Guess if you are a blog owner, then this is not the first time you are coming across this question – a question that over the years has made lots of blog owners scratch their heads. It is one question every blog owner should ask himself or herself before hitting the ‘Publish’ button. If you are a blog owner have you ever asked yourself whether what you are about to publish is worth the readers time? Most people say content is king – but what does that mean – high quality post? May be!
Ok, there are several questions you need to ask yourself before you publish any blog post. The questions may range from:
1. Whether the post is tailored towards solving a problem. Most of the times blog readers will be looking for a solution to a problem they are going through. They seek knowledge from you. So you need to ask yourself whether you have some knowledge that you are willing to share with your readers in the form of a blog post.
2. Ask yourself whether the content in your blog post is up-to-date, original and relevant. Original in the sense that there’s lots of input from you and not something you’ve plagiarised. Persuade your readers through your words that you are knowledgeable in what you are writing about. You also have to look at the background of your potential readers to tailor a post relevant to them. For example if they are law students then tailor your post to them, I hope you understand what I mean. If a Parliament Act was repealed sometimes back you’ll save your readers time and frustration by labouring to look for the current law addressing the subject of your post – be up-to-date.
3. Ask yourself whether your choice of words will make it easy for your readers to enjoy their time while amassing knowledge. Make your post a comfort zone of some sort to your readers. A satisfied reader will come back for more so make sure you keep them comfortable when they visit your blog.
4. Ask yourself whether you always correct grammar and spelling mistakes before you publish your posts. If you neglect such, it may not go down well with your readers. Don’t give your visitors a hard time figuring out what your post (or a part of it) is all about. Some readers even end up pitying the blog owner at times. Some will laugh and leave some silly comments for you. Some will hit the ‘Back’ or ‘Close’ button on their web browser and never visit your blog again.
5. Is your writing boring? What makes it a boring read? Use active verbs wherever possible in your posts. Use the fewest words to convey to your readers the knowledge you have but maintain clarity.
6. Have you arranged your thoughts in an orderly manner – e.g. from A to Z? If you want your readers to have a quality time reading your blog and satisfaction is all you want for them in your treasure box, then putting your thoughts is a MUST. A post that sounds complete In thought leaves readers satisfied. Attempt to quench their thirst using all strength in you – and that goes back to the time when you conceive a topic for a post, the time you edit and proofread. Research exhaustively on your topic and be sure to share the goodies in an interesting way with your readers. Make your post complete – don’t leave it hanging.
7. Do you pay attention to paragraphing and word order? Learn how to paragraph your work and use words correctly and in the right order.
After asking yourself the questions above each and every time you write a post, you’ve to get down to work to give your readers something from your mind, heart and may be your soul.
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