Daily Blog Tips

Blog Tips I learned from blogging

if you are not, start blogging today

write about something that you love

if you are serious about blogging buy your own domain

make sure your domain name is equal to your blog name

use a short and easy to remember name

use blogger
use Wordpress plugins

blog with consistency
write at least 5 posts a week
proofread
proofread one more time
interact with other bloggers
leave meaningful comments
leave funny comments
leave the first comment
backup your blog
get rid of the sidebar calendar
choose your niche wisely, not too big and not too small
participate in online forums
put a link on your signature
use blog carnivals
content is king
customize your blog template
use trackbacks
simplicity is the way to go
leverage social bookmarks
consider joining a blog network
write “Top 10″ lists
use tags
use pings
write “How to” articles
make your posts scannable
list your blog on directories
ask questions to your readers
use Feedburner
use sense of humor
be generous
encourage readers to subscribe
have some spare posts for emergencies
encourage readers to digg your posts
put an RSS subscription icon on every single page
use “series” of posts
return comments
return links
use readable fonts
gather .edu and .gov backlinks
break long posts in more parts
experiment with different revenue sources
write “pillar articles“
use Google Analytics
study those numbers
use email interviews
be yourself
avoid duplicate content
use an RSS reader
read as many blogs as possible
focus on timeless content
have an “About” page
have a picture of yourself on the “About” page
crate your own “Advertise Here” page
use meta tags wisely
learn the basics of SEO
use pictures whenever possible
create value for your readers
place ads wisely
be patient
consider getting a co-blogger
submit your articles to directories
share what has worked for you
share what has not worked for you
read Problogger.net
do not clutter your sidebar with icons
get rid of looooong blogrolls
experiment with Google Adsense
experiment with Text-Link-Ads
link to other blogs as often as possible
make it easy for visitors to contact you
use titles effectively
offer email subscriptions
always answer to questions
always answer to comments
use Technorati
enable subscription to comments
offer useful tools or resources
write with a personal touch
become an expert in your niche
do not rely on “linking posts”
always give your opinion
use simple colors
participate in blogging projects
get to know other bloggers personally
list your best articles
have a voice
organize your categories
talk directly to your readers
make your URL structure efficient
put functional links on your footer
mention your sources or references
do monthly roundups
consider adding podcasts
create a “101 list”