Tips For a Blog
Lots of writers start blogging to get their name out there, or because we're told we should. That's why I did. I kept reading blogs and thought, hey, maybe I need one of these. So I started 'ol BookingIt up and have had a great time with it.
There are a few tips to running a successful blog.
1. Keep it short
2. Keep it focused
3. Keep it on a schedule
To me, those are the most important aspects. I also comment alot on other blogs, and if someone comes to visit I go check out their site and say hi.
For more in-depth info on creating a great blog, check out author Camy Tang's article Building A Blog.
What do you do to get your posts noticed?
There are a few tips to running a successful blog.
1. Keep it short
2. Keep it focused
3. Keep it on a schedule
To me, those are the most important aspects. I also comment alot on other blogs, and if someone comes to visit I go check out their site and say hi.
For more in-depth info on creating a great blog, check out author Camy Tang's article Building A Blog.
What do you do to get your posts noticed?
Comments
And like you mention, it's great if the blogger can then flip over to your blog and say hi.
Sometimes when I enjoy and comment on someone else's blog, but then never hear from them on mine, I begin to wonder about them.
I realize everyone can't comment on every blog, but I think it's polite to repay the visit at least once.
It does take work, but as you mentioned, it's all part of building a writing career, right?
I find blogging fun, but I don't want to do it every day! And I had a contest on mine, but didn't want to post anything else until the contest was over, afraid that people wouldn't find the contest. Funny, huh?
Enjoy your blog and the beautiful background and all the info you share.
Yeah, I think someone did a post on blog etiquette and it usually is polite to recomment on someone's blog, esp. if it's the first time they've stopped by yours.
Yep. I've heard that we don't HAVE to blog when we're published, but honestly, I like it so much that it would be hard to stop.
Girl, you were up early today!
I'm so sorry! I don't know if I knew about your contest. I hope you had lots of players.
Camy's site is so amazing. I think I could probably link to her on any subject that has to do with writing. She's got tons of info over there.
I don't want to blog every day either, so I just settled for every other day. :-)
You do a great job of visiting people, I think. It's wonderfully uplifting when someone takes the time to leave a comment, so thank you! :-)
Blogging is a wonderful way to keep the creative pump primed. I also enjoy the interaction with other bloggers and readers.
Please forgive me if I haven't returned a visit with a comment on your blog. Some blogs have a different comment format, which I still do not comprehend. If someone can enlighten me on how to leave a comment on these blogs, I'd be forever grateful.
Blessings,
Susan :)
That's very sweet of you. :-)
I think your font is fine. Easier is better, right? :-) I was wondering what your first name is. Now I know it's something really unique. Does it have some sort of meaning?
LOL That name sounds memorable to me. But pronouncable? That's the thing. Heheee. :-)
No worries. :-) There are some sites I don't comment on either because I just don't feel like entering all my info. Grrr...
Plus, sometimes we just get too busy (like today, I'm not gonna be able to read anyone's blog until bedtime, 'cause I'm fixing to take the kiddos to the park).
What I like about your blog is that you're so scheduled and I know what to expect each day.
I KNOW my book would be finished if I blogged less. It's the price I pay...
:-)
I noticed from your side bar you made some progress on your WIP! Good work! I'll be asking you on my blog on Monday if you met your weekend goal!
I'm still lagging behind on my weekend goal! So off I go to write some more!
I'll be there Monday. Can't wait to see how you do. :-)
And I wrote about Twilight just to see if it got me hits...I know, I'm a sellout. But it was a review, so.
Anyway. Hope all's well on your end!
♥Jen
I'm horrible about staying on top of my blog. I'm lucky if I get in a new post every other week. I need to try and force myself to get on a schedule.
Of course the other side of that is, I spend most of my time reading my bloglist. I love keeping up on what's going on in my favorite blogs.
If I spent more time writing and less reading, I could probably get in a post every day.
=)
This is an excellent post. Thank you! I especially like the "short" idea. Short always gathers more readers, from what I've noticed. Also, sharing writing advice seems to help a lot. I've noticed that most people don't want to read about my personal life problems or anything. That is what my personal blog is for. ;)
Thanks for visiting my blog! I'm excited to have you around. :)
Sometimes it's a lot more fun to read than to write. LOL I hear you.
Thanks for stopping by. WOW! 150 blogs? That's crazy. I don't know how you do it. I understand though. The networking is wonderful and I meet so many new people. It's fun.
I like your advice to keep it short. That is definitely something I struggle with in my own posts - I tend to get a little too long-winded for my own good, I think.
Thanks for stopping by. It is fun to "follow the blogs", so to speak. I have a very dear writer friend who I met by doing that. :-)
I mostly keep my blog as sort of a diary for myself on this writing and life journey I'm on. If it can help others out with some pertinent posts that others can take something from, than all the better!
I've found some wonderful blogs and fellow writers through people who have left comments on my blog and other blogs that I read, a major bonus to this blogging endeavor!
Mine is not very personal at all, so I do try to keep thing short and easy. :-)