I had been blogging for quite some time, and every year, I
have noticed that the blogging trend changes, though, not drastically, yet
there’s a change. It’s there for all of us to experience. In the beginning when
it all started, the blogs spelled out anything, without any thought to it.
Slowly, blogging got defined, and now, it’s even more
defined, and organized. Bloggers are willing to experiment, and pull out their
own conclusions. Remember, blogging is not taught in universities. Though, a
time may come when some universities might start a beacon course on the
subject. I have thought hard, and came out with my own line of observations,
and guide on the best 10 blogging initiatives for the year 2014.
1. Experiment
It’s not about experimenting and finding new trends in
blogging, but exploring old trends and adding newness to the old trends. We
have had enough of such newness, the newness unquestionably will continue, but
you can’t send every old man to the old age home.
2. Search for the topics
in the newspaper’s supplement
Very few people have the time to go through the newspaper’s
supplement. They just forget about it. You know something - the real blogging theme
lies there, and not on the main pages.
3. Blog about things
you know
Though, it’s a simple fact, and every blogger knows about
it. Inspite of knowing about it, bloggers try and write about weird things that
are popular, though, they may not have the expertise on it. Stop doing that and
focus on things you know better.
4. Search for the topics
around you
Stop the habit of stealing ideas from the net. The best
bloggers find things to write from their surroundings, and then link it to
their expertise.
5. Find inspiration
Bloggers run their steam on inspiration. Read the best
blogs, know about the best blogger’s life, and pick the best out of them.
6. Observe
Observation enhances blogging. It leads you to explore ideas
and go into the crux of a matter. Importantly, it helps you to pull away
through the unknown and discover new threads to write upon.
7. Join communities
Socializing can infuse
new energy, and throw insight into a lot of things, which otherwise may not
have been possible. When you meet others, you come to know about new things
happening around, which again might give you a new bright idea to think
about.
8. Go get it attitude
This is the kind of attitude, which will make you taller
than other bloggers. The difference between ordinary and outstanding bloggers
lies in the attitude. If you have the appetite to reach the top, you will
always find the ladder to get there.
9. Blogging at the
right place
Don’t blog at places no one knows about. No matter how powerful
your ideas are, there should be someone to read what you just blogged.
10. Always blog on
something others will be interested upon
The web is full of blogs that no one stares at. Do you know
why? It is because it doesn’t have anything to attract others.
Now, if you have gone through the list, and realize that you
don’t fit in here, this is your chance to start afresh.
By Rajiv Sighamony
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