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Blogging has created a cyber-revolution since its inception because it is such a dynamic medium. Writers enjoy it because it gives them a platform to publish their best ideas. Readers love it because they learn from experts without having to pay for information products. And search engines find it irresistible because it provides fresh, relevant content to those searching for information.
Blogging, then, is a powerful influence and income model online, and here are ten tips on how to become a successful blogger.
1. Offer value to readers by writing informative and interesting blog content.
2. Learn from more experienced bloggers in your field by noticing how they set up their blogs and communicate with their target audience.
3. Optimize all elements of your blog, making sure that you have all the key elements in place to win friends and influence people. This list includes having a contact form, comment boxes, multi-media, and an opt-in form.
4. Be patient with blogging, and, contrary to rumours about instant success circulated by get-rich blogging programs, it takes a while to build up a loyal audience.
5. Write well. Although there are many poorly written blogs online, this is not an excuse not to learn how to write well, including beginning your blogs with attention-grabbing headlines.
6. Formatting is an important aspect of blogging, and with so many templates available to create just the right effect for your blog, the sky is the limit when it comes to adding a great look-and-feel to your blog.
7. Make friends with other bloggers and your visitors. This can be done by posting comments on other people's blogs if you like what they have said and responding to people who have commented on your blog.
8. Be a maverick. While it's great to model other successful people, you also have to learn to distinguish your blog from that of others in your niche.
9. Write inspired posts. Although it is a wonderful thing to write consistently, it is better to write fewer high quality posts than write numerous low quality posts.
10. Consistently market your blog by learning about organic search engine optimisation, a subject that includes how to choose the best keywords for your posts and how to build up numerous backlinks to your blog.
