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
