4 Effective Tips To Write That Perfect First Lines…

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Do you like blogging but go through immense anxiety when you start to write the first lines of new post? It feels like you rather do some surfing then writing a post.

This feeling is ubiquitous in every writer, from the starting ones to the pro’s of this blogging industry. It is because first few lines are the ones which will decide weather reader will read it further or skip to next blog. There is a pressure on the mind, to achieve the best of your abilities.

So how do I get thru this one??

• First of all, it is not necessary to write the first line while starting to write a new post. Write your post first, the body of text which you want to convey to your reader. When your post is complete, start the task of writing the first few lines, giving the gist of your post…..…That way, the reader will read the start of your post and will read on to know more about it.

• Start a post with a good quote, which identifies with your blog subject. There are millions of quote on sites like thinkexist.com and brainyquote.com. Stating a quote adds value to your blog post as it precisely defines your point.

• Share a personal insight: Begin your blog post with a personal experience or some incident that identifies with your blog subject. This is a best way to start, since blogging is a personal medium of communication.

• State a fact: starting a blog with an informed fact is a very good way to grab a reader’s attention. Take a controversial or unbelievable fact to grasp your reader’s attention.

Content Basics For Blogging Newbie: Part II

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• Try Experimenting: Your blog is relatively new, so try different writing styles & show your capabilities. Once you find a style which is comfortable for you & your readers love it, Stick to it! However, give first preference to your reader’s choice. Warning: Remember, this phase should last for a short time. If you keep experimenting, you might lose your own voice!

• Use Keywords: using keywords can attract search engine searches to your site. Of course, you might not get instant results, but using keywords will improve your blog visibility in future months.Warning: Don’t stuff your content just with keywords to attract readers; a good content is a balance of good quality information & few keywords.

• Make a Diversion: You have decided your niche subject & you are blogging well about it, but blogging about same subject everyday might become boring for you & your readers. Don’t get me wrong, niche blogging is great, but variety in blog posts keeps you & readers look forward to some thing new! Just for a day in a week, blog about something that is not at all related to your blog’s niche subject. Warning: Once or twice a week is ok, but creating a total diversion may divert your readers too, so stick to your niche subject.

• Finally, Relax: Blogging in first few weeks is difficult; there is pressure to achieve the best of your abilities & a tension to gain reader’s attention. Don’t worry whether people will like you or not, if your content is good, they will eventually like you. Just be yourself & you will be ok.

Content Basics For Blogging Newbie: Part I

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Being a new blogger is confusing & hard. There are hundred things to learn & millions of blogs to compete with. Every blog post seems a challenge & there is an anxiety on what to post. This is a common feeling for most of new bloggers & if you are going through the same feelings, then you are going to be a great blogger. There are some content related tips you should take care of while entering the blogging world.

• Do Your homework: When you decide to start a blog, plan what kind of contents you are going to post, what kind of information will you blog about. Plan atleast first 10 posts. Give major emphasis to first few posts as they shape your blogging style.

• Keep up a regular pattern: When you start blogging, keep up a pattern of posts, like 2 posts per week or 5 posts per week. Make a schedule, so when start getting noticed; people know when to expect your next post. Posting irregularly won’t get you any readers. I am vary of visiting blogs, which are really great, but update when they seem to have time. In such situations, I check the blog till I have the patience, & then desert them!

• Language: Write in crisp English, with proper grammar. Writing in improper English like “i aint losing any sleep” is a strict NO. Better don’t start a blog if you can’t write in proper English. Also, no spelling mistakes either!!

• Decide your niche subject: Decide the main area of blogging well in advance; even before deciding your blog name, treat it as the most important aspect of blogging. Your content is the main anchor which will attract readers, so better make it your strongest point!

Content quickies for newbie bloggers:

• Mention your blogging aims or purpose of the blog on a highlighted corner, so viewers know what to expect.
• Golden rule: Always read your text before posting.
• Focus on a subject about which you have a good knowledge or experience.

ContentMax- A Foreword

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Blogs are becoming increasingly popular as each day passes, evidently due to ease in expressing emotions or conveying information. But the greatest advantage is the freedom of speech, the right to speak out your mind or share something unique. It is the content of a blog which makes it unique. A good content generates interest & thereby attracts crowds. There are millions of blogs on the internet (& growing…) with a spectrum of subjects & ideas.

Sadly 90% of these blogs have no idea about the presentation of content or “Content Management” as we say. It is this ignorance that turns out to be the main cause of blog failures. Blog writing may seem easy task at first, but it takes huge efforts on your intellectual capabilities.

ContentMax has been created with an intention of creating “Content awareness” with a series of content management ideas. Major emphasis would be given to content while aspects related to it will be discussed. Each article will have a distinct title to delve in, thereby giving opportunity to interact with, react to, involve with, extend the thinking process and thereby giving birth to the next article.