There are trillions of blogs out there, every blogger has an style and purpose of blogging. Some to share their views with others, while some for professional or monetary reason. For some just to have blog on their own. We blog here, because we feel "sharing is caring". Whatever the little bit of information we have,which might be useful to unknown millions out there. That is why, you don’t see any advertisement, or beloved Google’s adsense here.
Here are some tips some professional bloggers on blogging.
From Blogging Expertise
Tip #1. Think about blogging strategically
Ask yourself these questions: Why does it really make sense for you to add a blog to your marketing communications strategy? What is it that you really want to say? What are your customers really interested in?
Tip #2. Consider starting an event-specific blog
If taking on a project with no end to it feels overwhelming, begin a blog surrounding a certain event. You may find that there’s a long-term tie-in, and you can continue the blog. Or, you may find that you’ve had enough, but now you have some experience under your belt and may not feel as apprehensive.
Tip #3. Get familiar with the convention of blogging
Give it a try. If you don’t tell anyone, the blog will stay private and you can practice for as long as you like until you feel comfortable. Show colleagues and ask for their input before making it public.
Tip #4. Don’t worry about running out of things to say
It doesn’t matter what your widgets are, because you’re not going to blog about your widgets. You’re going to blog about things related to your widgets.
For example, a blog from an all-natural yogurt company wouldn’t be very interesting if it focused solely on yogurt. A blog about organic farming would have a much wider appeal.
Tip #5. Just do it
You’ve got some experience. The blog is up and running (if only for your own purposes). You’ve figured out what you’re willing to say, and what your customers are interested in that is related to your products and services.
Now, simply keep it up.
This one is From Elisa Camahort
On Becoming a Professional Blogger
AdSense’s ? which lets you select several ads that are consistent with the content of your blog ? pays you based on how many readers click on the ads for further information. Even better, it’s free. BlogAds, on the other hand, hooks bloggers up with would-be advertisers and levies a commission in return for any ad placements that result. “The nice thing, too, is that the ads are relatively unobtrusive,” says Scott Allen, co-author of “The Virtual Handshake: Opening Doors and Closing Deals Online.”
Instead of simply waiting for a blogging gig to come along, here are some ideas that you can put in to action to get you on your way to becoming a professional blogger.
1. Invest in your own blog first.
It is the best "resume" you can have. How else do you prove that you can write with style? You also need to prove that you can write constantly and consistently.
2. Create and maintain the kind of blog you like.
Think about what kind of blog you would enjoy creating and maintaining. Do you want to entertain? Inform? Persuade? Influence? Before you target any potential client, make sure you understand what kind of writing will keep you engaged for the foreseeable future. Because a blog has to sound authentic and you gotta write a lot!
3. Target a specific market.
Target a market segment, just as you would in a traditional marketing analysis. In my case, I decided to focus first on a world I know very well. It’s where I have some contacts and a network, and it’s also where my services would be something completely new. Look for your own niche.
4. Don’t be afraid to propose a concept to anyone.
When a friend said "work something up," I took her at her word and created a Concept Proposal, just like I would have in my traditional marketing job. She was a little taken aback that I actually followed through. But, after providing her with professional information and research, why wouldn’t she be intrigued? And, I also got the column in the Metro because I emailed the editor with my column idea (pointing her to my blog to get a flavor of what i was talking about.) It took her 5 months (!), but eventually she called and offered me the column, just as I had pitched it.
5. Stay professional.
Blogging may be cool and on the cutting edge, but most employers or business owners don’t get excited by being cutting edge for its own sake. Be professional before, during and after you work on a blog deal. I can still wait for the creative muse to strike on my personal blog, but I’ve committed to blog at a certain rate for these businesses, and blog I do.
How to make money from your blog: 5 tips
This one is from Jeff Wuorio
1. Sell advertising. This is likely the most common means of leveraging a blog to generate income. If yours happens to become a well-known blog, or one that is well-received in a particular niche, it’s always possible to sell ad space on your own. For lesser-known blogs, services such as Google’s AdSense or BlogAds enable bloggers to establish ad programs.
AdSense’s - which lets you select several ads that are consistent with the content of your blog - pays you based on how many readers click on the ads for further information. Even better, it’s free. BlogAds, on the other hand, hooks bloggers up with would-be advertisers and levies a commission in return for any ad placements that result. "The nice thing, too, is that the ads are relatively unobtrusive," says Scott Allen, co-author of "The Virtual Handshake: Opening Doors and Closing Deals Online."
2. Help sell others’ products. Here is another click-through opportunity. Affiliate programs enable your blog to serve as a conduit between readers and online sites offering various goods and services. One popular choice is Amazon.com. If, for instance, you offer book reviews or even just mention a book in passing in your blog, an affiliate program provides a means for your readers to click directly from your blog to Amazon to obtain further information about the book. If they break out the checkbook or charge card, you get paid as well.
3.Solicit contributions. Not every blog-related income opportunity involves hawking goods or services. As Blanche DuBois did in "A Streetcar Named Desire," consider relying on the kindness of strangers. Ask for contributions. If, for instance, your small-business blog supports a cause or issue in some fashion - say you repeatedly mention tax reform, health care or some other topic - you can always ask for reader support.
5 More Tips from Author and Blogger Debbie Weil
It’s understandable that you may be nervous about creating a blog, says Debbie Weil, blogging consultant and author of "The Corporate Blogging Book." In fact, she says, "You should be nervous about it. You’re creating a series of public and searchable web pages, a digital trail. You want to be found, but you also want to put yourself in a good light."
Having recently moderated the panel on blogging at WOMMA’s WOMBAT 2 conference, Debbie offered her five tips on confronting your fear — and launching a blog in spite of it:
Tip #1. Think about blogging strategically
Ask yourself these questions: Why does it really make sense for you to add a blog to your marketing communications strategy? What is it that you really want to say? What are your customers really interested in?
Tip #2. Consider starting an event-specific blog
If taking on a project with no end to it feels overwhelming, begin a blog surrounding a certain event. You may find that there’s a long-term tie-in, and you can continue the blog. Or, you may find that you’ve had enough, but now you have some experience under your belt and may not feel as apprehensive.
Tip #3. Get familiar with the convention of blogging
Give it a try. If you don’t tell anyone, the blog will stay private and you can practice for as long as you like until you feel comfortable. Show colleagues and ask for their input before making it public.
Tip #4. Don’t worry about running out of things to say
It doesn’t matter what your widgets are, because you’re not going to blog about your widgets. You’re going to blog about things related to your widgets.
For example, a blog from an all-natural yogurt company wouldn’t be very interesting if it focused solely on yogurt. A blog about organic farming would have a much wider appeal.
Tip #5. Just do it
You’ve got some experience. The blog is up and running (if only for your own purposes). You’ve figured out what you’re willing to say, and what your customers are interested in that is related to your products and services.
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