Blogging is an art that can help you build authenticity and secure the trust of your followers. A well-maintained blog helps you boost your search engine presence too. Semrush contributor Margarita Loktionova has shared 21 practical and effective blogging tips for beginners. She says, “In this post, we provide you with 21 useful tips on how to get your blog started and how to maintain it once it gains momentum. 1. Start with Identifying the Primary Goals for Your Blog Whether you run your own blog or grow a corporate website, setting up objectives should be your priority. If your company... [...]

Your visitors expect significantly faster loading times, and your WordPress site needs to live up to those expectations. Search Engine Land has published a comprehensive article featuring 8 steps to optimize your WordPress site for SEO. The SEL team says, “One of the most prevalent concerns with a part of the WordPress community is the Content Management System’s (CMS) speed. While new integrations are being added to WordPress core, the good news is that many of the lightning-fast websites run WordPress as their CMS, and if you are struggling with yours it could be easily fixed with the... [...]

Blogging helps us improve our following. By creating engaging content, you can persuade your visitors to keep reading your content. Copyblogger’s Stefanie Flaxman has published an article featuring three useful tips to get readers glued to your blog. She says, “Let’s look at three of these “Action Types” that place your reader front and center of the presentation that you’ve crafted for them. Action Type #1: An unusual point of view I’m the first to admit that “being outrageous for the sake of being outrageous” is tiring. Most importantly, it’s not a sustainable approach.... [...]

Preparing a blog post checklist can help you create posts that show coherence. It enables you to appeal your readers and persuade them to take the desired action. Copyblogger’s Stefanie Flaxman has published an article featuring the 12-step blog post checklist. She says, “Getting in the habit of following this process makes your job easier.Sounds good, right? Here’s the system you can start using today … Step #1: Set your publish date and time I always advise that setting your publish date and time is the first thing you should do when you select a “New Post” in WordPress or... [...]

Semrush has published ‘How Long Should a Blog Post Be? A Data-Driven Guide for 2023’ to help marketers improve blogging performance. Margarita Loktionova says, “A good content strategy will address both short- and long-form content needs. Let’s examine these factors in more detail and determine the best blog post length for each. Does the Length of a Blog Post Really Matter? Yes—but that doesn’t mean longer posts are always better. In reality, your decision on the length of your blog post should primarily depend on the search intent. That is, you should provide the blog... [...]

Blogging is a powerful way to grow your following online. It helps you build authenticity and strengthen your voice as a marketer. Watch Ahrefs’ latest video ‘Complete Blogging Course to Grow Your Business’ featuring an in-depth blogging tutorial. The Ahrefs team says, “In this blogging course, you’ll learn how to grow traffic to your blog and turn it into a customer acquisition channel for your business.” Ahrefs  [...]

A precise blog post outline helps your readers get a quick idea about your blog posts. Ahrefs contributor Si Quan Ong has published an article featuring seven steps to writing a blog post outline. He says, “Creating a blog post outline will help you: Overcome the dreaded “writer’s block.” Organize your thoughts before you put pen to paper. Ensure you’re not missing any important points. Order your blog post in a logical, easy-to-read structure. Get you and your editor, client, or manager (if you’re working with one) on the same page. In this post, you’ll learn how to write... [...]

Ann Smarty has published a new guide ‘How to Master WordPress Site Speed Optimization’ on SEO Consulting blog. She says, “Whether you’re a website developer or a site visitor, I’m sure we can all agree that slow websites cost. They cost time and money. The lower conversion rates for website owners and small businesses irritate consumers. Slow websites also impact organic search result positions. WordPress has done everything it can to provide developers with fast and efficient websites that look good on any device. However, design features, plugins, not to mention host and... [...]

Blogging is a creative job. With in-depth research and effective writing skills, you can continue to grow your blog. Watch HubSpot’s video ‘How to Write a Successful Blog Post? (Full Guide)’ to help yourself write great blog posts. The HubSpot team says, “Learn How to Write a Successful Blog Post and a blogging strategy in this free course. When people first started blogging, they wrote personal blog accounts sharing their lives or their travels. And while people still do this today, blogging has evolved into a much more valuable content medium. Today, blogging is an effective... [...]

Starting your blog can be both an exciting and a tiresome experience. But with a right plan, you can make it successful. To help you with this, Copyblogger’s Brian Clark has shared a 3-step blueprint for a brilliant blog launch. He says, “This strategy does not require you to have an existing audience to use as a springboard. In fact, I’m assuming you’re starting cold. The blog-launch blueprint we’ll cover today consists of three steps … Cornerstone Networking Attraction Let’s look at each one. 1. Cornerstone: Start your blog on a firm foundation In addition to a strong... [...]