7 steps to creating an award winning blog

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7 STEPS TO CREATING AN AWARD WINNING BLOG

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Henry Ford is credited with creating the first automobiles, and yet he said, “I invented nothing new, I simply assembled the discoveries of other men behind whom there was centuries of work”. It is the same way when you are choosing to create a blog. You need not create something new, but you must take the work of those who have gone before you and put it together in a way that will impress your customers. If you follow these seven simple steps, then you will be successful at doing that.

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7 STEPS TO CREATING AN

AWARD WINNING BLOG

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Henry Ford is credited with creating the first automobiles, and yet he said,

“I invented nothing new, I simply assembled the discoveries of other men behind whom there was centuries of work”.

It is the same way when you are choosing to create a blog.

You need not create something new, but you must take the work of those who have gone before you and put it together in a way that will impress your customers.

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If you follow these seven simple steps, then you will be successful at doing that.

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STEP 1: OWN YOUR OWN DOMAIN NAME

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While you will find several places that will host your blog, often for free, it is important to own your own domain name, as it leads credibility to your site.

Domain names are available from Go Daddy.

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STEP 2: USE A WORDPRESS TEMPLATE

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The easiest way to build a website is to use a WordPress template.

Like Henry Ford building the first car, there is no need to reinvent the parts. Instead, using a WordPress template allows you easy access to the components.

In particular, consider vFlex, Appliance, Sensitive and Strap Slider Lite

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STEP 3: CHOOSE YOUR MEDIUM

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While the majority of articles on the Internet are written, that need not be the case.

You can choose to use videos or use graphs to convey your point.

While some bloggers choose to stay with one format, others choose to mix it up, using what works best for them.

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STEP 4: JUST DO IT

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While many people worry about making everything perfect before hitting the publish button, the most important thing to do is get your blog published.

The great news is if you find an error later, it is easy to go into the blog and fix that error.

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STEP 5: MAKE IT EASY TO SHARE

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When you are writing a blog, make it very easy for viewers to share the content with others.

Therefore, at a minimum, you need to include a Facebook button and a Tweet button.

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STEP 6: BUILD CREDIBILITY

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Your blog needs to be credible. There are many different ways to accomplish this.

If you have won awards in your field, then make sure to list them on the page where your blog is found.

There is nothing like person-to-person contact to build a following. Include an about me page on your website.

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STEP 7: ALLOW COMMENTS

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Some of the best ideas come from readers. It is a great way to understand what they are thinking about or where they are having trouble.

Therefore, make sure to allow moderated comments on your website.

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Following these seven easy steps is the best way to start blogging.

Remember that consistency is the most important thing. You will need to upload a new blog every two to three days.

Once you get started you will discover that you are filled with ideas.