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Another advantage is that
WordPress, which is the
most popular blogging
platform in the world,
is incredibly powerful,
straightforward and
easy to use. In fact, I’ve
built over 50 WordPress
blogs in the last 4 years.
If you’re serious about
becoming a successful
fashion blogger
DO
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THI
SMILE
FAC TO RY
THE BASICS
Getting your
own domain and hosting is
the way to go. This means
you’ll have your own site, like
crueltyfreekitty.com.
I also strongly recommend
WordPress to build your blog.
It’s easy and free. WordPress
trumps Blogger/Blogspot. If
you don’t know how to install
WordPress, don’t worry! I’ll
show you exactly how to set it
up in this post.
If you already have a blog
hosted on Blogspot or Tumblr,
making the switch is totally
worth it. You get to keep all
Bod y
You k n ow t h e profe s s i on -
a l f a s h i on an d b e aut y
b l o g s y ou l ov e t o fo l l ow ?
They almost all use a
s e l f - h o s t e d Word Pre s s
b l o g . A n d w it h B lu e Ho s t ,
w h o a l re a d y h o s t s ov e r
2 m i l l i on w e b s it e s
w or l d w i d e , y ou w i l l
g e t a f re e d om ai n an d
af ford a b l e d i f f fe re nt
d e s i g n s , t h e m e s , p lu g i n s ,
an d l ay out opt i on s . T h e
p o s s i bi l it i e s are e n d l e s s .
FA S H I O N ’ S C E O M OV E S
MARIA SABRINA
C A LV I N K L E I N
May b e y ou’re e x c it e d a b out f re e c l ot h e s ,
m a ke up an d a c c e s s or i e s for re v i e w,
m a k i n g m on e y prom ot i n g br an d s , g e tt i n g
i nv it e d t o g l am orou s f a s h i on
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VINCCI
b e c om i n g a f a s h i on b l o g g e r h a s n e v e r
b e e n e a s i e r, s i mp l e r an d c h e ap e r. St ar t -
i n g a b e aut y b l o g on l y t a ke s 1 5 m i nut e s
an d n o H T M L or c o d i n g i s re qu i re d .
BRUCE DEEN
KAREN DEAN
ESPRITE
s e r i ou s a b out b e c om i n g a s u c c e s s f u l
f a s h i on b l o g g e r, br an d s an d m ar ke t i n g
a g e n c i e s w i l l w ant t o w or k w it h y ou .
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BRIAN HAWKER
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“Fre e” m e an s y ou r b l o g’s a d d re s s w on’t
b e a c u s t om n am e . T h at m e an s y ou’ l l
b e c h o o s i n g a b l o g n am e l i ke “f a s h -
i onb l o g . b l o g g e r. c om” or “ b e aut y b l o g .
tu mb l r. c om”.
STYLISH:
EARRINGS,
LO - G O - M A N I A
FANITA GESSELE
H A N G OV E R C U R E
M Y T H S A N D FAC T S
T h e re are a fe w my t h s a b out
h av i n g y ou r ow n d om ai n an d
hosting, so let me set them
s t r ai g ht r i g ht n ow.
My t h # 1 : Ru n n i n g y ou r ow n
blog is expensive.
You c an h av e y ou r ow n ,
s e l f - h o s t e d b l o g for u n d e r
4 $ a m ont h . D on’t g o w it h
any t h i n g m ore e x p e n s i v e t h an
t h at , b e c au s e it’s u n n e c e s s ar y.
B lu e Ho s t of fe r s t h e b e s t
pr i c e s , an d y ou g e t a f re e
d om ai n . S c ore !
My t h # 2 : It’s h ard an d c on -
f u s i n g t o s e t up !
I’m n ot p ar t i c u l ar l y c omput -
e r- s av v y, an d I s t i l l m an a g e d
t o d o it ! I’ l l s h ow y ou h ow
s i mp l e it i s an d g u i d e y ou
BOOST
This month we’re flaxing our creative muscles
and embracing new-gew gifting ideas
Eat this
PA N C A K E D E S S E RT
WHAT SHOULD I
BLOG ABOUT?
It’s important to know
specifically what your
focus will be. A focused
blog makes blogging
easier. Here are some
examples.
Reviews. If you’re a
product junkie, you can
write helpful reviews.
Makeup artistry. If you’ve
got skills, you can show
off your looks.
Swatches. Good swatches
can be hard to find.
Everybody loves dupes.
Budget beauty. You could
Use this
PA RT Y P E O P L E
If you’ve ever wondered
whether you should
have a blog of your
own, I’m here to en-
courage you to do it!
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C R E AT I V E C L A S S E S
Myth #3: It’s impossible to
make any money with a
small blog.
Odds are you’re going to
be making more than what
you’re paying to run your
blog. One of the advan-
tages of having your own,
self-hosted blog is having
the freedom to monetize it.
Myth #4: It’s really hard to
make a blog look good with
WordPress.
I know there’s some-
thing you’re passionate
about, whether it’s
makeup, fashion,
fitness, or whatever
else you’re in love with.
Follow your creative
dreams. You never
know where they could
take you!
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