10 Easy Rules to Responsible Blogging
1. Thou Shall Not Steal
If you want to grow as a blogger and make a name for yourself, this is a big NO! Do not copy and paste other popular articles. If you are going to use them as references, give them the proper credit. Just write what you can and slowly, you will find your writing has evolved together with your blog.
2. Thou Shall Not Spam Contents
Comments are important since they help pull traffic to your blog. But make sure that these are relevant to the post; irrelevant comments can hurt you as well. If you write something that is of value, other readers will see you as "a value adder" and you get higher chances of getting more readers.
3. Thou Shall Concentrate on Content
Your main motive is to make first time visitors repeat visitors. So focus on your content. Good content is the key to successful blog.
4. Thou Shall Not Insult
Your blog is your media. You can use it to promote yourself or anybody else, or hurt someone. Refrain from bashing somebody. It may seem like a fine idea, but remember the old adage, "what goes around, comes around."
5. Thou Shall Recognize Readers
Your readers are what make you a better blogger. Their loyalty, suggestions, and insights into your own article help you grow. In return, acknowledge them and show them that they are appreciated.
6. Thou Shall Not Lie
Don't start your blog with a lie. Once somebody finds out your lying, it will certainly hurt your reputation and overall growth of your blog.
7. Thou Shall Post in Moderation
It is important to post frequently but if your topics do not interest other bloggers, it will not matter to your visitors. Some blogs do not update for 3-4 days but when they do, the content is really good. Give the right amount of your exposure.
8. Thou Shall Create Interest
Use catchy headlines to generates interest from your readers! Use something that will make your readers at least scan your post. Who knows, they might turn out to be a loyal reader later on.
9. Thou Shall Help Other Bloggers
Don't be a snob if you became a popular one. Help those who are just new in the field. Be a Good Samaritan.
10. Thou Shall Read Other Blogs
Being a blogger is not just about writing, you also have to read the posts of other bloggers. Besides, you can also learn a lot from reading other blogs like adapting to new tones and manner of writing among others.
6. Thou Shall Not Lie
Don't start your blog with a lie. Once somebody finds out your lying, it will certainly hurt your reputation and overall growth of your blog.
7. Thou Shall Post in Moderation
It is important to post frequently but if your topics do not interest other bloggers, it will not matter to your visitors. Some blogs do not update for 3-4 days but when they do, the content is really good. Give the right amount of your exposure.
8. Thou Shall Create Interest
Use catchy headlines to generates interest from your readers! Use something that will make your readers at least scan your post. Who knows, they might turn out to be a loyal reader later on.
9. Thou Shall Help Other Bloggers
Don't be a snob if you became a popular one. Help those who are just new in the field. Be a Good Samaritan.
10. Thou Shall Read Other Blogs
Being a blogger is not just about writing, you also have to read the posts of other bloggers. Besides, you can also learn a lot from reading other blogs like adapting to new tones and manner of writing among others.
Mind my Business. Ü
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