Anyone can start a blog but not everyone knows how to write a blog that people actually want to read. Every effort on your blog impacts your readers, from your content to your design, and everything in between.
What can bloggers do to keep visitors coming back for more after their initial visit? Take a look below for some insight into how to write a blog people want to read.
Elements and Features of a blog.
The most important part of any blog is what you have to say and how you say it. People will return to your blog not only if they like the specific subject but also your writing style.
With that in mind, your blog should be written in a tone appropriate to your blog topic. Keep it personable so as to invite interaction through blog comments and links back to your blog from other bloggers who like what you write.
One of the most crucial parts of a blog's success is its homepage - this is the first page most people see when they access your site through its URL.
In addition to the main visual of your website, the "About Me" page gives readers a look at who you are and why you're writing. This can give any blog reader a closer connection to you and a reason to follow your new content.
Another element of a good blog is properly named blog categories. If you want your content to be found, you have to organize your posts effectively.
The readers of your blog like your content - that's clear. This also means some of them probably enjoy your favorite websites. Give them a place to see what you like, and keep it fresh to keep them coming back for more. You can do this through a blogroll.
For a snowball effect, consider "advertising" your most popular posts on the sidebar of your blog. Some other popular sidebar items you should use on your blog are links to recent comments and posts, archives of old posts, and a search box.
You should also understand the other fundamental parts of a blog that are for informational purposes, like the header, footer, and RSS feeds.