It was a great post! I liked how you have made this blog visually appealing that allows users to read it without toggling between tabs. Good work! I fully cooperate with work to ensure that you contribute positively. Inshort, I really find it really interesting, because I guess it encourages me to start my article. I am going to start my blog writing career. I am really thankful to you.
Glad you found the article helpful, Ovi. Good luck on your writing career! Let us help you build a blog to support your family's income and help the community while you're at it! Type in your keyword and press enter to search:. Facebook Tweet LinkedIn Shares What Makes a Good Blog Post? There are a lot of other factors that contribute to making your blog post a success.
Do you think people would call that a good post? So apart from the words themselves, you also need to consider… How easy is it to read? How visually engaging is the post? How will it keep attracting more traffic? Choose a Good Topic The first step towards writing a blog post is to pick a good topic. Take Notes and Start an Outline While you do your research keep a notebook handy where you can take down the important points and outline your topic.
Hook Your Readers With a Great Opening If you can hook your readers with a good opening consider half your work to be done. Here are a few ways you can make your blog posts scannable: Use Subheadings : Subheadings help your readers to see the main topics of your post, and will help you to stay organized and on track when writing. Write Short Sentences : Short sentences are much easier to read.
Long sentences can make it complicated to understand. I recommend using sentences in most of your paragraphs, with some 1-sentence paragraphs to grab the eye. Use Bullet Points : Whenever you have a list, you can use bullet points to make your message precise and clear and easy to scan, instead of listing items in a sentence. Use Images for Visual Engagement A simple image has the power to make a boring post much more fun and engaging.
Some universal characteristic in an otherwise multifarious world? A common question about a blog is how it relates to a website — are these two essentially the same, or are there any differences between them? While websites are mainly presentational, blogs are always intended to engage. A website is therefore static, as opposed to a blog that must be dynamic. Blog posts, on the other hand, are like diary entries; they include a publishing date and meta tags.
New entries and regular updates are key to running any kind of blog. Unlike with a personal diary written in a notebook, blog entries are displayed in reverse chronological order — the newest posts being on top. The latest ones push previously published ones down the list until they completely disappear from the landing page.
Older posts are usually archived on the following pages, but they can also be organized by the month or year when they were first published. First comes a header with the menu or navigation bar to declutter the page and make a great first impression. Down below are contact pages, privacy policies, and relevant links, neatly arranged in a footer.
A sidebar highlights favorite entries and displays social profiles and call-to-actions. Different blogs publish different types of posts, though a majority of them relies on the power of the written word.
Monotonous chunks of text are separated with images or videos. A blog post can also be a picture with little or no text. But regardless of the medium, a blog is always defined by the quality of its published content. Naming a blog post is an art by itself. Nowhere in the online universe are titles given the same kind of attention as here.
Though every engaging content must be relevant, this rule especially applies to blogs posts. They might differ in types, mediums, formats, and styles; in order to arouse interest or evoke debate, they have to be original and unique; but to be read at all, blog posts must always deliver upon their promise. As a promotional strategy, link building is not limited to blog posts, but it definitely is a characteristic that all decent blogs share. Internal linking, for instance, ensures intuitive navigation between mutually relevant posts, thus providing an exceptional reading experience.
Before blogs became political in the early s, they were merely means to make private thoughts and opinions public. The personal touch, however, remains their vital characteristic to date. If the subject matter requires utmost objectivity, the personal touch is accomplished through an individualistic writing style.
They may tell you one thing but do something totally different on your site. Is the best example. Now he writes for Bicycling Magazine and has a major book release next month. In my opinion, there are lots of ways to get people to your site for a single visit through a link or search engine result.
But the only way someone is going to return on a daily or weekly basis is fantastic writing. Great list! Of course, there are exceptions to every rule. But this post and the 8 habits mentioned are an excellent resource for bloggers and wannabe bloggers! He just has a lot to say. Personality is one that I think you can do or not do, at your own discretion. In order to be successful, I think bloggers need to embrace a bit of all those eight habits.
In order to gain a loyal following, however, the writing must be strong and consistent. I encourage my clients to make a blog editorial schedule and stick to it. This is good advice. All good tips. I think bloggers should try to have an adaptable editorial calendar to provide a framework for the month ahead. I think the 8 habits you describe for effective bloggers applies to any pursuit. Good post and one I value as a novice blogger finding her way.
I end up going in too many different directions at the same time. I frustrate myself trying to decide which widget to use. And a shout-out to my friend, Andrew from comment number one. Thanks for putting your time and effort into sorting out what makes top bloggers effective. Great article, advice, and tips for the all around blogger. I started blogging with one idea in mind. That was to dispense my thoughts in one primary place. I have grown to love blogging and with that my passion for writing has returned.
I find the single greatest help and hinderance is either an abundance of or lack of motivation. Behind that, providing quality over quantity will keep me coing back to a blog time and time again.
Knowledge — Re motivation. Jut keep doing it a little bit each week and your blog will get better and your writing grow. Jack — Thanks for the comment about bringing back older posts — I have a lot of new readers from the last couple of months and some of my older posts could be really useful for them.
I have a hard time being concise but have gotten better … I always feel like I need to provide some sort of background story before I get to my point.
I agree on all your points. I also follow them :D. I think the most important trait a long term blogger can employ is consistent ethics. Being true to yourself translates into being honest with your readers. Honesty builds trust and everyone wins. The man changed my writing style and taught me to be concise. Persistence is also essential if one wants to have a long-lasting blog. Then, a news story or press release will grab my attention, and I have to write about it.
One other item I will add: it helps to have friends online. Be a friend to others and you will have friends back. That is how I was nominated to and became a finalist in the San Diego Influence award this year in the Blogger of the Year category.
Another blogger won the award, but I won the votes. That can make a person feel very good indeed! Its really informative post, Consistency and passionate what i am trying to do with my blogging habbits. Sharing all this about making and establishing the right Blog is really effective for me and definitely for other online ideas sharing people as well.
So it is nice and new to me…. I think it is hard to pick one thing that is most important. I think you have covered almost everything. I, too, have researched a lot of bloggers. One thing I will add is: being personal or a good storyteller. The blogs I enjoy reading are informative, yet also tell a story. I am not prolific at this point, yet I do find I have a running list of ideas to jot done.
Good list. Holly — Thank you. Networking is hugely important too. I think the most important keys are research and creating meaningful posts that are informative and useful. Focus on the topic of the interest, and keep track of the insights that come to you.
There are a lot of things, thoughts and topics that would make effective blog posts. All eight habits to your blog are great! It will help gain an audience that will encourage you to blog daily. This leads to a successful blog that attracts more viewers than imagined and benefits you in your writing skills. How to say things I want to say… and be brief about it! It is a learning curve. I think persistence is the most important, not only in blogging, but in almost any endeavor.
I Just arrived from over at the Better Networker Tribe. Wow what a great resource this is. I love it here. I just kicked off my own blog this week and will definitely be coming here every day to learn as much as I can from you guys.
Thanks for this wonderful list. I particulalry like the one about consistencey because I think it applies to entire process of blogging. I thought of that too while reading your post.
This article helped me immensely. I am in the process of developing my blog categories and outlines. Preparation is something I have invested a lot of time in, and know the rigor that will be involved moving forward. This is a great article! It really got me thinking. I have this horrible habit of never finishing what I start. I definitely need to keep focused and continue writing, writing, writing. Great post — we all can relate to trying on what successful bloggers have done — then trying something else — then trying something else — until we get that we need to go in our own direction.
I share my blog with 7 other writers, I sent them the link to this becuase I have try to say this to them, but I think you say it so much better. Best of luck with your top blogging — you did make it to here which should drive your name throughout the stratosphere and over comments is rockin! I would say the most important trait is not to quit. Because the fact is, most people are quitters.
Sometimes I envy them. The major stumbling block is that many cannot figure out what to write about. My idea is to stop debating and start testing out. Or simply start doing some research on your own or use a software to find good niche ideas. But I define it in a slightly different way. I think the most important elements of blogging are to care passionately about your topic, to want to learn more about it on an ongoing basis and to share what you learn with others.
All of these are imporant there own way in the success of a blog, but the most important trait is to be a lifelong learner. The world changes constantly and so does marketing on the web, this is why we can never stop learning and adapting to the changes. Writing content comes first and foremost, write clear, concise content that adds value for a reader. I would say tip 5: be focused and consistent is the most important. I mean, if you write about a passion — something that really gets you excited — than you will inevitably want to share that information with others, so this goes hand in hand with self promotion.
Great Article! If your willing to learn how to be a successful blogger, if your not already, you will learn how to become a successful blogger. If you combine that with Persistance and being a prolific writer you will eventually become successful blogger. I would love to be a better blogger but am also happy in the little area of the blogsphere I am in. I guess I closed myself off a bit though. As a blogger who used to be very consistent and is not not consistent at all, I beleive consistency is the most important out of all the steps.
Working for yourself requires far more planning, dedication and direction, as there could be much more distractions. Analyzing the current situation, or to analyze the development of hot news in the media is very helpful in making the post. This is often done and the results are very helpful. The enthusiasm to get the word out about your topic is a must to sustain the blog.
I love to read the ones where people love the topic and the process. Loved the article. I love blogging. My google rank is decent considering that. Im Just start my blog about a month… what my kind of blogger? I agree completely with the 8 habits; particularly with posting on a regular schedule and having a master plan. I just started my blog and plan to post once a week initially while sticking to a particular are of expertise. I currently freelance on Skillocracy. Appreciate your input.
This is an excellent post and a real inspiration to bloggers both new and experienced! You have also demonstrated all 8 of the Habilts in your own blog. Very hard to choose the most important habit but being a lifelong learner and persisting with your blog seem to be very critical to successful blogging. Thank you — loooking forward to more great reading! I have really enjoyed this posting. Writing comes easy to me. That is why I love blogging as well, Especially if it is on topics that interest me now.
I write on various diffrent topics of blogging and content writing. I also enjoy copy writing and need to write more on the subject. One problem I am having is staying consistant with my blogging.
I have to go to my day job 10 hours a day, my wife is handicapped and I need to help her out a lot. Now that spring has sprung into action I have a lot of outside yard work to do as well as maintain a household.
It is difficult to find the time to blog these days. Thank you all for sharing your ideas. I am a beginner, learner in blogging. Your right about what you say. However its not always easy to write daily. Thanks for the advice. Think the top tip is to be prolific and relevant. I try to get three or four blog entries in a week, keeping a list of future projects helps.
Inviting guest blogs on specific subjects also takes the strain. I think all of the points are equally, if not identical in their importance. I am a neophyte to blogging and these tips are indeed an eye opener.
I sometimes run out of juice and wonder if it is worth the trouble. And, being a health care practitioner, time is money and lots more particularly if you wish to spare some time for your family. I think these are all great points. And yet it is important to be aware of the purpose for Blogging and that is what determines how to Blog effectively. Well versed and sound advice from a master of the art!
We can all say thanks for the knowledge give here and share it with others who are less fortunate. That is the most important idea we can have today to help everyone grow and prosper and multiply! Send this to everyone you know! It always amazes me when people say things online that they would never dream of saying in person. It seems to be the same for any online media. I guess hate letters have always existed but the internet makes things much more immediate and relevant.
I have just started blogging and have to say that I can relate to all that you have said. There is so much information that I constantly have to keep reminding myself to stay focused and stay on task.
It is so easy to meander off and suddenly find that I have not posted anything on my blog for 3 or 4 days. So for me the most important habit is to stay focused and be consistent. I have to stay on subject and post everyday, regardless of what is happening around me. I whole-heartedly agree with 4, the never-ending need to learn and adapt in our ever-changing world — both online and offline,.
This is the second post I have read here tonight. The first was Blogging Is Dead Again. I agree that self-discipline is crucial for bloggers. You have to consistently motivate yourself to write. Be honest, be accountable, and fix it — fast.
Everyone and their grandmother has an opinion about headlines. Some say you should be as specific as possible to avoid misleading your readers and manage their expectations , while others recommend taking a more abstract approach.
There are two main approaches you can take to writing blog post headlines. Your approach to headlines should also vary depending on your audience.
The exact figures presented in these headlines are all framed within a context of providing actionable advice to other marketers and startups. Another common technique is posing a question in your headline. Done well, this can be extraordinarily effective, as it is in these examples:. So get to it. Be sure to actually turn your computer on before you start writing.
Similarly to headlines, there are two main approaches to writing a blog post. You can either sit down and write an entire draft in a single sitting my preferred workflow , or you can chip away at it gradually over time.
There is no right or wrong answer here — only whatever works for you. Even if you work more effectively in short bursts, try to maximize the amount of writing you get done in those sessions. Get as much done as you can in a single sitting even if you prefer to draft a blog post over three or four writing sessions. Like most skills, writing becomes easier and more natural the more you do it. NOTE: A lot of people struggle with writing introductions.
A great strategy is to write the introduction last. Just get into the meat of the blog post, and worry about the introduction later. Here are five easy ways to write a great introduction.
Writing for the web is an entirely different animal than writing for print. One of the most important reasons to include images in your blog posts is to break up the text.
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