what blogging taught me.
It’s been a great journey as a blogger and I am filled with joy every time I sit in my room and write my blog posts for you guys. This platform has given me the freedom to express my feelings and also to help motivate/inspire so many people and that in itself is a blessing. I have received so many questions from friends and associates on how they can go about starting their own blog (how amazing is it that they chose to ask me for advice?). I am humbled by this experience. Sharing who you are with the internet is one of the scariest things, but it is something that can change you for the better. Although some things remain personal, people like to know that you are relatable so in that sense it is good.

YOU NEVER KNOW WHERE IT MAY LEAD YOU
I can recall my first few months when I started blogging and I had no clue what the future would be like for my website. Honestly, the thing I have understood the most is that the more content you produce, the more people are watching—people as in influencers, sponsors etc. Who would’ve thought that I would ever be chosen to be a rep or influencer for products? It’s an amazing feeling to know that people love what you do, just as much as you do!
[ You can check out my reviews category to see who I’ve worked with and my rep page here]
SELF-PROMOS ARE NORMAL
Let me keep it real with you guys, I have a shy side! Yes, I do. When that side of me comes out to play I try my hardest to act like I am fully ready for anything, but inside I’m not haha. I’ve learned that self-promos are a great way to get yourself out there. It is prevalent that you might feel like you are being a bother to people, but TRUTH BE TOLD if they support you they won’t mind your promos AND if they mind they can simply UNFOLLOW YOU. Make that known. Never let anyone deter you from being you.
REAL WINS EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK
You have to be real with your followers. Being yourself is the best thing you can ever be. DO NOT EVER THROW ANY OF YOURSELF AWAY. No one likes bloggers who create the SAME content every other blogger creates. There was a time where I felt like I had to have certain pictures taken a certain way or write posts to please followers, but this is not always the case. In terms of having “relevant content”, yeah you have to be in the norm, but changing your whole blog to suit other bloggers? It’s a BIG FAT NO for me y’all. Realness and being genuine will always win.
KEEP THE CONTENT FLOWING
I cannot tell you guys how much I have been slacking on my posts. It’s bad because I had posts coming in so much more frequently, but that will be changed! It is a MUST to have lots of content flowing on a daily basis. You have to keep your followers’ attention, I have learned this the hard way. You must be on top of the number of posts you do on social media and on your blog and develop a schedule. Have a couple journals or planners ready to jot down thoughts, doodles, and new ideas.
EVEN THOUGH THEY DO NOT FOLLOW, THEY SEE YOU
This was one of my greatest lessons. I use to be so caught up in the number of followers that I have and the excessive overthinking that no one will read, but little did I know they were. Even though people don’t hit that FOLLOW button, they see your work. I remember seeing a quote that said “YOU INSPIRE PEOPLE WHO PRETEND TO NOT EVEN SEE YOU”, which is so true! They are taking notes and taking your advice trust me. I have seen this done so many times with my blog pieces. This makes me keep pushing.
Great advice!!
Thank you!
These are great points! Gosh I remember all the things I really needed to learn when I started blogging. I was so naive! xxx
Girl so was I! Thanks for reading!
This is such a lovely post and I agree with you on all of this. When I started I didn’t know where I was going with my blog and I’ve changed my direction a couple of times but now I’m very happy with what I’m blogging about. I love your last point, I was so caught up with getting my blog seen at the start and it really wasn’t necessary.
Samantha | https://believeinamiracle.co.uk
Exactly. You just have to move at your own pace and be yourself always!
I agree one hundred percent about being real! That’s what makes the blogging world so unique, creative and fun! Your photos are so pretty by the way!
Thank you so much!!
You’re welcome!
Being yourself is a cliche saying but it honestly the best advice! Some people can get lost in these things but staying true to yourself and your followers is the one!
Thanks for sharing these amazing points!
Jessica & James | http://www.foodandbaker.co.uk / http://www.foodandbakertravels.co.uk
Exactly! One of my greatest lessons. Thank you for reading!
Brilliant post. I’m still relatively new to blogging and I’m learning all the time. Posts like this really are a great help 🙂
Glad I could be of some help to you! I’d love to follow you blog!
Great post! Will definitely be following some of what you have mentioned, like keeping a planner nearby to help schedule posts and such 🙂 it can be so difficult at the beginning when you see all these people doing different things, it makes you question if you are actually doing it right! Just have to keep reminding myself that it is important to ‘just be yourself’!
Amy,
https://creativenails.uk
Exactly. Make sure to keep that mindset when you begin to doubt yourself!
Thanks foe sharing. I’m new to the blogging world and this is great advice! Thanks again x
You are very welcome! Thanks for reading! I’d love to follow your blog and be blogger friends!
As a new blogger this post has been one of the best I have read to date with some fantastic advice that I will def take heed of as I carry on with my blogging journey. Thank you
Omg thank you so much! I appreciate it. 🙂
You’re doing amazingly well – some great advice in this post – Happy New Year! X
Thank you girlie! Happy new year to you as well!
I love all the photos you’ve taken for your post, it looks so professional and just so aesthetically pleasing. The points you’ve made are spot on, I’m happy you agree on the self-promo because I think it’s important to be proud of what you are coming up with it and being able to share that is a great thing! Also, I totally agree about the content, I find that when I take a posting break I just start to feel a lot less motivated. Great post!
Ashiana from ashianashome.wordpress.com
Thanks so much love. I appreciate the love.
Tremendous advice! I’ve just started blogging 6 months ago, and it’s been a wonderful experience. I’m hoping to take this journey as far as it can possibly go. Best of luck to you!
Yes! Go for it. I’m here for it all girlie. Thanks for reading. I’d love to be blogger friends!
As a new blogger on the scene this has really inspired me to keep with it and see where this will take me x thank you x
Thanks for reading! Glad it helped you. I’d love to be blogger friends! Following your blog❤️
As a new blogger I’ll be taking your advice. I’m really nervous about self-promo but working on it
Girl who else gonna support you more or be your biggest fan other than yourself?? Do ir
Being a new blogger is so hard, but it’s so so worth it if you stick with it. I think once you get into the habit of writing the ideas and everything kind of flow with it, it’s just keeping yourself in the flow of things!
Tarnya xx
http://www.sweetallure.co.uk
Definitely!
I really enjoyed reading this MJ, as a new blogger this was definitely really informational and I enjoyed reading what blogging has taught you!
Love, Cally x
Thank you for reading. Glad to help 🙂
Wonderful tips and am glad I read this post. Thank you for sharing
Thank you so much!🌹