Blogging is on the increase - and rightly so. Regularly updated website content, plus a number of well-placed keywords, will likely work wonders for your SEO rating.

But to make the most of your blogs, you need to know the best way to write them.

Here are a few top tips:

Have an opinion: People read bogs because they are interested in your subject matter and because they want to know your opinion. So tell them what you think - but without going too crazy and over-the-top (you don’t want to come across as mad!).

Less is more: Around 250 words will give people enough to read but without boring them. A short post that is easy to digest will be the one they remember.

Make headlines snappy: This is the place to get your point across in one simple sentence. Aim to grab your reader’s attention.

Add bullets: Lists are easy to read and simple to digest. Everyone loves a list, so add these to your blogs.

Easy to read: Short sentences and paragraphs are easier on the eye. Add in simple headers throughout your blog to keep the reader’s attention.

SEO friendly: Add in a few keywords but don’t over do it. The most effective way to use keywords is to ensure they appear “naturally” in text. But do think about what keywords people would use to search for your post and include them in the body text and headers.

Read it over: Before you post the blog, read it over again. Check for grammar errors and cut out the words that are not really needed.

Link up: Support your blog with links to other web pages that are relevant to your post.

Happy blogging!

Tags: blog tips, blogging, seo

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