Advice about Starting & Promoting a Fashion Blog - See Post #1 for Thread Rules

[iamnerdee]

hi everyone! i am new to tfs, and to blogging. please let me know what you think! fashionblogsboreme.blogspot.com

[iamnerdee]

Originally Posted by sejean

I blog about what inspires me in life and in fashion. I also do scarf tying video tutorials to complement my business. I would love feedback on how I could improve.

Suse

http://www.losotros.ca

suse, i like the newstyle format of your blog, and your sense of humor! the only problem i have is that there seems to be some clutter. maybe get rid of some of the extra stuff, like the calendar? perhaps reduce the number of tags per post?

[VogueParisLover]

Originally Posted by Kushie

VogueParisLover, you post some really great pictures i think you need to put more writing.

Does anyone have any criticisms, opinions, etc etc on my blog? The link is in my signature. I'd really like to know what you all think.

Thanks Kushie! I have since added text to most of my posts... I was worried about not writing...

And I love your blog!

But, I was wondering... What do you guys think about music on blogs? Do you like to listen? Or do you turn it off instantly?

[from: sophia]

^ I have music on my blog but it is not on auto play because I find that annoying basically if you feel inclined you can listen.

P.S.
any comments and or criticism for mine I feel like my layout is missing something.

[iamnerdee]

music that plays automatically on blogs is definitely obnoxious.

[sejean]

yes I think I am quite a tagaholic ... thanks for the feedback ...
i thought the calendar was a bit much too ... but then i'm the kind of person who likes to read a blog from the beginning posts so I like a calendar for that ..... i'll have to find a less invasive way.

[iamnerdee]

Originally Posted by sejean

yes I think I am quite a tagaholic ... thanks for the feedback ...
i thought the calendar was a bit much too ... but then i'm the kind of person who likes to read a blog from the beginning posts so I like a calendar for that ..... i'll have to find a less invasive way.

ahh, i didnt realize that's what it was for! now it makes sense. in that case, i'd recommend perhaps reducing the number of tweets so that it matches with the number of comments next to it. good luck!

[indiegoespop]

I would love some feedback concerning my blog ladies. Do you think I need more visuals?

http://indiegoespop.blogspot.com/

[sejean]

Originally Posted by iamnerdee

hi everyone! i am new to tfs, and to blogging. please let me know what you think! fashionblogsboreme.blogspot.com

I like your style ... will be interesting to see what you write about in future posts

[eloquent]

Hey everyone, lately I have been thinking about getting involved in fashion blogging, but I dont think I could do it all on my own. I was wondering if anyone on here would be interested in starting a blog with me? I think it would a lot of fun and together we could make an active, insightful blog. If anyone is interested or if anyone has any tips for me on how to start off that would be awesome !

[gius]

all you need is a theme to focus on ^ :-)
some fashion blogs are about only upcoming designers
i've also seen ones that are just on knitting or shoes/bags or personal style/stories

Originally Posted by indiegoespop

I would love some feedback concerning my blog ladies. Do you think I need more visuals?

http://indiegoespop.blogspot.com/

i think there's a lot of white space... and your personal style pics might be better on a neutral background. like a very bare, blank wall... there is a lot going on in the back that detracts from your clothes

i also think you should up the saturation and contrast in your pics somehow to give them more life ^^

[Leeroi]

Just started a new one today....
Burnt Toast With Coffee
It's not one of those "post pictures of my outfits" kinda blog.... it's more of my interests actually. I wanted to do one of those blogs, but every other fashion blog I've come across to has been like that and they all have the same basic concepts of trends.

[VogueParisLover]

I know I have already asked, but what do you guys think of my blog?

[fadedcolours]

Before I even start this journey, I was just wondering what you guys think is a better place to start a blog: blogspot or wordpress? I much prefer the way wordpress looks but it seems like there's a higher possibility of wider readership etc. with blogspot. Any opinions about this?

[fashionismydrug]

I use blogspot and I like it, but wordpress is great too. It really jut depends on what you want your blog to look like and how you want your readers to experience it.