The reason for starting a blog should not be to make tons of money. Competition in blogging to make money is tough but if you want your blog to stand out, here are a few ideas that can help you be successful.
- Just Do it
- It’s free or relatively inexpensive. There are sites that do most of the work for you and make it easy with just plug-and-play designs.
- Be Yourself
- People will keep coming back because they like the real you. If you are trying to be something you are not, your writing will be hollow.
- Post Consistently
- There are no rules about how often you should post, but when you are starting out be consistent. Posting three times a week in the beginning and then only once a month after that, your reader will fade. Posting once a week would be a good place to start.
- Track Your Stats
- If you are considering using affiliate links or paid advertising, you will need to provide your readership numbers. There are numerous free services that you can install on your site. These can tell you everything from the total number of visitors to how many pages they looked at, and how long they stayed. I personally use Google Analytics but the choice is up to you.
- Promote Yourself
- Put a post on your Facebook Business page or Instagram to tell everyone that you have a new blog post. People are on social media every day; you might as well promote your blog and get traffic to your website.