• Home
  • About
  • Shop Instagram
  • Contact

Runway Teacher

by Robin Lee

10 Things I Learned My First Year of Blogging

November 8, 2016

blackjumpsuit

  To think that this little crazy idea of blogging would take me to where I am today. Here I am, one year later since officially launching my blog RUNWAYTEACHER and I can’t believe how much my blog has grown. Blogging has definitely open so many doors for me and I know that this is just the beginning. I have met incredible women in the blogging world and I too hope that one day I will be able to meet some of my favorite bloggers I have met since blogging. I have also been able to collaborate with many different companies that align to my blog vision and each collaboration has uniquely been a fun experience for me. Furthermore, my blog would not be where it is today without the support and encouragement I have had from all my readers. A HUGE thank you to you all for taking the time to view my content and being patient with my blogging schedule and my poor grammar skills,lol, yikes! Thank you to my amazing and loving family and of course the one and only Lord and Savior.

black jumpsuit

black jumpsuit

black jump suit

black jump suit

black jump suit

black jumpsuit

black jumpsuit

black jumpsuit

10 things I learned my first year of blogging

  1. Choose your blog name wisely

Choosing my blog name was not an easy task for me. It literally took me months before I was satisfied with it. I would typically write down several names and search them on Google, Instagram and Facebook. I wanted to make sure that my blog name was unique and no one had it therefore searching them on those platforms helped me make sure that there was not a site or account with that name.

Being a teacher with a passion for fashion helped me create my name RUNWAYTEACHER. Although I have never walked on a runway and probably never will, being 5’1, the only runway I walk is the school hallway.

  1. Choose a topic

Focus on one or two topics that you are passionate about. Picking a few will help you build your credibility and establish your blog.

Fashion

Cooking

Baking

Lifestyle

Makeup

  1. Registrar a domain and host

In order to build your own blog site you will need to purchase your domain and host name. I used GoDaddy to purchase my domain name and Siteground for my hosting. You will need these two in order to own your own site. A web hosting is like renting space on a high-powered server on the Internet. A domain name is what identifies your brand name and IP address. Trust me I had no clue what this was and how to install it. After researching and getting help I was able to get it done.

  1. Build you blog page

After having an idea of how I wanted my blog page to look I started to communicate with people for prices to build my website and plug in my domain and hosting. I realized it cost a lot of money to have people build your website and my mistake was going with someone who had knowledge about building websites but not blogs. I chose to work with him because he was affordable and although he did the best he could after 7 months I knew I needed to change my platform if I ever I wanted to take my blog to another level. I left his web platform of using Joomla, which was not blogger friendly, and switch it to wordpress.org. I came into contact with carrieloves.com who took care of my migration from Joomla to wordpress.org. Carrie did such an awesome job and I am very impressed and satisfied with her work. My suggestion is to invest in hiring someone to do this for you and hire someone who has knowledge and experience.

  1. Make blog collages for free

Since I was not sure where my blog was taking me I didn’t want to purchase something that I was not going to use. I found PicMonkey to be super easy to build my blog collages and it is absolutely free. Other bloggers use Polyvore or Photoshop.

  1. Photo editing

I used PicMonkey to edit my photos for a long time and just a month ago I have started to use Light room and Photoshop. For starters I suggest using Picmonkey because again it is very easy to use. I am still learning how to work both Light room and Photoshop, but I do see a transformation of my photo content happening soon.

  1. Invest in a Camera

I bought a Canon Rebel 5ti about 2 years ago and I am going to be honest, I had no idea how to use it and I thought all you had to do was change the setting and snap photos. Buying a great camera can really provide great content for your blog. Make sure to research your camera options before purchasing.

  1. High quality photos

If you look into my original photos you will see how far I have came with my photos. I had no idea about RAW photos, AV, ISO, camera lenses, and other photography terms. I am pretty much teaching myself about all those things and you can find the resources I use by following me at my Pinterest account. I edit all my photos on my blog so if you ever have any questions let me know!

  1. Social Networking

Surrounding yourself with bloggers around the world goes a long way. You don’t only learn from them, but you also create genuine friendships that motivate and support you. As a blogger you will have to make time to post your blog on different social networks in order to get your blog around. You must also make time to respond to your audience because readers love to interact with their favorite bloggers and hear from them. I know I get all happy when my favorite bloggers take time to like or respond to my comments.

  1. Personalize your blog

When writing your content, you want to provide content that is honest and totally you. Readers enjoy content that is original and relatable.

I look forward to another year of blogging and having you all by my side on my crazy little journey of mine! If this post helped you please let me know and if you have any other questions ask away! Thank you once  again for celebrating my 1-year Blog Anniversary!

Outfit Details:

This jumpsuit was bought last summer but I linked several that are similar!

i learned about blogging

God Bless You!

♥ Robin

Take delight in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart.

Psalms 37:4

   

Leave a Comment / Filed In: Lifestyle

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

About Robin

Let’s Connect

Subscribe to get posts via Email

Recent Pins

Categories

  • Accessories (24)
  • For the Home (2)
  • Lifestyle (62)
  • Style (134)
  • Travel (5)
  • Uncategorized (4)

Shop Favorites

Amazon

 

Last weekend we got to celebrate our sweet little Last weekend we got to celebrate our sweet little Jeremiah Lee Baby Shower! I am incredibly blessed to everyone who celebrated with us and the sweet gifts for our baby boy! This was my first official baby shower since I had my first baby during the pandemic. So this event was extra sweet 🍋 We are so excited for our growing family! This is also the same venue my husband and I got married and where we were suppose to have Jonah’s Shower!So this place holds a lot of favorite memories 🥰 #boymom #babyshower #boybabyshower #babyshowerideas #lemonthemedparty #bluebabyshower #babyontheway #rgvblogger #pharrblogger #momlife #valenciaeventcenter #pharrtx
I love loving my boys and I can’t wait to meet m I love loving my boys and I can’t wait to meet my baby boy. A love between a mom and son is such a beautiful thing and I can’t believe in a short few months Jonah will no longer be an only child! Cherishing these last few months before I share my heart doubles with love ❤️ #boymom #momandson #motherly #momlove #love #rgvblogger #pharrblogger
2022 that’s a wrap! Praying for good health and 2022 that’s a wrap! Praying for good health and wonderful memories with my expanding family! #grateful #boymom #family #memories #2022recap
We are so excited and blessed to welcome Baby numb We are so excited and blessed to welcome Baby number #2!! Baby coming April 2023!! #babyannouncement #genderreveal #genderrevealparty #baby #pinkorblue #teamboyorgirl
Back to school EXPO for incoming High School stude Back to school EXPO for incoming High School students!! Our admin team has been working hard and getting things ready to welcome back our teachers and students! Looking forward to this school year! #educators #psja #psjafamily #teachersofinstagram #admin #assistantprincipal #AP #navyoutfit #adminoutfit #workoutfitideas #javelinas #pharrblogger
About Last Night. Date night for Mommy and Daddy! About Last Night. Date night for Mommy and Daddy! It’s always fun when you actually get the time to dress up ! Anyway, we tried something different at @primemcallen and it was delicious! Totally recommend for date night! 
#mcallentx #pharrblogger #adulttime #momanddad #momanddadtime #rgvlife #rgvblogger #rgvfood #rgv
Today @alyandthevalley and I got the chance to sto Today @alyandthevalley and I got the chance to stop by @alonsos.gifts.and.garden.decor a new spot in #pharrtx  They have so many cute items for the Garden, Plants, Interior decor, Jewelry, and Man Cave! There is also a cool pond with mist to keep you cool while you shop outside! So many cute items inside the store too! If you have a chance stop by, let me know what is your favorite ! My favorite item was the peacock windmill!! #pharrblogger #pharrontherise #rgv #shoplocal #localbusiness #runwayteacher #rgvoutdoors #gardendecor #mancave #placestoshop #mcallentx #outdoordecor #gardenandgifts
Guys we had so much fun exploring San Antonio “t Guys we had so much fun exploring San Antonio “toddler” style! Did not realize how many places are kid friendly! I made an agenda of places to visit and although we didn’t get to visit every spot and I will be sharing it with you! #sanantoniotexas #thingstodoinsanantonio #kidfriendly #toddleractivities #boymom #momsquad #todaysoutfit #momsofinstagram #pharrblogger #sanantoniotexas
Had a fun quick getaway with my family and Jonah a Had a fun quick getaway with my family and Jonah at our RV at SPI! We got to visit the Birding center, Sea Turtle, and have some beach time!! The water was beautiful today and I don’t think I have ever seen SPI water look so nice like it does in July! Also my swimsuit is under $30 and have the link available in my bio! 👆🏼 #spi #southpadreisland #leopardswimsuit #beachmom #beachlife #pharrblogger #rgv
Follow me @runwayteacher

Theme by 17th Avenue · Powered by WordPress & Genesis