{"id":4017,"date":"2012-03-06T08:00:56","date_gmt":"2012-03-06T13:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.shareaholic.com\/?p=4017"},"modified":"2014-06-20T14:10:42","modified_gmt":"2014-06-20T18:10:42","slug":"building-a-community-is-a-sprint-not-a-marathon-lessons-from-a-shareaholic-publisher","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shareaholic.com\/blog\/building-a-community-is-a-sprint-not-a-marathon-lessons-from-a-shareaholic-publisher\/","title":{"rendered":"Building a Community Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint: Lessons from A Shareaholic Publisher"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>They say you should write what you know, and Dana LaRue<\/a> is a prime example of this. Her popular wedding blog<\/a> Broke Ass Bride is a product of her own journey planning a wedding on a budget.<\/p>\n

Now she has a team of contributors and the support of advertisers who help her share budget-friendly wedding style tips with her audience. Here are Dana’s tips for new bloggers.<\/p>\n

How did you get started with Brokeassbride.com?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I was newly engaged and totally broke, and while I was gaining a lot of inspiration from wedding blogs, I wasn’t able to find any that spoke to my perspective. So I started my own, mostly as a place to record my thoughts and ideas during the planning process, but also because I hoped some like-minded readers might find some benefit from me sharing my story.<\/p>\n

How do you come up with blogging ideas?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I get ideas everywhere! In store windows, in television shows, when cooking dinner… nearly anything can be translated into wedding design inspiration! I also think about what’s going on in my life and try to imagine if it would be interesting or beneficial to my readers. I love to share personal trials and tribulations and get their own perspective in the comments. I’m also lucky to have a tremendous group of contributors who bring brilliant ideas to the table every week.<\/p>\n

What is your favorite part about blogging?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I like connecting with and being challenged and inspired by like-minded readers, and building a community. Oh, and working in my pajamas is pretty rad, too. :)<\/p>\n

What are your blogging goals for the future?<\/strong><\/p>\n

This year we’re launching a lifestyle site, with an aim to expand the brand to all areas of daily life, not just weddings. We also hope to do more videos!<\/p>\n

What do you know now about blogging and social media that you wish knew “back then?” What advice do you have for beginners?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Building a community is a marathon, not a sprint. It takes dedication and persistence to get your name out there, and connect with the heavy-hitters in your niche. Listen to your audience and play to what they respond to most. But most of all, have fun! No one likes a blogger who takes themselves too seriously.<\/p>\n

Thanks for the great advice, Dana!<\/p>\n

What did you learn from Dana? What blogging tips do you have? Let us know in the comments.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

They say you should write what you know, and Dana LaRue is a prime example of this. Her popular wedding blog Broke Ass Bride is… 
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