Content Creation: How Many Articles Should I Write?
This week, I would like to write about creating content, How blogging posts establises a link to professional business. I would like to give my opinion on a question that Im very frequently asked ... How often should I post on a blog?
My opinion is that (rest assured, it is obviously not the conclusion of this blog post, so that you won't just close this article right here!), As often (and especially on Twitter and the famous race for followers ), we focus on a figure while the fundamental reflection is necessary or essential on this subject.
Why ? Communication (and a blog is a communication tool even if it is logically a dimension of marketing) can not save a real strategy.
A blog is, in my opinion, a communication interface. That's why a blog can play the role of:
Advertising showcase
Customer Management Tool
Unilateral corporate communication tool
Bilateral corporate communication tool
Tool for managing your pro image and your e-reputation
Most blogs are a products of these mixed together.
However, the question of the frequency of posts has, in my opinion, nothing to do with the type of blog.
But rather with the purpose of the blog.
The blog allows the transmission of corporate information but in a different and offbeat tone. We can find this definition everywhere ... It allows to blogger to communicate with his target market. Who am I writing for? Readers of the blog are then the answers to all questions, the element according to which we find all the answers.
How often should I create blog posts?
How often do I have to post articles to reach my writing goals? (the objectives that I defined according to my readers)
In my opinion, we can not sell with a professional blog, at least not directly, as with Twitter for that matter. A blog is a speech link. It allows to establish a relationship of exchange, interaction, discussion with the customer. I do not mean direct discussion, through comments for example but a discussion during which he is offered what he seeks. Following a study of the market, networks, exchanges, surveys ...
So I imagine that if the need of readers is huge, it will be published every day ... So we always fumble a little, the time to find a niche, the time to park properly ... But this need is maintained ... Create the need, develop it, restrict it...
So we come back to the original question ... Personally, I post 2 to 3 articles per week, others post daily. I think my average is correct for what I want ...
Especially since I have not always posted 2 to 3 articles per week. We adapt according to the holidays, the periods, the types of content...
Publish one Article per Day. 3 Experts share their point of view
I present you 3 big names of niche experts of "Professional Blogging": Kate of Personal Adventure , Yvon of Practical Copywriting and Cédric of Virtuose Marketing .
They have in common the talent and the incredible discipline of publishing an article a day on their blog. If you are like me, and 99.9% of bloggers, you know how hard it is of writing daily. I invite you to discover behind the scenes of these blogs through their answers.
1. Why do you write 1 article a day?
K ateGriss:
I wrote 3 articles a week, now I write 6 for a month. Why ?
To bring more content, to shorten my articles, to give me more opportunities.
But especially to stop the feeling of weariness that I began to feel. Writing long articles, even three times a week, made me feel better. With short articles, I allow myself more things.
Y von Cavelier:
For several reasons. The first is because the theme of my blog fascinates me and therefore I have a lot to say about it. In addition, I have enough facilities to write, so it's not a problem for me. And secondly, I write one article a day because I think that's what it takes to grab interest and to positively mark my readers in a diligent way. My goal is that they always have a little thought for me and for copywriting every day.
C edric Vimeux:
The reasons are many:
First, I do it for SEO and traffic. Writing 7 articles a week brings 7 times more visitors than if I wrote one.
Then, I like to write. This is my favorite hobby. And to be honest, I'm still writing. So, writing every day flowed from the source.
And finally, it forces me to improve, to learn constantly, to be able to offer fresh, new, and quality content. My learning and development is my primary motivation.
2. How long does it take you on average to write an article?
K : Writing an article of 400 to 600 words takes me 45 minutes. It is more or less the time of concentration that I can hold before having to take a break. Then I need 5 to 10 minutes to proofread and format the article, add an image, key words and complete the meta description.
Y : It depends on the subject. It varies between 35 minutes and 5 hours.
C : Most of the time, it takes me less than an hour to write an article. Sometimes much less. Because I know exactly what I am going to write.
I always have a little notebook about me. I note my article ideas, the plan, and what I'm going to tell you about it. And from the moment the plan is done, the rest goes fast.
3. Where did all this inspiration come from?
K : From my articles already written, articles from other bloggers, books that I read, conversations I have with other people, forum information, sometimes these give ideas in finding golden nuggets or low hanging "low competition" keywords...
Y : As I said, I have always had the facilities to write in a field that interests me. I read a lot of books on my theme (at least 1 per week) and so the ideas and inspiration come to me as I read, but also by observing and browsing the web.
C : I try to keep my mind boiling with permanent ideas. For that, I read a lot (sometimes up to one book a day).
In short, each book brings me a lot of ideas.
4. What advice would you give to write more productively?
K : As soon as I have an article idea I used to directly create a new article on my blog (in draft) with an explicit title and two-three ideas see a link to the source of inspiration If I want to write, I can go straight to the point without trying to ask myself what I mean. Then I write at once, being careful not to disperse too much. Short articles help me a lot to write more and faster.
Y : Tackle at least 30 minutes a day. It is by writing every day that it becomes easier and easier.
Just decide it and stick to it, whatever the cost. Even if you only go out 3 sentences. And do not give up at the first opportunity.
But above all, the most important thing is to write about a subject that I'm passionate about. Yes, I know, it's rehashed, but we can not talk continuously about a subject that does not fascinate us personally and so it is wwith creating content, articles are much more difficult to write when you are not ppassionate about that which you are creating ccontent around. When you have a love for the tsubject you are writing it comes easily and the creativity is there because it fascinates and inspires you because you already have a love for that particular niche. This is huge. You need to know what bores you to death before you pic a theme to write about, that will accomplish quality content and not put your readers to sleep.
C : An old proverb says that it is by forging that one becomes a blacksmith. For writing, it's the same. The more you write, and the more write well. The more productive you are.
I also recommend reading a lot. We can not write well, if we do not read constantly. Learning is an adventure you should never grow weary of and that is how you grow in knowledge too and can pass that information on to your readers of your blog.
Presentation of Blogs
KateGriss
personal adventure
On Personal Adventure (PA) you will discover plenty of blogging tips. You will know how to ride and especially manage a blog like a pro. Traffic tips, WordPress tips, web marketing ideas and more. You will learn to blog and go beyond beginner. On PA, you will be able to follow kategriss's experiences, results and find lots of ideas for blogging differently!
Yvon Cavelier
Copy Writing
My name is Yvon CAVELIER and on my blog, called Practical Copywriting , I explain to you day by day how to easily write texts that make you gain writing skill. For your blogs, your sites, your ads, your sales letters ... For all that is written, in fact ...
Cédric Vimeux
Virtuoso Marketing
Cedric has been living off of his web activity since 2008. Through his blog Virtuose Marketing , he helps web surfers to live on a daily basis. Cédric only works on things he passes on and that is what allows him to provide quality content on Webmarketing, Affiliation, traffic increase ...
Thanks to them for taking the time to answer these questions and I hope that their feedback will have brought you a lot too especially growing the audience of your blog.
How to write a blog post:
The Ultimate Guide
Want to know how to write articles that will attract hundreds of visitors to your blog? Is your blog missing something? Maybe you publish regularly, but your articles do not get a lot of comments or sharing on social networks. Looks like nobody reads it, does it?
What you need is EPIC content. Also known as "cornerstone" or "evolving content," these articles usually get a lot of feedback, share and comment links. These are the articles you are proud to have written; those to which readers can come back again and again ... those who generate hundreds of visitors a day on your blog.
I - How to write an excellent article on your blog
They will often be longer than your usual items. They can be better structured and more carefully edited.
However, you might think ... Where will I find the time to write?
There is a very simple way of proceeding to have enough time and write very good articles on your blog:
1. Reduce the number of articles you are currently writing
You do not need to publish every day. In fact, you probably should not. You only need to publish every day if you have highly relevant content to offer to your readers. If not, do it only when you have useful things to share.
Think about it! Tell me, have you already unsubscribed from a blog that offers incredibly valuable content ... simply because it does not publish every day?
I have never done it. But I have unsubscribed from blogs that have continued to publish content day after day and day after day ... and this despite the quality of their content. I could not follow .
If you write about a fast-moving subject, the pace might be harder to follow. So you need to refine your target, or choose a particular day of the week to focus on more content. That's how you can find more time ... just focus on quality, not quantity. In addition, the most detailed articles are generally very shared and above all, better referenced. Which means they generate more traffic in the long run.
2. Your goals and your article ideas
Before writing any pillar article, think about what you want to accomplish with it. Do not just write an article for the sake of it. As I say very often: "we do not write articles but solutions to specific problems"
Depending on the primary purpose of your blog, the purpose of your article could be one or more of these:
Create a portfolio that you can use to impress potential customers / employers
Impress those who read your blog for the first time and encourage them to subscribe
Invite readers to buy one of your products
Get lots of shares on social networks
Receive more inquiries from potential customers
Help all the people in your niche solve the main problems they face everyday
Having a clear goal in mind before you start writing will allow you to tailor your article to it.
For example, let's say you blog about the role of parents, and your goal is to encourage readers to buy your ebook on the subject: Help your teen to pass any exam.
You could simply point a paragraph to your ebook at the end of an article on any topic, but ideally, the article should put the reader in a good frame of mind so that he or she buys it.
In this case, articles like this one will probably work well for you:
Why our schools are losing students
Ten tips for mentoring teens
How to help your teen prepare for their exam
Articles on other aspects of parenting will not attract good readers, or will not lead them to reflect on the right topics. You may have to think twice before getting started on topics such as:
Five tips to get your baby to sleep
How to prepare your preschooler to start school
Ten moms confess their secret parental faults
These items might be good and valuable - but they will not help you sell your ebook.
It's often helpful to bring out a lot of ideas at once. If you can, take at least 20 minutes to think often, once you have produced the first 10 ideas, you start to have some really interesting and valuable ones.
Keep your ideas in a safe place, and return to your list each time you start a new article. Think about the goal you want to achieve, the problem you want to help your readers solve, and choose a topic that fits well.
3. The design of your title
Although many bloggers write their titles after writing their article, it's a good idea to have an "almost-there" title before starting your article . If you just have a topic in mind, it can be difficult to understand the best way to structure your article, or what to include in it.
For your title to be catchy, it should: How promote-its-blog-over-Internet
Be clear: Put keywords there. - do not try to be too smart. Readers and search engines need to know what your article really is about.
Be specific : "Five Tips" is better than "Five Tips" because readers get a better idea of what your article entails.
Create an Interest: Adjectives are perfect for that - "five powerful tips" or "five simple tips" rather than just "five tips" . You can also try words like "secret" or "little known".
Avoid excessive noise: If the title of your article is "Ten insider secrets that experts do not want you to know" , then you'd better have something awesome to share! A "big fuss" title could get clicks, but readers would not be hooked (and you'll lose their trust) .
I urge you to read the titles of the homepage of Yahoo.fr, It is for me a very good reference and especially, a very good source of inspiration. This is about taking a title that you like and going back a few words to make it work for your blog.
4. Structure the main body of your article
A key aspect of writing against which many bloggers struggle (or whose importance they do not understand) is the structure.
If your articles are poorly structured, they will not only be difficult to write , but will also be difficult to read . You will spend too much time looking at the screen, wondering what to write later ... and your readers will often go from one paragraph to another because they will have trouble finding value in your article.
A basic structure with which you may be familiar is the list type article. Even if you think they are overused, it is still important to familiarize yourself with these structures, as they can be used as a base for many other items.
Here's how a basic list item could look like:
Introduction
# 1: Subtitle
Paragraph
# 2: Subtitle
Paragraph.
... and so on until ...
Conclusion / call to action
A "how" type article is almost identical in structure. In fact, the only real difference between "list" and "how" type articles is:
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Readers can use one or more points in a "list" item and still get something usable.
Readers must follow the steps in one type of item "how to" step by step.
It's really a good idea to number your points because it helps readers to orient themselves, they know what level they are in the article and what they still have to go through.
5. Use subtitles
One of the best ways to structure your article, whether it's a list or not, is to use subtitles. This is especially important in longer articles, where readers can be dipped for a while, then disconnected, or skimming to bring out the information. (You can find many examples in this article!)
Some bloggers simply use bold text for their subtitles, but it's best to use the title formats built into your blogging software. This gives more visibility to the text, making the parts stand out - and you can also use different levels of subtitles to divide the long sections into parts.
If you want to try something a little different from a standard "list" type item or "how" type , use one of the infallible formulas below.
Three infallible article formulas (as well as examples)
How WRITE-a-concluding ArticleStart with one of these formats, and you'll find it easy to write a quality article. These ideas will all produce an article to which it will be ideal to create links in the BIOS of your free article, an article that will be ideal to put forward on your page, including in your sidebar, and share on your social accounts.
Idea # 1: A Type A to Z Guide - Example: " 26 Essential to Creating a Successful Blog : What You Need to Know About Social Networks"
These types of articles are a pleasure to write, they are suitable for almost any subject, and they have a ready-made structure. They are also a very good way to tackle a vast topic that might normally be too big or long for a single article.
Creating an article "A to Z" is simple. Just having a subject (like "A to Z of vegan cooking" or "A to Z board games") . List the letters from A to Z on a piece of paper, and think of a word or phrase that goes with each one. Then all you need to do is write a text for each of these sentences.
Idea # 2: Why and How articles - Example: "Why you need to create and sell a product now (and how to do it)".
Beyond a simple "how" , these articles work very well because they help readers understand why something is important . The reason they should do something will not necessarily be obvious to readers unless you specify it.
You will structure your article as follows (make specific subtitles about you):
Presentation
Why is it important
How to do (with numbered steps)
Idea n ° 3: The answers of experts ... - Example: the look of the experts in content marketing
Even if you do not have many experiences in your field, know that you too can produce a very good article, an article as relevant as readers will want to share, create links ... just promote it.
The key to this action is to pick a question you want a lot of people to answer . Most experts are very busy, and they are much more likely to come back to you if you ask a question instead of ten.
You do not even need to approach experts directly. Instead, you can write an article that brings together many ideas on a particular topic, citing and linking the articles that these experts have published.
These three ideas are not the only possibilities, of course: There are dozens of other article formulas that you can also use . (Whenever you come across an excellent article, see if you can break it down and understand how it is structured.)
6. How long does your item need to be?
Some bloggers ask, "What is the perfect length of an article? ' . Have a goal to give your items a size between 800 and 1500 words. If they have less than 600 words, it will be difficult for you to offer your readers something that really has value. If they have more than 1500 words, you will have trouble keeping the article structured and consistent.
Of course, you can write shorter and longer articles, but keep to a standard article length until you are comfortable with it.
7. Writing your first project
Some bloggers like to have ideas and plan articles - but they struggle when it comes to putting words on the page.
Here's how to write your first project:
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Make sure you have a clear structure in place. This could mean having all the points on your list in writing, or using one of the ready-made ideas below.
Avoid distractions. Yes, you have heard of this before, but what are you doing? Writing requires a lot of concentration and energy, so try using the Pomodoro technique or a similar technique to write by short productions ... and do not check your Twitter / Facebook / email until the time has expired .
Do not try to be perfect. You will have as much time as you want to modify it, so do not worry if a sentence is a bit odd, or if you miss some crucial information. Keep moving forward in your article.
Directly attack your first point / major part rather than starting with the introduction. Once you have written the article, it will be easier to create an appropriate introduction.
Imagine that you are writing an email to a friend. What advice would you give? How do you want to write? Use this as the basis of your blog. (A great way to go further with this is to do a Q & A-style article where you answer your readers' questions, you may well realize that your writing is smoother than ever before.)
8. The Great Beginnings ...
Your introduction must do a lot of work, almost as much as the title. You have to hang the reader and make him want to read read more . It should also pave the way for what follows, you could write an amazing and catchy introduction, but that loses all its weight if it does not really have anything to do with the rest of your article.
Here are some simple but powerful ways to introduce your article:
With a question . They help readers get involved by making them think (or at least agree) . For example, "How do you keep yourself fresh, inspired and creative as a blogger? "
With a quote. This can be a great way to start if your article is built on something written by another blogger. Some bloggers use motivational or inspirationalquotesat the beginning of all their articles - Alex Blackwell The Bridgemaker (the bridge maker) is a good example.
With an anecdote. A mini story of your life if relevant to your article, and if you keep it short enough, it can help your readers feel connected to you.
For many more ideas for your article introduction, check out the following article: How to write an irresistible introduction to your blog.
9. ... and the big conclusions
Although it is clear that introductions are important, the conclusions may seem less so. However, they have a crucial role to play. In fact, if you conclude too abruptly, you miss a great opportunity.
The vast majority of visitors to your blog will be paralyzed by passivity. They never comment, they will not vote in the polls, they will not subscribe to your feed or your newsletters, they will not buy the affiliate products you recommend, they will not send a friend back to your blog ... they will not vote for you on social networks and most of them will never come back.
Let's say you wrote a ten-point "list" article . Do not just stop at the end of point ten - to add a few sentences under the article and close it. A "list" type article is a great asset to use to get feedback, because you can ask something like:
Do you have a tip to add to this list? Share it in the comments below (or let us know which of the tips you liked the most).
A "call to action" simply means asking (or telling) the reader to do something .
It could have one of the following forms:
What do you think ? Leave a comment below.
If you enjoyed this article, click please on the "Tweet" button to share with others.
Want to know more about [subject]? Click here to read my article [title].
For more information, see my book [Title and Link].
Some bloggers are concerned that calls to action seem arrogant, even desperate. The truth is that readers are used to it and often welcome them positively. After all, if you've visited a new blog for the first time and read an excellent article, will not you appreciate a link to another relevant article?
It may seem a little silly to ask for comments directly, surely your readers know that the space reserved for comments is there! - But some readers, especially the shy ones, will be much more likely to comment if you specifically invite them to do so.
10. Edit your article
It is often a relief to reach the end of your article ... but do not immediately click on "publish" .
Your first project probably needs some cleaning before it is ready for the world. In fact, you will probably have to make two different changes: an overview and a look at the details .
a) Changing the overview
Before going too far in modifying words or using commas, focus on the big picture. Read your article in full and look for:
All that is superfluous and you can delete . Save what you delete, in case it could be used in a future article.
All that is missing and you should add . You may need to make a better transition between your introduction and the first part, for example.
All that is not in the right order . Maybe it would be more logical to start your list with the current number five element, for example.
You can also show your article to a friend, or a trusted reader - ask him or her if there are major changes they think you should make.
b) Edit the details
Once you are happy that your article contains the right information in the right order, it's time to make every sentence count.
At this level of the edition, you will look for:
Words or phrases you have overused. If you use the term "content marketing" five times in a paragraph, you'll feel like you're using an old wacky SEO technique for keywords (even if you do not intend to do so). you just happened to write it that way) .
The sentences that sound strange . Maybe it sounds good in your head, but seems a little odd on the page. It's a good idea to read your article out loud, it will really help you spot difficult pieces.
Spelling mistakes and typos . Double check everything your spellcheckers are reporting (you're writing through a spelling checker, right?) , But also check it out for common spelling mistakes.
Most authors find it really difficult to change their own work. Even if other people's typos are just obvious, go slowly and cautiously when editing your own work, or ask a friend for help.
However, do not be too worried or hooked on it. Yes, spelling and grammar are important, but readers will forgive an occasional slip. If you notice an error after clicking "publish" (or if a reader points you to one) , it's easy to update your article.
II - The formatting of your article
Appearances are important. You can write a brilliant, useful and entertaining article that does not grab the reader's attention simply because it seems hard to read. If you have long paragraphs in fine print, readers may not be at all bothered to make the effort to read it.how-to-know-blog
Here are some formatting you could use:
Subtitles. They divide your article into easy-to-read pieces, and help readers find the information they are looking for.
Bold text This is a great way to highlight important points. Do not overdo it, or your item may start to look restless and disparate. Try to put whole sentences (or at least long sentences) in bold, rather than single words.
The italics. They are useful for foreign words, individual words that you want to highlight, or "asides" that you want to have in a different font. (For example, I use italic at the beginning of free articles, where I introduce the guest blogger to my readers.)
Fleas. The lists are easy to assimilate, and they also have extra white space around them - which provides better readability. You can use unnumbered chips (usually round and black dots) or numbered chips.
The short paragraphs . One of the easiest ways to make your articles more readable is to divide the long paragraphs. If you have already exceeded four lines, then think about dividing halfway.
Some bloggers do the formatting while they write, others do it at the end. Whatever you choose to do, always take a look at your article in "preview" mode and check that everything is OK . (For example, make sure all your captions are the right size - it's easy to confuse size 2 fonts with size 3 fonts)
III - The addition of images
Even if it's not a strict rule, you'll find that most major blogs have a big picture at the beginning of their articles ... and there's a good reason for that.
The images catch our attention . They attract our eyes, and relieve us along the article. Usually, they help to create a feeling of clarity and professionalism on your blog. In some blog themes, they are also added as thumbnails on the homepage, alongside the excerpt and they appear on Facebook if you link to your blog.
There is really no reason not to reinforce your article with an image. You have a lot of sources, like:
Your own photograph . It works great for bloggers. If you have blogs sitting well or want to build a deeper relationship with readers, this guy might well be fine.
A stock of images that you bought . There are many sites like iStockPhoto that will sell you the images you can use on your blog. It's a paid option, but if you're writing an article that needs to look great, it might be helpful to do so.
Free images from Flickr . Many artists put their creations (photos, illustrations, etc.) on Flickr.
Even if you use other people's images rather than yours, you may need to know a few simple rules to choose from. Maybe you'll always use black-and-white clichés, still colorful shots, pretty abstract shots, or use illustrations instead of photos.
An important thing to not do: it is not correct to use the images you have found from a simple search on Google. Unless they are licensed under Creative Commons , you must obtain permission from their creator.
IV - Get comments and use them
You can easily strengthen articles in your blog if you have and use comments. A good way to do this is to ask people to read your article, and get them to tell you how they think you could improve it. You might not be able to do it for each article, but doing it even occasionally can help you give your blog a fresh perspective.
The best people to ask for are:
Colleagues bloggers who understand what you are doing. Sure, your old high school friend would have brilliantly turned it into a quality test - but he might not have a clue what works in the blogging world.
Thoughtful readers who have been following your blog for some time . Maybe you have exchanged comments or e-mails with a reader and built a great relationship: they may be happy to have the opportunity to review one of your article projects.
professor vpg-pngDo not get close to the top bloggers in your niche to ask for information about your article projects. Yes, they may well have good tips to share, but they are unlikely to have the time to do so, and trying to start a relationship by asking for a favor is not a good idea .
You do not have to use all the suggestions you get, but pay close attention to anything that has not been clearly written, or that your reader might have misunderstood. Even if it seems obvious to you, rewrite.
If you are not sure of a particular suggestion, get a second opinion. It's also a good idea to spend the night before implementing (or rejecting) the feedback , - you'll find that taking a break allows you to see things in a more objective light.
V - After clicking on "publish" ...
Your article is finished and published ... but your work is not finished. Unless you have a very large audience, clicking on "publish" is hardly enough to attract many readers to your article. Although some bloggers like to believe that really good content will be found and shared, the truth is that you will almost certainly need to give it a hand.
(Of course, it's crucial to write great content in the first place: look for a balance between content creation and promotion)
VI - Promote your blog article
There are many ways to promote your article. Here are some (basic) that you can apply for each article on your blog:
A link to your article on Twitter . Although there are plugins ( see this list of essential plugins ) that tweet your articles automatically, I prefer to develop an individual and personalized tweet each time.
A link to your article on Facebook . You can add a brief introduction to the article, or ask a question to get comments on your Facebook page.
Include your article in your newsletter . Not everyone who subscribes to my newsletter is subscribed to my blog, so I put links to my articles in monthly reminders.
For really good articles, you could go further and:
Send an email to a buddy blogger and ask him to consider linking to your article : do not solicit the top five bloggers in your niche for this - choose the people with whom you already have a relationship (maybe through Twitter or comments on other blogs).
Add a link to your article from your sidebar . Many bloggers have a "Featured Articles" or "Popular Articles" widget to highlight their best content. Some even go as far as creating eye-catching image banners related to their best articles.
Return to old articles and link to the new one . If you have an old article on a similar topic, why not link it? Use Google Analytics to see which of your oldest songs receive the most search engine traffic.
Add a link to your article in a free article on another blog . Be careful with this because if you write a free article just for links, it might very well not be accepted. Put a link in the body of your article, only if it is really relevant otherwise, use your bio.
VII - Reply to comments
Once your article is online, take the time to respond to comments. Many readers who leave no comment will always scroll down the article and take a look at the comments section. So, this counts as an important part of your article.
You will ideally need:
Reply to all your comments (unless they are very short like "Thanks, good article!"). You do not have to answer every comment instantly, but if you leave comments unanswered for days, it does not make a good impression to new readers.
Remove all spam comments . Plugins like Akismet do a lot of work for you, but it's always a good idea to act quickly to eliminate any spam that sneaks. You can also remove offensive comments (for example, those whose comments are racist or sexist).
If you have trouble getting feedback, you could send an email to a blogger friend (or a loyal reader) and ask him to open the ball. There are many other great tips on how to get more feedback.
VIII - Your action plan
I am aware that there is still some reading here! What's important is that you already have a foot in creating quality content for your blog, and here's a simple action plan to help you do that this week, in just 30 minutes a day.
During these 30 minutes, stop all distractions and set a timer . Tell yourself that you have to concentrate until the time is up - if you feel the sudden urge to go to Facebook, ignore it!
Day 1: Group several ideas and choose the strongest. Plan your article (you can scroll down a bit and review the structure tips).How to Write an Article-finding-blog
Days 2, 3 and 4: Write your article. Go as far as you can in 30 minutes each day. If you are stuck at a time, imagine yourself responding to a comment or sending an email to one of your readers - write as if you were talking to them directly.
Day 5: Edit your article, focusing on the big picture. Cut the tangents, rearrange the paragraphs and add new sections if necessary.
Day 6: Edit your article again, this time focusing on the details Beware of typos, grammatical errors and other slips.
Day 7: Make the formatting, add an image, check your article in preview mode, and click "publish" .
Of course, some items will need a little more time at some of these stages. An "A to Z" type article, for example, might take an hour or two to plan, and an article that looks at many expert points of view could involve a large number of emails emitted and wait the answers.
But this plan should get you started with a great article quickly, and we hope you'll get results that will be worth the time you spent there.
My opinion is that (rest assured, it is obviously not the conclusion of this blog post, so that you won't just close this article right here!), As often (and especially on Twitter and the famous race for followers ), we focus on a figure while the fundamental reflection is necessary or essential on this subject.
Why ? Communication (and a blog is a communication tool even if it is logically a dimension of marketing) can not save a real strategy.
A blog is, in my opinion, a communication interface. That's why a blog can play the role of:
Advertising showcase
Customer Management Tool
Unilateral corporate communication tool
Bilateral corporate communication tool
Tool for managing your pro image and your e-reputation
Most blogs are a products of these mixed together.
However, the question of the frequency of posts has, in my opinion, nothing to do with the type of blog.
But rather with the purpose of the blog.
The blog allows the transmission of corporate information but in a different and offbeat tone. We can find this definition everywhere ... It allows to blogger to communicate with his target market. Who am I writing for? Readers of the blog are then the answers to all questions, the element according to which we find all the answers.
How often should I create blog posts?
How often do I have to post articles to reach my writing goals? (the objectives that I defined according to my readers)
In my opinion, we can not sell with a professional blog, at least not directly, as with Twitter for that matter. A blog is a speech link. It allows to establish a relationship of exchange, interaction, discussion with the customer. I do not mean direct discussion, through comments for example but a discussion during which he is offered what he seeks. Following a study of the market, networks, exchanges, surveys ...
So I imagine that if the need of readers is huge, it will be published every day ... So we always fumble a little, the time to find a niche, the time to park properly ... But this need is maintained ... Create the need, develop it, restrict it...
So we come back to the original question ... Personally, I post 2 to 3 articles per week, others post daily. I think my average is correct for what I want ...
Especially since I have not always posted 2 to 3 articles per week. We adapt according to the holidays, the periods, the types of content...
Publish one Article per Day. 3 Experts share their point of view
I present you 3 big names of niche experts of "Professional Blogging": Kate of Personal Adventure , Yvon of Practical Copywriting and Cédric of Virtuose Marketing .
They have in common the talent and the incredible discipline of publishing an article a day on their blog. If you are like me, and 99.9% of bloggers, you know how hard it is of writing daily. I invite you to discover behind the scenes of these blogs through their answers.
1. Why do you write 1 article a day?
K ateGriss:
I wrote 3 articles a week, now I write 6 for a month. Why ?
To bring more content, to shorten my articles, to give me more opportunities.
But especially to stop the feeling of weariness that I began to feel. Writing long articles, even three times a week, made me feel better. With short articles, I allow myself more things.
Y von Cavelier:
For several reasons. The first is because the theme of my blog fascinates me and therefore I have a lot to say about it. In addition, I have enough facilities to write, so it's not a problem for me. And secondly, I write one article a day because I think that's what it takes to grab interest and to positively mark my readers in a diligent way. My goal is that they always have a little thought for me and for copywriting every day.
C edric Vimeux:
The reasons are many:
First, I do it for SEO and traffic. Writing 7 articles a week brings 7 times more visitors than if I wrote one.
Then, I like to write. This is my favorite hobby. And to be honest, I'm still writing. So, writing every day flowed from the source.
And finally, it forces me to improve, to learn constantly, to be able to offer fresh, new, and quality content. My learning and development is my primary motivation.
2. How long does it take you on average to write an article?
K : Writing an article of 400 to 600 words takes me 45 minutes. It is more or less the time of concentration that I can hold before having to take a break. Then I need 5 to 10 minutes to proofread and format the article, add an image, key words and complete the meta description.
Y : It depends on the subject. It varies between 35 minutes and 5 hours.
C : Most of the time, it takes me less than an hour to write an article. Sometimes much less. Because I know exactly what I am going to write.
I always have a little notebook about me. I note my article ideas, the plan, and what I'm going to tell you about it. And from the moment the plan is done, the rest goes fast.
3. Where did all this inspiration come from?
K : From my articles already written, articles from other bloggers, books that I read, conversations I have with other people, forum information, sometimes these give ideas in finding golden nuggets or low hanging "low competition" keywords...
Y : As I said, I have always had the facilities to write in a field that interests me. I read a lot of books on my theme (at least 1 per week) and so the ideas and inspiration come to me as I read, but also by observing and browsing the web.
C : I try to keep my mind boiling with permanent ideas. For that, I read a lot (sometimes up to one book a day).
In short, each book brings me a lot of ideas.
4. What advice would you give to write more productively?
K : As soon as I have an article idea I used to directly create a new article on my blog (in draft) with an explicit title and two-three ideas see a link to the source of inspiration If I want to write, I can go straight to the point without trying to ask myself what I mean. Then I write at once, being careful not to disperse too much. Short articles help me a lot to write more and faster.
Y : Tackle at least 30 minutes a day. It is by writing every day that it becomes easier and easier.
Just decide it and stick to it, whatever the cost. Even if you only go out 3 sentences. And do not give up at the first opportunity.
But above all, the most important thing is to write about a subject that I'm passionate about. Yes, I know, it's rehashed, but we can not talk continuously about a subject that does not fascinate us personally and so it is wwith creating content, articles are much more difficult to write when you are not ppassionate about that which you are creating ccontent around. When you have a love for the tsubject you are writing it comes easily and the creativity is there because it fascinates and inspires you because you already have a love for that particular niche. This is huge. You need to know what bores you to death before you pic a theme to write about, that will accomplish quality content and not put your readers to sleep.
C : An old proverb says that it is by forging that one becomes a blacksmith. For writing, it's the same. The more you write, and the more write well. The more productive you are.
I also recommend reading a lot. We can not write well, if we do not read constantly. Learning is an adventure you should never grow weary of and that is how you grow in knowledge too and can pass that information on to your readers of your blog.
Presentation of Blogs
KateGriss
personal adventure
On Personal Adventure (PA) you will discover plenty of blogging tips. You will know how to ride and especially manage a blog like a pro. Traffic tips, WordPress tips, web marketing ideas and more. You will learn to blog and go beyond beginner. On PA, you will be able to follow kategriss's experiences, results and find lots of ideas for blogging differently!
Yvon Cavelier
Copy Writing
My name is Yvon CAVELIER and on my blog, called Practical Copywriting , I explain to you day by day how to easily write texts that make you gain writing skill. For your blogs, your sites, your ads, your sales letters ... For all that is written, in fact ...
Cédric Vimeux
Virtuoso Marketing
Cedric has been living off of his web activity since 2008. Through his blog Virtuose Marketing , he helps web surfers to live on a daily basis. Cédric only works on things he passes on and that is what allows him to provide quality content on Webmarketing, Affiliation, traffic increase ...
Thanks to them for taking the time to answer these questions and I hope that their feedback will have brought you a lot too especially growing the audience of your blog.
How to write a blog post:
The Ultimate Guide
Want to know how to write articles that will attract hundreds of visitors to your blog? Is your blog missing something? Maybe you publish regularly, but your articles do not get a lot of comments or sharing on social networks. Looks like nobody reads it, does it?
What you need is EPIC content. Also known as "cornerstone" or "evolving content," these articles usually get a lot of feedback, share and comment links. These are the articles you are proud to have written; those to which readers can come back again and again ... those who generate hundreds of visitors a day on your blog.
I - How to write an excellent article on your blog
They will often be longer than your usual items. They can be better structured and more carefully edited.
However, you might think ... Where will I find the time to write?
There is a very simple way of proceeding to have enough time and write very good articles on your blog:
1. Reduce the number of articles you are currently writing
You do not need to publish every day. In fact, you probably should not. You only need to publish every day if you have highly relevant content to offer to your readers. If not, do it only when you have useful things to share.
Think about it! Tell me, have you already unsubscribed from a blog that offers incredibly valuable content ... simply because it does not publish every day?
I have never done it. But I have unsubscribed from blogs that have continued to publish content day after day and day after day ... and this despite the quality of their content. I could not follow .
If you write about a fast-moving subject, the pace might be harder to follow. So you need to refine your target, or choose a particular day of the week to focus on more content. That's how you can find more time ... just focus on quality, not quantity. In addition, the most detailed articles are generally very shared and above all, better referenced. Which means they generate more traffic in the long run.
2. Your goals and your article ideas
Before writing any pillar article, think about what you want to accomplish with it. Do not just write an article for the sake of it. As I say very often: "we do not write articles but solutions to specific problems"
Depending on the primary purpose of your blog, the purpose of your article could be one or more of these:
Create a portfolio that you can use to impress potential customers / employers
Impress those who read your blog for the first time and encourage them to subscribe
Invite readers to buy one of your products
Get lots of shares on social networks
Receive more inquiries from potential customers
Help all the people in your niche solve the main problems they face everyday
Having a clear goal in mind before you start writing will allow you to tailor your article to it.
For example, let's say you blog about the role of parents, and your goal is to encourage readers to buy your ebook on the subject: Help your teen to pass any exam.
You could simply point a paragraph to your ebook at the end of an article on any topic, but ideally, the article should put the reader in a good frame of mind so that he or she buys it.
In this case, articles like this one will probably work well for you:
Why our schools are losing students
Ten tips for mentoring teens
How to help your teen prepare for their exam
Articles on other aspects of parenting will not attract good readers, or will not lead them to reflect on the right topics. You may have to think twice before getting started on topics such as:
Five tips to get your baby to sleep
How to prepare your preschooler to start school
Ten moms confess their secret parental faults
These items might be good and valuable - but they will not help you sell your ebook.
It's often helpful to bring out a lot of ideas at once. If you can, take at least 20 minutes to think often, once you have produced the first 10 ideas, you start to have some really interesting and valuable ones.
Keep your ideas in a safe place, and return to your list each time you start a new article. Think about the goal you want to achieve, the problem you want to help your readers solve, and choose a topic that fits well.
3. The design of your title
Although many bloggers write their titles after writing their article, it's a good idea to have an "almost-there" title before starting your article . If you just have a topic in mind, it can be difficult to understand the best way to structure your article, or what to include in it.
For your title to be catchy, it should: How promote-its-blog-over-Internet
Be clear: Put keywords there. - do not try to be too smart. Readers and search engines need to know what your article really is about.
Be specific : "Five Tips" is better than "Five Tips" because readers get a better idea of what your article entails.
Create an Interest: Adjectives are perfect for that - "five powerful tips" or "five simple tips" rather than just "five tips" . You can also try words like "secret" or "little known".
Avoid excessive noise: If the title of your article is "Ten insider secrets that experts do not want you to know" , then you'd better have something awesome to share! A "big fuss" title could get clicks, but readers would not be hooked (and you'll lose their trust) .
I urge you to read the titles of the homepage of Yahoo.fr, It is for me a very good reference and especially, a very good source of inspiration. This is about taking a title that you like and going back a few words to make it work for your blog.
4. Structure the main body of your article
A key aspect of writing against which many bloggers struggle (or whose importance they do not understand) is the structure.
If your articles are poorly structured, they will not only be difficult to write , but will also be difficult to read . You will spend too much time looking at the screen, wondering what to write later ... and your readers will often go from one paragraph to another because they will have trouble finding value in your article.
A basic structure with which you may be familiar is the list type article. Even if you think they are overused, it is still important to familiarize yourself with these structures, as they can be used as a base for many other items.
Here's how a basic list item could look like:
Introduction
# 1: Subtitle
Paragraph
# 2: Subtitle
Paragraph.
... and so on until ...
Conclusion / call to action
A "how" type article is almost identical in structure. In fact, the only real difference between "list" and "how" type articles is:
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Readers can use one or more points in a "list" item and still get something usable.
Readers must follow the steps in one type of item "how to" step by step.
It's really a good idea to number your points because it helps readers to orient themselves, they know what level they are in the article and what they still have to go through.
5. Use subtitles
One of the best ways to structure your article, whether it's a list or not, is to use subtitles. This is especially important in longer articles, where readers can be dipped for a while, then disconnected, or skimming to bring out the information. (You can find many examples in this article!)
Some bloggers simply use bold text for their subtitles, but it's best to use the title formats built into your blogging software. This gives more visibility to the text, making the parts stand out - and you can also use different levels of subtitles to divide the long sections into parts.
If you want to try something a little different from a standard "list" type item or "how" type , use one of the infallible formulas below.
Three infallible article formulas (as well as examples)
How WRITE-a-concluding ArticleStart with one of these formats, and you'll find it easy to write a quality article. These ideas will all produce an article to which it will be ideal to create links in the BIOS of your free article, an article that will be ideal to put forward on your page, including in your sidebar, and share on your social accounts.
Idea # 1: A Type A to Z Guide - Example: " 26 Essential to Creating a Successful Blog : What You Need to Know About Social Networks"
These types of articles are a pleasure to write, they are suitable for almost any subject, and they have a ready-made structure. They are also a very good way to tackle a vast topic that might normally be too big or long for a single article.
Creating an article "A to Z" is simple. Just having a subject (like "A to Z of vegan cooking" or "A to Z board games") . List the letters from A to Z on a piece of paper, and think of a word or phrase that goes with each one. Then all you need to do is write a text for each of these sentences.
Idea # 2: Why and How articles - Example: "Why you need to create and sell a product now (and how to do it)".
Beyond a simple "how" , these articles work very well because they help readers understand why something is important . The reason they should do something will not necessarily be obvious to readers unless you specify it.
You will structure your article as follows (make specific subtitles about you):
Presentation
Why is it important
How to do (with numbered steps)
Idea n ° 3: The answers of experts ... - Example: the look of the experts in content marketing
Even if you do not have many experiences in your field, know that you too can produce a very good article, an article as relevant as readers will want to share, create links ... just promote it.
The key to this action is to pick a question you want a lot of people to answer . Most experts are very busy, and they are much more likely to come back to you if you ask a question instead of ten.
You do not even need to approach experts directly. Instead, you can write an article that brings together many ideas on a particular topic, citing and linking the articles that these experts have published.
These three ideas are not the only possibilities, of course: There are dozens of other article formulas that you can also use . (Whenever you come across an excellent article, see if you can break it down and understand how it is structured.)
6. How long does your item need to be?
Some bloggers ask, "What is the perfect length of an article? ' . Have a goal to give your items a size between 800 and 1500 words. If they have less than 600 words, it will be difficult for you to offer your readers something that really has value. If they have more than 1500 words, you will have trouble keeping the article structured and consistent.
Of course, you can write shorter and longer articles, but keep to a standard article length until you are comfortable with it.
7. Writing your first project
Some bloggers like to have ideas and plan articles - but they struggle when it comes to putting words on the page.
Here's how to write your first project:
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Make sure you have a clear structure in place. This could mean having all the points on your list in writing, or using one of the ready-made ideas below.
Avoid distractions. Yes, you have heard of this before, but what are you doing? Writing requires a lot of concentration and energy, so try using the Pomodoro technique or a similar technique to write by short productions ... and do not check your Twitter / Facebook / email until the time has expired .
Do not try to be perfect. You will have as much time as you want to modify it, so do not worry if a sentence is a bit odd, or if you miss some crucial information. Keep moving forward in your article.
Directly attack your first point / major part rather than starting with the introduction. Once you have written the article, it will be easier to create an appropriate introduction.
Imagine that you are writing an email to a friend. What advice would you give? How do you want to write? Use this as the basis of your blog. (A great way to go further with this is to do a Q & A-style article where you answer your readers' questions, you may well realize that your writing is smoother than ever before.)
8. The Great Beginnings ...
Your introduction must do a lot of work, almost as much as the title. You have to hang the reader and make him want to read read more . It should also pave the way for what follows, you could write an amazing and catchy introduction, but that loses all its weight if it does not really have anything to do with the rest of your article.
Here are some simple but powerful ways to introduce your article:
With a question . They help readers get involved by making them think (or at least agree) . For example, "How do you keep yourself fresh, inspired and creative as a blogger? "
With a quote. This can be a great way to start if your article is built on something written by another blogger. Some bloggers use motivational or inspirationalquotesat the beginning of all their articles - Alex Blackwell The Bridgemaker (the bridge maker) is a good example.
With an anecdote. A mini story of your life if relevant to your article, and if you keep it short enough, it can help your readers feel connected to you.
For many more ideas for your article introduction, check out the following article: How to write an irresistible introduction to your blog.
9. ... and the big conclusions
Although it is clear that introductions are important, the conclusions may seem less so. However, they have a crucial role to play. In fact, if you conclude too abruptly, you miss a great opportunity.
The vast majority of visitors to your blog will be paralyzed by passivity. They never comment, they will not vote in the polls, they will not subscribe to your feed or your newsletters, they will not buy the affiliate products you recommend, they will not send a friend back to your blog ... they will not vote for you on social networks and most of them will never come back.
Let's say you wrote a ten-point "list" article . Do not just stop at the end of point ten - to add a few sentences under the article and close it. A "list" type article is a great asset to use to get feedback, because you can ask something like:
Do you have a tip to add to this list? Share it in the comments below (or let us know which of the tips you liked the most).
A "call to action" simply means asking (or telling) the reader to do something .
It could have one of the following forms:
What do you think ? Leave a comment below.
If you enjoyed this article, click please on the "Tweet" button to share with others.
Want to know more about [subject]? Click here to read my article [title].
For more information, see my book [Title and Link].
Some bloggers are concerned that calls to action seem arrogant, even desperate. The truth is that readers are used to it and often welcome them positively. After all, if you've visited a new blog for the first time and read an excellent article, will not you appreciate a link to another relevant article?
It may seem a little silly to ask for comments directly, surely your readers know that the space reserved for comments is there! - But some readers, especially the shy ones, will be much more likely to comment if you specifically invite them to do so.
10. Edit your article
It is often a relief to reach the end of your article ... but do not immediately click on "publish" .
Your first project probably needs some cleaning before it is ready for the world. In fact, you will probably have to make two different changes: an overview and a look at the details .
a) Changing the overview
Before going too far in modifying words or using commas, focus on the big picture. Read your article in full and look for:
All that is superfluous and you can delete . Save what you delete, in case it could be used in a future article.
All that is missing and you should add . You may need to make a better transition between your introduction and the first part, for example.
All that is not in the right order . Maybe it would be more logical to start your list with the current number five element, for example.
You can also show your article to a friend, or a trusted reader - ask him or her if there are major changes they think you should make.
b) Edit the details
Once you are happy that your article contains the right information in the right order, it's time to make every sentence count.
At this level of the edition, you will look for:
Words or phrases you have overused. If you use the term "content marketing" five times in a paragraph, you'll feel like you're using an old wacky SEO technique for keywords (even if you do not intend to do so). you just happened to write it that way) .
The sentences that sound strange . Maybe it sounds good in your head, but seems a little odd on the page. It's a good idea to read your article out loud, it will really help you spot difficult pieces.
Spelling mistakes and typos . Double check everything your spellcheckers are reporting (you're writing through a spelling checker, right?) , But also check it out for common spelling mistakes.
Most authors find it really difficult to change their own work. Even if other people's typos are just obvious, go slowly and cautiously when editing your own work, or ask a friend for help.
However, do not be too worried or hooked on it. Yes, spelling and grammar are important, but readers will forgive an occasional slip. If you notice an error after clicking "publish" (or if a reader points you to one) , it's easy to update your article.
II - The formatting of your article
Appearances are important. You can write a brilliant, useful and entertaining article that does not grab the reader's attention simply because it seems hard to read. If you have long paragraphs in fine print, readers may not be at all bothered to make the effort to read it.how-to-know-blog
Here are some formatting you could use:
Subtitles. They divide your article into easy-to-read pieces, and help readers find the information they are looking for.
Bold text This is a great way to highlight important points. Do not overdo it, or your item may start to look restless and disparate. Try to put whole sentences (or at least long sentences) in bold, rather than single words.
The italics. They are useful for foreign words, individual words that you want to highlight, or "asides" that you want to have in a different font. (For example, I use italic at the beginning of free articles, where I introduce the guest blogger to my readers.)
Fleas. The lists are easy to assimilate, and they also have extra white space around them - which provides better readability. You can use unnumbered chips (usually round and black dots) or numbered chips.
The short paragraphs . One of the easiest ways to make your articles more readable is to divide the long paragraphs. If you have already exceeded four lines, then think about dividing halfway.
Some bloggers do the formatting while they write, others do it at the end. Whatever you choose to do, always take a look at your article in "preview" mode and check that everything is OK . (For example, make sure all your captions are the right size - it's easy to confuse size 2 fonts with size 3 fonts)
III - The addition of images
Even if it's not a strict rule, you'll find that most major blogs have a big picture at the beginning of their articles ... and there's a good reason for that.
The images catch our attention . They attract our eyes, and relieve us along the article. Usually, they help to create a feeling of clarity and professionalism on your blog. In some blog themes, they are also added as thumbnails on the homepage, alongside the excerpt and they appear on Facebook if you link to your blog.
There is really no reason not to reinforce your article with an image. You have a lot of sources, like:
Your own photograph . It works great for bloggers. If you have blogs sitting well or want to build a deeper relationship with readers, this guy might well be fine.
A stock of images that you bought . There are many sites like iStockPhoto that will sell you the images you can use on your blog. It's a paid option, but if you're writing an article that needs to look great, it might be helpful to do so.
Free images from Flickr . Many artists put their creations (photos, illustrations, etc.) on Flickr.
Even if you use other people's images rather than yours, you may need to know a few simple rules to choose from. Maybe you'll always use black-and-white clichés, still colorful shots, pretty abstract shots, or use illustrations instead of photos.
An important thing to not do: it is not correct to use the images you have found from a simple search on Google. Unless they are licensed under Creative Commons , you must obtain permission from their creator.
IV - Get comments and use them
You can easily strengthen articles in your blog if you have and use comments. A good way to do this is to ask people to read your article, and get them to tell you how they think you could improve it. You might not be able to do it for each article, but doing it even occasionally can help you give your blog a fresh perspective.
The best people to ask for are:
Colleagues bloggers who understand what you are doing. Sure, your old high school friend would have brilliantly turned it into a quality test - but he might not have a clue what works in the blogging world.
Thoughtful readers who have been following your blog for some time . Maybe you have exchanged comments or e-mails with a reader and built a great relationship: they may be happy to have the opportunity to review one of your article projects.
professor vpg-pngDo not get close to the top bloggers in your niche to ask for information about your article projects. Yes, they may well have good tips to share, but they are unlikely to have the time to do so, and trying to start a relationship by asking for a favor is not a good idea .
You do not have to use all the suggestions you get, but pay close attention to anything that has not been clearly written, or that your reader might have misunderstood. Even if it seems obvious to you, rewrite.
If you are not sure of a particular suggestion, get a second opinion. It's also a good idea to spend the night before implementing (or rejecting) the feedback , - you'll find that taking a break allows you to see things in a more objective light.
V - After clicking on "publish" ...
Your article is finished and published ... but your work is not finished. Unless you have a very large audience, clicking on "publish" is hardly enough to attract many readers to your article. Although some bloggers like to believe that really good content will be found and shared, the truth is that you will almost certainly need to give it a hand.
(Of course, it's crucial to write great content in the first place: look for a balance between content creation and promotion)
VI - Promote your blog article
There are many ways to promote your article. Here are some (basic) that you can apply for each article on your blog:
A link to your article on Twitter . Although there are plugins ( see this list of essential plugins ) that tweet your articles automatically, I prefer to develop an individual and personalized tweet each time.
A link to your article on Facebook . You can add a brief introduction to the article, or ask a question to get comments on your Facebook page.
Include your article in your newsletter . Not everyone who subscribes to my newsletter is subscribed to my blog, so I put links to my articles in monthly reminders.
For really good articles, you could go further and:
Send an email to a buddy blogger and ask him to consider linking to your article : do not solicit the top five bloggers in your niche for this - choose the people with whom you already have a relationship (maybe through Twitter or comments on other blogs).
Add a link to your article from your sidebar . Many bloggers have a "Featured Articles" or "Popular Articles" widget to highlight their best content. Some even go as far as creating eye-catching image banners related to their best articles.
Return to old articles and link to the new one . If you have an old article on a similar topic, why not link it? Use Google Analytics to see which of your oldest songs receive the most search engine traffic.
Add a link to your article in a free article on another blog . Be careful with this because if you write a free article just for links, it might very well not be accepted. Put a link in the body of your article, only if it is really relevant otherwise, use your bio.
VII - Reply to comments
Once your article is online, take the time to respond to comments. Many readers who leave no comment will always scroll down the article and take a look at the comments section. So, this counts as an important part of your article.
You will ideally need:
Reply to all your comments (unless they are very short like "Thanks, good article!"). You do not have to answer every comment instantly, but if you leave comments unanswered for days, it does not make a good impression to new readers.
Remove all spam comments . Plugins like Akismet do a lot of work for you, but it's always a good idea to act quickly to eliminate any spam that sneaks. You can also remove offensive comments (for example, those whose comments are racist or sexist).
If you have trouble getting feedback, you could send an email to a blogger friend (or a loyal reader) and ask him to open the ball. There are many other great tips on how to get more feedback.
VIII - Your action plan
I am aware that there is still some reading here! What's important is that you already have a foot in creating quality content for your blog, and here's a simple action plan to help you do that this week, in just 30 minutes a day.
During these 30 minutes, stop all distractions and set a timer . Tell yourself that you have to concentrate until the time is up - if you feel the sudden urge to go to Facebook, ignore it!
Day 1: Group several ideas and choose the strongest. Plan your article (you can scroll down a bit and review the structure tips).How to Write an Article-finding-blog
Days 2, 3 and 4: Write your article. Go as far as you can in 30 minutes each day. If you are stuck at a time, imagine yourself responding to a comment or sending an email to one of your readers - write as if you were talking to them directly.
Day 5: Edit your article, focusing on the big picture. Cut the tangents, rearrange the paragraphs and add new sections if necessary.
Day 6: Edit your article again, this time focusing on the details Beware of typos, grammatical errors and other slips.
Day 7: Make the formatting, add an image, check your article in preview mode, and click "publish" .
Of course, some items will need a little more time at some of these stages. An "A to Z" type article, for example, might take an hour or two to plan, and an article that looks at many expert points of view could involve a large number of emails emitted and wait the answers.
But this plan should get you started with a great article quickly, and we hope you'll get results that will be worth the time you spent there.
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