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As a regular blog reader, I have gone through dozens of blogs and I’m stumbling upon new finds every day. Some of the blogs I come across are great, offering tons of quality content and original thoughts. Unfortunately there is the other side of the coin – blogs that fail to catch the interest of a first time visitor. Often the problem comes down to the content itself. Stick with me to discover some tips on what you should and what you shouldn’t do in order to squeeze the most out of your articles and produce a better blog post.
Don’t consider length a deciding factor
You should not get fooled that the quality of an article is determined by how long it is. I have read some extremely well made posts of just 300 or so words and articles of more than a thousand words that are rather boring. My point is that adding some filler words in order to reach a specific word count is something that should not be done. Just write until there is nothing more to say – I guarantee that your readers will prefer a blog entry, which goes straight to the point and presents the information in an easy to scan way.Structure Your Articles Well
You might have amazing content to offer, but if you don’t know how to present it to your visitors, getting someone to read from beginning to end will be a daunting task. Paragraphs are the most important element and dividing your article in such a way is crucial. Try staying between 100 and 150 words per paragraph. Don’t forget to title each of them – it takes just a minute or two, but the entry will be ten times easier to read.Post Only if You Have Something to Say
From SEO perspective, a frequent blog posting schedule is not a bad thing, as search engines really love fresh content. You should not post every day just for the sake of fresh content though. Always remember that you are striving at adding value – quality goes well over quantity in that case. It is better to post one top-notch article every two weeks, instead of spewing crappy content every day.Read again Before Posting
Posting an article right after having it written is a big no-no. Reading it again and checking for possible grammar or structural mistakes should never be disregarded, as it can be the difference between a quality blog entry and a mediocre one. An article full of typos can be very frustrating to read and it makes your blog look unprofessional, which is the last thing you want. The more you read something, the more space for improvement you are going to spot. While going through the article, you need to think as if you are a random reader. Placing myself in that position has helped me found some really strange mistakes, which otherwise could have ruined a whole post. Believe it or not, but that article isn’t an exception as well.The steps are simple and easy to follow, but I guarantee that complying with them will help you boost the quality of your articles. Feel free to leave your comment below. Feedback, criticism, tips and advices – every one of those is more than welcome.
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