Do you want to know the secret to blogging success?
Google the topic and you will find much advice written on the secret(s) to a successful blog. While catchy headlines, compelling content and interesting images all play key roles in making your blog successful, I believe that the number one secret to blogging success is simply to keep on blogging.
One of the criteria for judging the best blogs in Blog Awards Ireland is to determine if a blogger maintains a consistent blogging schedule. In the case of last year’s winners, they all did. While their blogging schedule varied from daily to twice weekly, or weekly, they all maintained a consistent blogging pattern.
Now we understand that many blogs start off in a blaze of enthusiasm which can get burned out as the weeks and months pass by. Some of the common reasons we hear for not blogging regularly are:
I don’t know what to write about
I’ve run out of blog ideas
I don’t have time
I keep putting it off
I don’t get many comments – is anyone even reading my blog?
We understand these concerns and we strive to provide solutions both here on the Write on Track blog, in person with our clients and during our regular #BlogChatIE Twitter chats.
If you need a reminder of how to tackle the most common stumbling blocks when it comes to business blogs, you will find links to our most popular blog posts on the topic below:
How to get more comments on your blog
How to find a hot topic for your blog
Ways to deal with bloggers block and procrastination
Tips for writing great blog posts faster
And if you haven’t already done so, nominate (or enter your own) favourite business blog(s) in this year’s Blog Awards Ireland. Nominations close 31st July.
Good Luck!
Marie Ennis-O’Connor BA, MIAPR, holds an Honours degree in History from University College Dublin. She is a graduate of the Irish Academy of Public Relations and has worked in a variety of PR roles over the past 12 years. Marie is editor of several award-winning blogs ranging from life sciences to health to business. She is a panel member of the newly established Bloggers International and is a regular contributor to Health Works Collective, an online community for thought leaders in international healthcare. She is a featured blogger on Webicina, an online service that provides curated medical social media resources in over 80 medical topics and over 17 languages, and has been awarded a top blogger accolade by Empowered Doctor.com and most inspiring writer by WegoHealth. Marie is also in demand as a trainer in social media marketing and travels the country teaching small business owners how to get online and maximise their online presence.
