Build A Better Blog Day 9

Yesterday we talked about leaving comments on other blogs as a way to create connections with other bloggers and to drive traffic to your blog. I hope that when you do this you do so in a pleasant manner. If you want to find yourself alienated quickly start causing problems on other blogs. There’s just no need. If you don’t agree, you’re welcome to say so, but don’t be a jerk.

You will hear me say this over and over again; the success of your blog will depend on what you want to accomplish. If you are only out to make money then most of the tips here won’t apply. But if you want to connect with others, share interests, and build a community, then being nice goes a long way. A few things to avoid:

1. You attitude will show in the words you use.
2. Give credit where credit is due. Don’t take credit for someone else’s work.
3. Use other blog posts to build on your own.
4. If you are being mean just to be mean, take a deep breath and try again, or let it sit for several days.
5. Try and refrain from causing an uproar on other blogs. I’ve seen cases where the blog owner had to shut it down just to stop the fighting.

Take the time to evaluate your posts. Some advocate you write a post, let it sit a few days, come back to it, read it, modify it, then post it. I want to read blogs that are positive and uplifting. I want to read blogs that will help me solve problems, inform me or connect me to others who think the way I do. The blogging tide can move on you in a second. Information travels faster than you can think. Keep things positive and you will be welcome where ever you go.

ProBlogger’s day nine post: Run an Advertising Audit On Your Blog