The internet is an amazing thing.
Generally you need to offer a service or have a product people want in order to earn money.
Well, the internet introduces a new way to profit online.
The newest home based business everybody can do is...
blogging.
You can generate income without any product and without providing any service.
You just write your opinions, good or bad, people may or may not agree with you but the point is your getting paid to write what you think.
This is a fantastic thing because just about every one can do it.
Every person that can check e-mail can now profit online just by writing what you think.
Now with that in mind a lot of people have their own blog.
You have to separate yourself from the pack, and the best way to do that is to work with a blog mentor or coach.
look at it as an investment in your business.
Think about any great athlete or Olympian they all have good coaching, more often than not, that is what sets them a part from the competition.
Here are a few rules of thumb to get started blogging, however in order to start earning good money online you will have to invest in your business and yourself at some time.
Whether that's getting a mentor or coach, or just having to pay for a domain name to make your blog look more high tech.
Originality Many people feel that in order to have a blog that excels, they have to be really creative.
While uniqueness is very important you just have to be yourself and don't go crazy trying to get attention.
Readers can tell when you're trying to hard.
Relax and blog about something you love writing about.
Evaluate the Difference Take a look at your competition, basically any other blog that is touching on the same issue.
What fresh twist are your competitors missing out on? Many times you can see something that another blogger is touching on but not benefiting from.
They may be too busy writing the blog to see it, while you have the advantage of an outside view and a clean slate.
What they pass over may be your ticket to a niche that works.
Steady Blog Posting Make no mistake if you do not frequently post to your blog it will not continuously generate traffic.
Maintaining a consistent pattern of blog posting will allow your readers to know what to expect or even if they can count on you for any future updates.
The more you post the higher the chance that you will be able to build a admired blog within the readers of your certain niche.
Accept and Respond to Comments Keep in mind your blog is a social community or you at least want your readers to feel that way.
With that said it is unquestionably necessary that you allow comments on your site.
When readers post comments, take the time to read them.
They will tell you what is on the readers' mind and can give you more direction as far as to what type of content is most appealing to them.
There will also be comments that may require your response therefore respond suitably and help to promote an atmosphere where commenting is encouraged and people feel involved.
About You Do not leave this page blank since it is your opportunity to introduce yourself to the readers.
Your followers are always interested in knowing something about the person whose work they are reading.
This also helps to breed a little more familiarity with your site visitors thereby giving the blog a more personal feel.
Your bio should be concise and should contain things like why you blog and any other information that may be related to the blog theme.
Adding a picture is also helpful, however if you are uncomfortable with that then a suitable avatar will work just fine.