CANDY WASHINGTON

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Getting Started As A Beauty Blogger

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Hi lovelies,

Whether it's advice on wearing the latest fashions or giving makeup tips to others, you can do much to benefit the lives of the people who need guidance on topics beauty-related. 

You can benefit your own life too, as it is possible to make an income from blogging. This can be achieved through affiliate links, private ads, and the sale of products from your site. Check out the advice here on making money from your blog

But if you want to find success as a blogger, there are a few things you need to do at the beginning of your venture. Check out the tips below on getting started.

#1: Consider your area of expertise
If you're giving beauty advice to others, you need to know something about what you're talking about. This doesn't mean you have to go back to school to learn something new (although it could be an option), but you need to have some experience in the niche your blog will be covering. So, whether it's hair tutorials, nail advice, or tips on how to properly apply makeup, pick a topic that you are comfortable talking about. Your readers will respond better to what you are saying if you approach your posts with some authority and they might subscribe to your blog too. 

#2: Choose your demographic
Who will you be trying to appeal to with your blog? This is an important thing to consider, as the beauty advice you give to teenagers would be different from the advice you would give to ladies in their late 20s and 30s. 

Teens are more likely to be interested in beginner guides to beauty, for example, and the affordable brands that would suit their limited budget. Women aged 25+ would be more interested in anti-aging advice and the products that could help them maintain their youthfulness, such as those that are sold by Revinia

So, consider your demographic when deciding what to talk about in your blog. And do the same when choosing your writing style and creating the layout for your blog, as these are two other factors that need to be tailored to your chosen demographic.

#3: Focus on your website
The first thing you need to do is choose your blogging platform. There are many you could choose from, some of which are free, although as you're writing a beauty blog, you should choose something that can give your site a beautiful aesthetic. WordPress is a popular choice but commit to research, such as by taking notice of the platforms used by the beauty blogs you like online. 

You then need to come up with a name for your blog and buy a domain name, so come up with something that reflects the content you will be covering on your site. Remember to Google your intended site name to ensure it isn't already being used by somebody else.

Finally
There is more you need to do after following these initial three setups, including writing the content your audience will read and choosing the brands that you will be promoting on your site. We have plenty of advice to give you on this blog, so browse our pages to learn more. You will also find advice online on such things as brand ambassadorship and hiring guest bloggers, so continue your search to learn more about the ins and outs of becoming a successful beauty blogger.