How To Start A Blog & Blogging Tips | What Olivia Did

I thought I'd do a little video about one of the things I'm asked about most frequently- starting a blog! I really hope this inspires any of you on the fence, and of course pop anything else below and I'll see if I can help! Enjoy!
A detailed post I did about starting a blog: bit.ly/2b6CCuY
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[@vegcentrickitchen]

Blogging has given me such amazing opportunities such as now being able to earn an income from freelance beauty writing and working with brands such as Clarins and L'Oreal. So I'd say to anyone who is nervous to begin - don't be! You just never know where it will lead to! 😀💖

[@lilacchocolate]

That's amazing!!! If you don't mind me asking, how? I'm really struggling to get notice with my blog www.lilacchocolate.org and I would love to earn an income from my writing but I have no idea on how to start making my blog financially viable? Any advise would be much appreciated! 🙏😊

[@vegcentrickitchen]

+lilacchocolate I plan on making a video on it real soon! So I'll link to it on this comment when it's on my channel if you'd like so that you can watch it? Otherwise, this reply would be huge 😅 x

[@lilacchocolate]

The Beauty Sanctuary YES!!! That would be amazing, thank you!!! Subscribing now! ☺️

[@vegcentrickitchen]

+lilacchocolate ohhh thank you! I'll try to get it up within the next few weeks ☺ x

[@lilacchocolate]

The Beauty Sanctuary Would love that! ☺️

[@evasbrainstorms2582]

Thank you for the lovely tips and positive vibe! I'm just starting a blog and watching this video gave me a boost because you're right, you schould'nt be scared of blogging and just go for it.

[@caseyam62]

I love this! The point you made about not having to blog every day really resonated with me, I find that I feel guilty that I can't find room in my schedule to blog every day, but this made me feel better!

[@nancyscorner6036]

I find myself rewatching this, so thank you for putting this out there!

[@AliceRed]

I've been blogging for a while but I love videos like these because they give me new ideas and remind me of what made me start in the first place :) Fab video, I think this will really help a lot of people! x

[@psyched3lic347]

I am so happy I found your video. It's been 11 years since I blogged and jumping back at it again was just intimidating. You're so right about not to compare yourself and whatever you're writing about from the other people because it confuses your own ideas of blogging. Thanks for your video tip! =D

[@rebeccaflack]

Ahh thank you so much Olivia!! This really inspired me as I'm just starting out my own blog about veganism and my travels! I just found this video and your channel through a quick search but I've fallen in love with both your blog and videos! Thanks again! Love from Canada xx

[@CarrieAnneKimberley]

super helpful and came just at the right time! i've always loved youtube but i really want to get my blog running and i've written a post today, its nowhere near perfect but hopefully i can keep at it and get better with time! love to you gurl, looking amazing as always

[@ninammalone]

I needed this! You gave very practical advice. I started a blog earlier this year and I want to talk about beauty but, also I kind of want a diary type blog as well. I just been struggling. Thank you for this video!

[@sannekoerts3633]

friends have been telling to start a blog for ages now.. and now I'm finally inspired! I'm going to start today

[@lawrencegregory4605]

This advice is what I wanted to hear. Totally authentic, loved it! There's so much information out there which makes it really overwhelming. Everyone telling us we should do this or do that... This is definitely advice I resonate with, so thanks :)

[@KristenPoborsky]

Olivia, thank you so much for sharing your story about starting a blog...I agree 100% that to be successful you have to develop your voice and know who you are talking to! Then the followers and traffic to your website will come. Thanks again for a great and inspiring video....

[@evolvingshan7970]

This was definitely needed! I'm not big on writing , I rather speak to someone and take photos so thank you for this . I will do what works for me.

[@sarahbushmire6553]

You really have no idea how much this video helped me! I've had my blog set up for months and haven't put anything on it I guess because I was scared it wouldn't be good enough. But now I feel like I just need to jump in and do it for me now! Thank you💖 P. S. I think you're more of a KZbin pro than you realize!

[@jessicaisabelle203]

I really enjoyed listening to this you have a lovely voice and great tips! Iv just started a blog and I'm full of ideas but finding the time to actually do it is whats hard for being a mum but I'm enjoying it so far!

[@kinnakesterson87]

I've always loved blogging, but never had the courage to do it due to being intimidated by the large amount of beauty/fashion bloggers. This video gave me the courage! Thank you! You have a new subscriber :))

[@MegaFunkified]

I REALLY found this educational, inspiring, and eased my anxiety about vlogging for only one week! Thank you!

[@lec431]

Loved this video! Some really great tips, even for someone who's been blogging for over a year already! Xx

[@MrArchiePancakes]

This was so encouraging, Olivia! I'm trying to start up a blog and decided to just go for it. I love your videos

[@WritingRevolt]

Great video! :) Totally agree that it's important to choose the right niche topic to write about. Also, love that you mentioned "we all start somewhere." Gotta move past fear/comparison and just publish and get better over time!

[@EllaRoseB]

I loved this video so much Olivia! That lipstick looks amazing on you as well. Thx for being an inspo to us smaller you tubers x

[@marcelinem.4881]

I always find it hard to start a blog especially with the very first article. But you're so inspiring that you make me want to blog again and stick to it this time. Thanks for the tips ! Love from France xx

[@whatoliviadid]

You are so welcome, good luck! xx

[@DanieleNasutiComposer]

Thank you!! I'm not interested in fashion etc. but a lot in blogging.. so thank you very much for this video! You've been very clear and natural (I mean, excluding the lipstick) 😁 Greetings from Italy!! 👍

[@tybalarezo4375]

This made me feel so much more confident about start my blog! Thank you ☺️

[@asseenonjean4804]

Thank you for such a helpful video! I've just started in the past month and I'm really loving it! :)

[@LewisRaymondTaylor]

Some great tips there! This is really handy because I’ve literally just started my blog! I’m going to apply this stuff straight away 🙌🏼

[@buttercupetc]

This video came up at the PERFECT time for me, I was just thinking about starting a blog! Thanks for sharing your tips!

[@solange7721]

Thanks, olivia :) these tips are very useful and it made me want to write thousands of blogposts. Keep it up!

[@WhatIvanaLoves]

I just love your videos, blog, instagram...everything...such an inspiration:))!!!

[@chicklefy]

Thanks so much for this video! I have a blog set up but I'm so hesitant to actually get started haha! This has helped with the inspo, and I'm gonna try to get my first post written up now! x

[@RaeSurbaugh]

Thanks, so helpful. Love that you didn't make it seem so intimidating. I think that so many tutorials make people feel that way and it really discourages them from starting a blog.

[@Someblondeebitch]

I was feeling so low about my blog recently but after watching this video you've made me feel more confident and you've washed that 'quitting phase' out of my mind! So thank you! Great video, P.S I love the red lips with liner you rock this so well. Can't wait for the next video X

[@TheRealBELLLE]

I really enjoyed this Olivia 🖤 I’ve been wanting to start a blog for sooo long! I’ve had it created for a while but haven’t published yet so thank you for all your tips it’s definitely helped me! X

[@genevievegarcia5952]

Thank you for your video! I'm about start blogging, have tons of questions.

[@baileymayer7639]

This is perfect because I started making my first blog yesterday!

[@ET5640]

Loved your advice! I'd love to see some autumn/winter essentials video also!! xx

[@MyLunaRose]

Thank you for doing this video, I do have blog but I'm not very confident at doing it! Your tips will be help me! 🌻🌸💜😇

[@joshdayus4597]

Thankyou soooo much this helped me soo much and will hopefully grow my blog and have fun Xx❤

[@rachelhansen7218]

Olivia! I just came across your blog and youtube channel..so wonderful! Thank you for the tips :)

[@CallieCo]

Thank you for this video!! Just got over the scariness and launched my blog and youtube channel lol. I use wordpress now although I did find it really intimidating in the beginning!

[@kinkyamiee]

blogging has given me the opportunity to express myself and help solution people's problem. thanks for the tips.

[@sophievng]

Love all of your tips!!! Thank you!!

[@pomiehighlight9641]

Thank you for sharing this. Really true and honest opinions on your experience

[@beckjanewest]

Great video Olivia.... I remember watching your first KZbin video.... You are fab on camera!

[@unscryptedcreativity3559]

I started a blog last year on WordPress and I am hoping you make it successful. I was posting every few months in the beginning but starting this month I am posting every day. Thank you for your advice!!!!

[@lovefrombee]

I know that you come from a more of a blogging background but I really adore your vibe on KZbin. I think bc are a full time Blogger your KZbin is a lot different to "main stream" youtuber. I think you get yourself right across and you are true and authentic. I love it! Just wanted to tell you that. Keep up the good work Olivia!! ✨❤️😊 thanks for the video!

[@keshurai2700]

Everyone searchers for what things a blogger should do to get more engagements and traffic. Well i will be telling you 8 Things a blogger should never do. Must read :) goo.gl/9zELSv .

[@MegaFunkified]

Yes, I felt she was authentic and it made me subscribe to her channel just now as my first vlogging video maker.

[@AndieReacts]

so happy to see this video Olivia! Your blog is gorgeous and such an inspiration, I actually started my own because I loved readings blogs like yours! 😊

[@whatoliviadid]

Aww, this means the world!

[@Amber-pl6xv]

Websites and blogging are my creative outlet. Thank you for the tips. My number one tip would be to just do it. It is very scary at first but the fastest way to get over your fears is to just take action. I love your idea of using different social media platforms such as instagram. Thank you again.

[@HarrietPattison]

Such a great and inspiring video idea! Ah, comparison is just the WORST, I must stop doing that! Love the tee/lippy combo

[@DeonChristie]

Great video Olivia, couldn't agree more. Its SO important to Blog about your passion, because then it will be impossible to give up. Personally I use Blue Host with WordPress as my site builder...and of coarse Yoast SEO Premium to help with SEO and Readability checks.

[@charlottebuttrick]

You are complete blogging goals so I loved this Hun xx

[@hyperpropertiesconsult1831]

This is really inspiring Olivia. Thanks for sharing

[@opportunitymuse5489]

Thanks for the encouragement and great tips.

[@hollyrebeccawhite]

These are such fab tips Liv! Ps/ absolutely love the red lips and grey tee combo 😍

[@kerlanabrizan5009]

I love your laptop 😍 Thanks for the tips 💕

[@yvonneleal6838]

You are such an inspiration!

[@rinib4076]

Big fan from Fiji!! Love this xx

[@heatherbtownsend]

Really enjoyed this! Loved your tips, just what I needed as feeling a bit 'lost' with my blog at the mo lol!

[@whatoliviadid]

Thank you lovely- you got this!

[@alexisb4904]

Thanks for an inspiration video!:) everytime when I look at you I see young Olivia Polermo!:) 👸🏼💃🏻

[@Gardendreamer14]

It's been on my mind for over a month now to start blogging, super scared but I think it is time !

[@poopyrose8180]

Xanat Medina Did you end up doing it?

[@Themitzilangley]

Thank you ! I'm new to my blog and you have helped me ! I hope to be on your level

[@Sakshi-dn3xc]

Curvymitzi my blog is rainbowishgirl.wordpress.com

[@GarytvNet8]

I would like to add that if you start something like a blog or vlog, committing and focusing on the project will determine your success (or failure) Focus is so important.

[@RichardHargrave]

Great video - you really come across as a very sincere person. Best of luck with all your future endeavours.

[@Karateandcaviarblog]

Love this video. Perfect for girls just starting out! X

[@laurarose8506]

hair and lips look amazing here! thanks for the tips... I'm very much in a blogging block but i think this has helped :)

[@Venaiig]

Loved that video ! :). Thank you for sharing your tips, it's really inspiring. XX

[@StedwickFernandes]

Thanks Olivia. Inspired and got what I was looking what.

[@Akathymoment]

Loved the new video Olivia! Thank you. How do you come up with your photo backdrop inspirations? I find a subject to write about and can think of the entire post, but I seem to have trouble finding a location to take the photos that fits the subject. Do you have any tips?

[@Practiceofthepractice]

Thanks for the great points about blogging!

[@riodeluca6103]

This was really inspiring! Thank You great advice :)

[@KatMarie]

I've sort of fell out of love with blogging for the past few months but I'm feeling that itch again. Also, your hair

[@CarinaandZara]

YOU HAVE ONE OF THE BEST BLOGS :) THANKS FOR THESE TIPS LIV! XX

[@whatoliviadid]

Thank you lovely! x

[@sophiethynne3563]

Thank you so much! This was so helpful, I was terrified. Starting today! Xx

[@shardaesheis1081]

Thank you for your tips! They are really great 👍

[@jinlee4783]

Love your lip color! ❤️

[@amayasuniverse3452]

Thanks for this video. it's helped me, I think this is a such a good video.

[@sophiavazquez7682]

thank you so much, these tips helped a lot.

[@vivisclosetvivibeau4480]

Great tips, thank you!!! Which camera are you using or would recommend for someone starting out making KZbin vides?

[@MichelleandAline]

This was so helpful, Olivia!! It was extremely enlightening to hear these tips coming from one of our fave bloggers too :) xoxo

[@EnglishRoses89]

I loved this Liv :-) very helpful xx

[@lilyknowles8586]

First video of yours and had to subscribe!

[@findworkhome1703]

Which is the best time to post in blog. Some says morning 7.30 am, while other says evening ...........any suggestion please

[@terrilynncochranphotograph8588]

Thanks for inspiration I was thinking of starting a blog for my photography business. I started brain storming after watching the video!

[@glambyshey]

Thanks for the video, any workshops or conferences you would recommend?

[@yvonneleal6838]

I'd like to get started and so you recommend Blogger for the ease? I'm so lost in getting started but very ready to learn

[@arnoldnuss93]

Thanks Olivia 🙏🏼

[@beautyclassyfied]

your actually my fashion/style inpso! xx

[@MichelleHird]

Thanks so much for this video! I'm just deciding on wordpress or blogger as I'm concerned about image space on wordpress? Is yours still blogger? Mx

[@ItsMeina215]

Useful tips! I've been using WordPress for almost 3 years and you don't need to know or possess some sort of HTML or coding skill to create a great design. All you have to do is choose a drag and drop theme or use a page builder and customize all the text and images. That's it.

[@EsterInWonderland]

Loved the vídeo Olivia, always so inspiring and helpful! What platform would yo recommend in case I wanna have a blog with an online shop on it where I could sell some of my drawings and designs? Thanks a lot! Huge kisses from Spain! :)

[@lauraorves2832]

Love this video! I finally started my blog in December last year, after years + years of worrying, thinking no one would read it. One of the few negatives I've found since starting it, is pressure to post very regularly. I work in Fashion which means LONG hours, and rarely have the energy to blog when I get home. The longer I leave it the more pressure I feel to get content out, which makes it harder to do when I finally sit down to write! This video has definitely made me feel much better about it, so thankyou! Laura x | lorves.com

[@TawanaTerrellDesigns]

Very encouraging ... thanks for sharing 😚

[@carly6549]

i starting with wix... is that worse than blogger or word press?

[@gracietoledo237]

Hey Olivia! How long did you wait before you bought a domain for your blog?

[@vanessacarpio6572]

This was really helpful, thank you so much

[@LindseyHazel]

These tips are so helpful! Pinterest is a great resource! Thanks for sharing!

[@MarilynSimon13]

Thanks this was a great resource for me! :)

[@lloydkeeley9767]

Judy Webber; hosting means that you need a company which can host or get your website on the internet. They actually look after you. That is why they ask a fee. A very good one is hostgator as they are one of the most widely used. I would use them. Good thing is that hosting companies are not as expensive as they could be for the services they offer.

[@erickakeen4669]

I’m going to first start out by saying I love your channel and your blog! Over the summer I started my blog Everything is Peachy Keen (my last name is Keen). It was something that I had wanted to start for a very long time and finally got the courage to take the plunge. Lately, I’ve been researching a lot about how to get more page views and how to reach out to more people. Do you have any tips or advice?

[@imperfectlyblended7932]

Very inspiring :) thank you!!!