Date: MARCH 31, 2014
Name of Article: 6 strategies for Launching a Successful Blog
Source of the Article: 6 strategies for Launching a Successful Blog
INTRODUCTION:
Many people don’t know the first thing when it comes to blogging. It is something that is relevant to wide range of people from professionals to the normal everyday person with a passion. This article cover 6 strategies to make a successful Blog. Step number six in particular talks about professionalism in your Blog’s layout and look. They suggest you keep the Blog professional regardless of the topic or content. It says that grammatical errors and spelling mistakes will take away from the point you’re trying to make. They suggest that if you wish to gain followers in the thousands or millions, it is imperative that you use continuous advertisement and promotion of your Blog on multiple platforms. The article encourages the use of interactive elements on your Blog. Things like comment sections, “Share” buttons and links to other social media will make it more likely for people to interact with your content and share it with others. The article strongly advises you to post on a regular basis to give followers reason to come back and view your sight again.
RELATE TO EMERGING TECHNOLOGY. This article relates to what we are talking about in Emerging Technology because we use a Blog everyday. I thought that if someone find these daily Blogs fun or interesting, they could use these tips in order to jump start another Blog outside of class. They could easily start a Blog that could help them impress a college or future employer with their Technology skills. Showing that they can gain followers and traffic on their blog will be very impressive.
INTERESTING FACT
An interesting tip they gave was to add “a unique twist on your Blog’s topic and content.” They highly suggest that you keep tabs on what other Blogs are putting out to ensure that your content in better and more unique. It is very easy to simply report on the topic, but what gives your Blog the extra push is your personality coming through in your writing. “Stay up-to-date on trends happening within the blogosphere.” Make sure you are very knowledgable on your Blog topic. Using the most credible sources and up-to-date information will make people choose your Blog over another.
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