5 Blogging Tips

I just started blogging a few months ago and would still consider myself new to the blogging world compared to most. I am in the process of having a custom layout created for a new WordPress blog that will be anchored at www.treyschaefer.com so be sure to keep an eye out for that in the near future.

I was always terrible in English class and would not consider myself a very good writer. However, blogging to me isn't about being a good writer or having proper English and proper grammar. The main thing is to get your point across if you have one, make it easy to read, and add some value to your readers. I have compiled a list of 5 things you can do to create a great blog that will really turn heads:

1. This is the obvious one, blog on a topic you are knowledgeable in as well as passionate about.

2. Be consistent, but don't overdo it. You don't have to update every single day, but going months at a time without posted a new update will keep people away.

3. Add some video. This is an area I plan on doing a lot more of on my new blog. Video helps people get to know you better by seeing the real you as well as your personality.

4. Keep your posts to a few paragraphs. Nobody has time to read a 3 page blog post.

5. I highlighted this one because it is the most important thing you can do. It's fine to send out a link of your new post on Twitter and Facebook, but don't overkill it. If you are constantly trying to sell yourself and your blog, it will turn people off. The most important thing you can do is read other blogs. Search topics that you are interested in, read those blogs, and post comments. When you post comments on someone else's blog it shows that you are interested and that you care enough to take the time to read their posts. Most of the time if you post on someone's blog they will then read your blog, Retweet your comments on Twitter, and so on.

Nobody is perfect so don't worry about it, just get started. The main thing I learned in my first video is that I kept watching it and thinking I sounded stupid, or didn't sound good, or whatever. It doesn't matter, just get your info out there for others to see. If it adds value and is relevant others will comment and that's how Social Relationships form.