Monday, November 24, 2014

Focus on relevant ways to boost your blog


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In 26 Ways to Bring Your Blog to Life, James Parsons offers very straightforward, practical advice.  So highlight, say, three to five pointers that resonate best for you, and actively give them a try with your blog.  Here are a couple of things to consider:
  • Whether it's a popular, niche or controversial subject, be clear first on your purpose for the blog and make sure you are truly interested enough in the subject to write about.  Writing on a trending topic that bores you will end up boring would-be readers as well.  
  • Blogging and social media go hand-in-hand, but certainly not just for promoting your blog.  I am turned off on bloggers who post in communities, for example, without context lead-in, relevant comment, or active engagement.
  • Video series, regular podcasts, and running polls are things I don't do but ought to consider.  How about you?  There are many useful tools, platforms and forums at our disposal, so it may be worth trying something you hadn't done before.
 

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