The world of blogging is constantly evolving. Thousands of blogs are created and many perish. Growing is an important aspect of life. Whether you’re learning a musician instrument or learning a language – things take time to learn & master.
Blogging is a never ending learning experience. Depending on your goals and ambitions, it’s important to plan ahead to attain the results that you desire. When you work on your blog, always remember that you can be as successful as you wish – as long as you’re determined to put the effort in. If you’re looking to develop an online community, the principles are relatively simple. It’s not easy to do, but the theories are simple.
If you’re new to blogging and looking for ways to attain a new audience here’s how.
- Write original & relevant content
- Publish your blog article
- Comment on other relevant blogs
- Chances are people will comment on your blog to return the favour
- Network like crazy
Tips for original & relevant content
Writing original & relevant is not easy. Many bloggers talk about producing a wealth of great content, but don’t seem to back it up. When I write content I look for metaphors that can be implemented.
Funny enough, I was speaking to my girlfriend on the phone for the 17th time in the space of a hour – and she mentioned that: “growing fresh vegetables is having a growing website. When you build a website watching the traffic grow it’s exciting!”
Anything you work on a consist basis and can have measured results, whether it’s: blogging, bodybuilding, playing the piano or completing an exam – each element of a project can be tracked as determined as successful or requires improvement.
It’s important to measure your successful. But the question is: “How do you measure a successful blog?”
There are a number of measuring factors including: conversions, returning visitors, bounce rate, new leads or even blog comments.
To summarise, focus on your results and develop a strategy for a successful blog.
Now it’s your turn
How do you measure a successful blog? What makes you continue blogging? If so I’d love to hear from you. If you’re reading this blog for the first time, please leave or comment and say hello.
For me, I’m focused on growing the number of people who joins my mailing list. To me, that shows commitment to my blog and I’d rather have a small number of these type of subscribers than a big number of RSS subscribers.
But a better crop of subscribers are those who eventually become your customers (assuming you are selling your own stuffs on your blog). They have actually committed cash in return for what you have to offer.
It’s undeniable that measuring results (or lack of, if things are bad) is the number one factor to tailor your effort in a better and more effective way.
Plus, it’s fun, let’s be honest. Without the “fun” part, would we all be really blogging?