Q: If you’re starting your own blog, you can use a free or paid version of a blogging platform such as Wordpress or Blogger. Another option is to purchase a domain name and hosting package and set it up yourself, which may require more technical knowledge such as uploading files to an FTP site. A couple of things to consider when selecting a platform are ease of use and search engine friendliness.  Read online reviews of any blogging platform or domain/hosting company beforehand. It will be helpful to read comparisons of different choices that include pricing and features (such as compatibility with beginners vs. advanced users). Choose an outlet that is well suited to your budget and level of technical expertise. When choosing platforms and themes, look into any plugins you may want to use, if applicable. Find out when the themes and plugins were last updated and read their reviews. You don’t want to go with a theme or plugin that will bog down your webpage loading times or use up too many resources through your web hosting. Your content should be well organized, with your pages easily accessible through your site navigation. You should have a “Contact” and/or “About” page with a description of yourself. You can make your logo online or you can hire a professional to design one for you. If you hire a professional, make sure they understand exactly what you want. Add your website to beauty blog directories. You may want to join forums where you can discuss tips and tricks with other bloggers. Get active on social networks, such as joining relevant Facebook groups and commenting on your contacts’ content. Online professional networks such as LinkedIn are also great places to meet and keep in touch with business contacts.  Comment on other people’s blogs. You can join a website like Bloglovin.com to keep track of the blogs you follow. Viewing and interacting with other beauty blogs will not only help to spread the word about your blog and promote your content, but can also serve to inspire you! Create a business page for your blog on social networks, such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. Focus most of your time on your actual blog, and think of social media as an extension of that. Don’t worry about doing too much brand-building on your social media pages; use your posts to reinforce the tone of your brand and to direct readers over to your blog.  Keep your social networking sites somewhere on your website so people can easily access them. Provide links back to your blog on your social media profile pages. Make sure that you are writing and posting new content to your blog frequently. Aim for at least a couple of posts per week, ideally four to five times per week. However often you decide to post, try to make it into a routine so that you don’t end up tapering off in frequency. In order to secure a decent ranking with search engines, each blog post should be at least 300 words long.
A: Choose a platform. Make your website look good. Network with other bloggers. Build a social media presence. Post often.

Article: Ruminating on the past can bring up a whole host of negative emotions, and it's important to name the things that you feel. Find ways to get in touch with your emotional angst. Try writing about your feelings or quietly meditating on the past. Consider speaking with a trusted friend or counselor.  Perhaps you feel guilty about something that you did, or you regret something that you didn't do. You wish that you had acted differently, and you cannot stop blaming yourself. Perhaps you feel sad about something that happened beyond your control. You feel melancholy, wistful, powerless. If you're having trouble getting over the past, there's a good chance that you are fixating on something that happened. Decide whether you need to get over a tragic event, an unhealthy relationship, a negative habit, or a more complex pattern. Try to understand what is making you feel the way that you feel. You may remember this thing clearly, but it might also be murky and tangled in your head. Clarify the past for yourself. This is your history, and there is no escaping it. Do not try to cover up the past, and do not try to run away from it. What has happened has happened, and you cannot change it. Granted, this is easier said than done. However, it is only once you face the past that you can truly grapple with it and overcome it. Consider the freedom that comes with this reality. If you cannot change the past, is there any sense in worrying about it? Can you turn your attention to the present and the future?
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Face your feelings. Identify the source. Own the past.

Q: Laser hair removal works best on light skin with dark hair. If your hair is too light, the laser won’t be able to find your hair follicles (which is how the laser works). If your skin is too dark, the laser might confuse your skin for hair follicles, which could hurt or even permanently burn you. New lasers, like the Nd:YAG, work better with darker skin types, but make sure you call your local laser hair removal location and confirm they have the Nd:YAG laser. The average price for a laser hair removal depends on whether you want a bikini or Brazilian laser hair removal. The average price of a bikini laser hair removal session in the US is $150, but it can be as high as $450. The average price of a Brazilian laser hair removal session in the US is $250, but it can be as high as $500. Laser hair removal requires that hair follicles be intact and inside your skin, and waxing removes hair follicles. Make your laser hair removal most successful by refraining from waxing for at least one month prior to your removal. In order to get the most out of your laser hair removal experience, you need to shave all of your vaginal hair the night before. Avoid using hair removal creams to remove hair before laser hair removal, as the chemicals can interact and cause irritation or pain. You might feel nervous or even mildly wary about being naked from the waist down in front of another person, but don’t worry! Your laser hair removal technician is a professional. If you need to distract yourself from the awkwardness, focus on the sound the laser is making. If your laser hair removal technician ever does or says anything inappropriate, end the session as soon as you can and report them to a manager or the police. Laser hair removal generally feels like slight, mildly uncomfortable prickling. If you feel any pain or intense heat, ask your technician to turn down the intensity. Don’t worry about “not getting your money’s worth” -- if you feel prickling, it’s working! Laser hair removal isn’t immediately visible. It takes about 2 weeks before the removal starts showing effects, and until that point, your hair will be growing normally. After 2-3 weeks, your hair will start falling out. At this point, it’s ok to shave. Laser hair removal can require anywhere from 1 to 10 treatments to fully and permanently remove hair. The average treatment length is 6 treatments.
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Don’t plan on laser hair removal if you have light hair or dark skin. Budget for laser hair removal. Do not wax for at least 4 weeks before your laser hair removal. Shave (don’t use cream) before your treatment. Let go of any awkward feelings. Tell your technician if you feel intense pain. Don’t be surprised when your hair falls out. Prepare for multiple treatments.