Regular users of the internet are well aware of the fact that there are different kinds of content providers available online. Some of these are large media houses which can offer in dept and expert content regarding various fields, while others are small time bloggers who offer a more personal front on content. With the exposure that so many blogs get, it is only natural for most internet addicts to want to have a blog of their own. However, many refrain from getting one because they aren't sure what to do with it. Most people are afraid that because they aren't cut out to be writers, they won't be able to handle a blog either. The truth is anyone can have a blog and even maintain it; all that is required is passion.
Have passion but don't know how to start a blog?
It's a common feeling that first time bloggers go through. The good news is that starting a blog does not require much- just some time on the internet, (which in any case so many of us are dedicated to anyway). And no, before you get all worried, it does not involve any kind of coding lines. The many wonderful coders at wordpress have worked rather hard to make it easy for anyone to blog. You can start your blog at blogger.com or wordpress.com. Or you can even set your blog up at your own hosting. Of course, setting up your blog at your own hosting is a little more complex that the other two, but it is not impossible. And it is a perfect solution for all those who want to be able to control every aspect of their blog. Pick whichever suits you best and then let the real work begin.
Whether you have passion for writing or passion for information, use it to make your blog reader-friendly. For example, you probably are passionate about food, but that doesn't mean you need to tell readers what you had every day for lunch. The trick of handling a blog is writing content that you love and in a way that will make readers interested in coming back for more.
A close friend- Namisha has a well-known blog called howtobuybest.in. Her passions include online shopping and personal finances, which she has cleverly put together to make the blog perfect for the everyday reader. She skips all the technical jargons and writes in terms that everyone is familiar with, making it easy for anyone who comes across her blog to understand her content. She even collects information on various coupons and offers from top online shopping sites like Flipkart, Jabong, Myntra, Makemytrip, Yatra, etc. This is one of the reasons her blogs gets frequent visitors and a lot of exposure as well.
When you have a bog, remember that the success of it depends on how engaged visitors are with it. You can monitor the level of activity by considering the number of comments you get. With every post, encourage your visitors to leave comments as it can make your presence more felt on the internet. Just remember, keep your audience in mind when you write and love what you do. It's just about enough to make you a top blogger.
About Author: This guest post was written by Jinal Shah.