Everything You Need To Know About Photo Blogs
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More and more people are sharing photos to relate to others in a more personal manner. When you post your photos on a platform like Facebook, you give up some of the control that you have over your photos. This is why amateur photographers end up using their custom websites to promote their work.
Whether photography is a hobby to you or it's an extension of what you do professionally, starting a photoblog can be a good idea. With a photo blog, you can take full ownership of the content you post on your website. If you do want to create a photography blog, then there are several points for you to consider. Read on.
Determining Why
First, determine why you want to start your photo blog. Do you want to share photos with friends and family? Do you want to promote your own stock photos? Maybe you want to create a portfolio to showcase to your clients. You could also be thinking about starting your very own photography business. Or you could simply want to showcase your love for photography among like-minded people.
Consider choosing a niche as well, as this can help you build an audience for your photo blog. Maybe you want to be a travel photography blogger or a food blogger. After you select your niche, try to stand out within your niche, by posting quality content on a regular basis.
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Choosing Your Domain Name
Try to keep the domain name you choose for your website short and memorable. Ideally, it should have a simple spelling as well. If you use a '.blog' domain name, then this can help you to stand out as a photo blog. Ensure that your website has a name that's related to photography as well. People should be able to tell what your blog is about by looking at the domain name.
Setting Your Blog Up
Now, you should build your blog. This can be done using a website builder, HTML, or a content management system. There are various web hosting companies that can help you host your website. Make sure you do your research to find one that meets your needs.
Many web hosting providers like WordPress and Squarespace have various templates that you can use. The template you choose isn't permanent either, and you can change it over time. Remember that through your blog, you'll be posting photos specific to your niche. When you're just starting your photo blog, put up your best work. This can help you attract visitors to your blog.
Promote Your Work
Now that you've launched your photo blog, it's time for you to market and promote it. How you'll be promoting your blog will depend on your reasons for starting it. If you just want to share your blog with friends and family, then let them know that your blog is up and ready for them to view. You could also be using your blog to promote your business, in which case your blog should be linked to your business website.
You should also share your photoblog on your business social media profiles, so your consumer base can visit your blog.
If you want to reach a broader audience, consider collaborating with other photographers in your niche. An experienced Vancouver Island photographer, for example, can introduce you to other photographers in your area and help promote each other's work. By networking and building relationships, you can effectively expand your audience and grow your photo blog.
Post Quality Photos
Since you're setting up a photoblog, the quality of the photos that you upload is important. You can't just post any photo you like, but instead, upload photos that add to your online portfolio of pictures. Think carefully about what pictures you want to upload and why. Who will be viewing the pictures, and what kind of reaction are you expecting from them?
If you mainly expect potential clients to view your pictures, then upload pictures that you think will make them want to hire your services. If you're trying to build an online portfolio for your pictures, then think about what kind of portfolio you want. Do you want your photoblog to help you attract clients? Perhaps you want to win photography competitions and are looking to post some of your best work online.
Conclusion
Starting a photo blog is a great way for you to showcase your pictures online. You could start your photo blog as a hobby, as something that you want to share with your friends and family. You could also create a photo blog for your professional use.
This guide helps you learn everything you need to about starting your very own photo blog. After you start your photo blog, you'll need to promote it as well, to ensure it reaches your audience. Share your photos online with people from all across the world through your photo blog.
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