Are you considering starting a blog? Do you already have one?
Blogging is a wonderful way to connect to potential clients and customers and share your expertise.
If you would like to test the waters with blogging, starting a free blog on Blogger.com is a good idea. You can get a quick and easy feel of what it is like to be a blogger with investing little no money.
Here are are few tips to get the most out of your free blog on Blogger and create a memorable experience for your visitors:
1. Buy a domain from Godaddy.com and point it to your free blog.
Having a personalized domain that includes a keyword helps your blog standout from the other free blogs and it helps add to your credibility. Sometimes visitors to your free blog might not take your advice seriously, even if it is good advice. So having a domain can help build confidence with your visitors.
2. Jazz up your site with a customized banner.
If you really want to convert your blog's visitors to loyal followers, it is very important to create a memorable impression. Part of creating a long lasting impression is making sure that your blog's design is professional and unique. An inexpensive way to make your blog standout on Blogger is to add a professionally designed banner to your header. The banner is one of the very first things people see when they visit and it helps increase their chances of remaining on your site if it is one that is uniquely and professionally designed.
Need help finding a banner for your blog? Check out these low-cost, professionally designed banners.
3. Share your expertise in a fun and creative way.
The absolute most important thing about a blog is the content. Share helpful information that answers your visitors' questions. If you are comfortable doing so, share personal anecdotes. Include pictures and if possible videos to help capture the attention of visual learners.
If after a few months, you find yourself in a writing rut, invite a few guest bloggers to post. Guest bloggers are always nice treat for your readers and it is a nice way for you to take a day or two off from blogging.
4. Have fun! Blogging should be an enjoyable experience.
It is a great way to give back to the community and help others. So don't get bogged down, if you are not getting tons of traffic in the first 6 months or even the first year. It takes time to build up traffic. The most successful bloggers will tell you that it took them at least a year before their blog became successful.
