This is one of the best of this ‘how to be a good blogger’ genre, I’ve come across. Here are the headlines but read the original it’s rich in explanation and links to tools and further ideas.
1/ Find the domain name.
2/ Figure out what blogging tool would work best for you.
3/ Tell your readers about you.
4/ Register your blog to begin spreading the word.
5/ Create a blogroll or a resource section.
6/ Link out from your blog as much as needed/possible.
7/ Comment on other blogs and sites.
8/ Give people ways to share your content.
9/ Give people ways to engage with you.
10/ Use a robust search function on your blog.
11/ Sign up for an RSS aggregation service.
12/ Listen to what people are saying about you.
13/ Publicize your blog
14/ Install analytic software to track traffic sources.
15/ Create timely and useful content.
16/ Consider using audio, video and rich media.
17/ Create opportunities to meet face to face.
18/ Make it easy for people to contact you.
19/ Post consistently and regularly.
20/ Keep a scrap book for ideas.
21/ Run polls and surveys at your blog.
22/ Use graphics and photographs that add to the content.
23/ Write compelling titles that will make people want to read.
24/ Include a call to action.
25/ Have fun!
