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This guest post is by Christine Kane.
A great thing about blogging is that you are the boss and
there aren’t many rules you can break. With that said, there are some things
that bloggers make mistakes on that should be left off of blogs. Here is a list
of 5 common mistakes bloggers make and that you may want to avoid:
Blogging
too much or too little: Believe it or not there is a thing as
blogging too much. If you post a blog daily, chances are your readers are not
reading it. And if you blog less than once a week, chances are your readers
have moved on. The key is give them a little bit to keep them wanting more.
Blogging twice a week is perfect for your readership and your stress levels.
No
visuals: Want to see a cool magic trick? Don’t post any images on
your blog post and see how many people fall asleep. Please, whatever you do,
upload an image. Whether it is a video, pie chart or a photo-upload it! Readers
need something to break up the words they are reading. Having an image attracts
the reader to the blog post.
Hard to
read: If you blog is one long entry this can be very unappealing
for the reader. Break up your words, using short paragraphs and spacing. If you
have lists, don’t be afraid to use bullets and numbers when needed. Use
italics, bolding and underlining to add attention to words that you want to
stand out. Be sure that background of your blog is easy on the eyes and avoid
anything too busy or bright neon-like color. It is best to write in really dark
font like black, navy and purple if you background is light.
Not
replying to readers: So many times bloggers often forget to follow
up with the comments they receive from their readers. Consider your readers
your fans and you do not want to disappoint them. When they comment or ask a
question on your post be sure to respond and respond quickly.
Bad
content: There are do’s and don’ts when it comes to blog subjects. A
common mistake bloggers make is beating a dead horse. If there is a topic that
you repeat over and over again, it tends to get annoying. Airing your dirty
laundry isn’t a do. Keep your personal problems and vents to yourself, unless
of course that is the basis of your whole blog. Don’t try to be funny if you
aren’t funny. Sarcasm can be really hard to understand on paper. Just use your
best judgment when it comes to covering certain topics.
Author
Bio
This Guest post is by Christine Kane from internet service providers,
she is a graduate of Communication and Journalism. She enjoys writing about a
wide-variety of subjects for different blogs. She can be reached via email at:
Christi.Kane00 @ gmail.com.
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