Blogging Tips
how to create a successfull Blog?
1) A good blogger blogs regularly. Some say 3 to 5 times a week is a good number. Others work on a daily routine. Overall, once a week is probably considered the minimum amount.
2) A good blogger should have a distinct voice/personality. You can tell if that person is just copying something or just recycling content. While aggregated blogs are okay in some cases, blogs that show that the blogger is a real person help to distinguish one blog from millions of others. This brings us to item #3.
3) A good blogger should be conversational. I know Ive found a good blogger when I feel like I just had a conversation with that person from reading a post, wrote Kim. Much like having a friend or a trusted colleague. Even if the blogger is trying to sell something, he or she shouldn't sound like a salesperson.
4) A good blogger should have good content. Thought-provoking, entertaining, funny, intense, informational, inspirational, deep Whatever the style or the subject matter, good content is bound to touch and to reach out to the right audience.
5) A good blogger takes the time to respond to comments (or emails, messages, etc.). While this may not always be feasible on an individual basis, especially for bigger blogs, its always good to acknowledge your readers in some way. Individual responses make it personal. But, if thats not possible, a mass response via another blog entry or comment can show your readers that you do pay attention --- and that you do read and appreciate their comments.
6) A good blogger knows how to come up with great subject lines. With masses of information swirling around us, a good subject helps to get things to stand out and be noticed. For example, which one are you more likely to click, a subject line that says: "What I Did Today." Or, one that says: "The Amazing Breakfast and TV Marathon Day"? If you ask me, I'd go for the latter.
7) A good blogger takes time to pay attention to spelling and grammar rules. The writing doesnt have to be perfect and typo-free all the time. Even experts and professionals make mistakes. But, if a blogger doesnt try to do a better job at expressing oneself in writing, somehow the message gets lost in the muddle of writings that LooK likE thIS alL tHe tIMe or LIKE THIS I'm sure you get the idea.
8) A good blogger learns how to be brave. Blogging can be very scary business. Its terrifying to put yourself out there. Even if youre not writing about personal stuff, words are very personal things. Someone can criticize what you write, disagree with your views, or simply say that youre just a nutter on the loose with a blog. If youre being real, then these things can hurt sometimes. And, even if no ones slagging you The constant need to do what you need to do as a blogger needs bravery too.
9) A good blogger is tenacious/resilient. There are a lot of challenges in the blogosphere: how to learn the technology, how to work the web, how to findand keepreaders, how to get listed in search engines and directories, how to keep up with news, how to come up with content and so on and so forth. Thats why bloggers need to develop tenacity/resilience.
10) A good blogger practices blogging ethics/etiquette. Accept mistakes and own up to them, dont copy-paste complete blog entries and articles in to your own blogs (thats stealing), among other things. (Also See: Top 10 Weblog Ethics and Etiquette Tips)
11) A good blogger knows how to maintain good relationships online. Its more than just responding to comments and emails. Its more than just linking, cross-linking, promoting and cross-promoting fellow bloggers. Its about knowing when to assert yourself and when to back down. Its about following up on your word and keeping your promises. Its about not snubbing the little people just because you feel that you wont get anything from them. Its about respect and responsibility.
12) A good blogger knows how to have fun. Smile. Laugh. Take a break. Relax. And, if needed, a good blogger knows how to walk away from blogging every once in a while.