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5 Blogging Tips for New Bloggers

September 18, 2023 By in Blogging Tips Tags: , , , , 4 Comments

Now that you’ve found a niche you’re passionate about and ready to dive right into action. It is a great to look out for blogging tips for new bloggers. Navigating the world of blogging as a newbie can be very daunting at first, but by utilising the right tips, you will be well on your way to building a successful blog

Are you a complete beginner in need of some blogging advice? We’ve got you! In this post, we share 5 tips that are guaranteed to set your blogging journey up for success. Let’s dive in!

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1.   Do the background work

Building a solid foundation is sure to set your blog for success. Once you’ve decided to start a blog, you must stick to a profitable niche you are passionate about. Since blogging is a long-term game, choosing a niche you don’t like is the fastest way to fall off the bandwagon. Once that is out of the way, choose a content management system that works with your budget and customisation needs. Check out hosting platforms like Bluehost and Godaddy.

2.   Start SEO early

Since 68% of online experiences begin with a search, optimising your blog for search engines can help your blog to be easily discovered online. However, it takes time to get to the stage where your blog pops up on every search query in your niche. By implementing on-page and off-page SEO efforts early in your blogging journey, you can improve your ranking on the SERP. There are many free resources from Semrush, Ahrefs and Hubspot to help you get acquainted with the nitty-gritty of SEO. So do your research.

3.   Plan your content

Planning your content is one sure way to stay consistent in your blogging journey. This would involve creating a content calendar with months’ worth of content and setting up a content schedule. In creating a content calendar, while it is ok to find keywords intuitively as a beginner, using dedicated budget-friendly keyword research tools to find high volume low competition keywords can support your SEO efforts.

4.   Utilise Social Media

Content distribution on social media channels should be at the top of the mind for new bloggers. Setting up a blog and publishing content does not guarantee your blog visibility by your target audience; even with SEO efforts, it still takes time. Instead of waiting until your audience discovers your blog, be part of the 95% of bloggers actively promoting their blog posts through social media. Create social media accounts using the same handle as your blog on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest and simultaneously distribute blog content in formats suitable for these platforms.

5.   Be an active learner

The blogging industry is fast evolving. With Google rolling out new algorithm updates very often, your ability to learn quickly and adapt to new changes can significantly determine the success of your blog. Also, you should be abreast of the trends in your niche and improve your writing skills to be able to continue rolling out quality content that your audience and search engines would love.

So there you have it! 5 sure tips to make your blogging journey easier. Do you have any tried and tested tip to share? Please drop your tips in the comments section.

 

 

 

4 Ways to Handle Trolls as a Blogger

December 10, 2022 By in Blogging Tips Tags: , , , , , , 6 Comments

As a blogger, I have had my fair share of dealing with trolls over the last ten years. Trolls are simply very unhappy people who think they should share their nasty thoughts and feelings with others online. The best way to handle them is the same way you handle unpleasant people in real life; you ignore them…

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If you are wondering how to go about dealing with trolls, here are some quick tips you may find pretty handy –

No attention

Attention is a currency which is why we say “pay attention”. I pay no attention to trolls and I just keep doing what I truly enjoy doing. Comments from people who are unsatisfied with their personal lives don’t affect me because I understand the psychology behind trolling. The less you pay attention, the faster the trolls disappear into thin air to find the next space to spew more bitterness. When next you come in contact with a troll, look the other way.

Don’t take it personally

Now, this may be a tricky one at first as I know how easy it is to take things personally when we feel slighted. Having said that, one thing you should always try to remember is that it is never personal. When people are mean, they like to look for an outlet to project all that they have inside of them. Once you understand that, you learn grace, and you let people be people and you don’t take it personally. However, that does not mean you should remain passive. Not taking trolling personally would do wonders for your mental health. Being assertive and paying them no attention (which links back to the first tip) would also help massively.

You cannot please everyone

One thing you need to remember is that you cannot please everybody and you should not even attempt to. It is actually crazy to think you have the capacity to please everybody. There are billions of people on this beautiful planet and you only need a few thousand regular readers to earn a living from your blog. In time, you will find your tribe and your unsatisfied readers would also go on to find the right platform for their reading pleasure. So it is really a win-win situation for all parties involved. Focus on your happy readers.

Use the block button regularly

The block button is my friend on social media and I don’t hesitate to use it. My advice is to block anyone who trolls. There should be no second chances when it comes to dealing with trolls online and in real life. If you don’t like a blog or a blogger, you should really not be on it. Use the block button regularly for your peace of mind, and then you will have one less troll to deal with.

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How do you deal with trolls as a blogger? Do you have any fun experiences to share? Please sound off in the comments section below.

5 Reasons Why Your Business Needs a Blog

May 3, 2022 By in Blogging Tips, Freelancing/Self-employed Tags: , , , , , , 3 Comments

If you want to succeed as a business owner, you would most likely need a blog alongside your website and social media platforms. Regardless of what people say, blogs still get read, and SEO helps businesses flourish. Although many things are evolving, every business still needs a blog. Having a website alone is never enough; you need a platform that is 100% yours and that would allow you directly communicate with your audience online.

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5 Reasons Why Your Business Needs a Blog
  • A blog keeps your target market informed

One of the most important reasons for having a business blog is to keep your target market informed. A blog gives business owners opportunities to share regular updates, communicate with their audience, and keep them in the loop of what is happening with the business. Many business owners may choose to share timely content on their social media platforms and may not understand the importance of having a blog, but a social media platform is an extension of your business, it is not yours. A blog on the other hand is your business and it allows you to directly communicate with your audience as often as you desire.

  •  It attracts organic traffic

Having a business blog is a smart way to run a business. An article can easily go viral with a bit of luck and the right SEO tips, which could quickly generate extra income for the business. It could also bring in more customers so there is really no reason not to have a blog as a business owner. The more content you create on your blog, the more visibility, and the more opportunities to come up on search engines, and increase organic traffic.

  • A blog helps you grow your email database

The more content you create on your blog, the more opportunities you have to grow your email database. The email subscribers may be customers already but running a weekly blog for example will keep your business name at the top of their minds. Regular blog posts will also help draw in more email subscribers that could end up being customers, so it is a win-win.

  • It allows businesses to communicate with their customers

A business blog creates the opportunity to communicate with customers. Businesses can easily get feedback from their customers through their blog posts. It easily creates a two-way communication channel with the online audiences, and lots of feedback can be gotten this way.

  • A blog helps you grow your online presence

Running a business blog makes it easier to grow an online presence for your business. It is faster to increase your social media presence when you have regular quality content to share on your business pages. Blogging as a business is one of the fastest ways to grow your business. The more interesting and engaging your blog posts, the faster your social media platforms would grow, and the more online and offline attention your business would get.

 

Do you have a business blog? How do you keep your audience engaged?

 

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