Blogging for Beginners
Blogging Advice for Noobies
The Wonders of Blogging
Let it be known that I am not a Pro but let it also be known that in my experience I have developed some advice that I would like to share.
Since a blog is a website maintained by an individual to post comments, link to other sites, and engage in dialogue with readers there are some techniques and methods that can be followed that will help make your blog user and reader friendly.
1. Focus-When posting on your blog make sure you maintain the focus of the post by keeping consistent with your subject. If you stray away from the subject make sure you tie that “Run Away” back into the subject by explaining it relevance. When focus is kept readers will remember your consistency on your posts and if the post was well written you might have acquired a new reader in the process.
2. Media-Despite my taste for traditional writing and structure in blogs I can tell you first hand that adding media such as images, videos, and other interactive applications is a great way to keep your blog fun and entertaining. Now this is subject to change depending on your target audience and the purpose of your blog. In general it is a great idea to give some visual content to your writing in any blog.
3. Links-It is always a great idea to include links in your blogs and/or comments. The use of links can be for anything ranging from links to more information, links to images, links to the same post in a different format, to links to your resources.
4. Creativity-When it comes to blogs creativity goes a long way. Remember that your blog is an extension of your mind, in most cases. Show your creativity but do this in a way that keeps your blog reader friendly. You can be creative in many ways on a blog and some good examples are in the other topics located above and below.(See numbers 2,3,4)
5. About the Author-Include a page or section to give the reader a look at who you are. Studies have shown that a reader is more likely to read internet material if they have some things in common with the author of that material.
6. Grammar-This tip is a little tricky mainly because of the different purposes blogs are used for. In general you want to make sure that you are using correct grammar techniques. Things such as spelling and writing structure should be looked at when creating a post. Although some blogs are more prone to using reader friendly jargon and structure, this depends on the target audience. Slang is not exactly a “No No” if your target audience and purpose for the blog calls for it.
7. Updating- A successful blog must be kept trimmed. It is a good practice to update your blog as much as you can so that you keep with the ever so changing media, views, and opinions.
8. Truthfulness-Being truthful in your blogs is a key component to success. If you want readers to read and use your work you must maintain factual information. Opinions are one thing but for the most part no information, that is not otherwise said so, should be false or plagiarized.
9. Comments- Leave comments and reply to your readers. Communication happens when individuals send and receive information. A good practice to follow is to communication with your audience by leaving comments.
10. Explore-Exploring your readers blogs and the internet will in return better your own blogging skills. The last piece of advice I have for you is to explore the blogging universe and develop your own likes and dislikes. Ultimately, by doing this you will incorporate these into your own blog.
