Thursday, September 15, 2011

Blog Challenge Day 15: Tips for a New Blogger


Today on the blog challenge, we're sharing tips for a new blogger. I've been blogging for two years now, and I'm still learning what works and what doesn't. But for those just starting out, here's my advice:
  1. Be yourself. The best blogs are written with an authentic voice. Don't try and be or sound like someone you're not.
  2. Blog with a consistent theme. The blogs I read most have an overarching subject or emphasis area (cooking, design, parenting, etc). My blog is mostly about my son and being a mother. Not to say you can't talk about other things, but having a focus helps guide your writing.
  3. Post plenty of pictures. People love pictures. They probably love your writing too, but pictures make a post so much more interesting. Design studies show that people scan websites for images they like and then read the text, so pictures could actually help up your readership. Admittedly, I need to be better at this too (e.g. no picture for today's post).
Most important of all, just get writing! Happy blogging!

3 comments:

  1. It's kinda hard to do pictures that went along with todays topic anyways but I full-heartedly agree they make the post pop. I need to work on it too so I'm with ya!

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  2. I love blogs with pictures too! Not all of the time, but often enough!

    Thanks for sharing your tips!

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  3. I agree with you about the pictures. I hardly ever used to post photos, but when I do I definitely notice an increase in comments and readers. It works! :)

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Thanks for reading!