Blogging tips posted to Twitter by yours truly:
1) Barometer of a blog's success (or lack thereof), is the number of visitors, the no. of visits per visitor (stickiness) and interactions.
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(@linusjf) October 16, 20142) The no. of followers on Twitter, FB or WP is not as important because they may be following too many. I know I do. Can I read all? No.
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(@linusjf) October 16, 20143) The type of interactions are important too. Simple thank you tweets don't count.No. of Retweets/Favorites are important indicators.
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(@linusjf) October 16, 20144) Inane one-line comments that go nowhere on WP are no use. Tell me what you specifically like or disliked in my post.
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(@linusjf) October 16, 20145) You can disable comments on your blog if you want to. People are interested in you if you show an interest in them. Comment on theirs.
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(@linusjf) October 16, 20146)Displaying a stats counter is up to you. Don't let the stats solely drive your output. Quality beats quantity. It's about reads per post.
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(@linusjf) October 16, 20147) It's best to be regular in your posting habits even if it's just one a week.
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(@linusjf) October 16, 20148) Find a niche and blog on that. Find specialised sites, groups that will allow guest posts and drive traffic to your blog.
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(@linusjf) October 16, 20149) Retain exclusivity by posting to other sites with a lag. Why allow them to cannibalise your reads?
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(@linusjf) October 16, 201410) While 'thank yous' don't count much towards meaningful interactions, it is a useful practice. Politeness oils your future interactions.
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(@linusjf) October 16, 201411) Occasionally re-blog interesting posts. Posts you believe should be on your site, posts your readers would be interested in.
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(@linusjf) October 16, 201412) Try and use pictures for every post if possible. But if you can't find any apt ones its fine too.
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(@linusjf) October 16, 201413) If you're not already using your blog to collect interesting posts, curate. Scoop.it manually, automate with paper.li.
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(@linusjf) October 16, 2014Don't let your online activities dictate your offline time.Take a break, relax, watch TV, read a book, listen to music, exercise, socialise.
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(@linusjf) October 16, 201415) Define the purpose of your blog. Is it for your biz, to raise your profile, demonstrate your professional expertise, knowledge?
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(@linusjf) October 16, 201416) Try out a newsletter. Not everyone subscribes to RSS. Few people can resist clicking on an email link. Avoid spam. Allow Opt in/out.
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(@linusjf) October 16, 201417) if you don't see me personally following all these tips. Remember do as I say , not as I do. At least, in this respect.
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(@linusjf) October 16, 201418) besides, I'm still experimenting.
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(@linusjf) October 16, 201419) Follow your followers interests. Do not pander to them though. Be authentic. Or you might as well ask to be paid. No promos.
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(@linusjf) October 17, 201420) Rgds 19..what came first, the chicken or the egg i.e. the topic or your followers? Sane advice: specialize.
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(@linusjf) October 17, 201421) All the blogging and/or SEO tips won't and cannot compensate for bad, half- baked or half- hearted writing.
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(@linusjf) October 17, 2014
Rubber Tyres --> Smooth Rides 