Most people, including myself, start blogs, because we feel that we want to write, and put ideas and thoughts out there. Most of the time, though, it takes time, and energy to write an entry for a blog. The part that is most debilitating in writing for your own blog, is to find the right topic, and the right content for it. It becomes easier if you have a theme based blog, but this can again be hampered by how much time you have for it. What can one do about such a dilemma? Perhaps some ideas might help - as I speak to myself here as well.
Find the time to write
How can one find the time to write content for ones blog? The simple answer would be to schedule your blog - that is, use a calendar to set up a weekly blog, and stick to it. However, one should not feel guilty if one misses the schedule. Perhaps just move it to the following day, but the importance is to stick to the schedule.
When to write
This is as important as the scheduling. The best time to write is when you know what time of the day is your quiet time. If you whole day is quiet, then you are able to write at any time, but preferably try and sit down to write your blog (specifically) at the same time each day. That would make the time slot and the day your "blogging day."
What do I write
What you write about is entirely up to you. If you have a specific theme - that is, a "content specific" blog, it is somewhat easier, as you would write along those lines. This is also called niche blogging. If one has a general blog it can become a little more intricate, as one cannot always find a topic to write about. A "content specific" blog is often a passion, and it becomes easier to write about it.
Finding a blog space
The Internet has hundreds of places where you are free to place your blog. The best way to find a space is to look at what your needs are. These places offer different ways of creating your blog. It depends entirely on how you wish to communicate your content. The blog spaces also allows you to create your own themes for the visual appearance of your blog.How much do I write
The length of a blog and any other writing online,other than academic writing, should be as short as possible, and grab the attention. You do not want a lengthy blog where people would lose interest midway. The suggested length of a blog entry should be between 350-500 words. This is just a suggestion, as you could write longer blogs, as long as you keep the attention of the reader.
Finally, blogging has been around for a very long time, and does not seem to lose its appeal. If you are able to create your own website for a specific purpose, such as, selling products, most of the hosts offer a blog attached. Thus, you are able to use your blog, attached to the website, as a promotional tool for your products. Website hosting can be expensive, but there are hosts that would offer free websites, but with limited functionality.
