This document provides guidance on how to write a successful blog and strategies for getting people to read it. It discusses reasons for blogging such as communicating research findings, discussing ideas with relevant audiences, and raising the profile of one's research. Top tips include choosing a blogging platform, determining a posting frequency and topics, and using images and links. The document also recommends keeping blog posts short (1000 words or less), avoiding jargon, and promoting posts on social media by tagging people and using hashtags. Examples of effective blogs are also listed.