Beauty blogs, fashion blogs, music blogs, celebrity gossip blogs… there are a million of them. But of all that’s going on in the blogosphere, family blogs stand above the rest. Why? Because they’re a great way for relatives to stay in touch, and they fill a gap that usually widens.
Contrary to popular belief, not everyone blogs to find out about the next social media sensation to become — although some do, and it’s pretty damn cool when it happens. Many people start blogging to capture daily feelings and events, which was the original thought behind blogs when they first started popping up on the internet.
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Yes, for some people blogging is a possibility, an additional thing Making money and is a full time job. But it really doesn’t have to be all about the money. Blogging is actually an effective tool to help families stay connected. As busy parents, we just don’t have the time to send out cards and letters full of pictures every time we have news to share. Blogging allows us to share a slice of life with those we love, and it allows distant family and friends to check in on us without flooding them with more stuff to throw in their trash drawers. It’s fast, easy and eco-friendly.
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If you’re intimidated are by blogging, not be. It’s easy to choose a host site, customize its look and start writing.
Choose a host site
There are some really reliable free blog host sites that are perfect are for the casual blogger. If you ever decide to take your blogging pro, you might want to upgrade to a fancier hosting site, but here are a few that are great if you just want to get your thoughts and ideas out there for family and friends to share with friends (and whoever else wants to drop by).
- Blogger
- Medium
- Wix
- WordPress (Not entirely free, but good value for money)
Customize your blog
Most blogging sites offer free templates. Some are relatively simple, while others are quite elaborate. You can choose backgrounds, banners, headers, sidebars, post dividers, and buttons that reflect your family’s personality.
Once you’ve started your blog and feel like you’ve got a pretty good piece of land, The Cutest Blog on the Block and Shabby Blogs both have really cute graphics to spice up your website.
Post to your blog
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When you start writing, that’s it Most important thing to consider is who your audience is. If it’s family and friends, they just want to know what’s going on in your life. Keep your posts short and sweet with great photos. In other words, people come to your blog for a quick update, not a manifesto.
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Resist the urge to share your thoughts (unless they’re entertaining, short, and pertinent) and try not to share every single picture from your recent visit to the zoo. Instead, post the best of the batch to keep your visitors coming back to your blog instead of avoiding it. It’s also a good idea to post regularly – nothing drives away an audience like sporadic updates.
Blogs can even become family keepsakes! Blog2Print offers a great service that allows you to publish all your blog posts in book form.
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Come blogging now and let us know how it goes in the comments below!
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