5 Journalist Tricks to Help You Create Epic Blog Posts
Journalists must get noticed. If their headline doesn't grab an audience they will be replaced - there are a lot of hungry writers eager for a chance.
That's why they use a variety of techniques and strive to deliver information that the public needs and wants. They are in the business of getting noticed, and here are five proven techniques you can consume to boost your blog posts, get noticed, and amplify your following.
Get the Scoop
If you want to get noticed you are going to have to get your hands dirty. Do some digging. Advanced Google Search is a great resource to find information. By utilizing search operators you can find information "hidden" within a website.
Take advantage of site search functions to improve the quality of your search. Learn how in this easy guide.
Remember to always triple check your information for legitimacy- research, research, research!
Focus on Your Reader
What does your audience want? If your readers are into sports and technology, not many will care what the Kardashians did last night unless Kim purchased the Red Sox or Khloe invented a new form of communication. You captured your audience by writing what you know and by having a lot in common with them. In order to keep your audience and introduce new subjects, they need to intersect.
Write for one person. Think about your audience and create one member who encompasses their likes and needs. Picture this reader, down to their hair color and clothing style, and imagine him or her every time you write.
Capture Attention With a Powerful Title
I cannot stress the importance of your title enough. It will make or break your blog post!
Keep Up With Trends
You don't have to be pop culture paparazzi, but you do need to know what's going on to be a successful writer online. A quick scan of headlines a couple times a week is sufficient, and you can delve deeper into subjects that are related to your niche. Google Trends is a great resource for learning what the world is talking about right now, and you can narrow it down to a subject or one region or nation, compare topics, and even get keyword ideas.
Consider creating a Google Alert to notify you daily with reports on your topic of interest.
Not Just a Blogger
Your posts need to answer the 5 W's- Who, What, Where, When and Why. Your job as a blogger is to present information, solve problems and answer questions, and make your readers lives easier.
And you need to do it in an entertaining way.
You must craft stories that are creative and compel the public into becoming regular readers and supporters of your blog. Become a good storyteller and you will accomplish these goals and set yourself up for a successful career.
These strategies will make your job easier and cement you as a powerful blogger who presents solid information that readers know they can trust.
Think of yourself as a journalist covering the story and not just a blog writer, and your readers will never want to miss a post.
Most importantly write with passion and write often.
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A worthy read.
Thanks.
Glad it is helpful! Thank you for reading <3
Thank you AK, hope life is good in your corner of the world ! I learn everyday here thanks to people like yourself who know stuff sharing the stuff they know with people like me who know nowt ! Its what I love here.
You mentioned write often, practise helps with making the words flow easier ?
I was chatting with someone last night, and we both agreed the most difficult thing was organising your thoughts and getting them down. I am very random in my thinking and leap about topics, do you have any tips please ?
Absolutely! I welcome questions!
Tips to Organizing Your Thoughts
Hope this helps!
It does thank you, and the notebook I do already. I've actually just started dictating into my phone too and I'm hopefully going to put together a real article this week based on some old notes. I've also posted 3 days on the trot now so I'm trying to get into the habit!
Thanks again :-)
Sweet! And that is the best thing to do- post every day. It will train your brain to organize your thoughts and get them down :)
This post is not only incredibly helpful, but after having a quick peruse through some of the others linked at the bottom, I'm wondering why the hell I haven't found you before! Beguiling, informative and stimulating content all around. I'm looking forward to following your posts!
Where have you been, Donny?!
It is a pleasure to meet you, and thank you! I am happy you found inspiration :)
Some great tips for newbie bloggers and reminders for the more established.
I agree, writing to your avatar, your ideal reader is key and keeps you on track instead of trying to be all things to all people...
Oh and walk away before you hit post come back, tweak and then press post :)
That is the phrase I was looking for: Ideal Reader!
Thank you!
You are but one person, and although you may feel like you should be called "Superman(woman)" at times, depending on where you are in life and family, you cannot be everything to everyone :)
Happy to help :)
Perfectly put :)
Thanks!
Thank you!
This is one of the best things I’ve read on Steemit in a while. Your advice is spot on, particularly the piece about how important a good title is. I would add that if a person wants to build their credibility, they need to make sure their title is catchy and accurate — and not just click bait.
Thanks for sharing!
Good point- no bait and switch! Dishonest practices such as this will only hurt you and make untrustworthy.
Thank you!
This actually helps! haha thanks! this is a very informative post. followed, upvote, resteemed and commented! best of luck! :)
I'm so happy to hear that it helps!
Thank you! And it's a pleasure meeting you!
When I was a child, there were DIY for kids shows on TV.
I just look at the paper in my hand...the unfolded. I don't have the already folded one...I have a shapeless wrinkeled something instead...
But then, I learned to fold not by reading or by watching but by trying.
All the information you give are so precious and I have to try many times to have the correctly folded paper...
Thank you for showing a way.
Stay positive.
FD.
There are three types of learners- audio, visual and kinesthetic. Kin's learn by doing. I am one as well :) I can watch and hear all day long and not learn a thing, but once I get my hands on it I have it forever.
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Whoa those search operators are next level. I'm really excited to see what I can dig out with those. Cheers crypto fam
Sweet! I am happy to help :)
Cheers!