If you are thinking about starting a blog, start with having a theme for what you will be writing about. When people like what you post, they will return to new blogs. Whether you are trying to make an informative blog or one about music, there is no reason why your blog should not be interesting and unique.
Use the correct spam filter for comments. If you require registration to comment, a CAPTCHA on the registration page is usually sufficient to keep spammers away. If you allow anonymous comments, an “advanced CAPTCHA,” that is, one that asks the user for “the number of hours in a day” or something similar is usually enough. Avoid services like Akismet, as these produce lots of false positives.
One easy way to get people to visit your own blog is to comment on other blogs in your niche. If you have a Google Reader account, set up a folder specifically for blogs that relate to your niche or blogging topic. Make sure to leave comments on them regularly, whenever you have something interesting to offer.
Try finding your size yourself. Figure out a post size that will fit with your skills and habits. Don’t copy other bloggers, try finding what works for you by experimenting. Some 600-700 words per entry, and some write 2000-3000 words per entry. Try testing what works for your own writing style and needs.
Make controversial posts. We all know this is what keeps readers coming back for more. Think about it, if you write a post that everyone agrees with, it will get boring and many people won’t want to read it. When you write controversial things it will keep readers coming back for more.
Creating a successful blog is probably not as hard you think. There are literally thousands of popular blogs. Keep your content fresh and interesting, and your readers will keep coming back. Keep what you’ve learned here in mind to build the best blog possible!
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