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10 Blogging Tips for New Bloggers
When I started writing, I didn’t have great expectation. The first blog I started fizzled out, then my second, then my third. It wasn’t until I readjusted my expectations that I started to find success. I went in blindly and never read any blogging tips prior to starting out.
Fortunately for me, I eventually started a blog that stuck. After eight years I can say with confidence that I’ve created a successful blog. I’ve also learned a lot in the process. Occasionally I have people who ask for advice. The first time this happened, I felt like a phony. Then I remember that I was once a clueless newbie who would have benefitted from a few tips.
For the people who want advice, there are plenty of blogging tips I can share. Some of the information is very general, but you need to start with the basics before you can start to advance.
1. Your First Posts Will Suck
When you start, you’ll fit into one of two categories. Half the people are hyperfocused on everything they put out. They pay attention to each detail, ensure grammar is on point, and spend way too long looking for the right pictures. The other half will start with a “hello world” post and post blocks of text.
Regardless of when category you fall into, it’s OK. This is your first step, and once you start to…
