{"id":856,"date":"2011-06-13T22:24:19","date_gmt":"2011-06-13T22:24:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/morephotos.net\/photoblog\/?p=335"},"modified":"2011-06-13T22:24:19","modified_gmt":"2011-06-13T22:24:19","slug":"how-to-start-a-photography-blog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/morephotos.com\/how-to-start-a-photography-blog\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start a Photography Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"

Why Should I Blog and How do I Get Started?<\/span><\/h2>\n

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The Cherry Bloom in Northern Michigan<\/p><\/div>\n

The great thing about photography blogs is that they have tremendous potential to gain a readership quickly.\u00a0 People love images.\u00a0 Just take a look on Facebook and see what elicits the most response.\u00a0 Usually it’s photos, even poor ones.\u00a0 So just imagine when you start posting YOUR photos (which are good ones, right?), with compelling text to go along with them.\u00a0 People suddenly become interested, the goal being that they eventually become engaged.<\/p>\n

Think of your blog as the personality of your website.\u00a0 The reason I use this analogy is because much like your personality, your blog’s focus can change dependent on your mood, what you feel like writing about, the images you feel like posting, recent and relevant events and other interesting tidbits that make you, you.\u00a0 If you’re a photography equipment<\/a> junkie, guess what?\u00a0 You’re not alone!\u00a0 Why not post an occasional review of a new lens that you’re super excited about having in your bag.\u00a0 To gain the attention and respect of a varied audience is your goal.\u00a0 Photo industry enthusiasts, professionals, and customers alike can benefit from your information.\u00a0 Mix it up!\u00a0 Someone who does a great job of this is Daniel H. Bailey in his Adventure Photography Blog<\/a>.\u00a0 Why not grasp onto some ideas of others’, nab a little inspiration, but remember – make it your own.<\/p>\n

To get started for free, check out WordPress<\/a>, Blogger<\/a>, or Typepad<\/a> and set up your blog.\u00a0 All have online help, tutorials or some variation.\u00a0 Once you get started make yourself a little schedule and do your best to stick to it.\u00a0 Once per week would be a great goal.\u00a0 If that’s too much then write a post twice per month, just try to be consistent.\u00a0 At first, just let the expression flow and feel good about it, about getting your words out.\u00a0 Share it on your Facebook Page, Twitter, and tell your friends.\u00a0 Once you’re relatively comfortable with writing and sharing, it’s time to contact us<\/a> about the techniques and benefits of blogging for SEO (search engine optimization).\u00a0 There’s a whole strategy here and you can slowly increase your site traffic (and your prospects) once you learn it.<\/p>\n

I hope this was useful.<\/p>\n

Drew Warner<\/a> | SEO Specialist<\/p>\n

Connect with me on Linkedin<\/a><\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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