![]() ![]() Blogging is a lot easier, however, if you can muster at least a little enthusiasm for the topic at hand. During the course of my career, I’ve written content for dozens of clients in some less-than-thrilling industries (such as financial regulatory compliance and corporate housing), but the hallmark of a professional blogger is the ability to write well about any topic, no matter how dry it may be. “But Dan, I have to blog for a cardboard box manufacturing company.” I feel your pain, I really do. ![]() From the seed of the blog post idea to finally hitting “Publish,” you might spend several days or maybe even a week “writing” a blog post, but it’s important to spend those vital hours planning your post and even thinking about your post (yes, thinking counts as working if you’re a blogger) before you actually write it. How to Write a Blog Post, Step 1: Planningįirst, a disclaimer – the entire process of writing a blog post often takes more than a couple of hours, even if you can type eighty words per minute and your writing skills are sharp. Now let’s review each step in more detail. Make sure to avoid repetition, read your post aloud to check its flow, have someone else read it and provide feedback, keep sentences and paragraphs short, don’t be a perfectionist, don’t be afraid to cut out text or adapt your writing last minute. ![]() Step 4: Use images to enhance your post, improve its flow, add humor, and explain complex topics.Step 3: Write your post, either writing a draft in a single session or gradually word on parts of it.Step 2: Craft a headline that is both informative and will capture readers’ attentions.Step 1: Plan your blog post by choosing a topic, creating an outline, conducting research, and checking facts.How to Write a Blog Post in Five Easy Steps : In this post, I’ll show you how to write a great blog post in five simple steps that people will actually want to read. You know you need to start blogging to grow your business, but you don’t know how. Now that I’m done thoroughly mangling that vague metaphor, let’s get down to business. ![]()
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