A blog maybe simply defined as a weblog or a personal diary online. However, in recent times, a blog has become a very popular mode of expression not only for individuals but also companies or businesses to market their products or services and to attract customers. If you are thinking about starting a blog, don’t think too much - just jump in. Here are a few pointers to remember before you begin:
Establish the purpose of the blog
Before signing up for a blog, determine the purpose of the blog. If you are an individual seeking a platform to express your thoughts or your ideas on your area of expertise or simply enjoy sharing your thoughts on a wide forum like the internet or would prefer to blog as a means to chronicle your life and milestones - a blog with a simple layout and easy readability is ideal. The most popular blog hosting domains are www.blogger.com and www.wordpress.com among many others. These websites are pretty user-friendly and starting a blog is as easy as signing up for a new e-mail account.
Join a network of bloggers
Most people blog with the intention of being able to share and interact with similar-minded people or to have a point of view on a certain topic of discussion. So it is important to let people know you blog! Market your blogs on social networks, blog networks to increase your readership.
Depending upon your area of interest or country you reside in, you can choose to join blogger forums. In recent times, blog friends are true to each other and last longer than the actual friendships. This can be due to the fact that there is no judgement on the blog, if you are guarded it defeats the entire purpose of having a blog. Also, it is a wonderful medium to meet other people who have similar interests or thoughts.
Post regularly on your blog
Make blogging a habit and allocate some time to write regularly on your blog. It is essential that you write about topics or conversational subjects that your blog audience can relate to as well as participate through comments. Blogging on your daily activities and random events is a complete no-no.
Though it can be very difficult to write every day, make it a point to write at least once in 2 weeks. Updating your blog regularly with interesting posts will attract and maintain a wide audience and followers to your blog.
Practice makes perfect
Blogging is the perfect medium of expression for budding writers and writers with the intention of improving their quality of writing. It is a good platform to practice and improve your style of writing without the fear of being judged and with absolute freedom as it is your own blog! Blogging will also enable you as a writer to identify your improvement areas, review and progress over a period of time. It is a fun way to look down memory lane over the years too!