Written on September 27th, 2009 at 12:09 am by Darren Rowse
Blogging Tips in 140 Characters or Less
A couple of days back I tweeted this question:
“Question: what’s your #1 blog tip in 140 characters or less? GO!’”
Over the next hour or two a lot of great responses came in – so I thought I’d post a link to them today because I think in the midst of them is a lot of wisdom. Below is a screen shot of the first 11 responses – but for the full thread of all replies to that original tweet check out the thread on twitoaster.
What would you add? What’s your #1 blog tip (keep it short).
92 Responses to “Blogging Tips in 140 Characters or Less” - Add Yours
Roschelle
September 27th, 2009 12:58 am
Short paragraphs, bold font to separate ideas, starting the post off with a question, and definitely “knowing” what you’re talking about. #1 rule of thumb – know what you know and share it with the world…
Naomi
September 27th, 2009 1:03 am
How To’s and List Posts are very popular
Rednights
September 27th, 2009 1:04 am
Walls of text are bad, include a picture to break it up.
Daan
September 27th, 2009 1:09 am
Be witty, sharp and inviting.
JoshuaElliot
September 27th, 2009 1:21 am
Be focus,Persistent,Determine,Creative,Generous.
BigManta
September 27th, 2009 1:23 am
Persistence & perseverance
mhmoore
September 27th, 2009 1:24 am
Beta readers
Steve
September 27th, 2009 1:28 am
If I knew the answer I would be as popular as ProBlogger.
Dave Doolin
September 27th, 2009 1:43 am
Create your own template for your favorite article structure.
Dawn Herring
September 27th, 2009 1:46 am
I especially appreciate the responses of writing what you’re passionate about and quality being more important than quantity. Also, to write about something you would want to read.
Interesting insights.
Dawn Herring
JournalWriter Freelance
Be Refreshed!
Rahul Jadhav
September 27th, 2009 1:51 am
Dont set very high targets at the beginning. You may give up due to disappointment
Seth W
September 27th, 2009 1:53 am
Write Quality Posts and Guest Post Often
Brenda
September 27th, 2009 1:58 am
Write like you speak – let it come naturally.
Lisa
September 27th, 2009 2:38 am
Include both long & short interesting, informative entries. Quick reads r appreciated.
Angela Mills
September 27th, 2009 2:43 am
Funny, I hadn’t thought of it as blogging. I just joined twitter last week (@homegrown_mom) and I was kind of trying to figure out just what to do. I’ve been posting cool liknks and little status updates. I like this better! Thanks!
BloggerDaily
September 27th, 2009 2:45 am
Must be simple & understanding =D
Playstead
September 27th, 2009 3:00 am
Aim to inform, entertain or educate.
Akila
September 27th, 2009 3:01 am
Subscribe to http://www.problogger.net and follow @problogger.
Karen McAllister
September 27th, 2009 3:03 am
Ask yourself: Would you want to read it/share it?
Charles Lau
September 27th, 2009 3:17 am
@problogger Keep in simple and stupid for your target audience to understand. It’s a beauty to read simple pages and blog posts.
DaveP
September 27th, 2009 3:17 am
Add something to the conversation.
Tracy
September 27th, 2009 3:20 am
If you want to be average, follow the crowd <–this is generic advice for everything.
Matt - Zero 2 Hero
September 27th, 2009 3:22 am
Secret never been told before techniques of getting super rich!
jan geronimo
September 27th, 2009 3:25 am
Write something insanely useful and worth linking to or bookmark-worthy.
Blogging and Money Group
September 27th, 2009 3:30 am
Be unique
Nicholas Z. Cardot
September 27th, 2009 3:34 am
Engage your readers. Think about who they are. Respond to them. Ask questions.
Corey Freeman
September 27th, 2009 3:35 am
Learn from everything and everyone, everywhere.
Blogging and Money Group
September 27th, 2009 3:49 am
RSS button should be seen simply
Post regularly
Interview other bloggers in your niche
Saksham
September 27th, 2009 3:53 am
Enjoy what you write, this is the best blogging tip for all……
David
September 27th, 2009 4:54 am
Blog because you enjoy it, not to make money !
Brandon Cox
September 27th, 2009 5:32 am
I would add… have thick skin.
Richard X. Thripp
September 27th, 2009 5:32 am
Use short sentences! Schedule posts for 00:01 each day. I’ve been posting one new photo a month to my blog this month by scheduling.
Denise Wakeman
September 27th, 2009 5:34 am
Be consistent and constant & you’ll build an audience of raving fans.
Rob Mangiafico
September 27th, 2009 5:35 am
Have an end goal that each post is building towards.
Dayo Nurudeen
September 27th, 2009 6:26 am
QUALITY AND QUANTITY
Lynette
September 27th, 2009 6:35 am
Name the blog post “how to,” then follow through with clear advice. And point out the benefits.
Huzzer Magazine
September 27th, 2009 6:35 am
Blogging is about and for others – not us.
TechThinker
September 27th, 2009 8:10 am
(1) Read (2)Write (3)Network
Wendy
September 27th, 2009 9:23 am
get 2 the point! don’t ramble, meander, wander, add extra, clever words to show how brillz u r, & discuss sunrise when ur topic is bread.
Amir
September 27th, 2009 9:29 am
Quality, Originality, Unique and Fun. Important points in blogging.
Lee Ka Hoong
September 27th, 2009 12:33 pm
Article must be short, neat, and in point form.
Ronblogger
September 27th, 2009 7:31 pm
Write content from your heart
Jonny
September 27th, 2009 7:33 pm
Give readers what they want.
Technobuzz.net
September 27th, 2009 9:28 pm
Must be simple & understanding
Greg Nemer
September 27th, 2009 10:55 pm
Titles- how to’s,
Content-passion,
short paragraphs
and list posts
Marlene Affeld
September 27th, 2009 11:31 pm
Sincerity, focus and direction that is true to your vision. Don’t be a carbon copy of someone else.
Pete | The Tango Notebook
September 27th, 2009 11:33 pm
Have subscribe options after each post and have previous, next, and recent posts displayed where you think your audience will see them.
Justin- AlittleBetter.net
September 27th, 2009 11:33 pm
Always always offer value.
Patrick Riddle
September 27th, 2009 11:53 pm
Be yourself. Conversational is good. Tell your readers what you want them to do.
Rahul - Web Guru
September 28th, 2009 12:11 am
Do what you do the best.
Rita
September 28th, 2009 12:12 am
Include how-to-tips. They’re popular.
Rita Blogging at The Survive and Thrive Boomer Guide
Reza Winandar
September 28th, 2009 12:17 am
Keep blogging!
Brian
September 28th, 2009 12:23 am
Post in bunches.
Blake @ probs blog ideas
September 28th, 2009 12:24 am
Read, listen, learn, the write from your heart for those you can help. Do it for love not money.
John McTigue
September 28th, 2009 12:48 am
Put yourself in the shoes of your preferred listeners. What do they want to know about? The give it to them every day.
Orna Ross
September 28th, 2009 12:59 am
Entertain, educate or enlighten –otherwise it’s all about you.
Louis
September 28th, 2009 1:34 am
Focus on helping people.
Rajesh Chaukwale
September 28th, 2009 2:18 am
Be genuine and provide what you have promised… The most important tip. Dont be a mumbler. Do what you’ve promised.
MonsieurJ
September 28th, 2009 2:43 am
Give something excellent to the readers !
Juan Batista
September 28th, 2009 3:19 am
Always do the free give away
ZXT
September 28th, 2009 4:32 am
Write for people not for SEO
Melanie
September 28th, 2009 4:58 am
Engage, entertain, and educate your readers
PetrS
September 28th, 2009 5:12 am
Write often and with passion! Don’t forget to add a bit of humour as well!
kaspersky key
September 28th, 2009 6:57 am
Must be clear and eye catching
Jeannette Paladino
September 28th, 2009 9:01 am
Write with passion.
Wordpress Theme Directory
September 28th, 2009 9:57 am
Make the posts fun to read.
Jim Hardin
September 28th, 2009 11:04 am
Be Honest with your Readers
Natalie
September 28th, 2009 12:46 pm
If your purpose becomes confusing, don’t force it. Take a week off and let clarity come to you.
Lain
September 28th, 2009 12:55 pm
Be funny.
Benjamin Cip
September 28th, 2009 3:54 pm
Hey, you have a nice list here. I’m not sure but I think everything have been mentioned. I really like “write something you’d like to read” because that’s exactly how I think. But I would prefer “Write Something People Want To Read” because you write for your audience, not for yourself, right? Anyway, thank you for sharing this Darren.
titan
September 28th, 2009 5:19 pm
don’t force your post. Em..thats weird and interesting. :)
NY Homesteader
September 28th, 2009 10:21 pm
Write in the third person, and like you speak
Kerry Dexter
September 28th, 2009 11:44 pm
leave room for the reader in ways other than asking a question
Kerry Dexter
September 28th, 2009 11:45 pm
inspire
Jannie Funster
September 29th, 2009 12:23 am
Shoot, missed this party. But not too late to reap the wealth of info here! Thanks.
Jeremy young
September 29th, 2009 7:14 am
Cool I managed to get my tweet in the list, Thanks Darren.
krissy knox
September 29th, 2009 10:05 am
Be consistent in posting. Post daily.
Eric C
September 29th, 2009 1:31 pm
Golden Rules: 1. Post good content regularly. 2. Join the community and network.
Zippan
September 29th, 2009 8:59 pm
Write posts which involve your users, like this post which is asking for reader inputs in the comments.
Mailing List Building Blog
September 30th, 2009 3:15 am
Just be the best of what you can be and be able to inspire others.
hokya
September 30th, 2009 8:47 am
it exceeds 140 character if you also count the comments :-)
brigid
September 30th, 2009 7:40 pm
tell a story and be interesting and honest
Get Rich Online
September 30th, 2009 10:09 pm
the shorter – the cleverer
Jody Bruner
October 1st, 2009 10:08 am
Do what you need to do to achieve your purpose by understanding the needs of your audience. It’s always that simple, and that hard!
Joe Hobot
October 1st, 2009 10:35 pm
Your English needs to be sufficient when writing blog post otherwise many will click on the X button.
Gerlaine
October 1st, 2009 10:49 pm
Raise your heart rate, then write.
Vern
October 2nd, 2009 12:02 am
Target concisely to the people you want to reach.
Jill
October 2nd, 2009 1:31 pm
Be authentic. Build relationships.
Web Design Company
October 3rd, 2009 6:42 pm
Write something interesting and let people comment on it.
Simon Liew
October 4th, 2009 11:52 pm
Create a title without putting the content. A very short and very useful title. But I want to ask… what is the point if we post only 140 characters post?
umar
October 11th, 2009 7:19 am
Nice tips about blogging
Latest News Issues Blog
December 13th, 2009 7:12 am
Thanks for posting this article it is very helpful us
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