Top 5 Tips for new Bloggers

These tips are valuable for writing a new blog. I, myself am extremely new to the world of blogging and can definitely say i have allot to learn. But Rome was not built in a day and neither will be my blogging prowess.

So read below for a good guideline and most of all, enjoy spilling your mind and creativity onto the page!

1. See Writing as a Skill to be developed.

A blogger needs many skills: design, seo, good relationships with other bloggers e.t.c; but, of all the skills, writing is the most important. For most blogs, it is writing that will determine the long-term success of your blog. Because of the importance of writing, it is worth spending a little time trying to improve your writing skills.

2. Choose the Right Topics

To make an impact on the web you need to be able to offer something different and unique. With so many blogs around, it is important to be able to avoid rehashing similar material that is floating around the net. The best thing to do is choose a topic that you share a genuine passion for. If you choose topics that you hope will be profitable, you may struggle for inspiration to write.

3. Write for the Benefit of your Readers

The blogs that attract me to subscribe are those who regularly offer something useful / interesting / funny. If your articles are focused on offering something to your readers, this is much better than writing for yourself or search engines. It is a mistake to try and write for search engines, they are too sophisticated. (Although, it worth considering helpful keywords from time to time). Writing for the benefit of your own ego, is also one of the easiest ways to put off readers.

4. Write in a Professional Style.

It is a mistake to feel that you are “only writing for a Blog” If you view your blog like a magazine it will help maintain a certain standard. Also, as a blogger you can open many future potential avenues of work.
Therefore, avoid delving into too much personal detail. At the same time, it can be helpful to embellish your articles with relevant personal experiences.

5. Gain Inspiration from Others

To become a good writer, don’t feel you have to be self-sufficient. Your writing will improve if you spend some time reading accomplished writers. If you can appreciate the good writing qualities of others, it will definitely help you develop as a writer. This does not mean you will seek to imitate others; this will never work. Each writer needs to develop his own style and personality, however, you can learn through others by a process of synthesis and osmosis. Gradually you will develop your writing.

Reference

http://www.netwriting.co.uk/2007/05/07/top-5-tips-writing-for-blogs/