Hi I'm Katie! It’s my first day interning at etailPR and as a blogger my
self (What Katie Says), I’m relishing the opportunity to get stuck right in and
create a guest post! This fabulous blogger network is continually growing and
with that, comes new bloggers every single day. I mean, who wouldn’t want to
become a blogger? The opportunities are endless and 100% fits in with the quote
‘work hard, play hard.’ However some bloggers, new or old, need some advice
along the way, which is why we here at etailPR want to give you the helping
hand you might need.
Here are my top 10 blogging tips:
1. Create your own voice
Blogging is your own corner of the Internet with nobody to
tell you how you should or shouldn’t write. Always let your personality shine
through with your posts and it will help your readers connect with you! Don’t
be afraid to write in a chatty tone and don’t feel like you should copy someone
else’s style.
2. Get social network savvy
There’s no doubt some of you know
social networking like the back of your hand, yet I’m sure some of you are
still asking yourself ‘What’s a hashtag?!’ (You may be living under a rock). As
a blogger, you need to be a pro. Follow your favourite bloggers on all social
media platforms, talk with other bloggers, swap posts to read, upload pictures
that fit with the style of your blog, and always continue your tone of voice across all
platforms! Use the hashtags #blogger #fblogger #bblogger
to attract readers. You will be surprised at how quickly your
following and readership increases once you’ve nailed social networking!
3. Picture perfect
It’s a proven fact that we have short attention spans. The
use of pictures can help to entice readers to your blog post. Don’t scare them
away with an overwhelming amount of text with just a tiny picture at the bottom.
Put photos at the top of a post to then continue through out, make them big and
clear and don’t be afraid to play around with some editing. My favourite blogs
have a theme to their pictures, so find a niche for yours. You don’t need a
fancy camera; just good lighting will make a photo blog-worthy! Tag your photos
with relevant tags as well; this will increase your SEO.
4. Creative content
There are thousands of blogs in the blogosphere, so keep your
content creative. Always keep an eye out for inspiration for new blog posts
that haven’t been done before! If you ever get stuck, put a new spin on it. Why
not ‘What’s in my gym bag’ as apposed to a usual ‘What’s in my bag’ post. Keep
thinking outside of the box and it will make readers want to read your's over
everyone else’s!
5. Stick to a schedule
This keeps readers excited. You don’t have to blog everyday,
once a week or even a fortnight can be enough! Just make sure to always publish
your post on the same day at the same time. This can be easily done by
scheduling your post rather than publishing straight away. You can then count
down on social networking, so followers get excited about reading your new
posts, and can get in a routine of checking your blog, say on a Friday evening.
Post tweets such as: ‘Can’t wait to hear what you all think of this weeks blog
post! It’s going live tomorrow!’
6. Clear layout, clear mind
A simple layout creates more attention to your blog post. A
bold title at the top and white background behind font makes it easier to read
and makes photos stand out. Don’t be afraid to put your personality out through
your design.
7. Be honest
Once you get a certain amount of followers, you will start
to receive some sample post opportunities. Like the ones we offer here at
etailPR! (Take a look at our network here). Always be honest with what you’re
writing, if you say you love something, your readers want to be able to trust
your opinion. Don’t let them waste their money on something just because you
wanted more free stuff!
8. Get linking
Always provide a link to products you have mentioned. This
makes it a so much easier for readers to locate the products/items you are
referring to! As well as this, link to other posts of yours to keep readers on
your blog as long as possible.
9. Avoid negativity
No one wants to read a really negative blog, so avoid
writing too many bad reviews. Whilst of course you have to be honest, maybe
think about avoiding a review at all, rather than moaning. This may stop brands
wanting to work with you in the future.
10. Enjoy blogging!
Blogging can be so much fun, don’t get caught up under the
pressure. Keep calm and blog on. Always remember why you started in the first
place!
I hope these tips have helped! If you have any more you’ve
picked up on the way don’t be afraid to let us know!
Thanks for reading!
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