BE A GOOD BLOGGER !

TiPS 4 YOUR BLOG

• Start blogging today
• Write about something that you love
• If you are serious about blogging buy your own domain
• Make sure your domain name is equal to your blog name
• Use a short and easy to remember name
• Use Wordpress
• Use Wordpress plugins
• Blog with consistency
• Write at least 5 posts a week
• Proofread
• Proofread one more time
• Interact with other bloggers
• Leave meaningful comments
• Leave funny comments
• Leave the first comment
• Backup your blog
• Get rid of the sidebar calendar
• Choose your niche wisely, not too big and not too small
• Participate in online forums
• Put a link on your signature
• Use blog carnivals
• Content is king
• Customize your blog template
• Use trackbacks
• Simplicity is the way to go
• Consider joining a blog network
• Use tags
• Use pings
• Make your posts scannable
• List your blog on directories
• Ask questions to your readers
• Use Feedburner
• Use sense of humor
• 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
• Return comments
• Return links
• Use readable fonts
• Gather .edu and .gov backlinks
• Break long posts in more parts
• Experiment with different revenue sources
• 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
• 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
• Read Problogger.net
• Do not clutter your sidebar with icons
• Get rid of looooong blogrolls
• Experiment with Google Adsense
• Experiment with Text-Link-Ads
• Link to other blogs as often as possible
• Make it easy for visitors to contact you
• Use titles effectively
• Offer email subscriptions
• Always answer to questions
• Always answer to comments
• Use Technorati
• Enable subscription to comments
• Offer useful tools or resources
• Write with a personal touch
• Become an expert in your niche
• 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 roundups
• Consider adding podcasts....SO ON