10 Blogging Accessories

When it comes to blogging, there are the obvious things you need – a way to access your blogging platform to write your posts is just one, but there are a number of accessories that may help your journey and here are a few of my favourite ones.

1. Camera

To be honest with you, you don’t need a top-of-the-line camera; someone could have a really expensive camera but still take bad photos, as it’s often about technique. So whatever you own, take some time to get to know it and learn how to use it – it might just surprise you.

2. Notepads

I keep them all over the place as I never know when I might get an idea – take this post, I had a whole load of accessories come to mind just as I was off to sleep, so I wrote them down.

3. Business Cards

These can be great to hand out at events and don’t have to cost you a fortune. While you might think of blogging as a purely solitary business, you’d be surprised at how beneficial it can be to get involved in in-person events. This is especially true if your blog is part of a business that also sells products or services. Getting your hands on business cards is just one of the great trade show tips that can draw attention to your blog.  

4. Apps

I love the apps I have on both my phone and iPad. They allow me to grab quick access to email and social media, as well as the ability to quickly edit pictures and even write a blog post. To be honest, you can get an app for most things.

5. Ledger

If you are making money from your blog, you need to declare it to HMRC, so a ledger is a must; this could be written or kept on the computer, whatever is easiest for you, plus with Making Tax Digital starting soon, you want to make sure you have the relevant software that easily integrates with their system.

6. Email

Make sure you have an email for your blog; make it separate from your personal one. You could use your blog name, or if you have your own domain, you can use Google Apps to set up one linked to your own blog. Try not to use silly names, though – you want to look professional.

7. Patience

You aren’t going to become a success overnight (ok, it happens to a couple of people, but they are very lucky), your blog posts aren’t going to write themselves and promote themselves either, so you will need patience and dedication to get your blog up, running and out there.

8. Friends

Perhaps this should be friends who understand, other bloggers who know what you mean when you say you feel like tearing your hair out at 3 am because you just can’t finish off that post that has to be done.

9. Help

Don’t struggle on your own to do things; if you are having issues, turn to other bloggers. Facebook has a lot of communities such as UK Bloggers where you can ask questions.

10. Tea and Biscuits

The ever-faithful blogging companion.

What is your blogging accessory must-have?

*Woman at computer picture from Shutterstock