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Different bloggers have different goals for their blogs. Some want to earn money, some want to become popular and some just want to share pictures and stories of their kids with their family.
The best blogging advice I have is to treat blogging like a job. I love blogging. It’s a really fun “job”. Here are a few things that work for me.
*Decide how much time you want to devote to your blog. In my opinion, this time should include time spent promoting your blog on Twitter, Facebook, answering emails, etc. Do you want to blog every day? Once a week? Whatever you decide, be consistent. Readers appreciate knowing how often you post.
*Network. Just like any other job, you need to network. Create a Twitter account. Comment on blogs you like. Participate in Blog Carnivals like Works for Me Wednesday and The 730/365 Declutter Challenge. Join groups like SITS. You’ll meet interesting people and you’ll get a lot of new traffic this way.
*Finally, just like any other job, you need continuing education. Seek advice. Learn about new things, such as My Blog Spark or Google Alerts.
That’s what works for me! Hope it works for you, too.
Thanks for the tips! I’m not familiar with blog spark. I have to check that out.
Thanks for visiting me on my SITS day!
I have been sitting on the fence about Twitter.You are the fourth person who has advised joining, so I guess I am going to have to seriously look into it.
Thanks for the tips! I just started a blog last month so I can use all the help I can get
I, too, am a young wife who has a very spoiled puppy
I have totally been avoiding twitter. I am worried about it taking up too much time. Maybe I will just have to bite the bullet.
I am having Give Aways for the whole month of February. Come check it out at http://teachingmoneytokids.blogspot.com
Staci
If I’m not careful, blogging could become the most time-consuming, worst-paid job I’ve ever had
Thanks for these tips. I’ve been to SITS but must go back!
Great tips
These are all good ideas! I personally appreciate you tipping me off about the decluttering challenge – I NEED this!
Totally agreed!
Thanks for coming over – you made my day a little better!
Blessings,
lana @ ilovemy5kids
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Thank you for stopping by my blog, and thank you for these wonderful tips. I’m new to the blogging world, so this has been very helpful.
Awesome tips, Miss Ashley!