2. Why do I need a Blog?
Baz Smith
It’s an essential tool in the marketing process of your on-
line business.
It allows people to see your thoughts, ideas and views
It is paramount that your blog offers added value and that
the content is informative to the reader.
You need to ensure that you are making the most of your
blog as well.
3. What do I write about on my blog?
Baz Smith
Do You write articles? What are your hobbies? What are you promoting?
Take time to comment on other blogs, perhaps visit the people who have
left you comments.
Check out what they are doing and add a comment or two on their
blogs.
This way you will get some ideas and a link back to your own site but
also add to the conversation on theirs.
A win-win situation!
4. What can I do to promote my blog?
Baz Smith
Remember to use the social network sites to promote your blog
entry.
Register with Blog Directories.
Not just the usual subjects of Facebook, Twitter and Myspace, but
try some others too Digg and Squidoo may be worth a try.
Don’t forget to remind people every so often about particular
favourite blog posts.
5. What else can I do?
Baz Smith
Look at and promote other blogs.
These could be new blogs that are in their infancy.
You should never be scared of linking other blogs.
6. What will I gain from all my hard work?
Baz Smith
You should start to see comments and pingbacks to your blog.
Take a moment of your time to assess these.
Firstly to ensure they are not of an adult nature,
approve them and reply to some.
This will just add to the readers experience and
promote further interaction upon your blog.
7. Should it be this difficult?
Baz Smith
Above all though you must enjoy writing your blog posts.
Don’t allow them to become a chore.
It will be evident in your content.
Your followers will be put off.