is a micro-blogging platform that churns out millions of posts on a daily basis. There are currently 108.6 million blogs on Tumblr, which might seem intimidating to anyone not already using it.
Tumblr could be useful to you for many reasons, depending on what you're looking to get out of it, for example, inspiration, scrapbooking, communication or a portfolio.
The site is a mix of bloggers, brands and tastemakers. But to keep it simple, there are essentially two types of bloggers on Tumblr: those who create original content and those who curate, or re-blog posts.
Depending on how you want to utilize the platform, this guide will help you move from a Tumblr novice to power blogger.
Tumblr registration is simple: You only need an email address, password and username. However, considering the amount of existing blogs on Tumblr, it's possible that you won't get your first choice of username.
With Tumblr, you can change your URL later, so if you absolutely hate it down the road, that can be fixed — but keep in mind that change will affect SEO.
Be sure to upload a default image, too, to complete your profile.
2. What Do I Do With This?
Once you have an account, there are a number of following options, depending on how you want to utilize the site.
Some use Tumblr to write and create original content, for example, to document lifestyle, travels, milestones or to showcase work.
Tumblr hosts some hilarious parody and nostalgia blogs that cater to specific persons, places or things.
If you're not creating your own content, Tumblr is also great for curating. Many users browse the web for the best and most interesting things they can find. It's up to you to decide what that is: hilarious videos, inspiring quotes, breathtaking photos? Whether you like animals, fashion, art, music, film or just a random assortment of interesting finds, decide what you want to blog about before going further.
Here are a few examples of what others are doing on Tumblr:
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