Blogging Tips

Content is King

Hmm how many times have you heard this term before?

I’m not gonna share any unique topics with you in this post, but I’ll share my own thoughts in a unique way. I’m sure you’ll love this post.

Lets dive in without much ado.

Why content is king?

Mediocre content will NOT attract anyone to read your blog, agree?

You need to produce engaging content to convert normal readers into loyal.

You may get one question here…

No one will create useless stuff on their own blogs.. then how can you say which is useful and which is not?

Simple..

Don’t repeat what others are saying. If you’re inspired by any article, video, podcast or something else.. add you own flavor instead of repeating the same words, same sub heads and titles etc.

You can make it more better by asking yourself these questions before writing any post:

1. What’s in it for me? (by writing the article)
2. What’s in it for them? (what benefits your readers will get after reading it)
3. What’s in it for Google? (this is important, you MUST optimize the content for search engines)
4. How can I add more value to the readers..

Just 4 questions.

Ask them yourself before writing your next post.

I promise that you can deliver HIGH quality contents, not just another random stuff.

Takeaway: Always keep learning the new things. Follow the best blogs (not top blogs) in your niche. Read and ANALYZE what they’re saying. Read even the blog comments (they’re more helpful than the content, because you’ll know what kinda problems they’re facing!). Take a notes from them. Then start writing.

Why networking is king?

Connections are everything in blogging.

Connections are everything in blogging.

I repeated the same phrase twice. Connections are REALLY important when you want to create a successful blog.

If you’re connected with the influencers in your niche, no doubt, they’ll link to you (if your content is good!)

Enough said..

So what’s the best way to network with others?

Most people say blog commenting is the best way to connect with others. But I REALLY don’t think that works.

Okay here are few simple tips to get started..

• Make a list of 3 to 5 A-list bloggers in your niche (just 3 to 5 – no more than that)
• Make a list of 5 to 10 B-list bloggers (getting your guest posts accepted in these blogs is bit easy, but you need to deliver high quality guest posts all the time)
• Start linking to everyone in your niche (from your own blog or from the guest posts, but be relevant)

The 3 best possible ways to effectively engage with the influencers in your niche.

1. Start guest posting now (Hey [insert your name].. listen to me.. I’m seriously telling, stop writing for your blog, start writing for others now!)
2. Connect with others in twitter and start tweeting and retweeting them
3. Email them (not to take their help, but to praise their work! yea praise them, even they’re humans, everyone will like to be praised, don’t boast them though.. but write from your heart, if possible give them some suggestions about their blogs)

Honest truth about building a better blog in the present era.

Popular bloggers find out about who you are, and THEN they read your content, and THEN they link to you. Connections come first. Great content comes second.

~ Chris Garrett

No doubt, quality content and great writing is always essential for any blog’s growth.

But having great content is not just enough (read it again).

Great connections can make you stand out from the crowd. How?

When you’ve healthy relationships with others (including the influencers), you’ll surely get benefited sooner or later.

Content or  Networking? Which Is King?

You tell me.. I’ll listen to you!