Friday, October 24, 2014

Becoming The Blogger You Have Always Wanted To Be

By Yasmine Gorecki


Blogging is taking over the Internet these days. It seems like everyone has an opinion on something - and they want to share it. People blog for a variety of reasons, and nurturing a successful blog takes some time and effort. The following advice can help you to create an effective blog that is both interesting and successful.

Don't plagiarize other content from the web. Plagiarism is a very serious offense, and being fingered as a plagiarist can destroy your reputation. Don't worry about whether you are a good enough writer; if you write about subjects you love, readers will return to your blog again and again.

Make sure that you have SEO friendly themes, plug-ins and templates. This will allow your blog to load very quickly. The faster something loads, the more people are going to be willing to look at it. If a page takes to long to load, more than likely a visitor will just close the page.

Make controversial posts. We all know this is what keeps readers coming back for more. Think about it, if you write a post that everyone agrees with, it will get boring and many people won't want to read it. When you write controversial things it will keep readers coming back for more.

Utilizing social media websites is a great way to generate interest and increase traffic to your blog. You can use Twitter and Facebook to inform readers of new blog articles which they can then share with their friends. These websites also serve as a way to interact with your readers, and find out what they are interested in. Tailor your blog updates to their interests.

Think of your blog posts as travelers. When you have clicked the publish button, the blog post will continue to survive on its own. Your blog post then becomes a traveler. Try giving your posts what they need to deal with any harsh conditions, along with good instructions on how to prosper online.

Structure your posts so the reader can simply scan them to catch the gist. Those who read blogs are, as a rule, an impatient bunch. They flip back and forth between pages practically at the speed of light. If you want to get your message across, give them something that will catch their attention with just a quick scan.

Make your writing and the subjects that you write about tempt your reader. You always want to leave them wanting more, and looking forward to your next post. If you are able to do this 90% of the time, you will have many people coming back to check your blog often.

Bloggers are taking over the world wide web as we speak! The diversity of information available through blogs is unlimited. Luckily, there is a place for all kinds of bloggers, once they find their niche. This advice can help you to target and improve your blog.




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