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Basic Steps In Becoming An Influential Blogger by macho44(m): 4:13pm On Dec 11, 2015
Source:www.adielem.comhttp://adielem.com/2015/12/11/how-to-become-a-unique-blogger/?fb_action_ids=972323109499460&fb_action_types=news.publishes
Over the years, Blogging has become a very popular platform through which the exchange of news and information can be shared all over the world. Blogging has afforded a lot of people the opportunity to express themselves and communicate with millions of people round the globe.

Becoming a Unique blogger requires several basic aspects which every aspiring/newbie blogger ought to take note of before delving into the blogosphere.
I’m going to highlight on these basic blogging tips below;

Articulate Writing Skills: Before going into blogging, you need to be sure of your writing skills. This is a very key aspect if you really want to become a successful blogger. There are two aspects to it;

*Write clearly/concisely.

*Go straight to the point.

Strive to make a conscious effort in becoming an effective communicator. Borrow a leaf from prominent bloggers in any niche. They connect with their audience through fantastic content. Crosscheck your posts for concise language, eloquence, and content. Edit, proofread, and be sure your posts are well structured before publishing. I highly recommend a thorough check is carried out on any posts before hitting the “Publish” button. Don’t simply rely on Spell-check as it’s easy to miss simple errors which could send the wrong signal to your audience.

Originality: Originality is an invaluable asset when you’re trying to get yourself noticed as a unique blogger. You should first of all work on being noticed first and then build on your influence. Your Presentation, Style, Consistency, Personality, Expertise on the subject, as well as your willingness to experiment, read, and learn are also very key factors too.

Your views on topical issues, ability to consistently break news before others, blog design, blog layout and success at building a community are very important aspects that can make your blog stand out. You should also take a moment to consider what your strengths are by applying the SWOT analysis, and utilize them to your comparative advantage.

Content: If you aim to become a renowned and influential spokesperson in your niche then you need to provide useful content that matters to your audience. Usefulness is the single common thread running across most successful blogs. Your blog could serve as a leading source of information, or help people lead greener lives. The topics could be diverse, but the actual value is the source of your future influence.

It is important to take cognizance of the fact that people are most often times, overwhelmed with information so make sure yours is clear, concise, and provides accurate information. Your audience/readers will thank you for it by spreading your content across social media, etc, thereby increasing your site traffic and helping you gain much needed popularity.

Niche Selection. Concentrating on a specific niche which you are well versed and informed on will definitely make people look up to you for guidance. Ideally, your blog’s content should focus on a specific niche. You can also combine several different niches if you think it will add to the quality and uniqueness of your blog.

However, it’s important to note that that you need to continually update yourself on your chosen niche/niches. This will enable your content to reflect expertise, provide insights, and enable your audience view things from an entirely unique perspective.

Most readers are smart and can easily spot out the difference between trash written in disjointed sentences and genuinely useful content. For instance, when reviewing a product, only review a product that you have used and be straight up with your experience.

If you adhere strictly to this policy, your audience will come to trust you for being sincere and honest, even if it’s not what they were actually expecting to hear fro you.

Keep in Touch: Always solicit for feedback and keep in touch with your readers. This would help you create an enabling environment and aid in your steady climb in the blogosphere. Solicit for feedback from your audience and try to improve your blog with useful constructive criticism and learn from it.

Take heed to analysis to see what’s working for you and to the general direction in which your niche is headed. Make conscious effort to be at forums, seminars, social media platforms, webinars , both online and offline, where your audience congregates. This includes conferences, etc. You could even run surveys or polls on your website with a free application such as Surveyswipe, Surveyanalytics, Polldaddy e.t.c to help you collect customer feedback and analyze data effectively.

Above all, becoming a successful blogger requires discipline, passion, creativity, and a positive attitude. If you possess and imbibe this qualities, the sky would be your starting point.

These aforementioned qualities, are prerequisites to succeeding in life’s journey. Always endeavor to learn from your past experiences. Don’t be afraid to ask for help or assistance from more experienced bloggers, you can learn a few important things from them.
Source:www.adielem.comhttp://adielem.com/2015/12/11/how-to-become-a-unique-blogger/?fb_action_ids=972323109499460&fb_action_types=news.publishes

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