subject: 7 Secrets To Successful Blogging [print this page] It is now easier to start on blogging due to simpler ways of setting it up and how to make money from it. Lots of blogs are being started daily, weekly and monthly but unfortunately, only few has endured and all others are often left quickly. This usually happened because some blog owners just don't know about methods to successful blogging and when to catch reader's attention. Independent bloggers may even think that their blogs are just a waste of their time. Yet, there are really methods to make your blog work for you instead of you working on your blog. Many bloggers find that 20-30 minutes is all they need to be able to write a new post. So, why do some blogs fall short while others continue to rise? See the answer by knowing the 7 secrets to successful blogging.
1. Content - If your content is the same old boring stuff that can be found just about anyplace, you are not going to attract readers. If you are honest with yourself, you'll find that there are hundreds of other blogs out there on the topic that you want to blog about. The catch is finding a new way to narrate and share your individual story. You must share your unique knowledge and expertise in your blog if you want to stand out from the crowd. We all bring different perspectives to the table, and only you can talk about your personal perspective;
2. Regularity - If you are only having one new post per month, it is very likely that your readers will not stay interested. In order for you to gain and keep an audience interested, you should be blogging at least two to three times a week. Make sure that your content isn't just "thrown" together either, make sure it's relevant and well written. Posting regularly can not only keep your current reader base interested, but it can also help you gain new readers;
3. Outside links - Some bloggers are loathe to provide their readers with links that go outside their blogs. Don't be one of them! Many popular blogs find that linking to outside sources of relevant information will result in even more new viewers. Do not just link to something for no reason, link to other blogs, websites and products that you think will be valuable to your readers - tell them why you think they are valuable and chances are they will agree with you;
4. Socializing - Many people hate marketing but if you are going to find any success blogging, you will have to actively submit your blog to directories and work on obtaining trackbacks. These can help you gain quickly in search engine rankings and they do not have to take up loads of time. There are lots of ways that you can automate Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and FourSquare accounts with little or no further effort on your part. Social bookmarking sites are also simple to use and can produce great results;
5. Marketing - See socializing! Marketing your blog through social networking sites like Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Digg, Redditt and StumbleUpon can help drive new traffic to your blog. You cannot build a blog and then assume that people will just show up to read it! You must actively market your blog;
6. Statistics - Use Google Analytics to determine what is driving your traffic! Analytics offers you the option of seeing not only where your traffic is originating but how people are finding your blog. The more information that you have, the better you are able to target your visitors;
7. Site Map - Your blog is useless to visitors if they cannot find their way around! Make it certain that your blog has a site map or offers drop down boxes, categories or other tools to make sure that your visitors can find information they are looking for. Link old blog posts to new blogs posts (that are relevant). Not only does a site map help your readers find what they want, but search engines love site maps!
Summary
Why be a statistic? Be among the thousands of those who have found success blogging using these easy to follow top 7 ways to make blogging work for you!
