Blogging seems like the easiest thing in the world to do. You find a site to host your blog, make an account, and just begin typing. It's as simple as pie, if that were how it really works. Here are a few things you need to consider when starting a blog.
1. What Are You Talking About?
No seriously, what are you going to be talking about? It is important to choose your topic before you start your blog. Having random posts on random subjects can come off somewhat immature. More importantly, you may not be able to reach your target audience. Many people make blogs about their life. Making a blog about your life is fine but how do I relate to it? What makes me want to read it? Find a way to connect to other people and make them interested in you. If you are good with make up, than make a beauty blog. If you are good at crafts, then make a blog about your crafts or a "how to" blog. Find your passion and share it with the world.
2. Find an Audience
Every blogger needs an audience which can be hard to find. There are thousands of blogs out there, the chances of someone finding yours is... well you can figure it out. You can wait for people to find you or find people to introduce your blog to. The latter is the best thing to do, find communities online that share the same interest and promote your blog there. It is easier to find someone interested in make up and introduce your blog than what for Google to randomly match you up. There are communities out there for everything, even blogging. which leads me to...
3. Self Promotion
You are your own agent, it is YOUR job to make people interested in YOU. This means making your blog easy for people to find by linking it everywhere! Okay not everywhere, but you want to plug in places that are relevant. Ask friends to read your blog and show it to others. Leave a link to your blog when you comment on something. Share other bloggers and ask them to share your blog too! The more followers you have, the more followers you will gain.
4. Know Whether This Full Time or Part Time or Just a Hobby
Many people start a blog then ditch it. Why gain an audience to ditch them in a few days? Whether it's school, work, or personal life, there are things that will interfere with your blogging time. Sudden disappearances can lead to lost of interest and a decrease in audience. Think about it is watching your favorite show or reading your favorite column in a magazine. When your expecting something a new episode or column, your disappointed when you don't see it. Often times you lose interest while waiting for new work. It is better to let your audience know about your schedule, when you will be posting, and when you will be absent. This makes you seem more reliable and sincere, something your followers will appreciate. In order to do this, you have to know your own schedule. Will you be able to ted to your blog full time or only on weekends? Maybe just once a month? Know your capabilities.
5. TMI
Being a blogger you have the right to say whatever you want. That doesn't mean you have to say everything! Be safe, don't give out your address, your number, or your email to everyone. Don't post private picture of yourself if you are not prepared for other people to share or use it. The internet is still a very lawless place. While you are being sincere someone may be lying to you.
I hope this helps, god luck with your blog. Also don't forget to proofread like I do, it will make you sound like an idiot.
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