I am relatively new to the world of blogging, so drawing from personal experience and what I have learned so far, my top five tips for new bloggers would be:
1. Research the available Blog hosts to find one that is going to suit your blog style. You may want the ability to edit the code, personalise your blog some more etc. Most blog services offer varying degrees of the control you have over your blog so take time to assess which is the right one for you.
2. Think about a theme for your blog which can either be very loosley based or can be adhered to on a more stricter basis. Theming your blog helps people to recognize what it's about so it's a good idea to stick to it.
3. Be consistent in both your writing style and your posting frequency. If you post sporadically in an abstract fashion people are bound to lose interest. However, if you set up a good posting routine and writing style, visitors to your blog will be more likely to return as they know what to expect.
4. Choose a good blog design that complements your theme and writing style. The design should not detract from the content of your blog, so keep it streamlined and well layed out.
5. Make your blog scannable by keeping posts short and to the point. Highlight the most important points and include links to other posts or sites that includethe more detailed information.
Many of the blog services out there offer tips as well, so it's a good idea to check the information on the blogging site that your interested in, it will normally provide some helpful information for first-time bloggers.
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