Hmmm.... Don't know how to start this blog... Still thinkin' of what things to write and how to write 'em... I'm not good in blogging nor in writing, and am not even good in the English language, just a newbie in this kind of internet activity...
The first thing I did was to search for the meaning of blog. According to Wiki," blog ( a contraction of the term "weblog") is a type of website, ususally maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other materials such as graphics or video.... Most blogs are primarily textual, although some focus on art (artlog), photographs (photoblog), sketches (sketchblog), videos (vlog), music (MP3 blog), and audio (podcasting). Micro-blogging is another type of blogging, featuring very short posts."
Next, the meaning of blogger... Again, according to Wiki, "A blogger is person who writes a blog (or weblog). Bloggers are not a homogenous group. They have a variety of personal and professional motivations for blogging and they come from a variety of political, economic and social backgrounds. One way of segmenting bloggers is by their blog type:
* Personal: blog about topics of personal interest not associated with work
* Professional: blog about industry and profession topics but not in an official capacity for a company
* Corporate: blog for a company in an official capacity
Blogging is not a full-time job for most bloggers, nor is it their main source of income. A blogger can also be a doctor, a mechanic, a lawyer or a musician, and thus bloggers typically maintain a variety of professions for which the act of blogging is their communicative outlet with the public."
Then, the characteristics of a good blogger. Here's what I've picked from the many posts I've read:
1. A successful blogger knows what he wants
He always has a target and a strategy. He likes to be organized and has solutions for “unexpected situations“.
2. A successful blogger knows what he’s doing
He is well informed and likes to read a lot about many things, not only about niche related stuff. He has a good background and solid experience in his field.
3. A successful blogger knows how to do it
He knows that “quality is not an act, it’s a habit” (Aristotle). He takes time writing and rewriting if necessary, until he achieves the best result. Also, he knows that being consistent is his strength.
4. A successful blogger is a good friend
He doesn’t see other people in his niche as competitors; he sees them as a fresh source of knowledge and experience exchange. He will always link to them whenever they write something great, as he knows that a link is a sign of appreciation.
5. A successful blogger is a good communicator
Whether it’s his writing style or his commenting activity, he’s always there when the discussion gets interesting. He’s not ashamed to ask and always glad to share some advice.
6. A successful blogger has a personality
He knows that in order to make yourself heard, you need to have a unique tone. Copy-paste is not his style, even if things have already been said. He’ll always look for that something that nobody thought about. He’ll always look to develop the topic under his signature.
7. A successful blogger is always ready for change
He knows we live dynamic times that require a dynamic mind and personality. He’s not only ready to adapt, but also he likes to keep an eye on future developments in his niche, and not only.
8. A successful blogger knows his value
He has a good sense of self-analysis. He’ll never sell himself short, and also, never truly overrate. Knowing you value means knowing your flaws. Knowing your flaws means knowing what to improve.
9. A successful blogger wants to be better
He never thinks about becoming successful. He constantly tries to improve, as, the better the quality he will provide, the more appreciated he’ll be. He’s constantly climbing a mountain without a visible top. He know how much he has climbed, knows he can go further and simply presses on.
And last, but not necessarily least…
10. A successful blogger is a healthy blogger
“Mens sana in corpore sano” (”A healthy mind in a healthy body” – latin proverb). He knows that in order to keep a sharp mind, a healthy body is required. He values his sleep hours, his meals and he has a good working schedule.
And last, the types of blog posts.... Here are some of the many types of blog posts: instructional, informational, reviews, lists ( posts with contents like 'The Top Ten Things to....', ' Hundred Ways to....', etc.), rant (great for starting discussion), inspirational, research (just what I'm doing now) and others.
Now that I know the basics of blogging, I hope that I would become a good blogger someday....hehe... For now, I'll have to read, read and read to broaden my knowledge and vocabulary. I'll have to study and practice English so that my posts will be good to read and be well understood, and make it habit to write or blog.
Hope that some of the infos here that I've searched will also help the readers who are newbies just like me.:)
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