My Top 10 Blogging Tips for Beginners
By admin on Jan 28, 2010 in Encouragement
I have been asked about Blogging several times via email so I’ll answer here.
- Start with a WordPress blog– its the best. Learn about WP Plugins.
- Find a good WordPress theme but don’t stress too much you can easily change it later).
- Blog at least 3 times a week to build relationships.
- Be Truefaced. Don’t wear masks.
- Learn how to write a attention grabbing headline
- Never use black background with white text. Some will disagree but I can’t stand it.
- Join Twitter to find like-mined friends. They will eventually read your blog. Before joining Twitter read this.
- Use lots of paragraph breaks and sub titles. No one likes to read long never-ending paragraphs.
- Use white space–lists, bullet points, and images. Make post easy to scan.
- Read everything you can at Problogger.net
Start Here
Also see Best Ways to Improve Your Blog
My Favorite Books on Blogging
- Letting Go of the Words – Super book. I am re-reading it.
- Problogger - Knows his stuff inside and out.
- Right to Write – Love her voice!!
- Don’t Make Me Think - Best book on website design.
- Naked Conversations – On blogging for business
- Twibes - About connecting and building relationships.
Whats you blogging tip or question?
Words of experienced wisdom from the Heart of Wisdom! Thank you Robin. This is a must read for new bloggers. I wish I had seen it when I started. Also loved your Twitter tips. Many blessings to you and your loved ones!
.-= Jim Zboran´s last blog ..Godly Sorrow =-.
Hi Robin,
I’m curious about #5. What is an attention-getting headline? I’ve read that it’s not the same critter as an attentio-getting title (for a story or book, for example.) As I understand it, you want something that people will type into a search enging–do you agree?
Thanks!
.-= Carmen´s last blog ..Free Solutions for Panic Attack =-.
Google blog headlines and you’ll find several links to articles and examples.
Thanks for the tips!
I am currently at blogger.com/blogspot.com. Do you suggest I transfer to the free or hosted wordpress?
I just bought Problogger.net’s e-book. He seems to know a lot!
.-= Tami´s last blog ..CONTEST: Free Groceries =-.
Hi Robin,
If you get a minute in your busy schedule, would you hop over to my blog and give me an opinion?
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/haflingerhorses
When I first started blogging, I picked a sunny looking template and I hate black blogs with white text, too.
Then, homeschoolblogger changed over to WordPress, and my very satisfactory blog (to me!) was gone. I picked a WP template (because of it’s layout) that was black with white text. I love what it does for my pictures – it makes them pop. BUT, do you think it’s the wrong choice? I ask because of your strong opinion #6.
Thank you,
Antoinette
Good tips! I started my Christian blog at the beginning of this year. I’ve not tried Twitter yet, but it’s on the list of things to get started!
Thanks for sharing!