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Thank you!Thanks so much for downloading the “What I Wish I Knew When I Started Blogging” resource!

Are you just starting out? Or wanting to grow a following? Do you have dreams of running a

successful blog? We surveyed the top bloggers who use Bloom’s WordPress themes. We

asked them what they wished they had done differently in the early days of starting their blog.

Here’s what they said...

A B O U T U S : Hi, we’re Kelsey and JT Grauke, a husband-and-wife team

creating style-driven Wordpress themes ready for install with step-by-step

support. We create Genesis Wordpress themes to give both newbie and

seasoned bloggers and business owners access web design and embolden a

new generation of entrepreneurs to go after their goals.

O U R P U R P O S E : What started as a naptime hobby soon pivoted into the

family business—and part of what we feel is our purpose, offering affordable

high-end design for creative minds confused with the techy bits, or just

wanting a done-for-you design. Now? Seeing creatives take steps toward

their dreams gives us those fist-pump kind of moments: Bloom believes in

helping creative ideas succeed.

T H I S D E S I G N R E S O U R C E : We wanted to create this design

resource to give you access to tips from our top bloggers on how to create a

successful blog. On our blog and through our other design resources, we

offer education on how to use WordPress easily and correctly (with chic

design!) so you are able to chase after your dreams. We are happy to help

with your questions at any time!

We believe your online space should be welcoming, polished, and unabashedly you.

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Not accepted as much free product and focused on pageviews instead of Instagram

www.annabode.com

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Thought long and hard about the name! You're kind of stuck with it.

www.glamandposh.com

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Invest.Invest in a professional photographer or camera.

www.humanhanger.com

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The importance of consistent posting! A post should go up every day.

www.ohsodelicioso.com

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Taken it more serious instead of a “hobby.” Do more research, take classes, etc.

www.sarahswansondesign.com

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I had a really successful start in the early early years of

blogging and hit a point where I really stopped blogging

and lost connections. I felt like the blogging world had

gotten too much to handle, too many to try to make true

"friends" so I backed out for a while and wish I hadn't.

www.karlajordan.me

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Wish I hadn't listened to the voices that said it was too late to start a blog. Wish I hadn't listened to the voices that said it was too late to start a blog.

www.hejdoll.com

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STICK WITH IT. More social promo and more focus on content.

www.theclosetcrush.com

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Create a professional website from the start.

www.thesweetandsimplekitchen.com

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I wish I had devoted more time to the appearance of my blog. Initially I was just so eager to put out recipes I didn't really take the time to focus on the appearance of my blog.