*Outfit Details with affiliate links: Leopard Dress (Saku New York) | Mesh Cardigan (Liana Camba)| Bag (Brahmin)| Sneakers (Andrew Stevens)
Is it just me or does it seem like everybody is a blogger or influencer nowadays? I don’t have anything against the saturated market since I consider myself to be part of it, but with the increasing use of social media I think it’s important to also have a platform aside from just Instagram. There are some people whose lives depend on Instagram and that’s all they have. I know that I also owe a lot of my opportunities and income to Instagram, but I’ve also come to realize the importance of having a blog and I wanted to share 3 reasons why you should start one if you don’t already have one.
Last summer, there was a glitch on Instagram and I was an affected user among many. For some reason, after I logged into my account with password prompts, my photos from the last 5 months were deleted. If you went to my account, the last photo that would show was dated back to March even though this happened around August. You can imagine that frustration that I experienced. However, in that moment a lightbulb switch turned on for me and that’s when I realized how important it was for me to prioritize my blog. For those who were wondering, I eventually did get all my photos back after 3 days but it was definitely an eye opening experience.
For those who own a blog, I am sure you already know these three reasons, but for those who only have Instagram or don’t update their blogs regularly, I would highly recommend to do so. The importance of having it now will be a great advantage in the long run.
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Yes, totally agree with you on all of these points. Plus i love the blogging community.
@rachelvogttrends http://rachelvogttrends.com
I love being in a community that supports each other :)
I 100% agree with you! A blog is something we control and we own so it won't get deleted without us having power over it. Instagram is definitely a way to get social media out there quickly, but it doesn't allow the freedom that a blog does. I would be freaking out if my photos were deleted but it does happen more often than not and with all their glitches and updates, who knows what will happen. Additionally, I am sure there is something else that will come out that may be bigger than Instagram in the future, so it is nice to have something we own and can have like our blog! Plus for me, my blog is where I get more personal and share more of my thoughts, life, and advice! xoxo, Christine
http://dailykongfidence.com/
I love reading your blog because like you said, it gives me more insight to your life than a photo on Instagram so I'm glad you're updating it regularly :)
Obsessed with this outfit!! I love the dress and duster. I prefer my blog to instagram for the reasons you listed above, you can share and express yourself way more.
I'm so glad you agree!
Mariann you are so right. I do Instagram a lot and try to do my blog frequently. But Instagram you can do so much faster just because there is no text. But I do love doing my blog and I love reading yours.
xxgracie
snappedbygracie.com
Thank you Gracie. It's important to have Instagram be a supplement to your blog.
Such an important message to convey to fellow bloggers! It's been scary with Instagram's recent bugs (and algorithm :|), and I 100% agree with you.
xx Su
http://www.missminussized.com
So glad you enjoyed this article :)
Love reading about why you keep a blog. I think we all blog for different reasons. I blog cause it helps me keep track of memories/events :D Thanks for sharing!
☼ cabin twenty-four
Yes, it's definitely like a diary and I love looking back to see my current thoughts.
Oh yes, youre absolutely right: I never regretted starting a blog. I even wish, that I started even earlier :-)
xxx
Tina
http://styleappetite.com
I agree, I wish I started it earlier as well :)
You look amazing!! the dress is perfect!!
xx
Mónica Sors
MES VOYAGES À PARIS
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Thanks Monica :)
I couldn't agree more with you here, my blog allows me to express myself the way I want to. And no other social media platform can give me that freedom, my blog is my space after all :)
I must say, the outfit looks so great and I love the aesthetic of your pics!
xx
https://simpliannie.wordpress.com/
Thank you so much Ankita! I'm so glad you found blogging as an outlet to express yourself because I feel the same way!
I totally agree with you! It got so scary for a second there when the algorithm came into play and everyone started freaking out but it really encouraged a lot of us to diversify. I love having a blog as it allows me to write long articles, something that I truly do love! Great blog btw!
-Didier
http://www.didieryhc.com
As much as I dislike the new algorithm, I do think it forced us to think creativity and find other ways to grow.