Wayne TullyWhat's your style?
September 23rd 2006 12:00
How do you approach blogging? Are you a serious writer who makes it a point to post at least several times a week, if not every day? Or, are you more casual about posting, writing only occasionally and only if you have something really significant to offer?
It's important to remember that both approaches are acceptable. That's the beauty of blogging. Write what you want, when you want. The first rule of blogging is that there are no rules. Having said that, there are a few things to consider that will define the scope of your blogging experience.
If you envision making money with your blog via Google Adsense or another advertising option, then you need to be writing at least four times a week. Every day would be better. Content is the most important aspect of blogging, and readers will only return to your blog if it is regularly updated with fresh information.
If, on the other hand, your approach is to write posts that reflect your personal thoughts, in the style of an online diary, then you needn't feel the pressure to write on a daily basis. This kind of blogging is very personal and directed toward family or friends typically, and usually is of little interest to a broad audience.
As noted earlier, either approach is quite acceptable, and each has a significant similarity. Blogging is not as easy as many presume it to be. This is especially true for the "professional" blogger - one interested in writing for profit. The most successful bloggers are disciplined writers, who make (not try and find) the time to post.
At the heart of it all is the freedom to express yourself in the way that most benefits you. Once a week, or three times a day - all that matters is you write because you want to, knowing that the right kind of audience will read it. Good luck, and start writing!
It's important to remember that both approaches are acceptable. That's the beauty of blogging. Write what you want, when you want. The first rule of blogging is that there are no rules. Having said that, there are a few things to consider that will define the scope of your blogging experience.
If you envision making money with your blog via Google Adsense or another advertising option, then you need to be writing at least four times a week. Every day would be better. Content is the most important aspect of blogging, and readers will only return to your blog if it is regularly updated with fresh information.
If, on the other hand, your approach is to write posts that reflect your personal thoughts, in the style of an online diary, then you needn't feel the pressure to write on a daily basis. This kind of blogging is very personal and directed toward family or friends typically, and usually is of little interest to a broad audience.
As noted earlier, either approach is quite acceptable, and each has a significant similarity. Blogging is not as easy as many presume it to be. This is especially true for the "professional" blogger - one interested in writing for profit. The most successful bloggers are disciplined writers, who make (not try and find) the time to post.
At the heart of it all is the freedom to express yourself in the way that most benefits you. Once a week, or three times a day - all that matters is you write because you want to, knowing that the right kind of audience will read it. Good luck, and start writing!
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