The One Thing You Should Do Before You Start Blogging
Once again, apologies to the veterans, because chances are you already know what I’m about to say. But this is a tip for the new folks, a group we never want to ignore here at Slyvisions. Again, though, please do share your experiences down in the comments. It’d be very helpful.
That having been said, new guys and gals alike, listen good, because the veterans are being nice and forbearing right now so I can get you this tip.
The one thing you should absolutely do before you even SIGN UP on Blogger or Wordpress or wherever is BUILD A BACKLOG OF POSTS.
No matter what kind of update frequency you’re looking at, you should have your first month or more already written before you even start posting. Let’s face it, folks–life has a way of getting in the way. And you’re not going to want to have to tell your burgeoning readership (maybe all five of them when you first start) why you can’t update because Gramma Rose just took ill or the car broke down or anything like that. You need your posts ready to go, so the worst thing anyone can say is that you were a little late one day.
And really, that just looks petty. A schedule should be adhered to, as strictly as you can, but if anyone’s expecting your posts to show up the same hour of every day they’re expecting WAY too much.
This goes to establishing your credibility, AND your reliability, as a blogger. That’s something you don’t want to miss.
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#1 by Free online article on November 21, 2009 - 1:40 pm
I just wondering why should people write before sign up in blogger. Maybe it is a good way if blogger would like to buy a hosting and domain name. write before they start blogging is a way to cut investment cost.
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#3 by Walter on November 22, 2009 - 12:29 am
I completely understand your important tip. Post does take time to compose, unless ones makes garbage of words.
#4 by 2D 3D Animation Indi on November 22, 2009 - 10:33 pm
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#6 by zap oyun on November 24, 2009 - 12:05 pm
nice tip for new bloggers.
#7 by tienssale on November 24, 2009 - 9:11 pm
I am a newbie in Blogging, thanks for the tips it will help someone like me.
#8 by Magazin on November 26, 2009 - 12:26 am
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#9 by SicakHaber on November 26, 2009 - 12:56 am
nice tip for new bloggers.
#10 by digital images on November 27, 2009 - 4:04 pm
Maybe she's just uncomfortable with putting her life online. There are many blogs where writers are hired to make articles that have nothing to do with themselves. Check that out and show her that she could be a paid writer from her own home.
#11 by digital images on November 27, 2009 - 4:05 pm
They have already installed word press in their hosting account. Ask for the proper password. If you know the password you can blog from anywhere of the world because blog will be running in their hosting account.
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#13 by cashback creditcards on December 9, 2009 - 1:05 pm
This is a must…I have heard some even say you should blog for first 30 days every day to build up a pretty solid blog. That of course is just a thought. Good post, and it's always good to talk newbie talk
#14 by haber on December 9, 2009 - 9:34 pm
I am a newbie in Blogging, thanks for the tips it will help someone like me.