Looking Back: A Trio Of Tips For The Beginner Tech Lover

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Even if you’ve been blogging for years, there’s always something new to learn. If you’ve achieved all of your goals, it simply means that it’s time to make new ones, because it’s vital that your blog remains fresh. For the beginner tech lover out there looking to get into the world of blogging, here are some words of wisdom that should stand you in good stead as your begin your journey.

Stand Out From The Crowd

A few years back, the “blogosphere” was a lot less crowded than it is now. In any given day, approximately 3 million blog posts are created, which is both exciting and scary. On the one hand, it shows that the internet provides a huge opportunity for bloggers, but on the other hand you don’t want to get lost in the noise.

The first question to ask yourself is, “What do you want to blog about?” The chances are that there will already be someone out there blogging about your chosen niche, but you have one key difference: yourself.

If you bring your own unique viewpoint to a topic then readers are going to stand up and take notice of you, particularly if you let your personality shine through in your writing. One of the most important tips to follow is to not be afraid to put yourself out there – even if it means that your blog strays slightly from your original focus. There may be plenty of blogs out there, but there’s only one you.

Choose Your Host Carefully

Another hard-earned piece of advice when it comes to blogging is making the right choice when it comes to web hosting. This decision will ultimately affect the performance of your website and therefore, whether your readers want to return.

There are lots of things to consider when choosing your host, including reliability, speed, additional features and support. Hosting comparison sites are a useful tool to help inform your decision and many services will also offer trial periods that let you evaluate the platform without having to commit yourself financially.

Make Time For Your Blog

Blogging is fun – that’s why there are so many people writing online – but that doesn’t mean that it’s easy. If you’re juggling home life, social commitments and a full-time job, it’s usually the blog that gets neglected first.

It is important to realize, however, that a successful blog requires time and effort to grow. There are a number of ways you can squeeze more time out of the day, from making to-do lists to removing distractions, and blogging on the go can also be a great way of getting some extra productivity into your morning commute. Plus, as long as you have your smartphone to hand, you can always jot down any ideas for new posts that pop into your head.

Whether you’re an experienced wordsmith or a beginner tech lover dreaming of a successful blog, there’s one key question that you should always be asking yourself. If you don’t make time for your blog, why would your audience take the time to read it?

With over 9 years of search marketing experience, Sandra is cross skilled between PPC and SEO. Her experience in search spans across different verticals including Technology, Retail, Travel & Automotive.