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February 24, 2015 by Jennifer

Do’s of Blogging {Part 2}

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Last week we started talking about the Do’s of Blogging. It was all about the basic things that bloggers, especially NEW bloggers need to know. Most of the things I shared were common sense and on the basic side of blogging know-how, This week its part 2 of the Do’s of Blogging and we’re taking the skill level up a notch… but just 1 or 2 🙂

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More Do’s of Blogging…

#1. Update / Post Consistently. Your readers want to know when you’ll be around… so don’t stand them up! Post consistently -> the same days, the same (ish) length, the same voice, and the same kind of content. Posting on the same days might take a little bit of effort, but its one of the easiest ways to reap consistent rewards. You don’t have to post 7 days a week. You don’t even have to post 5 days a week. But however many days you choose to post, its important that it’s the same days of the week. Posting in the same voice and tone should be pretty easy… just keep being you!  Posting the same kind of content – this one can be a bit of a challenge. It can take a while to find your blogging niche, but once you find it, stick to it! I read a ton of blogs, in a whole bunch of different niches… and nothing baffles me more than a beauty blogger posting a tech review that has nothing to do with beauty, or a food blogger that writes a “how to” post about building furniture! Strange right?

2. Link to Resources that Add Value. Deep Linking, Organic Linking… What ever type of linking you’re doing make sure they’re valid URL’s, add value to your post and make sense within the context of your blog post. There’s no point in adding a link with in your post that might take a reader away from your blog, UNLESS it adds value to the discussion or serves to emphasize your point.

3. Take Advantage of Your Blog Footer. Few blogs utilize this space to its fullest potential. I don’t. Sad right? But its on my Blogging to do list and will be take care of soon… but it makes me wonder how many opportunities I might have missed to direct a reader to some thing else on this blog that might have interested them. I’m not even remotely skilled when it comes to the technical side of blogging, but with a little help from this post from the SITS Girls about making the most of your footer, has me inspired and headed in the right footer direction!

4. Have a Media Kit. Something else that is on my Blogging to do list… *sigh* Mine is due for a major overhaul and update, and WILL be happening at an upcoming blogger work day I am hosting here in my little town. There all kinds of excellent posts out there about What and How to put together an excellent Media Kit (just search Pinterest!). Why do you need one on hand and ready to go even if you’re a new-ish blogger? Because you never know when an opportunity will present itself to connect with a brand, and you DO NOT want to be caught unprepared!

5. Follow the FTC Guidelines. New blogger or seasoned pro, it’s never been more important to follow the FTC guidelines. That means disclosing all brand relationships and affiliates… basically ANYTHING that benefits you needs to be disclosed. Believe it or not, the FTC is paying attention to what bloggers are doing, and there is no way I am willing to risk all the hard work, blood, sweat and tears that has gone into this blog of mine for a few extra bucks. If you’re not sure what the FTC Guidelines are and how they apply to bloggers, I highly recommend you read this post from Pink Heels Pink Truck and this one from Rafflecopter, and this one from Bloggy Law.

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So now we’ve covered the most important Do’s of Blogging, next week we’re gonna start talking about the DON’Ts of Blogging! Stay tuned!

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  1. Chrissy says

    February 24, 2015 at 12:58 pm

    Great post! I am going to check out that SITS Girls post!

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  2. kristine says

    February 24, 2015 at 1:37 pm

    Media Kit is on my to-do list!!! Great tips yet again girl! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Cassie Y says

      February 25, 2015 at 11:35 pm

      Let me know if you need help with that!! I created my own media kit! 🙂

      Reply
      • kristine says

        March 10, 2015 at 2:20 am

        Thanks for the offer girl!

        Reply
  3. Gema Diaz says

    February 24, 2015 at 2:04 pm

    Wow. I wasn't even aware of those FTC guidelines. I don't really post on items, but always utilized the citation rules I use for school. This was beyond helpful!

    Reply
  4. jessica doll says

    February 24, 2015 at 2:31 pm

    Ooh, I love this list. I'm totally guilty of not doing much with my blog footer but I'm trying to improve it!

    jessica http://teamwiking.com

    Reply
  5. Andi says

    February 24, 2015 at 5:21 pm

    Really great tips! I think consistency is very important – you can choose the cadence, once a week or once a month, but then commit to it!

    Reply
  6. kimberleytobin says

    February 24, 2015 at 6:25 pm

    Awesome tips! I really need to get better with my footer too!

    Reply
  7. karissa says

    February 24, 2015 at 10:03 pm

    Great blogging tips and advice

    Reply
  8. Courtney says

    February 25, 2015 at 3:40 pm

    Thanks for this great info! I have a friend who's in the process of starting his own blog, and he really needs to know this!

    Reply
  9. coolchillmom says

    February 25, 2015 at 3:54 pm

    I am also working on my media kit. This has all been great advice. So much do to 🙂

    Reply
  10. Chelsea says

    February 25, 2015 at 4:09 pm

    Amen to posting consistently and following FTC guidelines! Going to check out what SITS recommends about the footer now 🙂

    Reply
  11. Kendra says

    February 25, 2015 at 4:13 pm

    I also need to revamp my footer 🙂 Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  12. kendall rayburn says

    February 25, 2015 at 6:50 pm

    I so wish this post was around when I started blogging – I've had to learn so many bloggy lessons the hard way! Love your posts! <3

    Reply
  13. BySarahHalstead says

    February 25, 2015 at 7:33 pm

    Thank you for these tips! I really need to get my media kit going.

    Reply
  14. geniabeme says

    February 25, 2015 at 7:39 pm

    I need to work on my footer!

    Reply
  15. Carrie R says

    February 25, 2015 at 7:39 pm

    I have been dragging my feet on getting a media kit together- but honestly? I have only been asked for one once by a PR rep. Great tips, Jennifer! 🙂

    Reply
  16. phyrra says

    February 25, 2015 at 9:48 pm

    Great tips!

    Reply
  17. Carly says

    February 25, 2015 at 9:49 pm

    Great tips, I totally need to utilize my footer!

    Reply
  18. Cassie Y says

    February 25, 2015 at 11:35 pm

    YES to allll of this!! These are such great tips!

    Reply
  19. emmymom2 says

    February 25, 2015 at 11:42 pm

    Sounds like you and I are on similar lists of things we need and plan to do for our blogs. Great tips.

    Reply
  20. Claire says

    February 26, 2015 at 12:40 am

    Great tips once again, Jennifer!! That footer thing… ugh. Gotta get on that. lol

    Reply
  21. Jenn @ hellorigby! says

    February 26, 2015 at 1:57 am

    Great tips! I also need a new media kit, and I need to upgrade my footer stat!

    Reply
  22. Melissa says

    February 26, 2015 at 7:57 am

    Great tips…. I do have things in my footer but I definitely feel like I could make it more useful.

    Reply
  23. Brooke says

    February 26, 2015 at 9:27 am

    The media kit was one of the best things I ever did. Mine is also due for an overhaul = Putting things in my footer also really cleaned up my sidebar!

    Reply
  24. Christina S says

    February 26, 2015 at 11:02 am

    I need to update my media kit and work on the footer. Thanks!

    Reply
  25. gakeman75 says

    March 5, 2015 at 5:36 pm

    I have not tackled the media kit yet. I need a lot more views probably.

    Reply
  26. Jamie says

    March 6, 2015 at 10:32 am

    Stopping by from Pin Me Later Link up, and I pinned! 😉 For Later. hehe.
    Love this! Thanks so much. Need to get on top of my media kit and read up on FTC to be sure I'm doing it correctly.

    Reply
  27. Amy says

    March 7, 2015 at 8:15 pm

    Great tips! PInning for reference. Thanks for linking up at Best of the Weekend!

    Reply
  28. Michelle says

    March 8, 2015 at 9:07 am

    Thank for this post. I definitely will be reading the FTC posts and the footer posts. I am not big enough for a media kit yet but when I am I will have one.

    Reply
  29. Liisi says

    March 9, 2015 at 10:01 am

    Awesome tips! 🙂

    Reply
  30. Kimberly Lewis says

    March 9, 2015 at 6:00 pm

    I'm loving this! You always bring such amazing things to our party. Pinned and tweeted. I hope to see you tonight at 7 at our party. I can't wait! Lou Lou Girls

    Reply
  31. Cathy says

    March 9, 2015 at 8:23 pm

    Congratulations on being featured at this weeks Turn It Up Tuesday! I can't wait to see what you link up this week!

    Reply
    • JenniferJayne13 says

      March 9, 2015 at 9:22 pm

      Thanks!!

      Reply
  32. Theresa says

    March 11, 2015 at 12:39 pm

    Great tips! Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party! Hope to see you again soon. Shared…

    Reply
  33. corinne1989 says

    March 11, 2015 at 6:17 pm

    Great tips! A media kit was already on my to-do list but I never thought about my footer. Thanks for linking up at This Is How We Roll Thursday. I hope you come back and share more tips!

    Reply
  34. Samantha says

    March 16, 2015 at 10:10 pm

    Great tips, thanks!

    Reply
  35. Heaven says

    March 16, 2015 at 11:46 pm

    I've read all your do's and don'ts. great stuff! Thanks for posting it. Pinned.

    Reply
  36. Julie S. says

    March 21, 2015 at 7:55 pm

    This is a great series! I'm still learning the whole media kit and FTC stuff 🙂

    Reply
  37. Rhonda (@RhondaGales) says

    May 26, 2016 at 9:01 pm

    Love these tips, especially using the Footer and preparing a Media Kit.

    Reply

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