writing blog posts

Blog WritingTips for Writing the Best Blog Post Ever

Do: Write a headline with the following 3 things

● Capture/Hook potential readers’ attention

● Entice them to want to read more

● Concisely explain what they’ll get in return from reading it

Good Example:

Why would someone have no friends?

If You Don’t [Blank] Now, You’ll Hate Yourself Later

Want to Be Amazing At [Keyword]? Here’s How

Weird Questions Answered

What to do with a Blog Post.

1. Write a interesting descriptive headline.

Do:Create remarkable content so people will want to respond

or talk about it!

If your content is boring, unhelpful or nothing to write home about,

you might need to spice up your writing style or choose a different

topic.

2. Have SOMETHING remarkable or helpful to say!

Good Example:

Zits: Again, I say normally don't bother; futzing with zits does more harm than

good.

Everyone who knows and loves you knows and loves your zits. Also, zits need

air to heal and dry out. The best you can do for day-to-day blemishes is find a zit

zapper that works for you, whether it's heavy duty or an all-over solution.

Do: Break Up blocks of text with

formatting devices such as headers,

bullet points, and images to make

your content more pleasing to the eye

and easier for readers to consume.

3. Format your blog post in an interesting way! Add images!

You could have expressed some killer ideas, but if you fail to spell-check your blog

article you are setting yourself up for a lack of credibility and some nasty

comments from your readers!

Do: Capitalize your i’s!!!!

Proofread and spell check before publishing

4. Make zero spelling and grammatical errors!

Blog posts can be a great outlet for linking to other content. Improve blogger relations

by giving other bloggers’ content some link love, or increase chances for lead

generation by linking to relevant , downloadable content like ebooks and webinars on

your own site.

5. Include in-texts links

You don’t need to go all ‘term-paper’ style and add footnotes to your blog, but failing

to attribute data or other content sources you cite in your own article is a blogger no-

no!

Good Example: Did I mention the title for this blog was inspired by a very popular children’s book?

6. Give credit to your sources!

Do: ensure that each post includes a relevant call-to-action that enables readers to

make a change in thinking or behaviour.

7. Make a call for action

Do: Change your blog comment settings in Weebly.

8. Enable social media sharing links and comments

9. Navigate to your Blog Page and create a new blog post

10. Compose your new blog post. “Save to Drafts” until you are

ready to hand it in.

11. When you are ready to hand it in click on “Publish Live”

11. When you are ready to hand it in click on “Publish Live”.

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