fashion styling graduate from London. Her blog and Youtube channel ‘Beautycrush’ was started while studying at uni, while she thought she had only started this as part of her course and for a bit of fun, since then she has become sucked into the amazing world of blogging, fashion, beauty and personal style.

Quote from Sammi about her blog and You tube “I dabble in a few different areas with what I talk about, be it my outfit of the day, a little review of a much loved product, where I went for lunch today or a personal heart-to-heart.”

What is made clear through her blogging/vlogging and youtube tutorials and videos is that she is an ‘honest blogger’ and she uses her knowledge in fashion and everything else to encourage and help her viewers, whether it be how to achieve the perfect smokey eye or after a very controversial admission through her youtube channel about domestic abuse, to help her viewers seek guidance and help from others through life. She encourages her viewers to be strong and beautiful and love themselves as they are. Personally I love watching and reading her styling, tattoo and also her food posts.

Hope you enjoyed reading this

P x