So you want to start blogging do you?
Many people think blogging is easy. They have this idea that they will simply write whatever they feel and perhaps earn money at the same time. Well the truth of the matter is blogging takes time, dedication and commitment.
You have to build up trust and an audience. So much marketing and promotion goes into gaining readers. The time and dedication that goes into your writings is also important. People want to know you are a credible source of information.
Starting your own blog also comes with a large learning curve of html editing and server management. You have to understand this is a new realm you’re entering and at times it can become over whelming and difficult.
Always coming up with unique or original ideas to write about is hard. This is one of the main reasons I started the blog engage weekly word challenge. I wanted to challenge bloggers to write on topics they aren’t use to. I wanted them to have to think out side the box and open their imaginations.
Personal Suggestions
1. Use wordpress. It’s an amazing platform for blogging. If you want to test the waters and see if you like blogging take a look at one of my newest projects name blogging wire. It’s a social community of bloggers you will fit right in.
2. Get a nice theme. I’m a huge fan of Nick from Elegant Themes. He has an amazing collection or really nice word press themes at a very low cost. You have to look the part you want to play. It’s like putting on a suit for important business meetings. Nick also has an amazing forum for support and customization.
3. Join many blogging networks and start marketing your blog. The more traffic you get the more chances you have of gaining new readers. I created blog engage and it’s an amazing environment to market your blog and meet new bloggers. Be sure to stop in and say hello.
4. Build Relationships. I swear by this method. Don’t get upset if it takes time or you get rejected at first. The majority of bloggers are really nice and open for communication. The blogosphere is a great place to be and as your blog grows so will your relationships. Don’t burn bridges and keep moving forward.
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Thanks,
Brian
Good suggestions.
One of the reasons, I think, that so many think it’s easy is because they’ve seen examples where it really WAS easy. There are some really famous bloggers who make a boatload of money and don’t do much for it.
While I won’t mention any names (burning bridges and all, you know!) there are lots of mommy blogs, for example, where the schtick is really to just be a maternal shock jock. Throw in lots of cursing and talk about body parts — you know, the things that will utterly mortify their kids when they actually become teenagers — and you’re good to go!
People read those and think, “Hey, I can do that!” and so they jump on board.
.-= Alison Moore Smith´s last blog ..Start a New Blog in 1 Week =-.
Building relationships is an important part of blogging. Doing it alone is not fun at all, you might as well write in a book and keep it locked up, connecting with people is what blogging is all about.
Hi brain nice idea about blogging, The important things for success on blogging is hard work and consistency.
.-= chandan´s last blog ..Advice and tips on work at home =-.
Hi Brian,
I think my original comment was lost. I wanted to ask if any Elegant themes are available on Blogging Wire and how do I find them. I also wanted to thank you for Blog Engage and for Blogging Wire.
Let me know if you find the comment.
@Ileane
.-= Ileane @Blogging´s last blog ..Tribute to PBS Programming =-.
I’m getting ready to establish a blog for my site and this information is spot on to what I needed. Thanks for the resources for blog networking.