Hi welcome to my blog.
Someone drop this comment on a blog i was reading
"I tend to compare bloggers to the columnists writing for the newspapers. The hard facts are published on the front page but the opinions and background to the facts are normally handled by the columnists. That is what I expect from reading an article on a blog. I want to know that bloggers opinion on whatever the topic might be. I expect a blogger to offer me something different. Be witty, be serious, make me laugh, make me cry, just be different."
This kept me thinking that there is a way you blog and people will love to follw you just because you are offering a unique content and more real. And so i have research this few facts and tips on
Ways To Be a Blogger That People Will Love To Follow
Be yourself.
There's no much point to proof by trying to be someone you're not. It is realy good and infact it pays more by being genuine.
Be unique.
This goes hand in hand with #1 - nobody is exactly like you. But when you blog, you don't have as many ways to show your personality. You don't have hand gestures, facial expressions, or the tone of your voice on your blog page for people to see. All you have and or need to find is your writing style, as this gives you a unique voice.
Be focused.
What are you going to write about? Aim for a specific niche - you need to give potential readers an idea of what your blog is about, and be focus on that area at a time.
Be honest.
Don't write what you don't agree with - it'll be a lot harder to defend your post if people disagree with it. If you're not sure you've got your facts straight, do some more research before you post. If you make a mistake, correct it and apologise - don't try to bury it. (Bonus tip: Always ensure to be responsible for your actions. What you write is on your shoulders - take responsibility for the things you say and do.) This is where lots of people fail in life.
Be interesting.
Have an opinion - don't just report things. And don't worry about people disagreeing with you! Its normal not everyone will agree with you.
Here's a quote from Winston Churchill that is worth remembering:
"You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life"
Be approachable.
Encourage people to comment on your blog. Comment on their blogs, too. Be friendly and civil, even if you disagree - common courtesy goes a long way.
Be responsive.
If someone asks a question, answer it. You don't have to reply within 5 minutes, but in most cases you should aim to reply within a few days. For lengthier queries, you could send a quick note to say you'll reply as soon as you can.
Be proactive.
Don't wait for other people to post things that you use as the basis for your own posts. It can be good to write a follow-up, but not all the time. Go in a new direction - approach your niche from a new angle. Seek opportunities. Make more research about the niche or area you blog about. Find guest writers. Meet new people on blogs, forums and other networking sites.
Be available.
We can't be online every moment of the day, but we can check our emails regularly. Maintaining an online presence is important - so don't stop posting on your blog, and don't stop using networking sites such as Twitter. Ensure there's a steady flow of activity - you don't have to post for the sake of it, just don't let people forget who you are (but don't be annoying!).
Be thankful.
Gratitude is one thing that guarantees another day favor. Building bridges with other bloggers is a very important thing to do. Help people; if people help you, thank them; contact other bloggers privately just to say hi (not only for blogging reasons); link to the people who have helped you. Don't expect to be best friends with everyone - but do be thankful for the friends you have.
What do you think? What else would make a blogger someone you'd want to follow? What do you find off-putting?
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