84 Ways To Better Your Blog

Jun 30th, ‘08

Today I am going to give you my list on “84 Ways To Better Your Blog.” These are mostly facts that just came to my mind a the time but are very good to know.

Be sure to read them all, read them well…

Here is my list of 84 ways to better your blog:

  1. Post everyday
  2. Post as must as you can
  3. Set a goal on how many posts you will make per month and stick to it
  4. Make top 5 lists
  5. Make top 10 lists
  6. Get your friends to submit your articles to social networks
  7. Get on the front page of digg
  8. Use lot’s of examples and information in your posts
  9. Use the All in one SEO plugin
  10. Use the best Word press plugins you can
  11. Comment on other blogs
  12. Comment on at least 5 blogs per day
  13. Link to as many other blogs and websites in your posts as possible
  14. Optimize you blog for SEO
  15. Use Google Analytics to spy on your readers
  16. Comment on your posts
  17. Listen to your readers
  18. Stick to the niche that your blog is about
  19. Submit your posts to article directories
  20. Take part in online forums
  21. Take part in blogging forums
  22. Host a contest
  23. Sponsor other bloggers contests
  24. Give you readers free stuff
  25. Link your readers to free stuff
  26. Communicate with other bloggers
  27. Use Stumple Upon
  28. Learn how to use Stumble Upon
  29. Submit your blog to search engines
  30. Submit your RSS feed to RSS directories
  31. Set up your blog so that Word Press automatically pings services every time you post something new
  32. Automatically ping RSS services of your new posts
  33. Get a new design
  34. Hire a pro designer to design your blog
  35. Spend a decent amount of money on your design
  36. Don’t cheap out
  37. Get your designer to link back to your in their portfolio page
  38. Write interesting posts that others will link back too
  39. Stay dedicated
  40. Be patient with building your blog
  41. Stay committed and do not quit
  42. Give your readers something to come back to, time after time
  43. Be unique
  44. Create creative posts
  45. Just let your thoughts flow like I am currently doing
  46. Read as many Ebooks about building your blog
  47. Read about SEO and learn it well
  48. Learn your niche very well
  49. Read as many blogs as you can
  50. Don’t limit yourself to just one area
  51. A blog always needs improvement so never think your work is done
  52. Ask people to comment on your posts
  53. Build a community around your blog
  54. Write exciting but action packed posts that will not lose your readers attention
  55. Subscribe to IronBlogger
  56. Keep up to date with all the latest news
  57. Pay attention to what other bloggers are doing
  58. Don’t think that they are any better then you are
  59. Don’t settle for anything but your best work
  60. Check your blog for errors often
  61. Make sure your links always point to the correct URL
  62. Don’t be afraid to ask questions
  63. Learn the English language and learn it well
  64. Make sure you use proper grammar
  65. Proofread your posts before you publish them
  66. Proofread them one more time
  67. Use lots of pictures on your blog and make it look pretty
  68. Use lots of lists and point form notes
  69. “Quote a lot”
  70. Make your statements bold and clear
  71. Don’t let others boss you around
  72. Your opinion does matter
  73. Your readers want to hear your opinion, so speak it!
  74. Have fun while blogging
  75. Don’t work hard all the time
  76. Be sure to take breaks
  77. Don’t lose contact with the social world
  78. Email other bloggers and talk about blogging
  79. Learn from your mistakes
  80. Don’t make the same mistake twice
  81. Take your time when writing your blog posts
  82. Don’t make your posts too long
  83. Don’t make your posts too short
  84. Make a list of 84 ways to better your blog

Now theres 84 ways on how to better your blog. Use these tips to help make your blog the best that it can really be.

Add to this list if you feel that I missed everything, as I’m sure it’s far from being complete.

I hope you enjoyed it!

8 Comments, Add Yours Below

  1. Tom - StandOutBlogger.com on 06.30.2008 at 2:10 am | permalink
  2. 84 is a bit of a weird number, but your points are fantastic and everything that a blogger needs to know!

    Tom - StandOutBlogger.coms last blog post..Sunday Link Love

  3. Melvin on 06.30.2008 at 2:16 am | permalink
  4. these steps will be very beneficial to those who are just starting out…

    Melvins last blog post..What Niche to Dominate (Doing a Research)

  5. IronBlogger on 06.30.2008 at 2:27 am | permalink
  6. Haha, yea 84 is a weird number. I thought I would do something different then the usual 5, 10, 50 , 100 kind of thing.

    I’m glad you enjoyed the list.

  7. Jason on 06.30.2008 at 7:24 am | permalink
  8. Cracking post mate, a lot of good advice there for newbies :)
    Jasons last blog post..Help Me To Help You - Looking For Contest Sponsors And Dominating Blogging Idol

  9. The Smile Guy on 07.09.2008 at 11:06 pm | permalink
  10. Thanks for the great list! I have done a lot of these but not all of them. I like how you added subscribing to your blog ;-).
    Keep up the great work!

  11. Corey Freeman on 07.25.2008 at 4:14 am | permalink
  12. Amazingly random number, but interesting tips! My favorite is #66 - Proofread one more time.

  13. IronBlogger on 07.25.2008 at 4:25 am | permalink
  14. Glad everyone liked this list :).

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