Writing a good blog post

On this blog we've discussed blogging and how to go about starting your own blog, now let's take a look at what makes a good blog post.

One of the first things a reader will notice is the title of the post. This is the first opportunity to capture a reader's interest and attention. Depending on the topic the writer might either try for a funny title or something very descriptive. Either way the reader needs to know what the post will be about.

Keep blog entries simple and to the point. People reading blog want quick and concise information. If they wanted a long read they would have picked up a book instead. Keeping this in mind the writer should write blog that are simple, informative and to the point.

Wherever possible the writer of a post should use picture, diagrams , videos and lists to convey information. This minimizes the writing and offers the reader a quick access to the information he/she needs. This does not only apply to serious blogs, a funny picture can go a long way.

Make sure to edit and format your posts accordingly, bad grammar does not make a post look professional or believable.

And last, if a reader chooses to respond to a post by leaving a comment be considerate and send them a quick than you. If they have their own blog then be sure to leave a comment on their blog as well. This helps you gain new readers as well as advertises your blog.

These are my tips to a successful blog post, utilizing them will enable a writer to write effective posts.