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11 Mistakes Bloggers Make

11 Mistakes

Bloggers Make

by A.E. Albert

“Not only are bloggers suckers for the remarkable, so are the people who read blogs.”
- Seth Godin

1. Using Complicated Sentence Structure and Language
Don't try and sound smart for the sake of sounding smart. Stay true to your message but write for the general masses. Get your point across with a straightforward message. Also, use short paragraphs and subtitles to break up the post.

2. Not Creating a Niche Audience
Building a following is only that much more difficult if you are trying to be all things to all people. Reading your favorite blogger should be like a continuous conversation. This conversation should be personal and intimate. Write like you're talking to one person and not addressing a crowd.

“Blogging is a conversation,

not a code.”- Mike Butcher

3. Over Posting
Don't add to the jumble of content already out there. Again, have something of value to say. Quality or quantity.

4. Posting Inconsistently
In order to build a loyal audience, consistency is key. Yes, it takes time. So whether you post once or five times a week, just stick to it. This is a necessary component of success.

5. Your Niche isn't What Interests You
As I said, consistency and dedication are necessary to the long term success of any blog. If you don't write about what you are passionate about you'll lose interest. Consistent blogging is hard work. Make what you do that much more enjoyable by creating posts on topics you love.

Most bloggers Don't

Last longer Than 9

Months

6. Sacrificing Quality Content For SEO
Yes, SEO plays a significant role in google engine searches. But readers won't return to your blog if they discover boring and poorly written posts. Remember, it's all about reader loyalty. Take your time, produce quality and slowly build your blog.

7. Not Using Your Own Voice
Writing consistently is exhausting. Writing is easier and less daunting when you use your own voice. If you can simplify your process do it.

8. Not Building Relationships
Everyone needs help. Being part of a community helps your blog grow; as well as you as a blogger. Don't be afraid to promote others who may do the same in return.

9. Writing For Yourself and Not Others
Bloggers surf the web too. I search out content I find interesting and desire to read. I have to assume everyone else does too. My point is, write content that your audience wants to read; not just your thoughts on the world.

“Don't focus on having a great blog. Focus on producing a blog that’s great for your readers”- Brian Clark

10. Not Editing Your Posts
Nobody like typos and poor grammar. Enough said.

11. Not Promoting Yourself
No one will read your posts if they don't know they're out there. It's a big web. Make yourself known.

What mistakes do you think bloggers make? Let me know.

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