Comments on: How to Start a Design Blog and Get Readers Fast (2023 Edition) https://millo.co/the-beginners-guide-to-blogging-about-design For the Love of Freelancing Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:06:33 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 By: Stephanie WIsdom https://millo.co/the-beginners-guide-to-blogging-about-design#comment-1135375 https://millo.co/?p=1953#comment-1135375 I am just starting to write a blog as a way to put myself out there more, especially to potential clients. I’ve found though that I’m not entirely sure what I can write about for designers. After reading this I realized my first blog post is aimed more at the general audience than designers. Any advice or suggestions would be fantastic.

One more thing, I’m a bit confused. Should my blog not be part of my website?

]]> By: Susan Lamoureux https://millo.co/the-beginners-guide-to-blogging-about-design#comment-1132937 https://millo.co/?p=1953#comment-1132937 Hi there, I totally agree with your points! A good design can lead to the success of a blog. I’ve been searching the internet for hours for the info you just provided. Thanks a lot!

]]> By: Laura Hart https://millo.co/the-beginners-guide-to-blogging-about-design#comment-1081145 https://millo.co/?p=1953#comment-1081145 Thanks for the great post, I am venturing into the world of blogging and I am struggling to know where to start, I need to find a way of writing that makes it worthwhile not only for fellow designers and people in a similar situation to me but in a way that benefits me.. in bringing potential customers to my website.. Or may I just have the wrong end of the stick…? My business is designing and creating luxury wallpapers and handmade soft furnishings. The people I audience feel confident in blogging to are very different to my customer audience…

]]> By: Joanna Zobjeck https://millo.co/the-beginners-guide-to-blogging-about-design#comment-1058562 https://millo.co/?p=1953#comment-1058562 In reply to Nicole Foster.

@Nicole – I’m brand new to blogging also. In my case…I gave a public presentation and at the end I told everyone I had a newsletter with design tips and tricks and let them know they could sign up. I didn’t think anyone actually would sign up, so when they did I gave myself one month to create some worthwhile content for them and I figured the newsletter could be a gateway to my blog and to my website. Then I tweet about my posts and paste them to facebook and linkedIn. Long story short, maybe start looking for speaking engagements to get some following offline that is more personal? I mean…I only have 6 newsletter subscribers for the time being, but I’m sure that will grow! (If you are curious: http://joannazobjeck.com/blog/)

]]> By: Marketing Chester https://millo.co/the-beginners-guide-to-blogging-about-design#comment-14073 https://millo.co/?p=1953#comment-14073 excellent advice, just started my own blog too, so this is great

]]> By: Misty Marcum https://millo.co/the-beginners-guide-to-blogging-about-design#comment-914 https://millo.co/?p=1953#comment-914 Just reading some comments. I think a blog critique would be a great idea. Just a thought.

I have been blogging for a about 8 months and its getting easier with time but some times I question myself. Would love to hear your thoughts…
http://mistdesigns.wordpress.com/

Thanks for the article Preston!

]]> By: Ayush Kumar https://millo.co/the-beginners-guide-to-blogging-about-design#comment-913 https://millo.co/?p=1953#comment-913 A nice article, Preston. I have just started my own ‘design blog’ and these tips sure are useful! I think I need to concentrate on the design and the niche part more..

Thanks a lot.

]]> By: Semmu https://millo.co/the-beginners-guide-to-blogging-about-design#comment-912 https://millo.co/?p=1953#comment-912 nice article, nice tips. im going to start my own design blog, because i live in hungary, and there arent many hungarian design blogs, so i hope it will become popular ๐Ÿ™‚

just keep it up! ๐Ÿ˜‰

]]> By: Paul Galbraith https://millo.co/the-beginners-guide-to-blogging-about-design#comment-911 https://millo.co/?p=1953#comment-911 Great post with some valuable advice. I can’t recommend your first point enough, to spend time reading other design blogs. Examine the ones you think are great, what do they contain, or how are they constructed, in comparison to the one’s you find lacking. Once you’ve worked out the differences, it becomes far easier to write your own blog posts, which hopefully, others will enjoy reading too.
If you found this article interesting, you might wish to check out my first ever blog post.. Are there too many Design Blogs?

]]> By: Lisa Raymond https://millo.co/the-beginners-guide-to-blogging-about-design#comment-910 https://millo.co/?p=1953#comment-910 Great post, Preston, thank you! It’s very challenging to continually find something different to write about, particularly in a field where so many learned people have already walked. I try to blog about my experiences and things I’ve learned, but I also am blogging about my experiences with networking. It’s more for me to keep things straight and I’ve not had many comments at all, but over time I’d like to see that change to even offer challenging opinions.

]]> By: jeff https://millo.co/the-beginners-guide-to-blogging-about-design#comment-909 https://millo.co/?p=1953#comment-909 nice post…I just launched my blog in January and I can relate to all these answers. These tips are right on for sure.

]]> By: Antoine Guรฉdรจs https://millo.co/the-beginners-guide-to-blogging-about-design#comment-908 https://millo.co/?p=1953#comment-908 Hi Preston.
Well, I’m learning about how to create and manage a design blog since now less than 2 months, and after all I read I have to say all tips you gave are just right.

Thank you for this really interesting article!

]]> By: Dean Walton https://millo.co/the-beginners-guide-to-blogging-about-design#comment-907 https://millo.co/?p=1953#comment-907 Thanks for the article, it is very interesting and inspiring to me, who like many others will be launching a design blog soon. My motives for wanting to start one are: that I love writing and do not get to do enough of it and the desire to create a source of valuable information for other designers. So many design blogs simply regurgitate information, I think the real challenge these days is to create an honest blog with carefully researched and written articles.

Thanks again for the post Preston, you have gained another reader!

]]> By: Glenn Sorrentino https://millo.co/the-beginners-guide-to-blogging-about-design#comment-906 https://millo.co/?p=1953#comment-906 Thanks for the article!

]]> By: Yagnesh Ahir https://millo.co/the-beginners-guide-to-blogging-about-design#comment-905 https://millo.co/?p=1953#comment-905 Very helpful post. I have just started my blog and was searching for such advice only. Keep Posting.

]]> By: Abbey Fitzgerald https://millo.co/the-beginners-guide-to-blogging-about-design#comment-904 https://millo.co/?p=1953#comment-904 In reply to Nicole Foster.

@Nicole Foster, I like your blog and think there is very valuable information. Keep up the good work!

]]> By: Aidan https://millo.co/the-beginners-guide-to-blogging-about-design#comment-902 https://millo.co/?p=1953#comment-902 Thanks Preston for sharing these information. I would suggest one to keep on trying and experimenting for the optimized outcome on your blog. Don’t be afraid to try sometimes.

]]> By: Leighton Taylor https://millo.co/the-beginners-guide-to-blogging-about-design#comment-901 https://millo.co/?p=1953#comment-901 Preston,

This is a very helpful article. I have just begun blogging and have been learning while making lots of mistakes! ๐Ÿ™‚ Thanks for your effort in giving this advice. I’d appreciate any advice you have; if you have a moment to check out my blog I’d appreciate any tips that come to mind.

Thanks again for your informative blog. I have subscribed and look forward to reading more!

]]> By: TutsBot https://millo.co/the-beginners-guide-to-blogging-about-design#comment-900 https://millo.co/?p=1953#comment-900 Thanks alot

Great Article ๐Ÿ˜‰

]]> By: Peter https://millo.co/the-beginners-guide-to-blogging-about-design#comment-898 https://millo.co/?p=1953#comment-898 Thanks for the information very useful.

]]> By: Preston D Lee https://millo.co/the-beginners-guide-to-blogging-about-design#comment-897 https://millo.co/?p=1953#comment-897 In reply to Richie.

@Richie,
Great addition. Finding a niche is a process which I think is why people generally use the verb “carve”. It takes time, patience, and attention. This blog for example, is aimed toward the business side of design. It didn’t start out that way, but I found that my articles about project management, client advice, and business tips were my favorite to write and end up being my most successful.

Thanks for sharing.

]]> By: Richie https://millo.co/the-beginners-guide-to-blogging-about-design#comment-896 https://millo.co/?p=1953#comment-896 I agree with all your points, Preston. I would also like to add this : As a beginner in blogging, you cannot find the ‘niche’ easily. You need to keep experimenting with articles. Analyze how your readers react to it. Then carefully carve out your niche.

Initially I think it can be hard to keep with the pressure as there are so many design blogs and most of them have the same area of articles. So, the trick is to think different and think ‘new’. Never expect a huge turnover in a month or so and therefore get disappointed. Maintaining the tempo/zeal is the key in being a successful design blogger. The results will surely follow ๐Ÿ™‚

All in all, A very good article and definitely a guide for those who have just entered the blogosphere, someone like me ๐Ÿ™‚

Thanks a lot,Preston

]]> By: Chris Thurman https://millo.co/the-beginners-guide-to-blogging-about-design#comment-895 https://millo.co/?p=1953#comment-895 I’m into my third month of blogging about design and it’s been quite a bit harder than I thought it would be but I feel like I’m finally reaching the flow of it all. You’re spot on with almost all of your points and this is a great read for anyone thinking about getting started in this field. Great post Preston!

]]> By: Nicole Foster https://millo.co/the-beginners-guide-to-blogging-about-design#comment-891 https://millo.co/?p=1953#comment-891 Preston: Thank you for the advice! Right now, I changed my blog to target web designers or anybody owning a website, but I’m thinking of either going to helping businesses get the most of out their website or webmasters getting the most out their website. Both are good niches for my target audience, but I’m not sure which one to incline more towards.

]]> By: Michal Kozak https://millo.co/the-beginners-guide-to-blogging-about-design#comment-894 https://millo.co/?p=1953#comment-894 Useful, as I’ll launch my portfolio and blog soon. Thanks :).

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