#socialbloggers 106 // Blogging and new styles

It’s always fun to try out new things with your blog. It’s good to experiment and see what works. I find that new projects can give me a massive boost of inspiration.

Though you have to keep in mind that not everything is going to work for you.

A few years ago, I started Blogger Forums. It went well for a while, but people lost interest quickly so in the end, I gave up. It just wasn’t worth my time and it hadn’t taken off as well as I had hoped. But that’s okay.

There are many new things that have worked well for me. Such as:

• My fitness blog.
• My tech blog.
• #socialbloggers chat.
• My #fitmas Christmas fitness challenge.
• My 8 week blog course Improve Your Blog.
• My Google Analytics course. 

I encourage everyone to try new things, whether that’s YouTube, Podcasts, a blog series – if you want to try something, don’t be afraid to fail because we all have set backs. It’s much better to try and it not work out than it is to never try and regret it.

Know when to quit.

It was tough for me to stop running the forums, because I had spent a lot of time on it. But it’s important to recognise when you need to cut your loses and take your time back.

Is there anything you want to try but have been putting off?

Q1: What’s something new you’ve started for your blogging journey? Like vlogging or new photography styles?

@Noor_Unnahar Vlogging ^-^ mostly because my college friends think it’s funny though. And promoting posts on Twitter also #socialbloggers

— Envy Fisher (@Envy_Fisher) 14 May 2016

I loved photography at college and dropped it. Blogging has made me love it again! @Noor_Unnahar #socialbloggers

— Lou | NaturallyBeige (@naturallybeige) 14 May 2016

A1 I just started a weekly blog called #FrugalBitch to share my shopping hauls and money saving tips #socialbloggers @Noor_Unnahar

— Angel Cézanne (@angelmannequin) 14 May 2016

@Noor_Unnahar Despite blogging for four years, it’s only in the last year I have started to import photographs in my blog. #socialbloggers

— Gayle Smith (@2202Gayle) 14 May 2016

@Noor_Unnahar I’ve started writing for others more than myself. There’s a change in tone in my writing. #socialbloggers

— Apoorva (@_lostinthelight) 14 May 2016

Q2: What is something that you haven’t tried but want to start doing for your blog OR with your blog?

@Noor_Unnahar guest blogging! I’ve started talking to a couple of people about it because I think it’d be so much fun! #socialbloggers

— Jess Acorn (@jess_acorn) 14 May 2016

@Noor_Unnahar I really want to try doing audio posts or podcasts? Whatever you call them xD #socialbloggers

— Kanra Khan (@optic_chiasma) 14 May 2016

@Noor_Unnahar Does getting into Youtube count? 🙊 #socialbloggers

— MAY CHO (@themayden) 14 May 2016

@Noor_Unnahar Doing a series of blog posts, like one post about a certain theme each month. Dont have discipine for that yet #socialbloggers

— Envy Fisher (@Envy_Fisher) 14 May 2016

I want to improve my SEO and include more outfit posts. I’m not confident enough to do OOTDs yet! #socialbloggers @Noor_Unnahar

— Lou | NaturallyBeige (@naturallybeige) 14 May 2016

@Noor_Unnahar to be more consistent and do more guest posts. #socialbloggers

— Apoorva (@_lostinthelight) 14 May 2016

A2 I’m new to blogging and just need to do it more and set a schedule #socialbloggers @Noor_Unnahar

— Angel Cézanne (@angelmannequin) 14 May 2016

Q3: Who’s someone or something that helps you the most whilst taking a plunge for your blog?

@Noor_Unnahar I end up rambling to @Envy_Fisher about ideas or my dad who gives me fresh ideas 😀 and that gives me the push #socialblogger

— Kanra Khan (@optic_chiasma) 14 May 2016

I have an amazing group of girls who are constant motivators. Mostly because they are awesome bloggers 🙌🏼 #socialbloggers @Noor_Unnahar

— Lou | NaturallyBeige (@naturallybeige) 14 May 2016

@Noor_Unnahar If my heart says it’s a good idea to post something, I do it. My heart isn’t always right, but it usually is #socialbloggers

— Envy Fisher (@Envy_Fisher) 14 May 2016

@Noor_Unnahar Q3. My best friend is invaluable and very supportive, and my husband helps me too 😌 #socialbloggers

— Bethany-Jane (@adventureanx) 14 May 2016

@Noor_Unnahar I listen to music while I work and that motivates me and inspires me to go a certain way. #socialbloggers

— Apoorva (@_lostinthelight) 14 May 2016

A3 I probably couldn’t blog if it weren’t for cigarette breaks idk #socialbloggers @Noor_Unnahar

— Angel Cézanne (@angelmannequin) 14 May 2016

@Noor_Unnahar @BeckyBedbug my blogging daughter and though she might not know it my secret stylist. #socialbloggers

— Gayle Smith (@2202Gayle) 14 May 2016

Q4: If you had to give yourself a pep talk before doing something, what would you say?

@Noor_Unnahar *clears throat* GET MOVING AND STOP PROCRASTINATING YOU LAZY SLOTH, now go ace that stuff okay? 🙂 #socialbloggers

— Envy Fisher (@Envy_Fisher) 14 May 2016

Doubt fuels failure. Stand tall and take it head on. You can do it! 💪🏼💪🏼 #socialbloggers @Noor_Unnahar

— Lou | NaturallyBeige (@naturallybeige) 14 May 2016

@Noor_Unnahar I was always ask myself “what’s the worst that can happen?” #socialbloggers

— Apoorva (@_lostinthelight) 14 May 2016

A4 #Anxiety lies. You are capable of so many things, and you can do this! #peptalk #socialbloggers @Noor_Unnahar

— Angel Cézanne (@angelmannequin) 14 May 2016

@Noor_Unnahar tip toe if you must but take the step… #socialbloggers

— Rosie (@damzlinthisdres) 14 May 2016

@Noor_Unnahar She who procrastinates is lost. Get on with it missy. #socialbloggers

— Gayle Smith (@2202Gayle) 14 May 2016

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