Blogging Explained
In this video, you’ll get a good understanding of how blogging works.
Well worth the time.
Setting Up a Blog - The Basics
Before you set up a blog you need to take an inventory and decide “why” you want to blog.
Most blogs are abandoned after a few months, mainly because the lack of traffic is very discouraging… don’t make the mistake of starting a blog that has no hope of ever attracting interest.
Find a Niche
Choose a niche that people are actively searching for.To find out how many seaches there are on the web for your topic use the free Google Adwords tool.. you can access it here.
Write Great Content
People read blogs to be entertained or educated. Both syles of content will atrract traffic if done right.
Update Your Blog On a Timely Basis
You’ll need to devote time each week to adding content or you’ll find your blog fading away. How often? Weekly at the minimum.
By following these three rules, in a few weeks you’ll have a blog that is attracting traffic - then you’ll be ready to take it to the next level.
Your Next Steps
Now you’ve decided that a bog is for you, what is your next steps?
Take some time and learn the important aspects of blogging…
Here are some great articles to read before you begin. They’ll give you a good understanding of the elements you’ll need to master to succeed with your blog.
Be sure to grab the RSS feeds for these- they make great weekly reading and will keep you up to date on trends and changes in blogging.
1) Copywriting 101: An Introduction to Copywriting
Copyblogger has one of the best sites online for blog copywriting information…
“Copywriting is one of the most essential elements of effective online marketing. The art and science of copywriting involves strategically writing words that promote a person, product, business, opinion, or idea, with the ultimate intention of having the reader take some form of action. So, whether you’re looking to sell something or to build traffic by earning links from others, you’ll need to tell compelling stories that grab attention and connect with people so that they’ll respond the way you want.”
2) How to get traffic for your blog - Seth Godin
Also take the time to read Seth’s stuff- the man is a genius and you’ll come away with more than a few good ideas.
3) Ways To Make Money Online - Courtney Tuttle
Courtney is also a very good marketer - covering all the bases of being succssful online
More to follow later- these will get you started off on the right foot.