I know when a lot of people hear blogging what calls to mind is to write articles, post and let people read. Well literally that is what it is. I know that as a beginner it's not easy with trying to understand some basic blogging rules and all of that. That is why I want to share some little information about blogging and being successful with it.
A blog is also known as Weblog. It is a personal online diary or you can say journal which allows you to share your thoughts and ideas , you can add video, games, pictures, music, you can read comments visitor leave on your blog. you can do all these things without the need of any programming knowledge.
Understanding your niche would make you understand and do well as a blogger. So it means that your blog should be about what you know about and your area of great passion.
Who are bloggers
Bloggers are individuals who have a voice and feel the need that their voices be heard. Blogging may be about your day to day activities, what you are doing, eating or anything you feel like posting.
As a blogger no body questions what you choose to do with you blog as far as that is what you want to offer to your audience or community and they love what you give them.
However, it is very easy to stay in the comfort of your house and interact with hundreds of people through the use of the internet- very amazing. This is the avenue and opportunity that are available for anyone who is passionate about informing and educating people and at the same time earning and making cool cash out it.
To meet this demand some amazing tools have been created that will allow anyone, even people with very little knowledge of computers, to have their own blog. If you can find your way onto the Internet and follow some basic instructions you can have your own blog. It’s just that easy.
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In fact, today’s blogs can provide hair tips, up-to-date news, technical information, celebrity scandal, political rumor, gets people involved in volunteering, charity and advice on investments. Also blogs about niche topics like cooking, health, gardening, sport and other areas are there these days for people that have anything to gain from these areas.
What your mindset should be when starting a blog as a newbie
You must be will to take the pain to share information and educate other people.
Be ready to always cook up new feeds frequently for the sake of your readers.
Be there to engage readers through comments. I think this is one of the reasons why blogs are considered as social medias.
The payouts might not be immediate but once you are passionate about over time your income will multiply.
Tips to building a successful blog for newbies.
Before I became and took blogging here as a full time job, I have always wanted to get my personal blog started before eventually I started here on steemit. But I remembered then, when I tell friends my intention of being a full time blogger they thought blogging was a simple and easy job to do.
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Well funny thing is that blogging is more than they think it is. As far as you are communicating with people through this means, it's a company, an enterprise, school and a large dose of work but out of passion I don't see it much like work but adventure.
So am going to share some tips on how to have a successful blog on here and to the newbies.
come up with an idea of a blog post that will benefit your audience/community
Be sure to bring out some posts that will add value to your readers and community. With captivating titles and meaningful messages. Be interested in what you give out and not what should come to you.
Write like you talk
When you sit down to write, it is best you write just like you talk. Write and picture yourself talking, though silent while typing but in your mind picture yourself talking.
Blogging is not all about coming and dropping a post, it should come with you imprinted on it. Your post should have you in it. People should be able to connect with you while reading as well. Be conversational- that is one way to keep people glued to your blog.be lively and make your points clear as well.
Show Your personality
Show your personality; don't tell it. Your readers should be able to tell that this is you through your posts. Be free and happy at the fact that there are people who would read and derive something new and meaningful.
Although at first you might not be noticed as a newbie but that should not make you lose your personality or tired of trying. People want to see you more often, they want to know who you are, you have to show them who exactly you are, yes...it's necessary.
You should manage and organise your ideas
You would agree with me that as a newbie, ideas would continue to pop up in the bathroom, kitchen, dates, even in your sleep. But when trying to put all those ideas together it could really be stressful and sometimes making your post too broad and cumbersome.
So you should try to get a writing/sketch pad beside your pc or beside your bed anytime to pen down ideas as they come so that you do not get confused about the ideas running into your head and mind.
First organise your thoughts, try to put your words in order and use headers and outlines to make that post lit.
Avoid plagiarism
Well as a steemit blogger, I am categorically telling you that plagiarism is a crime. Well this is important as you have to pay respect to authors you might have gotten information from by referencing them in your post.
I remembered my supervisor always warning me about plagiarism then and am glad it has helped me as a blogger. So newbies, plagiarism is generally drowned at and if you would be a successful blogger you must take not of that fact.
Edit before posting
No one is above mistakes, your first posts might have so much mistakes in them but it doesn't matter at all. So, you have to learn to edit and may be read out your posts out loud to yourself or friends to see if there are things to be corrected.
Take the pain to do this as it makes you a better writer and blogger.
Conclusion
Dear newbies I know it's sometimes not easy to start as a blogger but trust me, if it's where your passion lies trust me you can only get better.
Follow the tips here and equip yourselves more from other sources. Blogging on the steemit blockchain is the best choice I ever made and I want you to also stand and say same; but be prepared to be hard working and dedicated.
I have always talked on dedication, consistency and hard work... Well I know by now you must have known that nothing good comes easy so I implore that you enjoy the journey to success. Remember that no life is perfect but anyone can still make a success story.
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Welcome to the steemit blockchain. Ignite your blogging passion and thank you for reading
I dedicate this piece to all the new bloggers on the steemit blockchain, I want you to know that hard work pays. Be give up and open to minds to changes and improvements. It can only get better
Easy as it looks, this is hard to keep up. But considering you got to where you are now, you must have been consistent and its sure paying off. For minnows like myself though, its most frustrating when your posts get little or no response at all.
I know that in a way this is deviating from the topic blogging. But how where you able to get your audience when you started?
I'm still just a little guy, but I can tell you the answer to that! Exactly what you just did. Find blogs that interest YOU, and leave thoughtful comments that provoke a response. If they like what you have to say, they may just follow you, and support you in your journey. Some people may follow very few people as a rule, but will notice you in their comment section, and return the favor with an upvote!
Also: contests. Great way to engage with the community and put yourself out there.
I would do just that. The contests though are barely on fair standards, most times the winners have more upvotes than the people with quality content. More like you got to have people on standby to upvote you in a contest.
Thanks for your kind words, i would interact more with posts i find interesting
I really understand you. That is why I have put up this post. One thing yoh might also include is to be original and sincere. I think that worked too.
Thanks for the advice, i hope to put it to good use. Had bandwidth issue,hence the delay in replying this.
This is a high level of professionalism you just displayed, by creating a conducive learning environment for everyone who is a starter to know the basic rules to follow as a blogger. This is more than a lecture we need more of your post
Thank you very much. I will try to do my best to help in anyway possible.
Helpfully information for all, I will apply those tips u mentioned cos I want to be a successful blogger, I plan on creating my own blog sometime, apart from steemit. Thanks glo ☺
That's a good thing to do. Steemit is an awesome place all the same. I wish you well in your endeavour
dear @gloglo its really awsome post i love your every post, so
i #resteem your post
These are words on marble @gloglo. Every line of it needs to be read every day for continued motivation. Newbies and oldbies will benefit greatly. Well done.
Thank you very much @lemmybe. I think some people were a little confused about how to do here.
Yes, and it will always be evergreen. I'm bookmarking this page, so even i can show my grandchildren. Are you on discord or whatsapp?
Hahah... an sure your grand children would love steemit. You can check me on discord.
okay, sis. I will knock on discord's door soon
You always amaze me with your posts. You are a great writer. I the crow picture you used .
Thank you very much @turpsy.
I dedicate this piece to all the new bloggers on the steemit blockchain, I want you to know that hard work pays. Be give up and open to minds to changes and improvements. It can only get better
Thanks for the great encouragment. Its uplifting
You are very much welcome.
Thank you so much!
Great piece, very educative, we all have our days of little beginning and when people like you up there remember their days of little beginning and identify with beginners like us, it is very motivational. Thanks for this post.
Thank you very much dear one. The idea is for everyone to be happy whike blogging and at the same time successful at it. Work harder and you will see your self grow. Steem on dear one.
This is an incredible post with very good information for other Steemians starting or who are new to the platform.... you gave really good suggestions to help other users.....you point to newbies about engaging on the platform and focusing on adding value is so important :)
Good educational information should be shared so your post has been Upvoted and Resteemed. Hope more people get to read your blog.
Thank you very much for the support.
Only a pleasure. Hope more Steemians get to read your blog :)
I really find this article helpful. I'm going to work more on improving myself. Thank you for putting this out for us.
Am glad you did. The sky is your starting point. Steem on dear one.
@gloglo, you have focus as basic theme for our newbie, because our maximum new steemians cant't make a best blog without knowledge, thanks for discuss
Thank you so much. I thought it would really help so I had ro put it up.
dear...@gloglo...
your post is a very good...
& excellent writing.....
thank you for sharing... dear ....
Thank you very much.
Been reading in a bid to improve on myself.. Thanks for this
You welcome. Try to do more readings okay.
Really helpful tips!
btw "Write like you talk" is really important!
Thanks!
Yes it's really important.
wonderful post @gloglo, thanks for sharing keep it up.....
Thanks for reading.
You were really talking to me @gloglo. Thank you so much, it couldn't have come at a better time.
Am glad you could get some vital knowledge on this post.