TechRepublic.com offers up their article:"10 ways to become a better blogger " (plus user questions/comments). 'Sorry, but it requires a login to read...something that a blog shouldn't do, for sure...but it IS free and I recommend the subscription. If someone ever asks you to define a blog (or blogger), consider the following introduction and advice:
"It's an activity that spans all age groups and occupations. There are personal blogs, social blogs, and professional blogs. Whatever the topic, someone has probably blogged it. Some of us get paid to blog and others pay for the privilege of blogging (on a particular site or with particular software).The Internet made it possible for anyone to publish content to a worldwide audience. The Web log, or blog format, has made it easier and more convenient. But all blogs are not created equal. Some draw an eager following and others languish in obscurity. Regardless of your reason for blogging, you can make your blog better, more readable and--if it's what you want--more popular."
Of course, I am asking myself, "aren't the readers of this blog already familiar with blogging by now?" So, make it better according to TechRepublic:
- Define your purpose
- Create visual appeal
- Use the proper tools
- Make it easy to navigate
- Stay in one place (one URL/domain name)
- Engage your readers
- Establish a blogging schedule
- Keep it concise
- Proofread before publishing
- Go syndicate yourself