Comments on: 8 Tough Challenges New Bloggers Face Today

By: Cianni M.J.

Cianni M.J. — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 08:50:20 +0000

I’ve been blogging since 2008 but started an exclusive style blog last week. I’m impatient when it comes to most things so the phrase, “Rome wasn’t built in a day” doesn’t bode to well with me. I want a huge following and I want it now!! Lol In the current atmosphere social networking seems to be the most crucial key to success. I’ve created twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Google+, Pinterest and Bloglovin profiles hoping that will increase my following and increase it now!! There seems to be a thin line between gaining exposure and over saturating social media. Is there such a thing or is any exposure better than none?

By: JMarieDirect

JMarieDirect — Thu, 13 Feb 2014 22:58:09 +0000

I had a blog that I ran from 2008 until just last year. It was a tough decision to walk away from it and the traffic. I’m starting fresh with a new vision and ideas. I agree with the noise part. I hope to make music not noise. Learning and growing.

By: Corinne

Corinne — Sun, 08 Dec 2013 03:09:09 +0000

In reply to Jordanna Arbogast. I've just had a look at your blog, it seems fine but there is one thing that bothered me about it - leaving a comment on your blog felt really hard and unfamiliar, I had to make 3 attempts to get one on there! I would recommend you switch to a comment system more user friendly and common so people can connect with you easily, and you can connect with them back to build up relationships. I hope you are not offended by me saying this, it is just that I saw an easy way to improve the interaction on your blog so thought I would share it with you. Corinne x www.skinnedcartree.com

By: Kristyna

Kristyna — Sat, 02 Nov 2013 15:13:17 +0000

Dear Ewa,

You have no idea how much I understand you. There are so many things that discourage you. Negativity (especially here at Czech Republic) is on of them. The meaningful content, good quality photos etc is the other one. Own self-confidence the biggest one. Never mind.. I am currently at the state of bringing my sleeping blog back to life. To better life… But I keep my fingers crossed for you, keep posting, girl!

By: Onianwah

Onianwah — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 13:51:30 +0000

I didn’t know about IFB until last year and didn’t become active on it until this year. I do wish I knew a lot of what I know now when I started blogging.
When I think about it though, I know that it wouldn’t have made much of a difference because I would have missed out on the most important aspect of having a blog…..LOVING IT ie. loving the fact that I own my own tiny corner of the internet, that I have the freedom to write whatever I want, that I can share the things I love with others, that I can be right or wrong and still have people say it is ok.
It has it’s downside though, like the first time someone posted on my blog about how my looks were crap and how they wonder I call myself a makeup artist but it has definitely helped me to grow and develop myself as well as expand my love for social media and understand how they all work.

I think new bloggers are in the best era ever. They have it all on a silver platter. It is left for them to break it or polish it.

Barbara
www.barbara1923.com
Lagos, Nigeria

By: Nailah Ali

Nailah Ali — Mon, 07 Oct 2013 17:29:01 +0000

This is a great post! Blogging for me has been a way to tap into the expressive artistic person that lives within me. When I started blogging it was my “ah-ha” moment. I’ve been working a lot of corporate type gigs, and blogging has opened up an entirely new world for me. One that has actually helped me to realize what it is I truly want to do in life which is fashion marketing.

As for the struggles I’ve faced, the biggest for me has been comparing my blog to other top notch blogs and just kicking myself over and over for feeling as though I’m not up to par. So I’m slowly getting away from that thought processes and focusing more on how I can differentiate myself. Additionally, I’ve been focusing more on honing the skills that help to grow a successful blogger like photography, networking and more. I don’t think about the noise, or over saturation that is apparently occurring because it’s always going to be there. I just focus on the goals at hand which are learning and growing, building relationships and helping people. Love IFB!

By: Alyssa

Alyssa — Sat, 05 Oct 2013 06:09:43 +0000

This is exactly what I’ve been struggling with lately. My blog is about a month old, but I’ve been reading fashion blogs for a while now. I have this image in my head of how I want my page, pictures, and outfits to look, and it’s so frustrating when I feel like they’re subpar. I’m constantly comparing my blog to others, which I probably shouldn’t do, but it’s hard not to! Right now, my biggest problem is trying to gain followers. I’ve told almost every one of my friends and family members to read my blog. I post it on facebook, twitter, both my personal and blog instagram accounts, etc. each time I write a new blog. But most of these people aren’t on Bloglovin or GFC. They may read each and every blog I post but it’s not showing up in my “followers” numbers because they aren’t into the blogging social media sites. I’ll just keep on keepin on and stay committed, and hopefully people will appreciate my love of fashion!

Alyssa
notyourmomscloset.blogspot.com

By: Kami Anderson

Kami Anderson — Sat, 05 Oct 2013 04:17:56 +0000

This is a great article! I could kick myself because I was among the first wave of bloggers c2004 and things were certainly a lot different then and much more ‘grassroots’ style. Unfortunately I lacked the level of commitment that I demonstrate nowadays and my blog didn’t last too long. I too struggle with the amount of ‘noise’ online now and I’m frustrated by the fact that industry experts complain about over saturation, and that they long for more unique blogs yet they continue to showcase and give accolades to the SAME old style of fashion blogs!!! Albeit, I’m a bit of an all-rounder… art, words, style, but I worry that this means that I am somewhat misunderstood. But who cares, I have my own voice and that’s why I started blogging in the first place- to let it be heard!

By: 47designers

47designers — Thu, 03 Oct 2013 17:58:35 +0000

I do believe fashion blogging is all about quality stuff. I’m a newbie in this industry but I’m determined to find out what makes other bloggers click. I mean let’s face it. Kristina Bazan and her Kayture.com is a role model in this business.

For me, fashion is passion and vice-versa. If you want recognition you have to be 100% dedicated to your passion. 1 hour a day blogging about your personal opinion on fashion, your ideas, and thoughts will bring results. Blogging is like fine wine…the older it gets, the more appreciated it becomes if you’re committed.

By: Jessie

Jessie — Wed, 02 Oct 2013 19:20:48 +0000

I have just began my blog. I am just hoping if I connect with others and connect with other peoples blogs who are struggling too then traffic has to pick up at some point. You just got to keep connected and keep conversation going on other blogs, twitter, facebook, pintrest and then link them back to your site.

Jessie.
www.curiousjessie.wordpress.com