Web is full of crap. Bland content. Content that just doesn't make sense. Content that does not make reader visualize. Content that doesn't inspire.
In a way, it's an opportunity - for those who are serious about writing - for those who can give web content that swirls and dances.
However writing down fresh content week after week might be a tough thing to do - So here I am with some tips to help you write fresh and inspiring content.
Never mind editing when you are writing down the draft
Start with whatever title you have in your mind - you can rewrite it later.
21 Tips to Make Your Customers Fall in Love with Your Blog and Win Business
When was the last time you read some blog post that really made you feel awesome? That made you feel that you got something good out of that post?
The truth is most of the content that is there up on the web is bland. Content that can bore you to death.
But you know what, writing down kick-ass content isn't that hard. It really is not.
All you need to have is a sense of helping your readers. Of helping them with problems that they struggle with. Writing down what feels true to you. Writing down in your voice, in your style. That's all it takes.
Before you can go out and promise your customers a solution to their problems, you need to promise something to yourself.
That you would take out time to understand your audience, where they live, whether they go working, what makes them happy, what drives them nuts, and what you're going to help them with.
That you'd write consistently. See you don't need to write a post everyday. Write once a week. But write something that makes sense, that adds value to the lives of your readers.
Now let's come to the tips to woo your customers and win business
1. Be one with your customers - stick to 'I', 'You', 'We' -
2. Start with the problem that bothers them and then promise to solve them in the post
3. Use simple, sensory words
4. Keep a list of blog post ideas
5. Study the masters of the game
6. No ifs, no buts
7. Quote industry experts in your posts
8. Show up your personal side (sometimes)
9. Tell your blog readers what do you want them to do at the end of the posts
10. Show up regularly - a blog post once a month might not do the trick.
11. Write long posts - don't ramble though.
12. Have a strong opinion. People respect bloggers with strong opinions. So have yours.
The truth is most of the content that is there up on the web is bland. Content that can bore you to death.
But you know what, writing down kick-ass content isn't that hard. It really is not.
All you need to have is a sense of helping your readers. Of helping them with problems that they struggle with. Writing down what feels true to you. Writing down in your voice, in your style. That's all it takes.
Before you can go out and promise your customers a solution to their problems, you need to promise something to yourself.
That you would take out time to understand your audience, where they live, whether they go working, what makes them happy, what drives them nuts, and what you're going to help them with.
That you'd write consistently. See you don't need to write a post everyday. Write once a week. But write something that makes sense, that adds value to the lives of your readers.
Now let's come to the tips to woo your customers and win business
1. Be one with your customers - stick to 'I', 'You', 'We' -
2. Start with the problem that bothers them and then promise to solve them in the post
3. Use simple, sensory words
4. Keep a list of blog post ideas
5. Study the masters of the game
6. No ifs, no buts
7. Quote industry experts in your posts
8. Show up your personal side (sometimes)
9. Tell your blog readers what do you want them to do at the end of the posts
10. Show up regularly - a blog post once a month might not do the trick.
11. Write long posts - don't ramble though.
12. Have a strong opinion. People respect bloggers with strong opinions. So have yours.
4 silly mistakes that first time bloggers tend to commit (here’s how to avoid them)
Blogging is in. Look at BlogSpot and WordPress. They’re some of the most thriving communities living and interacting online.
Every day hundreds and thousands newbies join these communities with unbound passion and expectations. But most of these quit in a month or so – completely oblivious as to why blogging failed them.
So here in this article, I’ll tell you about 4 silly mistakes that take the fun out of equation for the first time bloggers. See whether you can get something out of this.
1. They start with dreams – not backed up by a plan. I’ve met quite a many bloggers. They often have stars in their eyes when they first set out to blogging. They expect people are out there, eagerly waiting to hear from them.
And often, they begin without a plan – as to what sort of posts they’d update their blogs with, how often they would update the blogs, and how they’ll market their blogs.
Someone wise has declared long before that failure to plan is a perfect plan to fail. See if you’re a first time blogger and do not want to get failed at your attempt (though failures aren’t that bad if you learn from them), start with a plan – no matter how ordinary the plan turns out.
2.They do their best to hurt the user experience (UE). I have seen so many blogs out there online with outstanding blog posts – but I do not read them at all. Why?
Because the fonts are just readable. Every time I try to read a sentence, I have to strain my eyes. And I don’t like to strain my eye and brain muscles.
If you’re a first time blogger and want people to read your posts, then try writing in a font and design that is reader or user friendly.
3. They have no idea that they need to promote their blogs. No matter how awesome your posts are, nobody is going to read them unless they find it in search engine result pages, on social media channels, or sites they often read from.
I have a blog on WordPress and another blog on BlogSpot.What I do the most to promote my blog is reading blogs of my fellow bloggers and liking and commenting on those blogs (of course, you’ve to read those posts and your likes and comments should be thoroughly genuine).
In return, they come back to my posts and read them. I also write guest blogs posts – these posts that I write for the site of other more popular bloggers help me get valuable links pointing to my site – this helps me get better visibility in search engines.
4. They behave miserably when it comes to consistency in their posts. No matter how awesome you write, you are not going to reach anywhere, if you’re not consistent in your writing and publishing.
You can choose to write one post a week or even 5 posts a week, but whatever you choose, just try to stick with that schedule.
Write awesome, and write frequent – that’s the mantra for you to succeed as a blogger ion this ever growing online blogging sphere.
Every day hundreds and thousands newbies join these communities with unbound passion and expectations. But most of these quit in a month or so – completely oblivious as to why blogging failed them.
So here in this article, I’ll tell you about 4 silly mistakes that take the fun out of equation for the first time bloggers. See whether you can get something out of this.
1. They start with dreams – not backed up by a plan. I’ve met quite a many bloggers. They often have stars in their eyes when they first set out to blogging. They expect people are out there, eagerly waiting to hear from them.
And often, they begin without a plan – as to what sort of posts they’d update their blogs with, how often they would update the blogs, and how they’ll market their blogs.
Someone wise has declared long before that failure to plan is a perfect plan to fail. See if you’re a first time blogger and do not want to get failed at your attempt (though failures aren’t that bad if you learn from them), start with a plan – no matter how ordinary the plan turns out.
2.They do their best to hurt the user experience (UE). I have seen so many blogs out there online with outstanding blog posts – but I do not read them at all. Why?
Because the fonts are just readable. Every time I try to read a sentence, I have to strain my eyes. And I don’t like to strain my eye and brain muscles.
If you’re a first time blogger and want people to read your posts, then try writing in a font and design that is reader or user friendly.
3. They have no idea that they need to promote their blogs. No matter how awesome your posts are, nobody is going to read them unless they find it in search engine result pages, on social media channels, or sites they often read from.
I have a blog on WordPress and another blog on BlogSpot.What I do the most to promote my blog is reading blogs of my fellow bloggers and liking and commenting on those blogs (of course, you’ve to read those posts and your likes and comments should be thoroughly genuine).
In return, they come back to my posts and read them. I also write guest blogs posts – these posts that I write for the site of other more popular bloggers help me get valuable links pointing to my site – this helps me get better visibility in search engines.
4. They behave miserably when it comes to consistency in their posts. No matter how awesome you write, you are not going to reach anywhere, if you’re not consistent in your writing and publishing.
You can choose to write one post a week or even 5 posts a week, but whatever you choose, just try to stick with that schedule.
Write awesome, and write frequent – that’s the mantra for you to succeed as a blogger ion this ever growing online blogging sphere.
10 Books I Read in 2015
So far I have read 10 books in 2015. And I felt like sharing them with you. Here're the books:
This is the first book from Amish who just nailed it at the very first attempt. The book tells us a story about a man whom legends turn into a god - we're talking about Shiva.
This is the second book in the Shiva Trilogy series. This is the book that starts from where Amish's first book 'The Warriors of Meluha' ends.
The secret of the Nagas too is an interesting read.
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The third and last book in the Shiva Trilogy series, The Oath of The Vayuputras didn't excite me much - actually I was expecting more out of this last book in the series. But it's worth the read.
4. Word by Word by Anne Lamott
For months, I wanted this book in my hands. But for some reasons, I never clicked the 'Place your order' button on Amazon. But finally I managed to persuade myself - I am half done with this book.
Now that I am writing down this post, it looks to me that I have read a lot of Amish. The Scion of Ikshvak is the latest and fourth book from the stable of Amish, and I have almost done with this book. 'Worth its price,' is what I have to say about this book.
You'll see Ram in a whole new light in this book.
How to write a book that sells on Flipkart and Amazon?
You have read Ravinder Singh, Preety Shinoy, and Durjoy Dutta. And somewhere you feel that you too have a story that you should tell the world. Writing a book is what is on your mind.
Okay. See I have not written a book. But I did try a couple of times and failed. So, in a way, I have experience that might help you while you sit down to write your story down on a paper or MS word.
The mere thought of writing a book might feel overwhelming - and you might give up without even trying the way I did in the past. But, you should not. You really should not.
Because if you can stick around and keep faith in yourself, you might end up with a book that goes on to well on Flipkart an Amazon. All you have to do is keep writing, quieting the voices that tell you that nobody will be interested in your work.
Anne Lamott - author of Bird by Bird - has something to say to those who dream to write a book and get published, 'Write bird by bird. See all you have to do is start step by step - one step at a time. And sooner or later, you'll reach the destination.
Most of the writers don't have much idea about how they should start and what would be the perfect ending - all they do is sit down on their desk and get started. And you know what, things begin to happen for them. And they'll happen for you too, only if you do your part.
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