Comments on: 5 Things To Do Before Publishing a Blog Post

By: satrap

satrap — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:32:48 +0000

Thanks for the post, I enjoyed reading it. Blogging is not as easy as many think it is, it’s hard work. Anyhow, thanks.

By: Laurie PK

Laurie PK — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:03:32 +0000

Clare’s idea of a checklist is fantastic; I usually miss something when I publish a blog post!

Jennifer, I think writers should leave more out of their blog posts and books than they put in. You’re right — editors do tend to help us with wordiness — but blog posts can run on for eons! Not so good for readers.

Interesting, Stephanie, that readers are more likely to comment on a blog post with an image. I know that images add a great deal to posts….and it’s fascinating that they could even encourage readers to comment! Cool.

Thanks for your comments, my friends.
.-= Laurie PK´s last blog post ..New Suite101 Writers – How to Stay Motivated to Keep Writing =-.

By: Stephanie - Wasabimon

Stephanie - Wasabimon — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:08:01 +0000

These are great tips – all of them are excellent advice. If I might add one, I’d say FIND A PERTINENT PHOTO! Even if it’s a stock image, readers love the visual element. In my experience, people are more likely to comment on a post with an image.
.-= Stephanie – Wasabimon´s last blog post ..Korean BBQ-Style Hamburger Seasoning Recipe from the Steamy Kitchen Cookbook =-.

By: Jennifer L

Jennifer L — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:49:20 +0000

Oh boy, this was good food for thought. I really need to work on the "when in doubt, leave it out" part. I have always had a tendency toward wordiness, but usually I have an editor who alleviates some of the results. Not so with a blog! .-= Jennifer L´s last blog post ..Don’t tell me what your interview subject had for lunch =-.

By: Clare Swindlehurst

Clare Swindlehurst — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:15:34 +0000

Great tips – my top one is to write a checklist and use it everytime.

ie – add tags and categories.
Add the thumbnail image.
Add an excerpt.
Complete the SEO tags/title if required
etc
.-= Clare Swindlehurst´s last blog post ..Elf Name Generator =-.

By: Meredith Resnick - The Writer's [Inner] Journey

Meredith Resnick - The Writer's [Inner] Journey — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:44:18 +0000

Great tips. One of the most important – let your thoughts and words sit overnight.
.-= Meredith Resnick – The Writer’s [Inner] Journey´s last blog post ..The 5-Question Interview: Rachel Shukert =-.

By: Susan Johnston

Susan Johnston — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:50:06 +0000

I agree with Laurie. Ruth's blog is great but it's more reflective, rather than instructive, so it probably doesn't lend itself to CTAs. I should have included that caveat. .-= Susan Johnston´s last blog post ..Open Thread: What Are Your Freelance Fears? =-.

By: Laurie PK

Laurie PK — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:48:11 +0000

I think I should write a post about inserting a “Call to Action”! Encouragement.

But if you’re not a “CTA” type, then so be it. That’s the beauty of having your own blog — you can run it the way you like
.-= Laurie PK´s last blog post ..How to Stop Feeling Depressed About a Relationship Breakup – Rita Rudner =-.

By: Alisa Bowman

Alisa Bowman — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:09:28 +0000

Nice tips–and you even executed them in the post. I, too, read my stuff out loud. I started doing it just for my blogs, because I post the same day that I write. Now I do it for all my writing–it really helps me strengthen my voice because I can hear the writing as I read.
.-= Alisa Bowman´s last blog post ..Anatomy of an Argument =-.

By: ruth pennebaker

ruth pennebaker — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:05:02 +0000

So ... I should have previewed my earlier comment. .-= ruth pennebaker´s last blog post ..Dreaming in French =-.