7 Timeless Blogging Tips You Can't Go Wrong With (Nik Imran)
Feb 15, 2010
Are you tired of reading countless of blogging tips and still see no improvement in your blog? Truth is, there are plenty of tips that will only waste your time if you try to follow it. If you really want to build a career blogging, you won't go wrong using these 7 timeless blogging tips.
1. Judge a blog by its cover - If it doesn't look pretty, people have a hard time focusing on what you have to say. Take a look at the home page of your blog, focusing on the uppermost region (without scrolling down). Would you want to take a look around after arriving on the home page as a new visitor?
2. Get a self-hosted WordPress blog - Three reasons to use WordPress: 1) Lots of people use it 2) Recognition and reputation 3) Strong support. Even if you just started blogging, I recommend you a self-hosted blog. This shows professionalism to your readers, and more importantly, you will take your blogging seriously.
3. Show your personality in your writing - Your style of writing makes the difference between interesting read or uninteresting. Manolo the shoe blogger is the blogger was the first blogger I remember reading with a really unique voice (he writes in the third person). I'm not saying all style of writing is acceptable, but those that do will make your blog more memorable. Take Copyblogger for example.
4. Focus on your topic - In order to build a good blog, your blog should have a clear focus on the topic. You don't want to confuse people on what to expect from your blog. Specialize in a topic and slowly build your authority is a best way to build your blogging career.
5. Blog on a set schedule - So here's the deal. People don't subscribe to dead blogs. If your blog is posting regularly and consistently, this will indicate that your blog is active. This way, more readers will subscribe to your blog.
6. Study SEO like your life depended on it - Driving traffic to your blog through search engines is what you call "organic traffic." Other types include referral sites, and direct traffic. Of the three mentioned, organic traffic is what you need to be able to sustain long-term visibility of your blog.
7. Guest post - I can't think of any other way to market a blog besides guest posting. Ok, maybe I can. But the point is, guest posting is useful in showcasing your writing talent and knowledge to new readers. For better results, I recommend guest posting in big blogs. Don't wait, send them an email today.
About the AuthorNik Imran is the writer of IMakeABlog, a blog that provides steps on how to make blog. If you are interested in creating a blog, be sure to check his steps on how to choose domain names..