So, should you start your blog or your Instagram account first, and why? And how do you get followers, and how will anyone even know you have a blog? and why do you even need a blog at all? How do you make a blog? (Just in case you’re wondering about those questions because I know I was!)
Here is my story, it’s full of false starts that were totally the result of fear (you can read all about what kept me from sharing my passion for so long here) but my story has a happy middle, since I’m just in the middle…how it ends? well you’ll have to subscribe to share my journey with me! š
In 2011 we bought a fixer upper, I started photographing the entire process, even though I didn’t know if I would be good at renovating or what I would do with the photos, I documented the crap out of that house. You can actually see this entire renovation here. That house I called Backsplit Overhaul (I posted those home photos on Instagram after the fact…actually two houses after the fact, so documenting your work is KEY, you can always share it later when you have the courage). When I first started renovating the backsplit I started a blog. It was called whydidwebuythishouse.com and it was about transforming this dated disaster of a home.
I knew nothing about blogs. I set the blog up on my own, which was a HUGE mistake. It was so ugly and had terrible formatting and I hated it. I never used it. I didn’t even believe in myself enough to buy the domain I don’t think. The world of blogs is totally intimidating and I wished so badly that I had someone to help explain it to me. The one thing I knew though is that the look of my blog didn’t feel at all like how my work looked or how I wanted people to feel when they came to my blog.
1 year later, when our home was almost fully renovated and I had a bunch of projects completed and documented, I was on the phone with my friend telling her how jealous I was of every home renovator on HGTV and that I knew I had found my life’s work and I had no clue how to share it and that I wanted to start a new blog!!! At that moment she told me about Instagram. I didn’t even know what it was?! She said that I needed to start an account and that it would be easier than blogging. I got an account under the name @huntergathererdecorator and I looked at other peoples’ accounts. At that point I noticed that a lot of the feeds that I really liked linked to their blog in their profile. I thought immediately that I had to have a blog and Instagram, or what was the point of Instagram?
****I WISH I had never thought that…I WISH I had started my Instagram account right then. But I didn’t. Instead of starting my account, I let some myths (that I have no idea where they came from because I wasn’t even actively using Instagram) at the time overwhelm me to the point of trying to start ANOTHER unsuccessful blog and delay growing my Instagram account!
Here is an image of the renovated living room at Backsplit Overhaul. You can see the entire project and gnarly before pics here (that we transformed and that I was too scared to share!). I shared these photos a couple years later, but I missed out on so much time that I could have been sharing on Instagram, growing my following, and building relationships!
When I finally did start sharing it was October 2015 and you can read about how I finally did it here!
Myths about Instagram (myths that made me try a second unsuccessful blog)
- You need a blog to have Instagram, or else where will people “go to” if they like your posts?
- Instagram isn’t a blog, you can’t be a “blogger” just on Instagram
- You can’t tell a story on Instagram
- People can’t “get to know me” on Instagram through just photos
- I can’t build a brand and identity through Instagram
- You need a website to sell things or make a business out of your passion
You can totally be a “blogger” using only Instagram and I know tons of highly successful bloggers who don’t have a traditional blog. For example @michelle_janeen ….68.5K followers and no blog. One of my closest friends @oliveandford 38.4k followers, no blog. Or another really good friend @aggieandfrancois who sells dresses right on Instagram and then connects to an etsy site but has no website or blog. Obviously there are tons more. So many huge decor feeds that I follow waited until they had 50k to start their blogs.
Benefits to Starting with Instagram Over a Blog
It is much easier to take a photo you’re happy with and post to Instagram than to complete an entire project or photoshoot and write an entire blog post about it. Blogging is so much work I can’t even tell you! If you’re just starting out trying to both at once can be really overwhelming.
Another benefit to beginning with Instagram is that you can network really easily on Instagram and grow your following. Instagram stats are public so you can tell how you’re growing in comparison to other feeds. In contrast, you can see your own blogging stats but not others.
If you have a following on Instagram you can use Instagram as a way to send people to your blog post by linking it in your profile, so you can get traffic over to your blog post.
If Instagram is so Amazing, Why Start a Blog at All?
The answer is simple. You own your blog and you don’t own Instagram, so if Instagram becomes old news, which I really hope it never does (but it will eventually, of course) then your blog will always be around.
Your blog is searchable by internet search engines and Instagram is not.
Your images are “pin”able on your blog and not on your Instagram. By “pin”able I mean that once on your blog, when a reader visits your site, they can pin your images to Pinterest and then those links lead back to your blog.
These concerns are real because one of the biggest breaks I’ve received was a result of people setting Google alerts. Google alerts is a function of Google and you’re able to have the search engine alert you when certain content is published. I was really lucky to be “found” by some important people who had set an alert in google for “renovation couple” which wouldn’t have happened through Instagram alone. That being said many media outlets are finding talent through Instagram and if you have good content you will be “found” either way, I promise!
Can you monetize Instagram or Just a Blog?
You can monetize both Instagram and your Blog. Once your feed or blog has followers you can apply to be in Reward Style and from them you are able to add functionality to your Instagram called “liketoknowit” that allows you to link up products in your images and earn commission through your Instagram account.
You can use Reward Style to add “shoppable” functionality to your posts. So if you see a “shop the post” section in a blog post that you’re reading that person is earning a commission if you click through and make a purchase via their site. (I have so much to learn about this…like everything…this was never the intention of my blog, as I mention below I needed a blog for a Portfolio but my needs are growing and constantly changing as my brand is.)
You can also monetize a blog by adding advertising to your blog. I read a great post about adding adverstising to your blog in order to monetize it from the Minimalist Baker. In fact, they have an entire section on their blog with blogger tools which is amazing. I haven’t added advertising yet but it’s definitely on my to-do list!
Another way to monetize Instagram is by adding your Etsy site link in your profile and sending your followers to your Etsy page to purchase your products. I have a friend who runs her entire business this way.
Third Time’s A Charm:
When Did I Finally Start my Blog, Why did I do it, and MOST IMPORTANTLY, How Did I Start It?
I started my blog last June (2016). I was just about to finish the massive 1.5 year renovation on my current home and I really wanted a place to be able to share the reveals of the spaces and organize all of my past renovations. At the time my goal was solely to have a place to put my renovation portfolio. My blog has really evolved and I’m sharing my thoughts on all kinds of topics like this post and the post I wrote about “Motivating Yourself to Share on Instagram“. So, a blog can take you in so many directions.
If you’re like me and can’t design your own blog and want it to be gorgeous with lots of functionality you can have the blog built for you. I did this and most of the blogs I follow did too. My blog was created by Tana from Your Marketing BFF. It was money so well spent and I speak from experience because like I said, I created two yuck blogs on my own before this. You know what else, Your Marketing BFF has a ton of blogging resource posts that she’s written about every topic a blogger needs to get started and stay current…I definitely recommend checking them out as a field guide to blogging. 
Rebranding Your Instagram Account Name and Showing Your Pretty Face
So, like I said, I first started my Instagram account and I was called @huntergathererdecorator. I had always kind of disliked my name. I thought it was clunky and hard to spell and type and remember. When I decided to launch a blog I renamed myself. So many feeds have renamed themselves and every one I talk to is so happy they did. I changed mine because I wanted to be a part of my brand and begin to add a face to the designs.
I really encourage posting photos of yourself on your Instagram account and blog. It helps bring partnerships your way because brands are often wanting to meet the person and family behind the home, as well as followers want to “know” who they are following. Picture the feeds you love, do you see their face? If not, how does that change the “relationship” you have with that feed? A lot of accounts who don’t show a face are curating content and sharing inspiration images rather than their own content. Curating images can also be huge, so there’s no right or wrong answer but I’ve never regretted rebranding and I’ve never met anyone who has.
One more thing about this idea of sharing your face on Instagram, I know that it’s super scary…like so scary and weird and intimidating but it’s so worth getting over your fears I promise! I dare you to share your face!!! Your followers will be so excited to meet you I promise!
Moral of the Story:
It’s overwhelming to start a blog and Instagram account at once. My biggest fear is that if you get overwhelmed trying to learn two totally different things at once you’ll quit. Don’t quit!! Once you have followers on Instagram, you can send them to your blog to get traffic on your blog. A blog is important but I know lots of Instagrammers who don’t have blogs and are absolutely thriving and considered a “blogger”.
One Last Thing
Whatever you do, you’ll be amazing at it as long as you work your ass off on it and give yourself time to really learn. While I started my blog last June I didn’t really start using it regularly till this past November. I found it hard to learn to blog and get into a routine. At first when I wasn’t using it I felt so guilty. It was exactly like having a gym membership and not using it. I felt bad about myself. Don’t do that. Just don’t. It takes time to learn an entire new “technological adventure” (I hate technology I swear you just gotta do it) and to build your following all over again.
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Leslie! Oh my gosh – you literally read my mind with this post and your last one. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing. I’ve been blogging for about 3 years now, but just last month I decided that I was ready to take it seriously. I’m not even sure what that means yet, but your posts have really helped me focus my thoughts and get some direction. Thank you for being so open and honest (which is not always easy) and sharing with us your early missteps (or “learning opportunities!”) Thank you again and happy blogging!
~Amy
Hi Amy! Thanks so much for your comment…I was nervous to post this because it’s personal… So thank you!! If it helped you then it was worth it!! thanks again for your encouragement!
Good advice. I never want to show my face on Instagram, I’m not even sure why. I do have a blog but there are somethings I would like to change about it. I’ve been thinking about it for some time now and then I came across your Instagram feed and clicked on over and you have really answered some questions I’ve had. Thanks again for the post it really has given me some food for thought.
Hi Susan,
I’m so glad it helped! Yes show your face!! Thank you for the comment I really appreciate the feedback!
I really love these helpful posts! Thank you! I don’t feel like I have enough pretty content to share on instagram. I do have instagram and have some good photos on there, but I would like to be able to post more often. My issue is that my house isn’t that pretty, yet….the blog is documenting the journey to pretty. We do visit a lot of model homes and go on home tours, so that helps, but I think I really need to get creative on sharing the parts of my house that I’m already proud of.
Hi Jalene! There are lots of accounts that only share a few spaces in their homes but share from different angles and add in new details to those spaces often…so that’s totally a viable option! Start making friends and joining challenges for motivation as well so you have a specific thing to share like #Thursdaythrowpillows or something like that to start small. thanks for the comment!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I’ve started sharing on my private (yes private) Instagram account for the past couple of years and have been talking about a blog for the same amount of time. Reading your post today encouraged me to go public today – thank you! I am excited to watch my 100 followers grow!
Oh my gosh!!! Woohooo! Cheers to that Carley! It’s scary to share even with people you know and work with and then suddenly it’s out and it’s the best thing ever and people will have a new found respect for you, your passion, and your talent! I’m so excited for you! thank you for the comment! tag me in your journey, so I can cheer you on!
So I have to show my face now?! Crap! š Awesome post! I wish we had read this when we first started and I KNOW you just helped so many people out!
Hey you! You’re so kind! I’m just glad I had you when I first started out or I would be nowhere!
Leslie,
The timing of this post was beyond mere coincidence! I started my Instagram in November and published my first blog post LAST WEEK. There are so many great bloggers, like you, that I questioned if there was really room for me. I don’t have a design background but rather a passion for renovating and decorating our home and doing the same for friends. That, and loads of encouragement from friends and my Mr. led me to give all of this a try. I currently don’t have a photo posted because I am still nervous about truly putting myself out there but you made some valid points and I am reconsidering. Currently I have a very small number of followers but I had two of my images featured on the Instagram pages of Lee Industries and Gabby Decor, respectively. I was thrilled and encouraged that maybe I really have something worthwhile to share. I I can’t thank you enough for sharing your personal journey, it’s motivating and so meaningful. I recognize that I have a lot to learn but I look forward to the challenge and I am enjoying the process. Thanks for being a guiding light on the journey. I truly enjoy your work!
There is absolutely room for you Danielle!! I completely know how you felt but your voice is so important…we’re so lucky that you’re putting it out there…if your friends and husband are encouraging you that’s a great sign! Congrats on your first blog post!! Amazing!!! AND Congratulations on your reposts! Thank you so much for your encouragement…I totally need it. You know what you totally nailed it…there’s a lot to learn but you’re enjoying the process. I think that’s it for me too. I have so much to learn but I’m happier and feel more purpose than I ever had so we must be doing the right thing! thanks for your comment. Can’t wait to see you take off, Danielle!
Thank you so much for this post Leslie! As soon as I read your last blogging/instagram post about sharing your journey I knew you and I were a lot alike (and both living in windsor!). All the myths you talked about are exactly what were rattling around in my mind but you totally inspired me to start my own instagram page and getting styling some rooms for interesting pics!
I think my inexperience with taking great pictures is something else that has been (and continues to) holding me back. I’m gonna keep practicing! Thanks again and you really are a constant source of encouragement for me! Can’t wait to see what’s next!
Hi Alyssa! Wow you live in Windsor too…very cool!! Pictures are tough but trust me you get better quickly and learn so much from following other accounts you like and their photos and styles. Can’t wait to see your feed! Thank you so much for the encouragement…it means so much that you took the time to comment!!
WOW! That was amazing, thank you so very much for all of the information Leslie. I am just starting out with my interior design blog and it was like you were speaking right to me! It is really hard trying to figure all of this stuff out and tons of work, I can see how it could be very easy for a person to be completely overwhelmed and give up! Your post was very encouraging so thank you!
Oh wow that’s so awesome…I’m SO SO happy that it helped!! You’re so welcome and thanks for your comment!! I’m sending you good vibes and wish you so much luck! Can’t wait to see where you go!
Great post Leslie!! I know you are going to help lots of people. Your blog is beautiful, just like your Instagram and you! xoxo
Hi Jen! Oh thanks…I hope so! I have so much to learn! Heading over to read your post about a year in blogging now!! xo!
I happened on your site through a home tour from a blogger I follow. I’ve been wanting to start a blog, but I have no idea what to call it. I know so many things and depending on the day, I’m passionate about that particular project. And each project can vary. Sewing, painting, cooking…you name it. I have to admit, I cried reading your last statement. “whatever you do, you’ll be amazing at it….” It’s what I needed to hear. And you are so spot on with everything I’ve been fretting about. I need to roll up my sleeves and get dirty on this.
Thank you for the links, thank you for the inspiration and thank you for just being you. I appreciate that.
Hi Cindy! Oh my gosh I’m so lucky that you found the post…knowing too many things is a good problem-you should definitely share them! There are a lot of blogs that share a huge variety…your list reminds me of craftberrybush.com or monikahibbs.com and those are beautiful sites. As far as a name goes, just from reading the words in your comment I like dependingontheday.com or cindydemaydependingontheday …..lol…just ideas…I like those words you wrote though! Thank you so much for your comment, it’s so encouraging and touching. Can’t wait to see where your passion goes!
xoxoxo…keep me posted!
Great article. Question: When you changed your Instagram account and renamed yourself did you lose all of your previous followers or how did you move them to your new brand?
I just changed my name and made an announcement and it was fine, I wished I had done it sooner and that’s what everyone says. I didn’t lose any followers. I know a lot of accounts that changed their name at one point.
Hi Leslie!
Thank you so much for sharing this – I definitely needed it. I am interested in starting my own blog and wasn’t sure how to incorporate instagram (or if I even should). I do have a few questions though – I have a personal account but think that it would be choppy to switch it from private to public. It feels like it would be weird to start blogging from it when my previous posts are not related to or consistent with the direction I want to go in my new blog/new branding… if that makes sense… Perhaps I won’t even need/use my personal one anymore once I start my public account. Do you have any advice on starting a new instagram account solely for the purpose of my blog and creating personal branding? I have no idea what I would write for my first new posts and wouldn’t want to write just to write, or post the most hard hitting content until I get a following. I really want to get it right the first time so I feel that is why I haven’t started it yet. Thank you for your help!
Best,
Lindsey
Hi Lindsey, I think starting a new account dedicated to your passion is a great idea. It’s less scary to share with strangers than with friends for some reason a little anonymity is good at the beginning sometimes. I wouldn’t worry about which post to write but just start. It’s the best advice that I can give. One post out in the world is better than none and starting is the most important thing. Try to just force yourself. If you wrote a great piece you can always link back to old blog posts for new users by linking it in your instagram profile or in your story. So you can bring lots of life to old posts once you’ve got a larger following. I hope that helps and good luck!
What a real & heart-felt article. Thanks for all the info & I couldnāt agree more with many of your points. I recently took the leap š
Really?! Congratulations that is so awesome! You are going to love it! Such an amazing outlet for creativity! Good luck and keep me posted!
Leslie, your posts are so inspiring and amazing for people like me who don’t know a little thing about blogging and are close to giving up. I am very thankful.
-salem
Hi Salem, oh that such a kind thing to say…thank you. Let me know how I can help! xoxo
Hello Leslie!!! First I want to tell you a Great Thanks.You are actually not just a good blogger but a good professional.I get a courage in your words. I have insatgram with a few fans and a blog not very professinal.I do not know how to proceed because you say that it is difficult to maintain both of them at the same time and I see it myself. Write these useful tips and for that I am grateful to you.I wanted to ask you how can I make my blog more professional?What should I do to be on the right blog ? If you want and you can help me with your advice it would be an honor for me. With respect Anila!!
Hi Anila! Thank you so much for the kind comment. To make your blog more professional you could try working with a professional photographer local to your area on a collaboration. You could also consider having your blog re-created by a professional like the one I used – yourmarketingbff. The look and photos are really a big part of the “professional feeling” but you don’t need to have either because I know huge blogs that take their own photos and built their own blog and in that case they say that they watched tons of you tube videos on taking professional photos. I also know that often local professional photographers host photography bootcamps and courses and that would be a great step in the right direction. I need to do that too!
hope the suggestions help. If you’re local I know that Manifesto photography offers those photography course.
I’ve read each post you’ve written about blogging and you answered all the questions I’ve had for years now. I appreciate the openness you have while sharing with us. At this point I’m a little apprehensive about “sharing” my children with the public. Once anything is on the internet, it lives forever. I know I can’t police the internet. I have no control over what people may do with pictures once I share them. But it still bothers me somewhat. Was this ever a concern for you?
Hmmm…yes of course. I don’t post pictures though without them being fully clothed other than that, I feel that it’s ok. Being able to blog about your kids has given so many stay at home moms an outlet for an income and creativity that I don’t think we can be faulted. As well as it has really changed the look of motherhood and allowed Moms to connect with other Moms so it seems like a really positive space. Good luck with your account if you do go public because the pros are really awesome!
Love your writing style! I appreciate your honesty and help. Thank you!
Thank you so much Sherrie…so glad it helps and let me know what else I can talk about! xo
Wow, Leslie, you’ve hit the nail on the head with this blog and how I’m feeling. I have a fear of beginning my instagram styling account, AND I’m not intending to create a blog – so you have given me SO much hope. Thank YOU! xo One thing I need to ask is, I’ve noticed to turn your insta account into a ‘business account’, they ask to link to a fb page, or on your friends Michelle Janeen it links to her pinterest, do you have to link your account to another?? I wouldn’t have a ‘business’ fb or pinterest to link to…?!
Hi Harriet, yes to be a business account you need to link an outside account. You can set up a facebook business page easily in a couple minutes though and that’s what I did when I was a “business account”. The only upside is that you can have the “swipe up” function in your story. I just recently switched back to a normal account though because I felt like it messed with your algorithm and “likes” so I think it’s helping though. Let me know if that answers your questions.
and good luck with starting your Instagram account!!
Hi Leslie, came across your post & really loved it. My friend is urging me to start an Instagram āblogā for my thing (not renovating but motorcycle riding training!) and Iām excited but have no idea how to start! Great ideas from you in that area & also for sharing the fears of exposing oneself, which I feel completely.
I look forward to exploring all your posts, written & visual & already love your design style.
Thank you
Hi Jayne! Oh my gosh Motorcycle riding and training would be awesome content! Thanks so much for the vote of confidence and good luck…you should TOTALLY do it!
great advice! I’ve been thinking of giving up on Instagram because blog and Instagram together seems to take away too much time, but after reading your post, I decided to continue with Instagram.
Oh that’s awesome! I hope you find some success! thanks for the comment!
I found this post incredibly helpful! I have been debating on whether or not to create an Instagram account documenting my house renovation progress. I feel more confident after reading this! Thanks!!
Victoria
Hi Victoria! Oh that makes me so happy! Documenting a home renovation is soooo fun and cathartic! Do it for sure! The confidence you gain from having a new passion project is really invaluable! good luck!
Thank you for sharing, this has been going back and forth in my mind for awhile!
You’re so welcome…if you’re debating the best thing to do is start…you won’t regret meeting new people and having a creative outlet!
Hi. My name is Symone Fairchild and this was so helpful and reassuring. I started a children’s clothing ecommerce business in January and have been seriously procrastinating on starting a blog, podcast, website, etc, etc because I was so scared of the exposure. Thank you for giving me the push that I needed.
Hi Symone, oh I’m SO happy that I could help! The best time to start is right now…this second. You’ll be thanking yourself so much in a couple months from now!! I’m so excited for you!!
Hi Leslie,
Your decorating is beautiful (and is how I landed on your blog), but these posts about blogging have been so inspirational I think I will take the plunge and start a blog of my own. Thank you so much for the tips, encouragement, and inspiration!
Oh that’s so exciting! I’m so glad it helped! You will not regret it…it’s going to open up a whole new realm of confidence for you I bet!! Good luck!!
I just found this post when I searched for Instagram v. blog and I wanted to tell you that it was so easy to read, it was so encouraging, and so informative. Soāthank you!
My question is…Iām wondering if you were mainly talking to people who are working with tangible things (want to work in design, eventually sell products, etc.)
The reason I ask is because I just wrote a book and am working with an editor because I really want to publish it. However, I have no following (and am not good at socia media!) but think I should figure out a way to start a catchy āblogā since a potential publisher will want to see a following. Sooo, in your experience, do you think the Instagram-only route is also for people who simply want to get their name out there by ābloggingā about certain everyday, clever things that we all experience, like just human interest stuff, but not writing or showing ANYTHING related to a product. Like Iād include a photo of course, of the related topic, or me (as you suggested) but thatād be it. Of course it would be up to me to make it interesting enough, but Iād love your opinion!
Hi Amy! You wrote a book? wow congrats! Yes you could totally build a following for any niche on Instagram. I follow people who talk about cleaning, organizing, and minimalism and they just share their thoughts and attach a photo to it. Maybe if you start following people the area of your book you’ll get some good examples of how the authors weave their content into posts. You could totally start a blog as well. Whatever you do, start one right away…the sooner you start the better! good luck!!
OMG! I’m struggling with this decision as of right now. Thank you for sharing this information, it was really helpful! I don’t even know why I am so scared! But this helps so much bringing things down to earth.
Oh I’m so glad it helps. Honestly, anything worth doing is scary and that scary feeling is something to learn to love! Good luck, you will be awesome!
Hello everyone thank you for sharing all your stories i can see im not alone on this one. I have been thinking about blogging for quite sometime now, yet to be honest yes like many of you the fear in me to just jump and take the first step has me stuck some how. It makes me confuse and not really in the know of how i wanted to start the blog and run an IG at the same time along with everything ells. So thank u so much… The more i keep reading all comments it helps me better understand a bit more about all that im trying to do. Have a blessed day everyone and keep blogging …
This is such great advice for me as I was confused on what to do myself but I think I will do the opposite and focus on the already established Instagram but draw in followers until I am happy enough to start my blog and get that up and running with a decent audience. The only issue I have is I want my blog to focus more on spicy food/travel and Instagram to be on all food I discover.
Thank you girly!
I too have started a blog x 2 and gave up because I hated the look.
I am having a hard time at work at the moment and Iām hoping to venture out into personal training (along with just making people feel good about themselves). I write poetry too and so I wanted a blog that encapsulates my journey but most importantly to help another human being.
I guess it also worried me as to how will this monetise at some point? I donāt know and I donāt wish to sound like this is my only reason to start my blog. I absolutely love writing, Iām always jotting stuff down or putting stuff into iPhone ānotes.ā
Gonna take your advice and get professional help.
Thank you and keep up the good work š
Amazing and I hope it works out for you! Sharing your passion will invaluable honestly!
Thank you so much for sharing this post. I have also just read your post on motivating people to get out there and start sharing their passion, and to not pay attention to any of the myths and fears holding them back. I am really passionate about cooking and travel, and I have been sharing my experiences on Instagram as a hobby more than anything. Just this week I decided to launch a blog and start documenting things properly. But I am already feeling fed up and overwhelmed with the process – I feel guilty if I am not working on my website and I have spent so much time trying to get it to look the way I want but feel no further forward. It’s started to make me doubt whether this is actually for me. Then this morning I woke up and asked myself ‘why don’t I just start on Instagram first and see where that takes me’. So I did some Googling to see if this was possible and I came across this post. It was SO helpful! It’s made me realise that it’s OK to blog in Instagram first, grow my following and then consider launching a website later down the line if what I am doing is working. Thanks ever so much for sharing your story!
Wow that is amazing!! I’m so happy that the post helped you and that you’re going to keep sharing your passion and not get overwhelmed with blogging before you start! Please let me know how it’s going?! So excited for you!
WOW! That was amazing, thanks so much for all the information, Leslie
You’re so welcome…thank you so much for reading!
Hey Leslie, Iām a little late to this game, but nonetheless, am starting a blogā& maybe an Instagram? I was actually debating on what is better: Pinterest or Instagram? Iām a Pinterest junkie and use it for sooo much inspiration like the vast majority of of us do these days. Iām still hesitant on starting so much at one time with the few projects that I have doneāI know I have tons of content that I can add to a blog and posts in due time, but what are your thoughts on Pinterest?
That’s a great question, I have heard incredible things about using pinterest to drive traffic, I need to up my pinterest game big time because I love it that’s for sure! I know that pinterest drives traffic to your blog ect. …Defintely check out what you can do with Pinterest and you can’t go wrong I’m sure!
Thank you for sharing your journey with Instagram and blogging. I’m in same situation so could relate to it
I’m so glad to hear you can relate and thank you for the message!