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
- Return comments
- Return links
- Use readable fonts
- Break long posts in more parts
- Experiment with different revenue sources
- Study those numbers
- Use email interviews
- Be yourself
- Use an RSS reader
- Read as many blogs as possible
- Learn the basics of SEO
- Create value for your readers
- Place ads wisely
- 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
- 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
- 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