Basics of successful blogging

Hi everyone,
Recently, many of you have asked me in the comments and in the emails, what are my secrets of blogging successfully, gaining many followers and have active readers who find time to comment my posts. 
 Well, first of all, I don't think I'm a successful blogger yet, but I definitely have my opinion about successful blogging. So, since many of you were curious about it, I will let you know what are the steps (in my opinion) that every blogger has to know to become successful.

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First or all, get used to the fact that blogging is time consuming. Posting, promoting your posts, commenting other blogs, using social media, analyzing your blogging datas, finding your inspirations for your future posts, an so on..  This will take a lot of time, but still, success will not come in one month or two, it may take years. So, make sure you are ready for this long journey.
   
Find your niche. It's very important to blog about the subject that you are passionate about and you have something to say about it, not for one month but for years.
 Another thing, you have to ask yourself is that, can your niche become popular (if it's very specific
subject ) and can it make people come to your blog to see your posts a few times a week.
 
Make you blog look professional and attractive. Also, you should  keep in mind, that too long
posts or posts without some nice photos are not the best assets when it comes to successful blogging.

Promote your blog on social media. Using Google+, Pinterest, Twitter (I recently join Twitter
though), or Facebook to share your blog posts with your friends and followers is a great way to
reach out more people and gain more followers.

Analyze your blogging data. Without knowing your audience, their interest within your blog posts , you will never be able to set your priorities about your blog content.



What else would you add to these steps? Let me know in the comments below.


78 comments

  1. Great tips. And you are so right. It is time consuming, and everyone who wants to start blogging and achieve some success should be prepared to blog for a long time.

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  2. Thanks Nina for such a helpful post. I've started a little over a month ago and keep reminding myself that it is a long haul! The other thing I have to tell myyself is to stay true to my vision. Its easy to get caught up in what others are doing and try and imitate them but then I think- Ana, that is not what you set out to do!
    Great post!
    Ana
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    1. You are right, it will be so much better for you if you will do everything in your own way. xx


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  3. Good inspiration ^^I love your pic

    kisses
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  4. I totally agree with it all, then above all you have to be patient and have the passion for whatever you do.
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  5. You're amazing dear!
    I wish you a super weekend!

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  6. It is very helpful and true you have to know what your readers are interested about great job on this post.

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    1. Thank you Jackie, and yes, it's definitely important to know your readers interests.

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  7. great tips!

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  8. You gave here amazing and useful tips, dear, in my opinion 1st one is the most important, because if you don't have time to blogging, you won't be successful.

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  9. Great tips I think you covered the basics. I would just add that you should have good content with something to say.
    xo
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    1. I agree about importance of content. xx

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  10. Great tip! Blogging is a hobby and sometimes you need to spend time to work on it. That is why I am so happy that my blog is one of the nominees for an Blog awards. Geez!

    These are great tips, Nina! :)

    xx,
    Jewel
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    1. Thank you Jewel, and I' glad you have some success with your blog. xx

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  11. Great tips. Thanks for sharing.

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  12. There are some very useful tips featured in this post, particularly the final one about analysing your blog data - that's a very good idea and I'm surprised I haven't done this sooner! :)

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    1. I'm happy that you found these tips useful. xx

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  13. Great tips, really interesting! Kisses dear, have a good evening! xo

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  14. I so agree about blogging is very time consuming. I do struggle trying to find a balance between family time and blogging. I agree with Gabrielle, never thought of analyzing the blog data but will definitely start now!

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    1. I know what it takes to balance time between family and blogging, Shireen.

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  15. Great tips! I think a lot of people when first starting out or reading blogs don't realize how time consuming it truly can be!

    xx Cara
    www.carascliche.com

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    1. You are right Cara, at the beginning it doesn't seem to be time consuming.

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  16. Very useful post Nina, tnx for sharing!!!
    Happy friday!!!
    Kisses, love Paola.

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  17. Very nice tips!!

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  18. Really helpful, thank you :) Maybe you could check out my fashion and beauty blog? Thefashionistadiygal.blogspot.com. Follow me on GFC and of course I will follow you back. Be sure to comment on my latest post! Thanks :)

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  19. I always love to go through lists with advice of fellow bloggers. Thank you for yours!
    Love,
    Svenja

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  20. Realy good tips! I personally follow all of these things!

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  21. thank you for advises!
    have a good weekend!
    xoxo
    Anja

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  22. Fabulous tips - couldn't have put it any better! :)

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  23. useful tips
    kss
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  24. very nice tips, great post
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  25. ohhh thanks for the tips. those are useful advice

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  26. Thanks for the tips, will definitely keep them in mind! :)

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  27. Thanks for the tips!
    xo
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  28. I m totally agree with you especially point number one, socials media are so important.
    Kisses

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  29. Some great tips here, I'll be sure to follow them and consider the benefits when posting x

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  30. Great post , I enjoyed reading it .
    I think one of the most important things is how your Blog looks I think less is deffinatly more. If I look at a Blog and theres just so much writing and too many colours and a strange font that I can't read well it puts me off. And yes Blogging takes up so much time and to be successful you need to put a lot of time into it. I think it is also important to comment on other Blogs too that helps to get your Blog out there. xox

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    1. Same thing with me __ when it's difficult to read a post because of some strange font, I just leave the blog.

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  31. Lovely tips, I think the first one is very important. Blogging is not as easy-peasy as most people tend to think. A serious amount of time and effort must be put into it in order to be successful.

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  32. I agree with everything you said. Great tips! :)

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  33. Great tips! Kiss
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  34. Great tips! (:

    - Deniz
    www.dressedupdeniz.com

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  35. nice pics!!
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  36. Everything is spot on, especially the first tip. So true, it really is a lot of work. It is like having a second job or child..well maybe not a child but it IS a lot of work.

    Allie of ALLIE NYC
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  37. Agree 100%.... this is Beyond beautiful! thanks for sharing!
    Kisses from Miami,
    Borka
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  38. Loved this post!
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  39. great post!

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  40. Great post! I think they are all pretty good tips!

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  41. Thanks for sharing. :)

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  42. Such great insights! Blogging is indeed time consuming and is a process that requires longevity. It's so worth the effort, though. :) T. http://tickledpinkwoman.blogspot.com

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  43. Very helpful post, thanks gor sharing.

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  44. Hi lovely, I really love this tips! I wish I have more time... Blogging is awesome but very time consuming! xx
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  45. Everyone is blogging nowadays. I find it really difficult to expand your audience without doing your research. Great advice.

    xoxo,
    Maggie S.
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  46. Do you use a specific program to analyze your blog data?

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    1. I'm going to do one post about that subject one of these days. So, check out my blog soon. I hope you will find it interesting, Laura.

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  47. This is such a helpful post Nina, thanks for the tips. The one thing I will ask is how do you analyse your data? I have Google Analytics but it's all gobbledygook to me, any words of advise?
    A xx

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  48. Lovely tips!

    If you want to read more tips see the tab 'Fashion Blogger Stories' on my blog

    Xx

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  49. These are very important and useful tips!
    Fabrizia - Cosa Mi Metto???

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  50. You are absolutely right! Really helpful & great post!

    xxx
    Bianca

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  51. Another very interesting post Nina!
    ♥XO♥
    Jeanne
    http://fashionmusingsdiary.com

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  52. Really helpful post!

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  53. Lovely tips!
    Thank you so much for your follow on Bloglovin!
    I followed you back, and I followed you on your other social media!
    I love your content! Keep it up!
    Good luck!
    Samantha @ livinonbrightside.blogspot.com

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  54. Love this! You must be doing something right lovely :) Love your blog! :) xx

    Gyudy's Notes Of Beauty

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  55. good tips! Glad you enjoyed my blog post, am enjoying reading your blog too x

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  56. What great tips! I will make sure to incorporate some of them into my blogging routine :-)

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  57. Thank you so much! Just getting started so need all the advice I can get.

    xo

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