It has happened to all of us. You are researching for a paper on Google only to accidentally click on someone’s blog, and an hour later you have looked at every picture of their baby, their favorite songs of the week and creative recipe ideas. More and more people are flocking to blog sites as a way of sharing their opinions, and businesses are realizing blogs can provide a pivotal connection to their customers that they have never experienced before.
In the article, “How Successful Blogging is Like Surviving High School,” free lance writer Josh Sarz gives readers 10 tips and rules to maintain a successful blog.
#1-WORK HARD: Learn to multitask brainstorming, writing, modifying your website, marketing yourself and pitching your ideas.
#2-GET INVOLVED: Socialize with other bloggers, name-drop and retweet.
#3-BE PRESENT: This comes down to the basics of journalism, timeliness, and to get your name out there!
#4-DO YOUR HOMEWORK: If you are going to put something online, you better know what you are talking about. It is important to do your research.
#5-MAKE A DIVERSE CIRCLE OF FRIENDS: “If you have ten pals who blog about blogging talk about you, that’s great. If you have 30 people from all sorts of niches and industries willing to vouch for you, that’s massive.”
#6-KEEP YOUR LOCKER STACKED: Be prepared with backup posts.
#7-BE EXCESSIVELY HAPPY: People flock to what is positive. It is important to keep a good attitude even if your posts receive comments you may not like.
#8-STAY FOCUSED: “Remember to stay focused on what you’re blogging for,” by creating and maintaining goals.
#9-GO OUT ON DATES: Some might find success seeking guest post opportunities.
#10-GET IN THE YEARBOOK: Get recognition!
Similarly, and on a more serious note, there are significant opportunities for making money from your blog.
No matter the nature of your blog, “It’s going to be about continuously delivering content that inspires people, and helps them in some aspect in their lives.”
http://www.problogger.net/moneymap/
http://www.problogger.net/make-money-blogging/
I enjoy reading your posts. They offer insight that I otherwise overlook or do not see. What a great post about what we should be posting about.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kenzie! You're a sweetheart.
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ReplyDeleteGreat post! Those are really good tips! Your blog posts are so interesting I love it!
I found that last graphic to be really interesting. I didn't realize there were so many ways to make money from blogging. And flipping a blog? I had no idea people did such things. Thanks for the info!
ReplyDeleteI like the use of your graphics. Something I'm kind of obsessed with in blog posts. I loved this article! It's so true....why do we spend all of our time on blogs? They are so good at pulling us in. It's just a good way to market not only yourself but a business or product. Great job Kate!
ReplyDeleteGod I love you! You are such a little journalist! Seriously though this is a great post! I never thought of blogs to be similar to high school, but that is all so relevant! Great job lady!
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