My 4 Year Blogiversary: The Beginning, The Lessons, and The Wins

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Guess what? Go ahead, and take a guess! Today is my 4 year blogiversary! Four years ago, I started KrystleClearPageantry.com. I must say it has been a blessing to see the site grow in such a beautiful way. Blogging was not an initial desire of mine, but I am so glad I stepped out on faith and began this blogging journey.

How did I get started?

My blogging journey began in 2014 when I received the opportunity to serve as a guest blogger for NaturalGirlsRock.com. During that time, I was a Natural Girls Rock Global Brand Ambassador, and I was afforded the opportunity to guest post on their website. At the time I really did not know much about blogging, but I knew I wanted to share information about my own natural hair journey.

Who is my inspiration?

I became acclimated with blogging by being an active follower of CourtneyLuv.com. CourtneyLuv.com was a fashion, arts, music, and entertainment site created by my sorority sister Courtney L. Teague. The more I read CourtneyLuv.com and followed Courtney’s journey, the more I became interested in blogging. I then decided to pursue this new venture. I purchased and read her book Just Blog It Already, and I signed up for her Blogger University 101 course because I wanted to learn more about the industry. After taking Blogger University 101, I discovered that my primary niche was pageantry.

Why pageantry?

I have been in the pageantry industry for over 15 years, and it is a topic that I love to talk about constantly. I was confident that I had the knowledge and expertise to share that would be beneficial to women and girls in the industry. After much procrastination, I finally made the decision to launch KrystleClearPageantry.com.

The original name of the site was KrystleBell.com, but as the brand grew, a name change was necessary.

I published my first post on the site on July 12, 2015. I was nervous because I did not know if I would be successful in the blogging industry.

 

What have I learned?

Blogging is Hard Work.

It takes time and dedication to craft the right post. You have to stay laser focused and create consistent content in order to see any real results.

 

Success Takes Time.

Contrary to popular belief, you cannot start a blog and expect to have major success in a few short months. Even though I have been blogging for 4 years, I am still not where I need to be success wise. I have a lot to learn in order to see the desire results from my hard work. If you are thinking about blogging, make sure you are in it for the long haul. You can set up a blog very easily by using Bluehost. I have been using Bluehost to host my site since 2015. Creating a blog is a great way to document your pageant journey and build your brand.

 

Networking Is Important.

You cannot always rely on social media to advertise your blog. You must network and tell others about your blog yourself.

 

Collaborations are Key for Growth.

Guest writing and appearing on other platforms has really helped with the growth of the blog. Assisting someone else in growing their brand is the key to success. In the words of Zig Ziglar, “You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want.”

 

Wins

I am now pleased to say I have experienced many accomplishments, and there are more to come.

1. I have worked with brands such as The Hair Rock, Six Flags over Georgia, Tennessee Aquarium, Groupon, Cars.com, and Faviana.
2. I was nominated for a 2017 Prestige Pageant Media Award by the Prestige Pageantry Awards.
3. I have been featured on the following platforms:
   • Pageant Planet
   • Pageantry Magazine
   • Huffington Post
   • Crown Talk with Byrgundy Mallory
   • The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show
   • ABC 33/40
   • Pageant Cast
   • Pageants & Prosecco
   • Leader Connecting Leaders
   • Pageant Platform Magazine
   • PageantryNOW
   • Sistas on Fire IRL
   • 366 Days of Running
   • SASH Pageant Consulting
   • Dressing Room 8

4. I developed partnerships with the following pageant systems:

• America’s Elite Miss
• Alabama United States Pageants
• American Pageants
• Modern American Miss Mississippi
• Miss Black International Ambassador

5. I published four books.
   • Manifest the Crown: A Krystle Clear Guide to Pageantry Success
   • Affirm the Queen: 50 Affirmations that Empower Women and Girls for Success
   • Kingdom Finances: 40 Financial Priniciples That Empower You To Properly Manage Money
   • Cash for the Crown: 12 Easy Ways Pay For Your Pageant Expenses

6. I am the Official Media for AmericasMart Atlanta World of Prom for 2018 and 2019.
7. I awarded our 1^st ever Royal Spotlight of the Year to Anastasia Valimaki, America’s Elite Miss 2018.

 

What’s Next?

• Even More Content

Content is EVERYTHING in the blogging world so I will continue to bring more content that helps women and girls in pageantry experience success.

 

• More Guest Writers

Even though I have a lot to say, I do not know everything. I would love to have guest writers share their expertise with the audience. I am grateful that I was able to have Melaninated Millennial and Pageant Moms Club provide guest posts this year.

 

• Brand Partnerships

I love working with brands, and I want to continue seeking more brand partnerships. I would love to work with evening gown, shoe, or accessories designers. Since I am going back to AmericasMart Atlanta World of Prom this year, I may be able to solidify some future partnerships. We shall see.

 

• T-Shirt Brand

In 2018, I had the idea to start a t-shirt brand for women and girls in pageantry. I designed two shirts last year, but I will be restructuring the brand, and it will be a reality later this year. Please stay tuned….

 

• 5K Event

I will be hosting a 5K for women and girls in pageantry. As an avid runner, I believe it is important that we stay fit for the crown, and walking or running can accomplish that goal. Details about the 5K will be posted on the site in the coming months.

 

 

As you can see Krystle Clear Pageantry has experienced tremendous growth in the past four years. I cannot wait to see what God has planned for us.

 

Now, it is GIVEAWAY time! In commemoration of our 4 year blogiversary, I want to give away a FREE 60 minute pageant coaching session.If you need assistance with interview, bio, personal introduction, platform development, or pageant paperwork, you will want to take advantage of this giveaway.

 

The first person that sends an email to info@krystleclearpageantry.com telling me your favorite part of competition and why will receive the consultation.

 

Okay, Ready, Set, Go!