#mombassadorchats Moms,
#mombassadorchats
Moms,
Today we have @mrsc2mommy who runs her own YouTube channel, Meet The Chambers, and blog called Come Wag Along. She's here to answer any of your vlogging and blogging questions, and please share your advice too! Please reply in the comments below! Here's her tips:
Blogging Tips
1. Start on a free blogging platform like blogger.com or WordPress.com first to see if you want to take blogging to the next level instead of just a hobby.
2. Don't know what to write about? Pull from your own experiences. Pregnant? Share your pregnancy updates and all things pregnancy. Just had your first baby? Share topics on being a new mom. Google "mom blog topics" for lists of different things to write about.
3. Promote your blog on social media. Don't be afraid to tell others about your blog. Tweet your blogs posts on Twitter, share blog posts on Facebook, mention your blog on Instagram etc
4. Be apart of the blogging community. Join blogging groups on Facebook. Comment on other bloggers blog posts and share their content. It's not all about you. Engaging with others is very important.
5. Want to monetize your blog? I suggest being self hosted with your own domain. Join blogger networks to have opportunities to be apart of campaigns that pay you to promote brands. Pitch to brands that you love for the opportunity to work with them. Let them know you charge a fee and don't write for free product only.
Here's her bio: Kia Chambers is a North Carolina native who started her blog ComeWagAlong.com in 2012 to share her experiences as a new dog owner. Her blog has now expanded to include her experiences as a new mommy and wife as well. Come Wag Along is all about family life with a dog. In addition to blogging, Kia also has a family vlog on YouTube called MeetTheChambers. The blog started out as just a hobby for her, but now it is a business. She's written for other sites and has even been featured as a top pet blogger! She's also been able to work with numerous brands that she loves.
Kia has a blended family. She has a step daughter who is 6 that she loves like her own. She also has a 2 year old daughter of her own. With her blog and vlog she hopes to give helpful tips on having a dog and being a mommy and wife. She loves sharing her experiences with others whether it be with her use of products or her day to day experiences. She's told all of the time that she has an inspiring young black family and she hopes to continue to inspire and inform with the use of her blog and blog.
Please be sure to follow @@mrsc2mommy in the app and check out her channels: youtube.com/meetthechambers and www.comewagalong.com
Thanks,
Charong
moemoe·
Мама троих детей
I follow them on Instagram beautiful family . im also on Youtube and im starting my channel back please check me out monaloc06
Nancy Jackson·
Мама двоих (младенец)
@mrsc2mommy. www.hermosadelsol.wordpress.com
Kia·
Мама двоих (2 года, 6 лет)
@nancy.m.jackson88, no problem! Sure what's your link?
Kia·
Мама двоих (2 года, 6 лет)
@avie, I'd say just use your cell phone to start...iPhone 7 cameras are pretty good and I'm sure some androids are too...the key is to record with the back camera as it is better than from facing...and hold your phone horizontally and not vertical...in the future look up the canon g7x that is what we vlog with...it could be on sale now bc I think there is a new one out
Nancy Jackson·
Мама двоих (младенец)
Hello there.. thank you for this awesome tips.. I just started my blog like few months ago.. I'm so new to this!!! Only have like two post on it!!! Would you take a look at it and let me know what you think??
Vanessa Moya ·
Мама сына (1 год)
So i dont have any "mom" stuff posted. I think there is a post on there about my son but since y'all are talking about sites, I use blogger.com and i use godaddy as my website. Godaddy also allows me to link my blog right on to my website and i am able to link my social medias right on to my website as well. Hope this is useful 😊 good luck mommas!
Hazel·
Мама дочки-младенца
Question: My husband and I want to start daily vlogging. Any advice for affordable cameras with good quality? @mrsc2mommy
Kia·
Мама двоих (2 года, 6 лет)
@mamaoftwo83, you're welcome!
Kia·
Мама двоих (2 года, 6 лет)
@cynthia.rose.ramos, a lot of moms can relate to your different experiences...if your experiences answer questions a lot of moms have then it's useful and relevant
Kia·
Мама двоих (2 года, 6 лет)
@cynthia.rose.ramos, just start! Don't be scared especially if it's something you really want to do
Miss A·
Мама сына (1 год), беременна (36 нед.)
@mrsc2mommy thank you!
Cynthia Gurr ·
@mrsc2mommy I always wanted to do a blog and I have so many experiences in different things, but I don't were to start? Or if its ever going to relevant to other people?
Kia·
Мама двоих (2 года, 6 лет)
Don't forget to follow me to keep in touch and ask any other questions you may have!
Kia·
Мама двоих (2 года, 6 лет)
@mamaoftwo83, awesome! You need to look for public domain or creative common zero pictures...one of my favs is http://pexels.com here is a list of more: https://www.inc.com/john-rampton/20-sites-with-free-images-for-your-blog-or-social-media-posts.html
Kia·
Мама двоих (2 года, 6 лет)
@clairehoyt, wix also has a free version which would have limits as well but they also have different packages. Just make sure you read what the packages offer to ensure you're picking the one you want to be able to do what you want
Kia·
Мама двоих (2 года, 6 лет)
@clairehoyt, free WordPress.com has some limits but not self hosted WordPress...but WordPress.com now has packages available that you can pay for and be able to monetize...just with the free version you can't
claire·
Мама двоих (младенец)
@mrsc2mommy, great, thanks!
Miss A·
Мама сына (1 год), беременна (36 нед.)
Thanks @mrsc2mommy I will start to put whatever down. I have always wanted to know how do you get pictures for blog posts without infringing on any rights?
claire·
Мама двоих (младенец)
@mrsc2mommy, it's sounded like Wordpress has limitations when monetizing so I'm wanting to be sure I'm set up correctly to be able to monetize. Wix is a site builder similar to square space, etc. I think I just found my answer online, no worries! Thx!
Kia·
Мама двоих (2 года, 6 лет)
@clairehoyt, I know that wix is a lot easier to use if you're not very technical but that's about all I know. Maybe this will help https://www.google.com/amp/www.websitebuilderexpert.com/wix-vs-wordpress/amp/
claire·
Мама двоих (младенец)
@mrsc2mommy, I'm just getting ready to launch our blog but want to be sure I optimize our potential!
Kia·
Мама двоих (2 года, 6 лет)
@clairehoyt, what do you mean rewards? I'm not too familiar with wix
Kia·
Мама двоих (2 года, 6 лет)
@mzsteph612, no problem!
claire·
Мама двоих (младенец)
Hi @mrsc2mommy! Similar question to @smilingwithmyawesome4kids, I have a site now for my baby food company Big Dipper Baby Food. I use wix as my site builder , and own my domain name. Can I reap 100% of rewards I generate?
Kia·
Мама двоих (2 года, 6 лет)
@mzsteph612, ColorStory, Photofy, Canva, WordSwag all of these are for pictures and things you'd use to promote your blog post or use in a blog post
Kia·
Мама двоих (2 года, 6 лет)
@mzsteph612, here's an example of a post that brings readers to my blog every day http://comewagalong.com/diy-how-to-make-a-pack-n-play-more-comfortable/
Kia·
Мама двоих (2 года, 6 лет)
@mzsteph612, what draws readers and subscribers is being useful to them. Tell them how to do something answer a question...make lists.
Kia·
Мама двоих (2 года, 6 лет)
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Kia·
Мама двоих (2 года, 6 лет)
@pinkbows, awesome I will message you the link
Kiara W.·
@mrsc2mommy, omg I'd love to join! I love supporting new youtubers we have to stick together lol , our channel is "Kiara&Dijon Daily Life & Vlogs" I know it's long but we couldn't think of any short unique name
Kia·
Мама двоих (2 года, 6 лет)
@rmariet, you're welcome!
Kia·
Мама двоих (2 года, 6 лет)
I'm loving the questions! Keep em coming!
Kia·
Мама двоих (2 года, 6 лет)
@pinkbows, that's awesome! What's your channel? I have a YouTube group on Facebook if you'd like to join. It's for youtubers that need support and are willing to engage with other youtubers content and share it as well it's called YouTube Vloggers Share Squad
Kia·
Мама двоих (2 года, 6 лет)
@smilingwithmyawesome4kids, WordPress.com is free and has some restraints whereas getting your own domain and host is all handled by you and you can do whatever you like when it comes to monetizing your blog
Kia·
Мама двоих (2 года, 6 лет)
@smilingwithmyawesome4kids, blogging can be difficult because you definitely have to be consistent and constantly promote yourself and be a part of the blogging community. But if you want it I say go for it! Don't think you will just easily become a success over night...it definitely takes hard work! But you can do it!
Kiara W.·
I also have a YouTube channel. My husband and I vlog on a weekly basis and post new videos. Challenges pranks and Q&As are coming soon. I'm always looking to subscribe to new ppl on YouTube also!!
Kia·
Мама двоих (2 года, 6 лет)
@mamaoftwo83, just start writing whatever pops in your head in a notebook or something. I like using the Evernote app because it's on my phone and also on the computer. Whenever I have an idea I put it in Evernote...I have even started blog posts in Evernote and make everything make sense later. It's best to get those ideas out of your head so you won't forget them!
Rashida T·
Мама дочки (1 год)
@mrsc2mommy, thank you! 😊
Kia·
Мама двоих (2 года, 6 лет)
@rmariet, I'm not gonna lie I still struggle with time management because I also work a full time job, but using a Evernote, Trello, and making sure you set an hour a side a day or whatever amount of time you can get things done help
Deleted·
What's the difference between the wordpress and creating your own page ?@mrsc2mommy #momlifechats
Kia·
Мама двоих (2 года, 6 лет)
@isatorres1127, yay! Glad you love it
Kia·
Мама двоих (2 года, 6 лет)
@erivers, there are plenty on Facebook such as grow your blog, bloggy buzz, courage to earn
Deleted·
Is blogging difficult to do ?@mrsc2mommy #momlifechats
Miss A·
Мама сына (1 год), беременна (36 нед.)
I have so much content "in my head" but everytime I want to put them down in writing, I'm all over the place. How do i actually start to write? Its so hard for me.
Rashida T·
Мама дочки (1 год)
How do you manage your publishing & social media schedule along with being a mom? I've tried blogging but always get stuck with time management.
Galactic Queen Superstar McAwesomville✌🏼💋🦄·
Мама четверых детей
I love this
Kia·
Мама двоих (2 года, 6 лет)
@boyraiser, do it! Share all of those experiences. There's someone who can always relate.
erivers·
Hey do you have any blog communities you recommend?
Jennifer Willis·
Мама троих детей
I need to blog I'm a mom with so much on my plate
Kia·
Мама двоих (2 года, 6 лет)
If you have any specific questions feel free to ask and I'll try to answer to the best of my knowledge!
Kia·
Мама двоих (2 года, 6 лет)
Hey guys! Happy to chat today!