Saturday, July 18, 2020

How to write a Blog - Writing Style


There are some major differences between traditional writing to blog writing. When a journalist is writing for an editor, they must have all their facts in order. Or when an author is writing a book, they try to keep the book to a certain tone and style. They write professional and descriptive. I have always been very envious of authors who can take a story and create this amazing world out of it.

When it comes to a blog the possibilities are endless. You do not have to follow any type of format. Honestly, when you are writing a blog it can be personal opinions, thoughts, and feelings. You can write how you want and whenever you want usually. Most blog writers try to make their readers feel like they are writing just for them. That they can relate to whatever they are going through. Some people write about divorce, marriage, and raising kids. It is sometimes nice to read that someone else is having problems with their kids doing the same thing. I am currently wanting to write about special ed children. It might help people who do not know or understand what their resources are.

One of the neat things about a blog is that not all blogs are the same. Every writer is unique in their own way and work on honing their skills. Blog writing opens a whole new world of possibilities. For some they do not do as much writing as they do show how to’s. Or even taking pictures and placing them on their blog. There are even different links connected to blogs. It is a unique way of getting whatever you are passionate about out there for all to see.  

How to Create a Blog - Social Media


If you are a huge blogger than I hope you are taking advantage of social media! Social media and blogging go together like peas and carrots. By putting together your social media and blogs you are going to create a huge response! There are a few tips I will share with you that just may help you boost that blog and get more people to follow your accounts.

We all know that people love to use the share button. Whether it is a picture of a funny meme from the office or just a cute kitten people love to share. So, instead of trying to share your whole article. Why not just share some important quotes or give people useful points from your blog? By doing this you can entice them to want to read the full blog and get them to share it as well. Like I said people love to share on social media. Why not take full advantage of that.

Another tip is to know your audience. If you are a fashion blogger most likely your audience is not going to be some professor from Yale. Your followers will love to leave little comments on your blog about things that you share. Make sure you know what they are interested in and try to make some key points around them. This will not only boost your following but let those who are avid followers stay loyal. Facebook, Instagram, and twitter have fun little polls that you can share with your audience. These will help you get to understand your audience better and let them know you are interested in them.

One last little tip. Remember you are the brand of your own blog. Personal branding is such a huge key to your audience. They want to know you, see your likes and dislikes. Understand that if they trust in you, they will share you with others and you will just boost your blog even more than you already have!

Good luck with your social media platforms!

How To Blog - The history behind it all

It seems that everyone today is a blogger. From the young mom who is figuring out motherhood to the older man that blogs how to make birdhouses. Everyone seems to be doing it. The big question is though, how did blogs even begin and why are will still using them?

A man by the name of Justin Hall was creating a personal homepage while he was at college. It is believed that the link was Links.net. Even though we call them blogs today they referred to these as personal homepages. Back in 1998 though Jonathan Dube blogged about hurricane Bonnie for the Charlotte Observer. This was a first ever blog for a traditional new site. 

It seems like after that blogs just started to shoot off into the great web! They have come along way since the very first one. It is so much easier now to where you simply can go to blogger and it shows you step by step on how to create the perfect platform for your blog.

Blogs have become such excellent resources not just for everyday people in society but for politics as well. It seems that they can reach anyone of any age and be useful. One of the amazing things about blogs are being able to make money from them. I know several ladies that write blogs for certain companies and make money by each blog they write. You can even make more money by advertisement agencies using your blog to advertise their product. So, it is basically a win win for the stay at home mom who is blogging.

If you have a passion for something and really want to share it with the world. Blogging may be just for you. It can reflect who you are by using your own style and personal opinions. Just be careful! You may become addicted to it.