Some @ctilburymakeup spam for my grid 😍 what ar Some @ctilburymakeup spam for my grid 😍 what are you all doing for Valentine’s/ Galentines? I’ve got a Valentine’s Gift Guide up on the blog if you fancy a nosey or a post all about the best Charlotte Tilbury products if Valentine’s isn’t your thing!💗
I popped up a review and swatches of the stunning I popped up a review and swatches of the stunning @urbandecaycosmetics Naked Ultraviolet palette on the blog earlier today 🙊 I am obsessed 😍 this palette has the perfect mix of neutrals and pinky purple blues 💜💙 there’s a shade for practically every eye look you can imagine 😍 link in bio if you fancy a nosey ⭐️
You may have already seen me share on my stories b You may have already seen me share on my stories but I couldn’t not share here too 🙊 @lookfantastic have a fab deal on today; Get £10 off a £25 spend (for new customers) using the code RACHAEL-R2Q0 😍 this little @narsissist mini wanted palette is only £16 when you use the code RACHAEL-R2Q0 (affiliate) 🌟 what are you going to treat yourself to?😍
I’m just finishing off a belated best of 2020 sk I’m just finishing off a belated best of 2020 skincare and make up post to pop up on the blog tonight 🙊 is it just me that has a tonne of skincare favs and not many make up ones this year?! 2020 has definitely been all about pamper nights and self care rather than doing my make up to head out 🙈 what were your fav products over the past year 🤷🏼‍♀️🌟
Merry ‘Christmas Eve’ Eve 🎄 It may not be t Merry ‘Christmas Eve’ Eve 🎄 It may not be the Christmas we’ve all been hoping for but I’m still going to do some festive makeup and make the most of the Santa magic with Theodore ✨
Still so obsessed with @hourglasscosmetics powders Still so obsessed with @hourglasscosmetics powders 😍 this lil blush is in the shade Mood Exposure and it’s the perfect nude and plum combo for this time of year ✨ Cult Beauty’s Christmas sale has started early and loads of the bits I featured in my Beauty Gift Guide are reduced - well worth having a nosey if you’re in the mood to treat yourself 🎁 link in my bio to check out my gift guide🎄
AD I cannot believe we’re in the last full week AD I cannot believe we’re in the last full week before Christmas 😱 December has gone in the blink of an eye! If you’re still looking for some last minute gift ideas (or looking for some pamper treats for yourself over the festive season 🙊) then @scottishfinesoaps have kindly given me a 20% code to share with you valid until Christmas Eve! Just pop RAMBLING20 in during checkout for those last minute presents! 🎁✨ I’ll have a full blog post live tomorrow with some extra details on the beautiful Original Recipes range 🥰 have you finished your Christmas shopping yet?? 🎄
I cannot believe Christmas is next week 😱 where I cannot believe Christmas is next week 😱 where has the time gone?!? I’ve popped a Beauty Gift Guide up on the blog for some last minute gift ideas but get ordering quick because those last posting dates are looming 🙈 Link in my bio if you fancy a nosey! I’m not going to lie there’s multiple bits I’m eyeing up for myself, To me, Love me?!🤷🏼‍♀️😂 what are you hoping to find under the tree for yourself this Christmas?🎄
#ad You may have seen my post the other week all a #ad You may have seen my post the other week all about my new fav spot treatment from @botanicallabuk. It’s become a permanent part of my skincare routine so I thought I’d try out some more from Botanical Lab’s range. I’ve been trying out their Turmeric Balancing Face Wash and Hemp and Matcha Tea Clarifying Face Mask. The Turmeric Face Wash in particular works beautifully with the serum. It contains turmeric extract and salicylic acid to help minimise breakouts whilst gently cleansing your face. I love how soft and clean my face feels after my night time skincare and it’s making a huge difference to my hormonal breakouts plus at only £4.99 it’s a bargain cleanser. 🙊
All @botanicallabuk products are vegan friendly, cruelty free & include natural ingredients 😍. You can pick them up from www.botanicallab.com, superdrug.com or at your local @superdrug #BotanicalLab #ItsNaturalChemistry
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Blogger Help · February 16, 2021

How To Start A Blog – A Beginner’s Guide

I first dreamt up and started PaleGirlRambling back in 2017, that’s over 4 full years this little space on on the internet has been mine and I’ve become pretty darn proud of my small piece of the internet.

How To Start A Blog - A Beginner’s Guide
When I first started blogging I don’t think I realised quite what a massive place the ‘blogosphere’ was, there’s a blog for pretty much everything you can think of. Influencer marketing has grown an insane amount even in the past 4 years that I’ve been here. I wanted to put this post together to help those who want to take the plunge to start blogging. While there’s millions of blogs out there, there’s still space for little old you. If you’ve got a passion for something and want to write about it then my number one tip is go for it. I’m so grateful everyday that I decided in my bedroom one night while sorting through my makeup collection to create PaleGirlRambling and honestly I pinch myself daily for the opportunities this little part of the internet, along with some hard work and passion, has given me.

The first things first though, why have a blog? There’s so many influencers these days who simply use social media like Instagram or Tiktok. While these platforms are a fab place to be and indeed I use Instagram for PaleGirlRambling every day, the risk is if Instagram shut down tomorrow you’d loose everything. Having a blog is your little piece of the internet and as long as you continue to pay your hosting fees it’ll remain yours and no one can take it away from you.

When I first started PaleGirlRambling I created a free blog on WordPress as quite honestly I knew nothing about having a website! Quickly though I started researching and learning the ropes and I realised that having a ‘.wordpress.com’ site while it was great for introducing me to having a blog, meant it wasn’t really mine. I went ‘self hosted’ in 2018 and haven’t looked back. Being self hosted comes with a number of perks. Mainly it allows you to work on your DA. In simple terms, the higher your DA the higher you’ll show up on the list when people search on google and obviously the higher up you show, the more people are likely to visit your blog. You know yourself you don’t go to page 24 on the google search results when you want to know the answer to something! Having a self hosted site is also a desirable for brands should you wish to start collaborating.

Simple Step By Step

  • Pick a niche (eg beauty) & name for your blog (and check the domain is available!)

 

  • Pick a website hosting service & sign up and purchase your domain name. Congratulations you officially have a little place on the internet that’s all yours!

 

  • Choose a theme for your blog & customise it to your liking

 

  • Finally get writing & start promoting your posts on social media

Once you’ve got your blog up and running the world is essentially your oyster (with some hard work!). Blogging takes a lot more work than I ever realised. You become a writer, editor, photographer, social media & marketing manger, personal assistant, accountant, honestly the list goes on and on! I think for a blog to really be ‘successful’ you have to be passionate, willing to put a lot of time in and not just using it as a source of income (although that obviously is a perk!). As I said earlier I created PaleGirlRambling sitting in my bedroom because I had a passion for make up and skin care and wanted to talk about it and still to this day that passion remains.

My inbox is always open if you’ve any questions about starting your own blog. As I said at the beginning of this post, if you’re on the fence about creating a blog then just go for it! You’ve nothing to loose and an awful lot to gain.

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Some @ctilburymakeup spam for my grid 😍 what ar Some @ctilburymakeup spam for my grid 😍 what are you all doing for Valentine’s/ Galentines? I’ve got a Valentine’s Gift Guide up on the blog if you fancy a nosey or a post all about the best Charlotte Tilbury products if Valentine’s isn’t your thing!💗
I popped up a review and swatches of the stunning I popped up a review and swatches of the stunning @urbandecaycosmetics Naked Ultraviolet palette on the blog earlier today 🙊 I am obsessed 😍 this palette has the perfect mix of neutrals and pinky purple blues 💜💙 there’s a shade for practically every eye look you can imagine 😍 link in bio if you fancy a nosey ⭐️
You may have already seen me share on my stories b You may have already seen me share on my stories but I couldn’t not share here too 🙊 @lookfantastic have a fab deal on today; Get £10 off a £25 spend (for new customers) using the code RACHAEL-R2Q0 😍 this little @narsissist mini wanted palette is only £16 when you use the code RACHAEL-R2Q0 (affiliate) 🌟 what are you going to treat yourself to?😍
I’m just finishing off a belated best of 2020 sk I’m just finishing off a belated best of 2020 skincare and make up post to pop up on the blog tonight 🙊 is it just me that has a tonne of skincare favs and not many make up ones this year?! 2020 has definitely been all about pamper nights and self care rather than doing my make up to head out 🙈 what were your fav products over the past year 🤷🏼‍♀️🌟
Merry ‘Christmas Eve’ Eve 🎄 It may not be t Merry ‘Christmas Eve’ Eve 🎄 It may not be the Christmas we’ve all been hoping for but I’m still going to do some festive makeup and make the most of the Santa magic with Theodore ✨
Still so obsessed with @hourglasscosmetics powders Still so obsessed with @hourglasscosmetics powders 😍 this lil blush is in the shade Mood Exposure and it’s the perfect nude and plum combo for this time of year ✨ Cult Beauty’s Christmas sale has started early and loads of the bits I featured in my Beauty Gift Guide are reduced - well worth having a nosey if you’re in the mood to treat yourself 🎁 link in my bio to check out my gift guide🎄
AD I cannot believe we’re in the last full week AD I cannot believe we’re in the last full week before Christmas 😱 December has gone in the blink of an eye! If you’re still looking for some last minute gift ideas (or looking for some pamper treats for yourself over the festive season 🙊) then @scottishfinesoaps have kindly given me a 20% code to share with you valid until Christmas Eve! Just pop RAMBLING20 in during checkout for those last minute presents! 🎁✨ I’ll have a full blog post live tomorrow with some extra details on the beautiful Original Recipes range 🥰 have you finished your Christmas shopping yet?? 🎄
I cannot believe Christmas is next week 😱 where I cannot believe Christmas is next week 😱 where has the time gone?!? I’ve popped a Beauty Gift Guide up on the blog for some last minute gift ideas but get ordering quick because those last posting dates are looming 🙈 Link in my bio if you fancy a nosey! I’m not going to lie there’s multiple bits I’m eyeing up for myself, To me, Love me?!🤷🏼‍♀️😂 what are you hoping to find under the tree for yourself this Christmas?🎄
#ad You may have seen my post the other week all a #ad You may have seen my post the other week all about my new fav spot treatment from @botanicallabuk. It’s become a permanent part of my skincare routine so I thought I’d try out some more from Botanical Lab’s range. I’ve been trying out their Turmeric Balancing Face Wash and Hemp and Matcha Tea Clarifying Face Mask. The Turmeric Face Wash in particular works beautifully with the serum. It contains turmeric extract and salicylic acid to help minimise breakouts whilst gently cleansing your face. I love how soft and clean my face feels after my night time skincare and it’s making a huge difference to my hormonal breakouts plus at only £4.99 it’s a bargain cleanser. 🙊
All @botanicallabuk products are vegan friendly, cruelty free & include natural ingredients 😍. You can pick them up from www.botanicallab.com, superdrug.com or at your local @superdrug #BotanicalLab #ItsNaturalChemistry
My Gift Guide for little ones is now live on PaleG My Gift Guide for little ones is now live on PaleGirlRambling featuring these adorable little @peepulpeople peg dolls 🙊😍 think I’m finally sorted for Theodore’s presents, just need to get wrapping 🙊 do you wrap your little ones presents or do you use a Santa sack?🤔

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