It’s simple to write sticky blog posts if you follow a few actionable steps each day.
Running a blog is not rocket science. Writing articles to help someone solve a problem is pretty darn basic. The complexity arises when we create it. Thinking it’s difficult or super tough to write a solid blog post makes it that way.
Following these steps will help you to become a top notch blogger with greater ease. Remember, I said “actionable” steps to lead off this post. Take Action!
Shout It Out
Read your blog posts out loud before publishing.
If I stuck with this one from Day 1, RBs Keys might have a few more readers. Most of my early posts were sub-standard because I didn’t proofread out loud.
Errors jump out when listening for them. It’s tough to do this when reading silently, but it’s a different story when you hear the poor grammar or typo. It makes you cringe, and an instant edit is made.
Write Offline
I’ve heard folks say they write better online. More power to you.
I don’t write well with Facebook up, Twitter tweeting in the background, or espn.com beckoning. Too many distractions. Too much mental clutter. A crappy post is usually the result.
Go offline. Go into a quiet spot. Reduce distractions. Shut off the phone. Trust me, it can wait.
Write Every Day
Practice brings improvement. Write frequently to write better. Any skill becomes easier to perform with practice.
Recently, I posted once a week. My posts were tight, but I felt my writing skill set declining.
Now, I post once a day. I write at least 1-2 guest posts a day. Where are the posts going? I don’t know. But I network aggressively so each article can find a home.
Keep writing. If you haven’t found any blogs willing to accept your guest posts, simply keep them on ice. After some intensive networking, you will find people willing to publish your guest posts. They are out there, but you must find them.
I know within a week or so I will find a loving home for my GPs.
Now It’s Your Turn
How do you write better blog posts? What tips can you share with us?
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Twitter: salahmessaoud
October 16, 2011 at 9:31 am
Well I totally agree with you I already wrote an article about it. I am not good when it comes to writing
but I practice and read to learn !
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February 22, 2011 at 12:20 pm
Writing everyday can be challenge especially when your juggling other things around, but the more you write the better you get, I’m sure everyone can notice that on their own blogs, looking at the first ever post and the recent ones, you will notice a huge difference. This can only be learnt with practice and writing consistently.
I definitely need to write more. It’s something I’ve been lacking since I started my blog. Now that I have a client it’s going to be a lot harder now for me.
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February 18, 2011 at 9:41 am
Hey Ryan,
Fantastic post as usual. I like #1, I need to start proof-reading loud
Well done for going from one post a week to one a day – it does pay off in the end. I never thought I’d write daily.
Wow, 1-2 guest posts a day – way to go! Keep up the good work!
All the best,
Mavis
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February 18, 2011 at 6:13 pm
Hi Mavis, I’m trying, so far, so good. Thanks! RB
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February 16, 2011 at 5:27 pm
I think with your write offline suggestion, it sounds like what you’re advocating is removing distractions. If you need to get away from the computer to avoid being distracted, then you definitely should. For me, it depends on the post as to whether I come up with ideas on paper or on the computer.
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February 18, 2011 at 6:14 pm
Hi TJ, I think however you can find your posting flow is what works best, Thanks. RB
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If you get the post idea while sitting st your computer, start writing immediately, regardless of whatever you were doing when the idea struck.
Minimum, get the title and a few sentences drafted.
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February 18, 2011 at 6:15 pm
Sound advice Dennis. Record the idea immediately before you lose it. RB
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My blog admin is open round the clock…when I’m on that is. I check for new comments and draft ideas several times per day.
Distraction? I figured that was the next comment. Do it enough and no, it just takes a few seconds each time.
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Hello Ryan,
Although I don’t actually write blog posts I do write articles. I usually start with a layout, some main, key points that will be the building blocks of my later to be article.
Then I try to develop each point keeping in mind that I need to have ending and starting sentences that should interconnect the main points. I know this sounds like a really bad strategy but this makes sure that I write only good, helpful points in my article.
And of course, after I finish it, I have to give it one last read to make sure it sounds good and has a smooth transition from a point to an other.
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February 18, 2011 at 6:15 pm
That sounds like a disciplined strategy Jocuri, thanks for sharing. RB
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Hey RB,
Awesome post as usual! I try to post about things I have learned in my life, whether that be a new strategy, a technique, or a life lesson. Thanks for the suggestions and keep rockin!
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February 18, 2011 at 6:16 pm
Hi RM, Life posts are the best posts. Thanks for stopping by. RB
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February 16, 2011 at 6:38 am
Great article Ryan!
I recently started reading my articles out loud. I have noticed that it does help out some. But for me, it takes multiple time reading it and if I can find someone to look over it, that also helps a lot.
I generally try and write my articles offline. I will try and write my articles in Word and then transfer it over to blog editor. If I have Twitter, Facebook, and the TV on, it takes twice as long to write the article and even longer to edit it.
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James,
I am glad to hear that I am not the only one who likes an outsider to look over my writing. I especially like for someone to read my material who knows nothing about the subject matter. Why? This method is a good way to ensure my writing is clear and concise. In fact, sometimes I have my stepmother read my articles because she knows nothing about the business field (she is a social worker).
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February 18, 2011 at 6:17 pm
Hi James, Reading your posts out loud does wonders. You can here awkward wording with greater ease. Thanks for sharing. RB
Ryan,
Thanks for the informative post. I want to start a blog. However, before I start blogging, I think it is best to have a few interesting blogs ready to post for the first week. In my opinion, it will allow me to have concise and informative information for my readers. Reading outloud is key to writing a good material. I have found that “shouting it out” allows to me notice the quality of my writing (i.e. grammatical, punctuational errors, and clarity).
Thanks,
Lizzybell
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February 18, 2011 at 6:18 pm
Hi Lizzybell, It helps to have a few posts lined up to build confidence, but once you’re get them lined up make sure and hit the publish button quickly. All of your best blogging lessons pop up once your blog goes live. RB
Hi Ryan,
It is not important to write 1 article a day or 1 a week, the key is to write quality, check facts, background, and that everything is in perfect SEO without the reader notice that.
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February 19, 2011 at 1:50 pm
Thanks for sharing Lennart. RB
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Thanks Ryan, I never thought to read it outloud before. I can see how it would help though. That is what my teacher used to tell me about book reports when I was in High School.
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February 19, 2011 at 1:51 pm
Hi Tanya, My teachers did too
RB
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February 15, 2011 at 8:08 pm
Good post Ryan,
I have never done the reading out loud but I was an executive assistant for years so I do pretty good with proof reading my work. Guess that’s an added benefit to all my years of experience.
I normally will take the time out to write and just ignore whatever else is going on. I stay away from opening emails and I don’t keep my social networking sites open either. I don’t let too many things distract me while I’m in my writing frame of mind so to speak.
I do write everyday but I also write articles as well as blog posts so I scatter them out over my week. I do believe that you get better at it as time goes by and I now don’t take near as much time writing as I use to. That’s a good thing.
Always good to hear how others go about writing so thanks for the tips.
Adrienne
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February 19, 2011 at 1:52 pm
Thanks for sharing your insight Adrienne. RB
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February 15, 2011 at 5:44 pm
For me, it’s all about taking what I’ve learned from my years of working for a small business and putting them into words. Since I have so much freedom at work to dig into technology and apply them for the business, I gain that valuable experience so it’s not just theory – it’s things we’ve tested at work
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February 19, 2011 at 1:55 pm
Using real world experiences makes for the best blog posts Murray, good stuff. RB
Great post! I’m new to the blogoshpere. Given that and the nature of my website and blog, I’m writing about my experiences and my core competency. I’m hoping that will make my posts sticky. I also try to write like I speak, colloquial, with a slight bit of humor. I too write offline.
Thanks Ryan. Great tips!
Jeff
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February 19, 2011 at 1:58 pm
I appreciate it Jeff thanks for stopping by. RB
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Good ones Ryan. Also raise hell and send him to college! Bloggers need EMOTION Yeaaahhh baby! EMOTION that thrill that crazy wild roller coaster type of love. (laughing)
GRAB them with ATTENTION and KEEP THEM with presence. Online of off.
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February 19, 2011 at 1:57 pm
Great tips Darren thanks for sharing. RB
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Write from the heart as well as from the head, I read lots of posts by people who write generic posts promoting the latest clickbank offering, for me they are boring dribble. I always try and add an element of emotion into my writing as it can make the article interesting as well as hold the reader to the post as well as promote something that you think will benefit your reader as well as make some money online!
I would disagree with you however when you say to write everyday! for me that says you are recommending the writer spend every day in front of his computer screen, I however suggest carrying a notebook with you at all times as a blog post can pop into a head at any time, for me its always improtant to have 2 days off from the PC , but yes do write everyday!
It’s always better to have too many posts than too few as if you do have too few people will feel underpressure to post one out! Loved your analogy/tip on reading out loud I will have to try that one buddy!
as usual a wonderfully inspiring post Ryan!
All the best
-Phillip
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February 19, 2011 at 1:56 pm
Awesome Phill, thanks for stopping by and sharing
RB
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Those tips are awesome! I’ll like to say it again and again and again, write offline! This is so important because of the distractions online. Concentration is key while writing your posts unless you want to be read by only your family members!
Another thing is, write like you’re talking to a pal. This is something I do over on my blog. I take time to write as if I’m talking so that my readers can connect with me. Thanks for those tips. Enjoy your day.
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February 15, 2011 at 4:05 pm
Hi Tim, Excellent advice. Write informally. Be natural. Adopt a conversational tone to be more engaging. Thanks! RB
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February 15, 2011 at 3:17 pm
Hi Hesham,
Thanks for the opportunity!
RB
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Hey Ryan , you are welcome buddy, thanks for the nice tips!
Enjoy
I highly agree with the first and third points. I do feel that the second point you make is dependent on what you write about. I often like to make sure that what I am writing is still up to date, and I frequently use resources online to do that.
I like sticking with a format as an additional point. It took me about 6 months to find my “voice” which is always improving, but my improvement has a lot to do with sticking with a format or a couple of formats that my readers can trust. It also helps me have a structure to what I write so that I can do it much more quickly. Lastly it allows me to focus more on content and voice rather than format.
Good post, and thanks for sharing.
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February 15, 2011 at 4:06 pm
Hi Marty, Some prefer to write online for it gives them more flow. See an idea and write the post immediately. Thanks for sharing! RB
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Hello Marty! I think that point 2 is dependent on your personality type. I have friends who can write with music, television, and other distractions. I have to write in complete silence without all the black noise. However, I use the internet, like you do. Very informative post!
Hi Elizabeth,
You said it well. I am one of those with headphones in, a movie streaming, and multiple monitors running various things while I write. I guess I need to distract all the voices in my head.
I agree…great post!
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