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5 Quick Steps To A Successful Blog

By on October 29, 2010

Silly WalksNo mumbo-jumbo just pure honesty. Let’s get down to business.

Step 1

Be prepared. Building a successful blog takes dedication and enthusiasm. If you aren’t willing to stay dedicated or excited about what you are creating then stop reading this right now and go back to Facebook.

Step 2

Glad you stuck around, now let’s get back to business.

Narrow your niche and become an expert. What are you passionate about? If you are attempting to write about topic that you have little interest in or feel this may be a phase then you will quickly loose interest and your readers will see right through it.

Step 3

Know your audience based on the target niche that you are passionate about. Basically, who is reading your blog? What questions are they looking for answers to? Are you answering those questions?  If not, you better figure them out.

Step 4

Learn how to use your WordPress blog. There are over 25 million WordPress blogs swirling around the blogosphere and the support is absolutely….Absolutely…incredible. Have a question about WordPress? My good friend Google has the answer. Performing a better search returns better results. Looking for a way to upload images to a post? Search ‘WordPress how to upload images to a post’ and the first result is ‘Using Image and File Attachments WordPress Codex’ which has detailed instructions on how to upload an image to a post. If you don’t have time to learn to use WordPress, then hire someone who does. Click here if you need help with your blog.

Step 5

Continue to learn. Your niche is probably constantly changing and evolving. Now it is your job to stay on top of that and make sure you are delivering valuable, quality, up-to-date information to your readers. The plus side is that this always gives you something to talk about and teach.

Final Thought

Never be scared to start blogging or even reach for the stars. The harder you work at it, the quicker you will become comfortable with it. Before long, you will not only be passionate about your niche but you will become passionate about sharing it with your community. Now Go Get Your Blog On.

About Clifton Hatfield

He fell in love with the WordPress Publishing Platform and has been creating themes and plugins for it ever since. He is the kind of guy that can read code better than he can read a book. Often, you can find him hunched over a keyboard delivering his magic. He likes cold pizza, walking on moving sidewalks, and Indiana Jones.
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Rich Martin
Rich Martin

Many thanks for the good advice and the help you gave me today. I will not hesitate to recommend you to others!

Donna Merrill
Donna Merrill

Thanks Clifton, I especially like step No. 5 because I am a work in progress and things are constantly changing. I'm re-vamping my blog and it's pages as I write this. I want to also take this opportunity to shout out a great big Thank You to you. You are always there for us and manage to take time out of your busy schedule to fix things we cannot do. Thanks again, Donna

Kap13
Kap13

I was thinking about talking about other things on my site. At the moment all I talk about is my work (animation and films). I was thinking on occasion to discus other peoples work and my thoughts on that. Would this be make things muddy? .-= Kap13´s last blog ..Bystander Characters =-.

Holli
Holli

Clifton, Loved this article!!! Absolutely getting ready and prepared to get my blog on :0)) Have a great day, Holli .-= Holli´s last blog ..How To Enthrone Yourself So You Can Be the Person You’ve always Dreamed of Being =-.

Delicia Jenkins
Delicia Jenkins

Very nice post Clifton especially for newbies, short and to the point. You are absolutely correct in your not going to be consistent with what you're doing, you're simply just wasting your time.Persistence is a virtue. .-= Delicia Jenkins´s last blog ..You Are Afraid of Heights Aren’t You =-.

Clifton Hatfield
Clifton Hatfield

Thanks Delicia! Too often new bloggers fizzle out too early. Making it fun it a key to blogging. Thanks for sharing. I really appreciate it and hope to hear from you more often!

Ashley Hatfield
Ashley Hatfield

This is so true. I was terrified to start blogging, but once I started, I can't stop! I love it. It has definitely turned into a passion of mine. Thank you for all your encouragement you have given me and always being such an inspiration. .-= Ashley Hatfield´s last blog ..Workplace… Satan’s Popular Hangout Spot =-.

Clifton Hatfield
Clifton Hatfield

I remember when I starting blogging and it was slow to get started or to even take it serious but it quickly became fun and felt great to deliver value to my readers! Thanks for sharing Ash!

Kevin & Amy Jo
Kevin & Amy Jo

Love it! Thanks for inspiring us! .-= Kevin & Amy Jo´s last blog ..Homemade Crackers! =-.

Arthur Bernier Jr
Arthur Bernier Jr

Thanks for the great info Clifton, alot people start blog without identifying who they are talking to and what they are really passionate about. You need to talk about what you are passionate about or you won't want to blog at all. Could you imagine waking up every morning to something you hate (lol) well maybe we can but besides a job would you really want two things you cant stand doing. Be blessed and Have Success Arthur Bernier Jr. .-= Arthur Bernier Jr´s last blog ..Understanding Others- The Pre-Requisite To Social Media Success Ultimate Mind Mastery =-.