How to write a blog post...

Since I've already written a few, I thought I should do a post on just how to write one.

Blog Rule #1

Giving opinions on something, whether it's a movie, a song or even a product, always work. Make sure that you give true opinions. If you like something, say so. If you don't why not write a rant about it? You will be surprised at the amount of people who will agree with you.

Blog Rule #2

Try to keep your blog articles short and to a maximum word limit of about 500 words. Any more than that, would bore the reader and he will eventually click away to another blog with less words and more pictures.

Blog Rule #3

Yes, pictures are important, no one wants to see a pile of text page after page. Break it up with pictures and caption them wisely. People tend to read posts when they notice interesting pictures too.

Blog Rule #4

It's all in the headline. You know what I mean, if you've seen how newspaper headlines grab the attention, then you understand what I'm trying to say.

Blog Rule #5

Write about current topics. Currently trending topics, such as those topping the yahoo top search lists could help generate more traffic to your site. Don't know what to say about such topics? Refer to the 1st tip.

Blog Rule #6

Have your own style. Good writers are known for their unique style. Even of you don't intend on making it as a top writer, if you want to make a mark on the blogosphere, you need to have your own style. This style doesn't necessarily have to be a writing style, it could be the way your posts are fashioned, it could be the pictures you use or it could be your page layout, make sure to stand out as an individual as much as you can.

Blog Rule #7

And remember that people love lists. See? This is a list. Lists are easy to read, easy to write and have tons of information without looking like a novel. So, make lists like top ten favorite lolcats, or top 5 survival skills for a zombie apocalypse.. etc.

Blog Rule #8

Posting regularly also helps. That doesn't mean you should do 5 blog posts a day. That would totally take the fun out of it, a maximum of one post a day would be more than enough to keep your blog running.

Blog Rule #9

And make sure that you edit your posts to perfection. You wouldn't want to look like an ignorant n00b for all of blogosphere to see. Triple check your posts for any errors and correct them before you submit them.

So, until next time,
Happy Blogging n00bs  :)