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A while ago I
was asked for some blogging tips and I sent an email back to the inquirer – an
aspiring blogger – bullet-pointing the do’s and don’ts of blogging. In the
spirit of Bloggers Who Bless, I thought I’d start blessing my fellow bloggers
with some tips that I’ve picked up on my 10 month journey called “bloggerhood”.
The Do’s
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The Don’ts
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Join Twitter! It’s such a great marketing tool. It
also helps you to connect with likeminded people.
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Don’t blog for fame and fortune – many blogs start
for this reason, but fail abysmally.
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Support your fellow bloggers – comment on their
posts. People love comments – knowing that other people read your blog is the
best feeling.
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Don’t blog to hurt. If you don’t like a product
you’ve tried, don’t blast it with horrible criticism. Rather state the facts
and your feelings (sensored of course) and let the reader decide for
themselves.
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Blog about things that you feel passionate about…….
But…….
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Don’t limit yourself to one subject. We’re not one
dimensional beings so treat your blog the same.
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Refer to other blog posts in your posts. Remember
that what you sow, you shall reap. So always be kind.
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Don’t ignore the importance of GRAMMAR!
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Always re-read your posts and make sure that you’ve
added your “and’s”, “but’s” and “if’s”.
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Don’t forget to credit photos that you’re using from
other blogs.
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Give stuff for free. Are you a graphic designer?
Design some cutesie gift tag templates and put it on your blog to be
downloaded for free. Good at something? Do a tutorial on it.
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Don’t forget to use those nifty widgets. They are
almost like accessories and they tell a lot about the blogger.
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Try to be as positive as possible when writing. My
manager at work always smiles when she’s typing out emails. I asked her why,
and she said, “If you smile, your words are soft”. She’s one of the best
people I know and I always try to follow her advice. Trust me…. This works.
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Don’t become one of those “what can I get out of
this” bloggers. You’re blogging for the love of it, remember! If you MUST
ask, “what can I get out of this”, know that if you’re an honest, helpful and
friendly person, you’ll get loads of friends!
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Most bloggers have niches. Some don’t like
to be boxed. There is no right or wrong here. Your blog is your blog. The point
is…. ALWAYS be true to yourself.
