From my five plus years of blogging, I share ten tips that have worked for me to build my blog and increase my traffic, from using social media to being real.
How to Build A Blog
When I began blogging over five years ago, it was a hobby, a way to encourage myself to write and to share what I wrote with my family and friends. Since then, as I’ve seen the potential of blogs as a writer, especially with the explosion of mommy blogs in recent years, my blog has become much more than a hobby. It is now part of my business and career plan. Here’s what I’ve learned (from fellow bloggers and personal experience) about building a blog.
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Love the tips! Thanks!
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great tips~
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Off to take a look
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Great post! Very useful tips! I have grown my blog by using these tips over the last few years, but I’d love to know what I can add to take it to the next level? Any tips for that?
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When does early bird reg. end? I am very interested! Thanks!!
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Francesca recently posted..10 Tips for Building Your Blog
these are all great tips! I definitely love to see photos in a post. It’s the first thing that draws me in. Great post!
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Great tips! Thanks so much for posting!
Hey, thanks for pointing at to the blog tips
I find them really helpful…
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Great advice. thank you.
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These are great tips to keep in mind. Thank you for this!
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A great help especially for a beginner like me..l thanks For posting this.
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Great tips! Thanks!!
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Twitter: mastermombrain
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Such great tips! I would love to know how you found your blogging community/FB pages. I have “met” a couple of bloggers and we reach out fairly regularly via email, but a FB page or something would be awesome….any suggestions (or group willing to open up their arms to an enthusiastic newbie), would be so helpful!
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I try to follow all of those, all of them.
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Thanks! I always can use blog tips!!
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I enjoyed reading your tips! I think building a community with readers and other bloggers is essential.
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So many good tips! I love that she ended by emphasizing how important it is to be yourself.
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