Mar 14, 2016 : Top Newbie Tips for Blogging

📅 March 14, 2016 - Blogging has become a very popular way for businesses to build traffic to their websites. Of course, some blogs are run by individuals for other reasons, such as creating an online income.

Figuring out how to start blogging isn't always easy. You may have a blog set up and you know how to create a new post, but do you know how to make your blog successful? Here are some of the best tips you can use, as a newbie, for your blog.

Social Media is Your Best Friend

Just about every successful blog today leverages the power of social media. Whether it's Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn or another social media platform, you need to be using social media with every post. The right channel or channels may depend on your topic. For example, if your topic is fashion, Pinterest may be the best, but if it's small business, you may be better off using LinkedIn.

Honesty Sells

There are too many blogs already created just sharing general information about specific topics. If you want to create a successful blog provide honesty about your subject. Readers crave honesty, whether it's talking about yourself or actually reviewing a product you personally use.

Buy a Domain Name

Many newbie bloggers choose a free platform instead of investing in a domain name. You may think it's better to start for free just in case your blog doesn't go anywhere. However, if you want to really build traffic and create a living from your blog, you need to spend the little bit of money it takes to buy a domain and a shared hosting package.

Build a Community

Some bloggers get so bogged down with the details of SEO they forget to build a community. Instead of worrying about your SEO, take the time to create a community around your blog. This will provide the power it takes to give you good SEO without spending much time worrying about it.

This means, you need to write for your readers, not these search engines and you need to give the community what they want. Keep up with comments on both social media and on your blog. You can even add a forum to your blog once you have plenty of followers.

Don't be Afraid to Ruffle Feathers

Controversy sells big time and nobody wants to read a blog from somebody refusing to take a stance. The most popular blogs talk about controversial topics at least some of the time. If your blog has a specific opinion, stick to it and don't waver from it.

Some of the other top blogging tips for newbies include:

Allow Guest Posting
Create Guest Posts for Other Blogs
Use Your Own Images, When Possible
Monetize Your Blog
Be Specific
Write in Conversational Language

Use these tips to ensure you get the most out of your blog, whether for business or for personal reasons. With the right blogging plan, even a beginner can create a successful blog bringing in plenty of traffic.

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