Introduction to Fashion Blogging

Brief introduction about how to start a fashion/lifestyle blog.

1. Introduction to Fashion Blogging Taylor Brione Fashion & Lifestyle Blogger “My Pretty Pink Life” www.taylorbrione.com

2. Hello, I’m Taylor Brione! Junior at University of Houston Studying Event Management, Minoring in Non-Profit Management Certified Wedding Planner Barbie Collector Advisory Panel Houston Fashion Bloggers Houston Bloggers

3. What is Blogging? A blog is basically a journal that is available online. The activity of updating a blog is “blogging” and someone who keeps a blog is a “ blogger.” Source

4. Why I Blog Creative outlet Missed writing, improve writing skills Employers look for this skill

5. Getting Started

6. Deciding on Name What you’ll write about Copyright/ Trademark Infringement Unique and memorable

7. Blogging Platforms Blogger Free Limited HTML Knowledge Needed Limited Plugins Subdomain Wordpress.com Free Limited Plugins Limited Themes Subdomain-limited sponsored content Wordpress.org Pay for hosting Thousands of plugins Thousands of themes You own this site

8. Tips Write consistently Take good photos Edit photos Watermark photos Share your content Comment on other blogs

9. Marketing Your Site

10. Social Media Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google Plus Tumblr Youtube LinkedIn

11. Hootsuite

12. Make Business Cards Vistaprint.com Designer DIY packages at Wal-Mart, Office Depot

13. Networking Join Blogger Groups Houston Fashion Bloggers Houston Bloggers Houston Blogger Social Club Texas Bloggers Hello Houston Media Join Online Blogger Groups Independent Fashion Bloggers Bloggers Like Me Style Bloggers of Color Clever Girls Collective SITS Girls

14. Houston Bloggers Social Club Katy Mills Mall Fashion Bloggers Reception Qwashae Boutique Fashion Bloggers Night Houston Fashion Bloggers Holiday Party

15. Attending Events Fashion Houston Houston International Fashion Week Boutique Openings Make-Up Shows In-Store Events

16. Making Money

17. Google Adsense Place relevant ads on your site

18. Affiliate Networks Place company ads on your site and get commission off of purchases made

19. Sponsored Post Paid/given free product to write about a product or service

20. Campaigns/Ambassadorships I was an Ambassador for the Salvation Army.

21. Opportunities I’ve Gotten Model on Great Day Houston

22. Trip to Dallas

23. Free Hotel Stay San Antonio

24. Press Pass Fashion Houston International Fashion Week Simon Fashion Now

25. Invitations to Porsche Designs Reception Bath and Bodyworks Preview Henri Bendel Swarvoski Crystal Event

26. Sky is The Limit! Make goals Research best practices Reach out to brands Stay consistent Write well Good Photos are Key

27. Got Question? I’ve got answers!