
Blogging
is easy and many people are doing it. It almost seems like everyone has a blog
these days. However, if you want to have a successful blog, you have to make
certain decisions, and set certain goals. Apply what you've learned by reading
this article to create a unique, successful blog.
Post
original content on your blog, and include pictures or other content. Linking
out to relevant sites, quoting experts in a field or adding videos can also
make a post more interesting. Make sure you don't plagiarize, though, because
people will stop visiting your site. Be unique and interesting with posts!
If you
don't want to create your own blog from scratch, use a blogging service.
Blogging services come in two main varieties. Hosted blogging services store
your blog on the company's servers, while installed services run on your own
domain. Some blogging services, such as WordPress, can be used in both ways.
Whether you choose hosted or installed, using a blogging service lets you
update your blog with a convenient control panel.
Don't
become entrapped with "right now". hot topic writing can only last as
long as the hot topics do. Many times, that is a very short time period. Try
writing content that can be easily read months and years down the road. Even if
the content is about a hot topic, Try including something timeless in it.
Make a posting routine. This requires lots of self-discipline, but it's essential to your blog. If it's not updated constantly, then there's no blog. Try experimenting until you find one that fits your pace. There are some bloggers that post around 2-3 articles each day, while others post about one each week.
It is
vital to your blog that you make yourself known and be visible. You can do this
by writing guest posts for other people's blogs. It may seem a little scary at
first, but you will find that other bloggers are eager to let you post on their
blogs. Be sure to get familiar with their blog so you can write good,
informative posts.
Have your blog feel friendly and warm to visitors. Reply to comments that people leave, and this means more than just thanking them, try to have real conversations. If you can develop a relationship with your readers, they will tend to be more loyal to you, and keep coming back.
Refrain
from using blog designs that are similar to MySpace. This means using extremely
busy designs that have too much content on your screen, too many animated
graphics, etc. Having these busy designs makes it extremely difficult for your
readers to read your blog. As a result, they'll likely leave.
As was
stated at the beginning of this article, blogging seem to be an easy feat, at
first. Everyone seems to have a message they want to impart or information they
wish to share. However, you then realize that you need a plan and to start
making decisions. Using the tips from this article will help you to design the
blog of your dreams.
Article By Shikha Ray
http://www.succeedz.com/shikha_ray.html