What is it that attracts us to certain blogs more than others? Is there a secret formula that top bloggers are using to gain a steady following of readership, or are they simply applying a strategy that gets them noticed and appreciated.
One things is for sure, when we browse blogs it doesn’t take long for us to determine whether we like what we see, or hit the next button.
But what are those factors and how can we as blogger assure ourselves that we can attract readers rather than turn them away?
Well, to be honest there is no secret but a few methods we can implement to help us on our quest.
First, lets look at some things we can do to make our blog more attractive for readers to hang out:
- Use a nice and easy layout/navigation
- Write good content in words that talk to your readers. What many believe works best is a mixture between talking (writing) in the 3rd person sprinkled with our own experience. Kind of like talking to a good friend.
- Ads should never distract from the content of your blog
- Write regular updates, contrary to popular belief they don’t need to be daily but should be regular.
- Write about things your readers want to hear.
- Help your readers with free and valuable information.
- Use Plugins to help display top commenter’s, popular posts etc.
- Allow both regular and email RSS subscription. You’d be surprised how many readers prefer to subscribe to RSS via email.
- Have your own unique voice, don’t rehash everybody else’s content.
- Interact with your readers via comments, contests, free give away’s
These tips are merely the absolute minimum we should strive for when trying to gain a good readership.
If people email you with questions, link exchanges and the likes, don’t be rude or offensive. Who knows, it might come back to you in a negative way one day.
Always try to be courteous in your comment replies. I have seen blog comments getting out of hand and this will drive regular readers away. As the blog owner we should strive to keep control of this and not bite into aggressive baits.
As bloggers we need to put ourselves into the best possible light. Since last time I checked hatred and abuse doesn’t get anybody far.
Giving our readers what THEY want makes for better attraction!
Having a loyal readership is what we should strive for. In a way we are a bit like politicians with our own party. Blogging in essence is a bit like politics without TV.
Our readers support our views and belief’s and they listen to what we are saying.
Readers really do scan blogs fast and we don’t have much time at all to leave enough of an impression to keep them reading. Often a catchy headline is what attracts them to us first. But if the rest leaves a lot to be desired, then you can be the best headline fabricator in the world for nothing.
Maybe you would like to add your own recommendations in the comments and share with us your best tips.
Thank you
Monika
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