Oct 16 2008
A Newbie’s Guide to Blogging
I’ve recently joined a new bloggers forum and have found that there are still a lot of people out there who don’t know how to blog, or don’t know what to blog about. I guess I found this interesting as I thought I was one of the last people on the planet who really got into blogging. So, this post is going to talk about what you should blog about, and how to go about doing it.
First of all, deciding what to blog about is limited only by what interests you. The first thing I usually tell those who are wanting to get into the blogging game is to stay away from the Make Money Online market. Mainly because it is such a competitive market and there are so many others in this niche that are very knowledgeable about the topic.
The best way to get your blog going is to come up with a niche topic that isn’t quite as competitive. Figure out what it is that you enjoy talking about and go from there. Maybe you know some really great gardening tips, or have a love of haunted places. These are great topics to get you started.
Next, remember to talk to your readers. Think of yourself as sitting in a little coffee shop or in your own kitchen, and just hanging out with the rest of the world. You don’t have to sound like an expert. You just need to offer your experiences and techniques in order to get others to keep coming back for more.
The hardest part about blogging is getting visitors to stop by and see what it is that you have to offer. That’s where forums, boards, and social networks come into play. Sites such as Twitter and Facebook are a great place to start. All you have to do is announce that you’ve posted a new article, and what it’s about. Be sure to add your blog’s link in your signatures. It will help those you talk to on a regular basis, find your blog.
Finally, you don’t have to put up a new post every single day. As someone who reads a lot of blogs, my advice is to post every 2 or 3 days. Why? Because it gives everyone a chance to read everything you’ve written without having to go back through days and days of previous posts. Pace yourself and more than anything else, have fun.
No problem. I had fun writing it and I hope it helps a few of the folks at the boards.
That’s good advice. Especially, writing as if you are talking with someone in your living room.
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Thanks honey. I tried to take in all the things I’ve learned over the past couple of years and break it down as best I could.
Oh yeah, one more thing,
“HI BUSH”!!!!!!!
You know, I never thought of it like that. LOL
Thanks honey
Belena,
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I am new to blogging, but what you say makes perfect sense & is also reassuring because I think I do a lot of what you say - when I remember to blog that is! Note to moi: blog more frequently!
Hey AJ,
Blogging is so easy, and it’s fun too. Never give up and don’t be too hard on yourself. Before you know it, you’ll be a pro.