How to Start a Successful Blog - My 10 Rules

The problem with most Bloggers I know is that they think if they posted one article then "uh oh I need a traffic bomb shelter" to control all of the traffic coming to my site.

Not so.

Here are the 10 rules to start a successful blog as I see them:

Rule #1 To become a successful Blogger: Figure out how you can create enough value for enough people - consistently - over a period of time.

Rule #2 Become an authoritative blogger: Don't post articles stating the obvious. What new and innovative ideas or concepts can you create? How can you get people to see you as an authoritative figure?

Rule #3 Content, content and lots of it: Most bloggers post once a month. The best way to speed up the process is to post every day.

Rule #4 Start from the beginning in building a mailing list. Don't make the same mistake I made! The power is in the mailing list.

Rule #5 Market your blog: Without traffic you blog is not really worth much.

Rule #6 Don't use your blog to kvetch and complain about everything. This will drive your traffic away from your site. People are not interested in your problems - we get enough negative nonsense from the media

Rule #7 Write about something that you are extremely passionate and knowledgeable about. If not then you simply won't stick to it.

Rule #8 Don't be afraid to share your knowledge. No one will think you are arrogant unless you start bragging about yourself.

Rule #9 Don't blast your blog with affiliate ads and Google ads. Save the monitization options til later on.

Rule #10 Be a nice guy. (don't fake it) People like nice people and your traffic will know if they are dealing with a nice person. Respond to emails and treat people will respect: If people email you via your site - respond as fast as you can. This is has been an incredible tool for me in building a loyal following to my site.

Hillel is the founder and developer of http://iyazam.com . Hillel has been working in marketing for several years learning many valuable lessons along the way, the fruits of which appear on his website. Hillel lives with his wife and toddler in Israel

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