How to blog effectively in 5 easy steps

A lot of us are interested in learning how to blog these days. It can be a great way to earn some extra cash on the side. Of course, if you do it well, you can actually make a lot of money. Theoretically, you can even get a fame yourself. Just look at Perez Hilton for an example. Of course, the key to blogging successfully is knowing how to be successfully. Fortunately the following steps can help you do that.


1. First and foremost, you need to make sure your blog is aesthetically pleasing. It needs to be not only easy to read but also easy to navigate. Otherwise, people are not going to read what you have to say, nor are they going to be able to read it!

2. Secondly, you cannot underestimate the importance of advertising. Fortunately, with a blog, it is easy to get your name and your posts out there. All you really need to do is submit your main blog itself and its individual posts to social networking and bookmarking sites. MySpace, Delicious, Digg, and places like that can really help you to promote your sign, with little to no effort from you.

3. Third, and perhaps most important of all, you have got to be interesting. Whenever possible, try to blog about things which have not been extensively covered already. If that is not possible then simply try to put an innovative spin on whatever you write.

4. The fourth step involves paying attention to your readers. As much as you possibly can, try to answer every email you receive. Make it a point to answer comments when you get them - even the negative ones.

5. Last but definitely not least, do not let yourself feel intimidated. It does not matter if you are not experienced. No one is experienced with their first blog. You simply have to jump in and get started. 

If you have any tips or comments to add, please feel free to do so.

Written by Expert Trevor Johnson