1. Not planning ahead – This is among the most common blogging mistakes. It helps to keep a log or a calendar of upcoming blog post topics for a month or more ahead. That way, once you know what to write about, you’ll spend less time procrastinating and more time writing.
2. Not writing ahead of time -If you’re going to keep blogging, it helps to write at least a few posts well before you publish them as a buffer so that you’ll have something ready to post later. It’s sometimes easier to work with content you have rather than just writing a post whenever you feel like it.
3. Not using enough headings – Headings break up large blocks of text, especially in posts longer than 500 words. Ideally, as some experts suggest, your heading will include a benefit to entice the reader (example: “How to Earn More Money With Your Widget”); you can also write with search engines in mind. Some people like to write the headings as questions.
4. Not simplifying words – Generally, if you’re writing for others in your field (such as a lawyer writing an article for a legal journal), it’s more OK to use appropriate industry jargon than it is if you’re writing for consumers. So, use your thesaurus regularly and stick to one-syllable words. There.
5. Not shortening your sentences – It’s usually best to keep your sentences at 16 words or fewer for better reading comprehension.
Want more insights? Read the 5 Common Blogging Mistakes You Could Be Making.
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Quotes
“The biggest blogging mistake I made in the beginning was focusing too much on my own blog.” ~ Ashley Faulkes
“New bloggers need to avoid the copycat syndrome. If you only copy whatever everyone else is doing, what value are you really providing others?” ~ Jason Quey
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