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Sep 3, 2020

Blogging // 5 Things Every Awesome Blog Post Has



you probably know right off the bat whether you're going to be into a blog post or not.  let's face it:  there are a ton of really awesome blogs and posts out there, and a ton of really not awesome ones.  and if you're an avid blog reader, and, well, human, chances are you are going to skip over those not awesome posts.

while i'm certainly no expert at blogging, i have been doing it for a little while and have focused lately on sharing a few tips and tricks that i have found to be helpful in navigating the vast sea of the world wide web.  and while i don't think that there's some "secret formula" to blogging, i do think that there are some things that you can make sure you're doing in order to get as much response and interaction and readership on each post as possible.

disclaimer:  this list is not comprehensive.  in fact, you could probably draw up a list of 50 things every great blog post has!  things like "no spelling or grammar errors" would probably be on that list. but that list would also feel overwhelming to a girl like me, so here are five things that i personally believe every great blog post has:

1.  a great title image // there should be an eye-catching image right at the top of your post (and bonus points if it has text on it that will give your reader a quick snapshot of what they're about to read)!  these posts also solve a dual purpose:  not only do they welcome the reader into the post, they also are great for social media sharing (think pinterest!) so that your readers can save a post to refer to later!

2.  a clear and focused message // i like a cute little funny anecdotal rabbit trail as much as the next person, but make sure you pull it back together.  have a clear, focused message for every post you write.  if your post is all over the place, it's going to leave your reader going "huh?" and wondering why they took the time to read it.  instead, be sure to take time to craft your posts.  read over them a few times, read them out loud, have a friend read them.

3.  a sense of confidence // be you!  i think a version of this tip makes it into every blogging post i write, but that just shows you how important it is!  when you're being you and being authentic, that will show itself and you'll come across as confident.  the most confident posts that i've written have been ones that i've really written in my own voice.  and those post are also often the ones i'm most proud of!

4.  a few helpful and relevant links // specifically, links that lead the reader further into your blog (see the bottom of this post, for example!).  if you're writing a blog post about that crazy-good homemade pizza that you made for dinner and have a recipe for homemade sauce, link it up!  "internal" links (links that lead readers to another post or page in your site) help readers discover more of your blog and keep them around longer.

5.  an invitation for the reader // ask a question, host a link-up, invite readers to share your posts.  give your readers a clear way to interact with you and then make sure you interact back and keep the conversation going!

what are some things you think that every great blog post has?

want more blogging tips?  check out some of the other posts in my blogging series here:

67 comments:

  1. I love all these tips! I need to read more from your series. Thank you for sharing.

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  2. I love your blogging tips! When I started my blog it was strictly to have a "journal" for myself and know it has turned into a little more. My grammar and spelling are horrible, but I have really tried to improve this over the year.

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  3. Awesome tips, Betsy! It took me a long time before I caught on with making sure I had a great image in each of my posts, but I finally learned my lesson and never post anything without at least one image!

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  4. Great tips Betsy!! And you are SO right..I usually know by the first line whether I'm gonna stick around or not. Love the post with pics and text on them too..so inviting. I think this is one thing that has increased my traffic. :) thanks!

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  5. Thanks for the tips Betsy! Being a newbie blogger, I'm definitely soaking in any advice I can get!

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  6. Great post Betsy! I love when a post has a great image or graphic to start with. That can make or break it sometimes. I need to be more diligent about adding links...thanks for the tip!

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  7. Love blogging tip posts! Great post!

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  8. This is really helpful. Thank you! What do you use to edit your photos?

    http://whatmaisiedid.blogspot.co.uk/

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  9. I always love your tips, Bets. I agree with Anne too- having an image that kind of goes along with the post is nice (plus, if you can pin it on Pinterest, even better!)

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  10. Great tips!! I always love when I can get a really good feel of the bloggers personality in their posts!

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  11. So many helpful tips! I definitely agree that confidence is key when writing a great blog post! Thanks for sharing your advice!

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  12. I like reading blogging tips. They're so helpful.

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  13. #3 is my favorite! Writing my blog has given me a lot of confidence, which translates into the way I write.

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  14. This is a great list! I especially like that you pointed out blog posts should have a clear purpose. I feel like even if you're just telling a story about your day, there should be some REASON why I should want to read about that. I think that's really difficult to do in the lifestyle blogging community sometimes.

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  15. This list is AWESOME, and oh so very true! I am also a fan of the clear purpose. It's so hard to read a bunch of rambling unorganized mumbo jumbo! Thanks for sharing this :)

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  16. I LOVE following authentic blogs. There is a big difference when someone writes just to promote a product, or when someone writes from the heart. You can only say so many times in one month 'This is the best eye liner ever!'...without losing some followers...

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  17. You are so true about these things. I love reading blogs where I almost feel as though I am talking to the blogger. I love when they write passionately about what they are trying to convey. Thanks for sharing.
    thrifting diva
    www.thriftingdiva.com

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  18. Great title image is my blogging goal right now! I'm trying to add them to each post!

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  19. This is a great list and I agree with it all!

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  20. This is awesome. Thanks! I am always looking for ways to improve my blog.

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  21. Great list! For real. All these things = YES!

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  22. I'm trying to add more links, but most of the time, I have no idea as to whether or not I have a clear message. Sometimes I just ramble.

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  23. i totally do too sometimes! (and sometimes, it's totally fine to do that!)
    i always try to sum up every post in 3-5 points....if i can do that and the points seem to convey a unified message, then we're good! if they're all over the place, then it's time to edit.

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  24. i'm definitely not an expert, but i love writing blogging posts like this...it's fun to share what i've learned/noticed over the years!

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  25. yes! it will transform your posts :)

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  26. thanks girl! so true...bloggers that are passionate and real come through as confident on their posts, and those are the fun ones to read!

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  27. ugh, SO well said! haha...i just have a really hard time connecting with blogs that only ever write product reviews. i love making some cash off of my blog too, but i personally enjoy connecting with readers more than anything!

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  28. I love this. Some of my favorite things that suck me into a post is definitely the picture and bloggers being themselves :)

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  29. Very helpful list! Thanks for putting this together. :)

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  30. These are all great tips, especially the title image. It works out perfect for Pinterest traffic!

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  31. I didn't get into title images until a few months ago - I feel like it makes a huge difference in the post, almost makes it more professional.

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  32. Thank you so much the advice. They're literally very useful for me as a beginner :) I'll apply what you have recommended on my blogpost


    xoxo
    www.colorsinmybubble.blogspot.com

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  33. Great tips. I really need to work on adding a title image for pinning.

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  34. Thanks for the tips and the image is cute

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  35. Great tips! I sometimes struggle with coming up with a good title image but knowing that it's a struggle helps me focus on making it work.

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  36. I pinned this its so great

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  37. Great tips here, thanks for sharing! :-)

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  38. Great tips! Internal links are the bomb. When I'm brainstorming ideas, I sometimes think about what else I can link up to in my own blog.

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  39. love all your blogging tips! Although, i have to slightly disagree with the the text on the image comment in number 1. I totally agree, it gives readers a snapshot of what they are about to read and is great for media sharing but i don't like when every single blog post has a title image with text on it. i've come across certain posts where they have text on the title photo and it's definitely not necessary to the post. it's a little too redundant for me. for some posts, the text on the title image is a definite must. for example, this post, the title text is great! I guess what i mean to say is "use text in title image when complimentary to post" haha Totally my opinion though, from a readers standpoint.

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  40. lovely tips! I love these key points you put in - makes it helpful when writing posts ♥

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  41. These are great tips! But you always have really helpful tips! The title image thing is something I'll have to really give more thought too!!! Thank you!

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  42. love this!! I agree that images are so very important in a blog post. Even just one great image can make all the difference in a blog post

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  43. totally agree! it's kind of like reading books when you were a kid...you weren't interested in the ones without pictures!

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  44. thanks so much liv! photos, in my opinion, bring life to blog posts!

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  45. i totally see what you're saying! i suppose it's not quite as important to have text on your photos as it is to just have great photos!

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  46. me too! i love when i can provide some links to other things i've written!

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  47. i definitely do too! but the work is totally worth it!

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  48. I like lots of images in blog posts! I'm a definite visual person so portray that myself in my blog!


    Katie <3

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  49. Betsy. You're nailing this whole blogging thing :-) Love the list - confidence is a hard one to write with (for me) but I love following your journey through blogging/life!!

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  50. Great list! I agree, images are so important in posts!

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  51. I recently started adding an invitation to readers at the end of my posts. It's a great way to have a discussion with your readers and learn more about them.

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  52. Creating consistently engaging posts is a major goal of mine! I also think that great posts need to be well-organized and have great photography!

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  53. I agree for me great image and a question at the end captures me more as well as content obviously

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  54. Awesome, awesome tips (and you did all of them in this post)!
    One thing that I would add is social sharing buttons are important. I don't know if it is my browser, but I don't ever see any on your's. Is that on purpose?

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  55. Great tips Betsy! These are so helpful and I will absolutely be keeping them in mind with each new post I write. :)

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  56. I totally agree Sarah! Social Sharing buttons are definitely important...and no, it's not your browser! haha...the theme I have installed on my blog didn't come with them built in and I've been meaning to figure out how to reinstall them but I just keep forgetting to! Thanks for the reminder though :)

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  57. Thanks Alyssa! Glad you found them helpful!

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  58. Fantastic tips, I'll definitely be making sure I follow your advice :)

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