29 November 2017

Blogging And You - Things You Should Keep In Mind

By Ballarin Roberta


Have you been interested in starting a blog? Do you already have a blog, and are looking for ways to make it better? If you said yes to either of these questions, you have come to the right place. This article will help you learn all that you need to know about blogging.

Make sure the amount of time between each of your blog posts is similar. This helps readers know when you'll be posting your next post. On the other hand, if you post two blog entries two days apart, then don't post another post for a week, people will get out of the habit of reading your blog.

Once your blog is established, have some guest posters write posts for your blog. This gives readers a fresh new perspective on your niche and allows you to benefit from knowledge you might not have. If you use your blog for marketing, you can use guest blogging as a promotional tie-in. Ask to guest post on other popular blogs in exchange for promoting your blog, while allowing others to do the same on your blog.

Keep your readers' attention by reducing the text blocks. If your readers see a large, ongoing length of text, they are apt to move on. This intimidates the viewers sense of comfort and ease of reading. They will anticipate a more interesting read if they see small chunks of text, that are easy on the eyes.

Blog about what you are most passionate about. If you are passionate about your blog topics, you will ultimately draw your readers in and your interest in the subject will show through. Readers will want to hear what you have to say about the topic because you will be knowledgeable and passionate.

Make sure your posts don't elicit the "It's too long so I didn't read it" response from your readers. Studies show that people stop paying attention more quickly when reading on the web than they do when reading print. For this reason, try to keep posts under 300 words or so. Some types of posts, such as scholarly articles, don't suffer from this loss of attention of much as others, so know your audience.

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.

Design your blog to keep not just the reader's interest but also your interest. If you grow bored with what you are writing about, you won't be likely to keep blogging. Even if you do, the quality of your writing will suffer. Your readers will be able to tell that your writing has lost some of its punch.

Having active commentary on your blog is an effective way to maintain traffic. This is because comments are content just like blog articles. Readers will revisit your blog not only to read new articles, but also to see if anyone has left new comments. You can encourage commenting by asking questions and inquiring about your readers' perspectives in your blog articles. Responding to comments also encourages commenting.

Posting images to your blog is a great way to add interest. Public domain photographs can be found online for free, with a little searching or you can add your own photographs. Visual interest is important because if a blog does not capture the interest of your visitors they will not stick around for very long. So, spice up your blog with images that reflect your content.

Try to increase the excitement of your blog by creating templates for your blogs. In many cases, blogs looking boring and unattractive. With a little bit of tweaking, you can completely change your viewers impression of your blog. With a few splashes of design, you can really make a great impression.




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