How to Write a Blog Post

Want to write an online blog? Keep in mind the following tips for success.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• computer
• free time
• fresh ideas

1. Decide on your topic. Is your blog going to be about your life or about a specific topic? There are online blogs for everything from cooking to golf to parenting. Make a choice and stick to it.

2. Start writing. Remember that you are writing for an online audience and your readers may have a short attention span. Keep it in a discussion format to encourage comments. Also, keep your words simple and your sentences clear and short.

3. Remember to use key words. Focus on words that will optimize your exposure on search engines, this will drive traffic to your website.

4. Remember the rules. Keep in mind and follow the standard rules for punctuation, grammar and spelling. This will make your post easy to read and understand.

5. Reread and revise. Avoid typos, make sure that your writing makes sense.

Tips & Warnings

• Include a sentence or two of a personal experience
• Link to everything (other blogs or websites) that you mention
• Don't use other writer's material without prior permission

[maryladd]

on 9/2/2009 good article thanks, maryladd

[editor80]

on 1/26/2008 Great tips!

[ibelissa]

on 1/24/2008 Helpful article.