In no particular order, here are over one hundred tips and recommendations to help you with your business blog and blogging habits. These have been assembled from a variety of sources and may not represent anything new, but rather a great compilation for both new and experienced bloggers.
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- If you aren’t yet, start blogging today!
- Blog about topics that you love.
- Buy your own domain name.
- Make sure that your domain name is the same as your blog name.
- Use a short and easy to remember name.
- Blog regularly.
- Ideally, write at least five posts a week.
- Always proofread for both spelling and grammar.
- Proofread again.
- Interact with other bloggers.
- Leave meaningful comments.
- Leave funny comments.
- Leave the first comment.
- Backup your blog regularly.
- Do not use a sidebar calendar.
- Choose your niche wisely – not too big and not too small.
- Participate in online forums.
- Put a link in your signature.
- Use a Content Management System like WordPress.
- Remember, content is king.
- Customize your blog template or invest in a custom design for your blog website.
- Use trackback links.
- Simplicity is the way to go.
- Leverage social bookmarks.
- Consider joining a blog network.
- Write Top 10 lists.
- Use pings.
- Write How to articles.
- Make your posts scanable.
- List your blog on directories.
- Ask questions of your readers.
- Use Feed burner.
- Use a sense of humor in your writing.
- Be generous.
- Encourage readers to subscribe.
- Have some spare posts for emergencies.
- Encourage readers to DiGG your posts.
- Put an RSS subscription icon on every single page.
- Use series of posts (i.e. 2 part series on…).
- Return comments.
- Return links.
- Use readable fonts.
- Gather .edu and .gov backlinks.
- Break long posts into more parts.
- Experiment with different revenue sources.
- Use Google Analytics for statistics and analysis.
- Study those numbers.
- Use email interviews.
- Be yourself.
- Avoid duplicate content.
- Use an RSS reader.
- Read as many blogs as possible.
- Focus on timeless content.
- Have an About page.
- Have a picture of yourself on the About page.
- Create your own Advertise Here page.
- Use meta tags wisely.
- Learn the basics of SEO.
- Use pictures whenever possible.
- Create value for your readers.
- Place ads wisely.
- Be patient.
- Consider getting a co-blogger.
- Submit your articles to directories.
- Share what has worked for you.
- Share what has not worked for you.
- Do not clutter your sidebar with icons.
- Get rid of loooooong blog rolls.
- Experiment with Google AdSense.
- Experiment with Text-Link-Ads.
- Link to other blogs.
- Make it easy for visitors to contact you.
- Use titles effectively.
- Offer email subscriptions.
- Always answer questions.
- Always answer comments.
- Use Technorati.
- Enable subscription to comments.
- Offer useful tools or resources.
- Write with a personal touch.
- Become an expert in your niche.
- Do not rely on linking posts.
- Always give your opinion.
- Use simple colors.
- Participate in blogging projects.
- Get to know other bloggers personally.
- List your best articles.
- Have a voice.
- Organize your categories.
- Talk directly to your readers.
- Make your URL structure efficient.
- Put functional links on your footer.
- Mention your sources or references.
- Do monthly or weekly roundups.
- Consider adding podcasts.
- Create a 101 list.
- Have a clear priority. Don’t try to cover too many topics in one post.
- Clean up your old posts. Your blog writing will inevitably improve as you gain experience.
- Through blogging, you can organize your thoughts in one place.
- Regular blogging is a new and smart way to meet people and network.
- Study competitor blogs and work to improve yours.
Have some tips of your own? Have a question on one of these tips? Please share in your comments!
