I have come to realize that there is a difference between writing and blogging. Because forgetting why I am sitting down to write, can be the difference between a successful post and a not so successful post. So when I sit down to write my blog post, I need to put on my blogging thinking cap while I work. Here are a few tips that seem to forget from time to time. I hope that writing this post this will help me to remember.

Keep Your Post Simple

• Use short paragraphs or bullet points in your post. Keep it simple.
• Basically, no one wants to read anymore.
• We are a world of skimmers.

Link to Your Older Articles

As you create your new post, add links to your older work. Are there a few relevant posts your readers may find interesting? Then add the links to those posts so your reader doesn’t have to search for them. Check out this great post, Five Qualities of a Great Blog Post. I also have a YouTube of it too. You can find the link here.

Call To Action

At the end of your post; leave a CALL TO ACTION for your readers. Your CTA is to engage your readers one last time. Your CTA can ask them to sign up for your email list, check out another link within your site, leave a comment or to follow you on social media site.

Some examples:

• What tips and tricks have you learned while working on your blog? Share them in the comments below.
• Did you enjoy this post? Then follow me on Twitter and Facebook for more great tips.
• Want to know more? Check out these great articles.

Other Posting Tips

• Get a little planner and schedule your posts for the month. This will help when you sit down to write. You want to be production and not to just stare at the blinking cursor.
• Did you write an unusually long post? If so, then break it into two posts.
• Look for ways to repurpose your post. Highlight the key points in post and reuse them in your social media.

I hope these tips help you in your blogging career. I know I need a reminder from time to time. We get rushed to get our work into the world and we sometime forget these important tips. To help me get back into the habit, I put a little check list in my planner, something to help me remember.
What tips and tricks have you learned while working on your blog? Share them in the comments below.

I hope these tips help you in your blogging career. I know I need a reminder from time to time. We get rushed to get our work into the world and we sometime forget these important tips. To help me get back into the habit, I put a little check list in my planner, something to help me remember.
What tips and tricks have you learned while working on your blog? Share them in the comments below.
What tips I hope you found these tips helpful.
Be sure to follow me on Twitter for more great blogging tips and tricks.

Until Next Time,

Dan