7 Questions to Ask Yourself before Submitting a Blog Post
Monday, February 23rd, 2009There’s no doubt blogging can be a powerful tool for increasing your online visibility and building your authority. However, the Internet is overflowing with blogs, and most of them simply aren’t that great. That’s why you need to make sure your posts are helping you receive the full benefits of blogging.
Here are 7 questions to ask yourself before you set a post live.
- Is this post relevant? In the blogosphere, relevancy is key. If you’re writing about subjects from years past, no one will take the time to read your post. You need to be talking about the latest, most relevant topics. Not only does relevancy help you do well on social media sites (breaking stories tend to go hot), but it also builds your authority by displaying your knowledge of cutting-edge subjects.
- Do I offer a fresh perspective? There are hundreds of millions of blogs cluttering the Internet. Almost every topic imaginable has been discussed time and time again. Make sure you aren’t just another “me too” blogger. Blogging is about connecting with readers on a personal level. That’s why it’s so important to give your unique perspective on whatever topic you’re writing about. Don’t play it safe by mimicking the general consensus. Give your honest insight, and use your brain! (more…)
