I can vividly remember when I started blogging, I knew
nothing about blogging. I used to think blogging is as simple as ABC. Then, all
I blogged for was to get money but, not knowing that there is much to blogging.
I have made several mistakes in the past which I wouldn’t
want pre-bloggers to make. Either you own a blog or you’re planning to own a
blog, it is necessary you read this.
What is a Blog?
A blog is a term derived from two words Web Log. It is a
user-generated website where entries are made in journal style. Blogs often
provide commentary, or news on a particular subject, such as food, politics,
sport, or local news; some function as more personal online dairies. A typical
blog combines text, images and links to other blogs, web pages and other media
related to its topic.
Examples
of Blog
www.freebrowsingnews.blogspot.com
www.freebrowsingnews.mobstac.com
www.tech2inform.blogspot.com
Blogs can be hosted by dedicated blog hosting services, or
they can be run using blog software on regular web hosting services.
Blog platforms
There are various blog platform which include:
- Wordpress.org
- Blogger.com
- TypePad
- WordPress.com
- Drupal
- CustomMade
- TextPattern
- LiveJournal
- B2evolution and others…
The most popular blogging platform right now are WordPress
and Blogger.
I would recommend that you blog on blogger, because blogger
is absolutely free and provide reliable service. You can start your own blog
freely on blogger after which you can then pay for hosting and domain (if you
wish…
Some blogging terms
There are terms you need to know, some of them are listed
below:
- Title: this is the main title or headline of your blog post.
- Blog post: these are the individual articles published on your blog.
- Body: this is the main content of your post.
- Post date: this is the exact time your post was published on your blog.
- Permalink: these are the url links of your articles
- Comments: these are the comments added by the readers.
Reason NOT to blog
1. Money: when I started bloging, I blogged all because of money. After some years I later on realized that it is absolutely wrong of me to blog for money. I was fed up because I couldn’t make any money. It is wrong to blog for money. If you do, you won’t focus on writing great post, you would rather take it as a job which is very wrong. It is not a doubt that you can make your full term living online blogging, but that should be your aim, Blog because you have passion for it.
2. Traffic: some people blog to get traffic to promote their products and services. It is very wrong, you shouldn’t blog for traffic. If you blog for traffic, you will only work more traffic not your content and when the traffic comes, they would browse through your blog and go away. But the most important thing is to change your visitors to your readers.
3. Fame: some people blog for fame. If you’re blogging for fame, it is better you don’t waste your time coz it is absolute very wrong.
All these three things are what you can get from blogging, if you’re passionate about blogging. You can earn full term income off your blog, get good traffic and as well be popular.
Don’t blog for money, fame or traffic; rather blog because you have passion for it.
Things you need to know about blogging
1. Niche: some people blog without even knowing what’s called “Niche”. It is important that you choose a Niche before blogging. Look for something you have passion for and then write about it. You can choose technology Niche just like me, health, News, gist and so on.
2. Identify your Ideal Reader: after you’ve found your Niche, it is also important that you know people who are to be reading your posts (articles). For instance, I’m on technology Niche, and I write about blog tips, wapka tricks, computer and mobile phone secret info, computer and mobile phone tutorials and all that… my ideal readers are pre-bloggers, youths and students. If you want to write about the latest gist in campus or a particular course you offer in school, that’s cool! Your ideal readers are students. Or you may even decide to write on sport, that’s cool also! Your ideal readers are sport lovers. Tailor your writing to your Readers, you will definitely find readers coming to your blog continuously.
3. Add value: when writing for your blog always make sure that it add value to your readers’ live. The sure way to get great quality to your site is by adding value.
4. Be honest: when writing on your blog, make sure your articles are real and genuine rather than posting fantasy articles.
5. Time: when starting a blog, there is one thing you should know about blogging, Blogging takes time. Just like building your own company, you keep developing the company before it gains it strength. People like Jide Ogunsanga of Ogbongeblog started just like everyone does but never quitted till he gained his stand on Blogosphere. I have spent several hours at front of my computer learning about blogging and as well developing my blog. It takes a lot of time.
6. When to update a blog: it is not compulsory you update your blog every time, but you can make it daily or weekly. Just like me, I update my blog at least four times a week. You’ll determine when to update your blog.
7. Keep your post simple: one of the easiest ways to make your readers keep coming is by keeping your post simple. Write articles that are easy to comprehend.
6. Picture: when writing for your blog, it is advisable to update your post with pictures for quick understanding.
7. Video: if your blog is a tutorial blog, it would be nice embedding your post with video for quick understanding. People find it easier watching video than reading text.
Recommendation:
I would really recommend that you read on how to create a blogger blog.
That’s all!
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