5 Big Mistakes That Bloggers Make…
Suppose you’re new to blogging or have been blogging for a short time and are finding that things aren’t going as expected. In that case, it’s worth your time to learn about the typical mistakes that bloggers make, faults that make it difficult to enjoy what should be a pleasurable, gratifying experience: blogging!
The five most common mistakes made by beginning bloggers are:
Diving in (rather than wading in)
Expecting too much of oneself
Inattention
Plagiarizing
Neglecting the reader
Diving in! Before you begin your Blog, consider the following:
Determine a theme for your Blog. . . A focus represents what you know, what interests you, and what you love discussing and writing about. There are no taboo subjects, including politics, religion, science, sexual orientation, humor, exercise, food, illnesses, etc.
Take the time to read hundreds of various blogs; observe the colors, images, and layouts to hone in on what interests you. Notably, some bloggers are verbose while others are concise and to the point. . . Others are merely conversational and amusing, with no specific message to express. . . Similarly, this is a personal style option.
Your Blog requires a host. Some are free, while others charge a nominal monthly fee; some are easy to use, while others demand more outstanding technological expertise; some have more characteristics than others; Choose judiciously, because you may not need to do this after you’ve established your site and have a few regular visitors who need to post as frequently as you wish to add more wanted to change its location. You might or might not wish to use your actual name on your Blog., depending on several circumstances, such as your stance on controversial issues and how publicly you prefer to be associated with your opinions.
Unrealistically high standards! You may be disappointed if you start blogging expecting fast results, such as a vast readership and numerous positive comments. There are tens of thousands of internet blogs competing for the same readership. Therefore, you must possess patience and perseverance. If you write effectively, locate a distinct niche to fill, have enticing titles for your blog entries, and diligently market your Blog, readers and comments (some of which will be positive) will follow.
“So, before you begin the writing, be sure you know the purpose or mission or objective of every piece of content that you write. What are you trying to achieve? What information, exactly, are you trying to communicate? And why should your audience care?” – Ann Handley
Irresolution! When you began your Blog, you did so for a specific reason; it may have been to share your thoughts on a particular subject or to share your everyday activities with a small group of friends. When readers visit your Blog for the first time, they will either be interested in your subject matter or not; they will either enjoy your writing style or not. If they like your subject matter and your writing style, they may leave a comment and return in the future. Of course, once you’ve established a theme and tone for your Blog, you are free to modify them, but doing so is almost like starting from scratch.
Be aware that you may have many blogs, each devoted to a different topic and, if you want, under a separate identity.
Plagiarizing! There are numerous outstanding bloggers online, and while you peruse blogs, you may come across one who said something that struck a chord with you and that you wish to include in your own Blog. DO NOT copy and paste someone else’s thoughts onto your Blog without providing attribution, making it appear like the words are yours. If you’re going to write it, do it in your own words and improve it by adding your own ideas and feelings. Then, be gracious and credit the source of the concept and include a link.
The reader is ignored! Some people who read your site will comment; some readers may agree with you, and some may even appreciate your insights, but the majority will pick a point you’ve made and attack it. People write comments on other blogs for the same reason they create their own blogs: to exchange ideas and express their opinions. Continuously react to your readers’ comments; thank them for reading and taking the time to remark (especially if they are harsh critics), and then answer as necessary. If you dismiss your readers’ remarks, they may stop reading your site altogether.
