Soon I will reach the milestone of 1,000 posts. It all began in December of 2007 and it's been an exciting journey. What are ten lessons I have learned about blogging over these last 2 and one half years?
- First of all, I am continually learning. Someone talked about the 10,000 hours to mastery. I think I am almost half way there (in hours anyway.)
- Find a focus for your blog. My voice is shaped by the ten point quoteflections philosophy as seen on my sidebar. This perspective has helped to shape my content.
- Keep posts focused and precise. Most readers browse through many blogs; they don't want circumlocution.
- Make each post worthy of your reader's time. Is there something helpful, entertaining, interesting to carry away?
- Recognize sources, pay tribute to fellow bloggers whom you find interesting; provide convenient and productive links.
- Shape the look of your blog to match your voice and perspective. The pictures on my sidebar convey a lot. Also I provide links to my two other blogs, 365 Quote Quest and 365 Word Quest.
- Blogging can be a rewarding hobby. Choose a perspective which expands your horizons.
- Be consistent and persistent. Building readership comes with familiarity and productivity.
- Show some of your personality, interests, and passions. Real connections for readers occur this way.
- Build community. Visit the sites of those who support you and which interest you. Vital communication can result.
- What have I missed? Do you have any suggestions about improving this blog?
It's when ordinary people rise above the expectations and seize the opportunity that milestones truly are reached. ~ Mike Huckabee
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