So you want to own a popular blog but are you willing to do what it takes
to become one of the top blogging sites in your niche? Well your popularity
begins with the blog topic you choose to write about since people must first
have an interest in the subject matter you post! The fact is that people read
blogs NOT out of loyalty to the blogger but rather for the information the site
contains! The 'role' of the blogger is to continue creating content that is
relevant and interesting enough to get return visitors to your site!
Here are the 5 'essentials' your blog must contain if you 'hope' to get
return visitors which is a sign your building a loyal following!
Your Writing
In 3 simple words your content needs to be relevant, informative and
useful! Remember people read blogs out of curiosity and interest and if you
can't provide updates that satisfy these reader needs, you're facing an uphill
battle!
Your Effort
The time you have available to maintain your blogging platform is something
you'll need to determine in advance! The effort you do invest however MUST both
consistent in terms of both effort and adhering to the blog topic itself!
People want to know what to expect insofar as how often or when you will next
update the site! Of course people landed on your platform for the subject
matter you offer so to change course in terms of the topic would be foolish and
damaging to the growth of your site!
Your Hospitality
If you don't allow comments perhaps a more 'static' website is the way for
you to go! A large part of the popularity associated with blogging platforms is
the ability for people to interact by leaving comments! If you want to be a
good 'host' you'll allow for people to voice their opinions or share their
thoughts when visiting your site! Most of the people who read blogs assume and
expect that they can also participate as well so don't disappoint them!
Your Navigation
You work hard to develop content around the blog topic you've chosen so it
only makes sense to make it ALL available to visitors! Arrange your updates
into categories while also linking together any posts that contain related
and/or relevant information! This makes navigation on your site a breeze and is
something commonly found on all the top blogging sites!
Your Commitment
Last but certainly NOT least is the commitment you have as a blogger! It is
important to realize that even the top blogging sites took plenty of time to
establish a large and loyal following! Loyalty does not occur overnight
therefore the efforts you do invest need to be long term since blogging is a
process!
Having a popular blog begins with your choice of the blog topic you intend
to base your site on but this is simply the beginning! To have one of the top
blogging sites in any niche, there needs to be a certain commitment by the
blogger, as described above in the 5 essentials we discussed! It is wise to
recognize people read blogs due to their interest in the content provided and
not out of loyalty to the writer! With that being said it is therefore up to
the blogger to continue publishing content that keeps reader interest and to do
so consistently! Over time your efforts will result in building a loyal
following along with, hopefully, earning the reputation as being one of the top
blogging sites in your chosen niche!
TJ Philpott is an author and Internet entrepreneur based out of North
Carolina.
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