Many times you ask me about some tips to start a blog or how to improve it and that's why I wanted to make this post today. For me there are seven key things that I hope will be helpful. It's nothing fancy, but for me these are the important facts to have in mind.
KIABI pullover and silver necklace/ thegreatmoustache muse mat
1. UN DISEÑO SENCILLO. Los blogs simples, de fondo y colores neutros son más fáciles de leer, sobretodo si se le da importancia a las fotografías. Elegir un color característico de un tono fuerte es buena idea, pero siempre que se utilice de forma moderada en el logo, la cabecera, los títulos o elementos de este tipo. La cabecera también es algo que hay que pensarse mucho y seguramente no salga a la primera. Yo a lo largo de los seis años que llevo con el blog he cambiado tres o cuatro veces de cabecera y he ido simplificándola cada vez más. Que no os asuste tener un blog "soso", haced un blog de diseño elegante, lo que cuenta es el contenido.
A SIMPLE DESIGN. Simple blogs, neutral background and neutral colors are easier to read, especially if the photographs are important. Choosing a characteristic and strong color is also a good idea, but always if it is used moderately in the logo, header, titles or elements like this. The header is also something important to think for so long and certainly it will not be out at first. Along the six years writing this blog I've changed the header three or four times and I've always simplifyed it a bit more. Do not panic about having a "dull" blog, make a stylish design, what matters is the content.
BIG PHOTOS. This is important. Big photos and always keeping the same width in vertical and horizontal ones. This makes everything clear, brings quality and attracts attention. A good width size could be between 600 and 800 px.
YOUR OWN DOMAIN. The domain makes the difference. The .com end makes it professional. Maintaining it is not difficult and is worth it. You can buy it online for a very small amount per year.
EMAIL. Creating an email helps you to keep it organized. You need to have a contact email associated to your blog for those who are interested in collaborating. It is an easy access to you and you do not get crazy separating emails. The blog mails has its inbox.
SOLCIAL NETWORKS. Associate your social networks like twitter, instagram, a Facebook page, pinterest ... It will help to share the news of your blog, plus you are closer to people.
KEEP IT PERSONAL. Besides all that, the most important thing for me is this. Share what you like, every day bring a little bit more about you. Your blog is a way to share your interests and to store what is happening everyday. When I walk through old posts, almost to the beginnings, It is so awesome to see that I've changed so much and is very gratifying to see the work I've been doing through the yeras.
UPDATING. This is more complicated. It is true that time changes, I try to keep it updated day a day but in the end there are times you are absorb by other aspects of your life. Anyway I usually have a little time for the blog. Do not turn it into an obligation, I always took it as a hobby.
Muchas gracias a todos por leerme y espero que os haya aportado algo :)
Un beso!
Thank you very much to you all for reading me and I hope you liked it :)
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Muy buenos consejos!
ResponderEliminarBesos :)
Y pensar que empecé a leerte en los Príncipios de los que tu hablas y entonces ya era un blog genial!!!! Muchas gracias por los tips Juls, son para tener muy en cuenta!
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Totalmente de acuerdo , muy buen post!
ResponderEliminarBuen post
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Estoy de acuerdo con tus tips ;)
ResponderEliminarwoow. so useful!!!
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me apunto a todo juls, y hay cosas a las que ya soy fiel.
ResponderEliminarTu blog es tan elegante! Por eso em gusta tanto. Siempre me inspiras.
un saludaazo
Muchas gracias por leerme y comentar / Thank you so much for reading and comment