Don't end your blogging career before it starts!
In The Beginning
One of the most
popular forms of creative expression, information distribution, and increasing
source of news on the internet is known as Blogging
Not to mention
millions of people use this platform to generate tons of money for sitting
around and writing their opinions, or posting other bloggers post.
I'm not saying that
there is anything wrong with it, I have my own Blog. I'm just stating the culture and environment
in which we live today. We are a click
and post generation, so either join in or join out.
But before you
start, you that there are some guidelines you must adhere to. That's if you want to keep doing what you
love.
First off, before we
touch on our Career Enders, I just wanna say, that if you are attempting to
start or run a Blog without any research or knowledge on the subject, you have
severely killed any chance you had to have a successful Blog. Many don't realize how much dedication and
work goes into running a successful blog online.
Don't worry because
I'm here to help!
And if you think
this isn't something that you can do, you're wrong. Some of the most popular Blogs on the
internet were started by Bloggers like you, so you're in good company.
You'll be able to
take what I'm showing you and use it right away to start improving your Blog or
update your to-do list before you start.
Well, let's get to it.
1. No Connection With You Followers
It isn't possible
for you to have a successful Blog site if your readers don't feel a connection
with you. You have to make them feel as
if they are talking to a friend when they read your articles.
When they comment do
you respond? How long does it take
you? Is your tone right? Readers watch and pick up on your vibe so be
mindful of these things.
No one wants to
visit a site where there is no engagement from the host. They want to feel like they belong to
something, that’s why they came in the beginning.
2. What Do You Offer That’s Different?
As we mentioned
before, there are millions of Blog sites with millions of Bloggers on the
web. So the question is what makes you
different? What is it about your Blog
that’s going to leave a mark on your visitors.
Do you have a plan
or strategy in place to stand out in a crowd?
You can post to your site ten times daily, but if your not different no
one will bother reading it.
3. Horrible Headlines
I have read a few
awesome articles online, but it was through another site or reshare. The headline for the article wasn't memorable
or engaging and just plain didn't fit.
You must make the
most creative title or headline for the post that you can. It's the first thing a reader sees before
jumping in.
Think out of the box
when it comes to titles. They have to
jump off the screen and demand a click, so you can't pick the first thing that
pops into your mind. Put some effort into
a good title. It will pay off in the
long run.
4. Not Having A Strong Niche
There is something
to be said about having good focus! A
huge mistake is having a generalized blog!
If you chose a niche and focus on that one
thing, then you will have a loyal following.
They will see you as focused on the one thing they are interested in
following.
There is true value
in what you are providing them. Now
along the way, your niche could change, and that's ok.
Just don't try to be
a jack of all trades and a master of none.
5. You Don't Promote Yourself
After you have
poured your heart into what you have written, why the hell wouldn't you want
someone to read it?
Once you have
published your article you need to share and share again. Use your other social
media outlets to post links to your work.
Be proud of your Blog and let others know about it.
Wrap up
The goal is to put
out good content that helps your readers.
In turn, they will share your work which gets more traffic to your
site. The more you write great articles,
and interact with your readers, the less chance you have at making these
career-ending mistakes as a Blogger.
Comments