subject: Start Blogging – Attract Readers and Build Your List [print this page] You've finally make the decision to start a blog! Kudos to you.
Before you begin, here are a few steps to follow in order to make your blog an interesting site that will attract readers and build your list.
Choose the right software. Using the right software will make your blog stand out among the many thousands on the internet. WordPress is a good choice because it offers many features that can be customized to suit your needs.
Select keywords. Your keywords are the areas in which you want to be ranked on search engines. For example, you might select coaching, training and self-improvement.
Write your blog. Include your keywords in the post, but be sure to write something interesting, even controversial, that will catch readers' attention and that they'll want to share.
Use creative content. Use link bait and tweet bait to creatively attract readers. Post information that is easily shared, such as top 10 lists. Visitors can link from the list to your site, or tweet it to their network. Your internet ratings will instantly increase.
Publicize it. Twitter is one of the fastest, easiest ways to publicize your blog. As soon as you tweet it, anyone following you will see it and, hopefully retweet.
Getting started with a blog really isn't complicated and can be a lot of fun! Once your blog is up and running, it's important to keep yourself motivated to stay with it.
Keep your eyes on the prize. One of the best things you can do is to constantly remind yourself of your goals. Write down three things that you want to achieve, and put it where you will see it every single morning. You don't have to look at it all day long, but starting your day with those three things in mind will inspire you, especially if you're having difficulty coming up with your blog for the day.
Do what you love. Make sure that you are blogging about something you're passionate about. Of course, you want to make money. But it's important to remember that blogging is personal. If your heart isn't in what you are writing, your readers will sense that and they'll be turned off. Why should they want your offering if you don't even seem excited by it?
If you follow these steps, you can be on your way to creating a successful blog; one that attracts visitors with information they can't wait to share.
Start Blogging Attract Readers and Build Your List
