To build a popular, successful and world class blog is not rocket science. It is a project which can be achieved by anyone who sets their mind to achieving their set goals and objectives. Just like succeeding at every and any type of endeavor, one must be ready to put in the work required and make necessary sacrifices. It will take your time and you will need to give up some of the things you normally do or places you spend your time so you can focus on maximizing your potential to the highest point.
Here are a few tips which could help you in achieving that big goal of running a successful blog. They include:
a. Getting Started. The very popular saying that “the thousand-kilometer journey begins with a step” comes to mind when I tell you where to start. To build a big conglomerate you need to take your first step. For you to get started you need to find an appropriate platform which you want to use for blogging. In considering an appropriate platform, you need to make sure you find a blog which allows you customize to your taste and brand. You should also consider the interaction between your chosen blog platform and your website. This will create traffic on your website and bring you to limelight. If you don’t have a website, you can engage the services of a web developer or learn how to create one. You can also attach a link to every blog post which redirects your readers to a temporary platform pending the time you are able to come up with a website.
b. Create a niche for yourself. For you to thrive as a blogger, you need to be known for something. There are a couple of bloggers known for having firsthand information about scandals and current social and economic issues or events, some are known for writing well about lifestyle or business strategies. For you to be famous and successful in this area, you will have to be a one stop shop for a topic, aspect, or agenda which people love to read about. This way you attract subscribers to your network who know you frequently write about a topic. Try not to be too general and focus on a specific area. This way you would not only please your readers, but you will also please the search engines.
c. Write about an area you love, or you love what you write about. This is very important because it will spur up passion for your writing. When you write passively, you won't be able to convince the people around you. When you cannot convince people around you, you cannot promote your content. You need to put yourself out there. This means you need to market your content to the world. You can’t just keep doing the work and hope that somehow people will just find you one way or the other. You can create links to each article or post you make and share it on your social media platforms. Share the link to your work with your family and loved ones. You can also offer to write for free or for a little amount of money for more exposure Try to also see how you can partner and network with other bloggers who have a big platform and can put in a good word on your behalf on their pages. You can also make use of search engines and write on topics which are popular in the searches. This way there will be a constant redirect to your blog or website. Don't write often alone, be sure to give quality. You need to be giving the audience what they want to read about. Give people what they want and offer value to their web browsing experience. They will keep coming back for more when you adopt this tip.
d. Interaction is of utmost importance, encourage it. You need to make room for feedback if you want a large audience. Be open to suggestions from your readers. Not just suggestions, criticisms, feedback, opinions on posts you will be putting up. You should also give answers to questions asked and responses to contributions. All of this will increase traffic on your platform. Imagine a very busy comments section right below a blog post, this can give you insight into your next topic and might get more subscribers. Everyone wants to be a part of a budding or popular discussion. You need to also make commenting easy. Then there is a redirection to a new page or a need to open a new account before a reader can write a comment, be sure to expect a low percentage of feedback.
e. Engage the use of images, animation, etc. Anything which will depict and further make the topic you are writing on interesting should be maximized. They want a reasonable explanation for an image you are posting. They want to know the outcome of that beautiful animation or picture you were able to put up. Don’t just write articles, use pictures taken at the event if you are writing about an event, images which further explain the article or topic you are writing about. It makes your work easier.
f. Always use a catchy topic or punchy titles. I want to know what you are writing about from the topic you put up. A lot of people find themselves on platforms just because of a topic they saw. They want to follow through with a post or article just because of that catchy or sizzling topic you put up.
g. Believe in yourself. You know why? Because you can do anything you put your mind to do. You need to shut out discouragements or negativity which you might initially encounter, be confident in yourself and get rid of stage fright. The stage is yours, go ahead and play as you wish. You need to rise above wrong words and poor comments. Be consistent and keep going. You will get known and you will attain success which you seek.
Conclusively, you need to put in your best to achieve what you want. You should not go to sleep hoping for a miracle. You need to monitor your growth analysis as well. This will help you know where to channel your effort and bring explosive growth. Don’t forget, the only person who can stop you from achieving your objective is you. Believe in yourself and the sky will be your starting point.
