Have you ever felt like you have poured your heart and soul into your writing only to hear the sound of cricket in response? You are not the only wordsmith and aspiring blogger who has felt that way. The majority of bloggers have wondered the same in the initial stage of their blogging life. But they refused to give up and now they are successful bloggers. Have a look at the 10 ways you can create a killer blog post that will catch attention and get shared from all over the world.
Contents
- 1 1.) Start with a Bang!
- 2 2.) Know Your Audience
- 3 3.) Be Yourself To Create a Unique Storytelling Experience
- 4 4.) Keep Your Posts Snappy
- 5 5.) Craft Killer Headlines
- 6 6.) Be the Answer They Are Searching
- 7 7.) Don’t Underestimate the Power of Visuals
- 8 8.) Don’t Forget To Edit Your Posts
- 9 9.) Engage With Your Readers
- 10 10.) Promote like a Pro
- 11 Conclusion
1.) Start with a Bang!
If your blog post was a fireworks show, you would want it to start with a bang. Treat your blog posts that way and start with a mind-blowing explosion. Write an introduction— especially the first line that grabs your readers’ attention and refuses to let go. The first line of your introduction could be a shocking fact, a witty anecdote, or a thought-provoking question.
2.) Know Your Audience
Who brings a surfboard to a snowstorm? Exactly. Get to know your audience like you know your favorite song. Find out their pain points and the things they definitely do not want to see in a blog post. The main and essential ingredient of a perfect blog post is the language your audience speaks—in a literal and metaphorical manner.
3.) Be Yourself To Create a Unique Storytelling Experience
Oscar Wilde was on to something here. Authenticity is your biggest weapon because when a reader is reading your blog post, they are not here just for the information. Let’s be honest, the thing that you are writing is written before, but your readers will be there on your blog just to hear your voice. Hence, do not hesitate to show your personality— to add humour, your life experiences, and your unique perspective on the thing you are writing about. Writing should be like inviting the readers into your living room for a good old-fashioned chat.
4.) Keep Your Posts Snappy
Our attention spans have never been shorter because this is the new age of TikTok and Twitter now. If you write long paragraphs and use tough vocabulary, people won’t read your posts. That’s the reality. This is the reason you should keep your paragraphs short, you should use more bullet points, use subheadings, and use images between paragraphs to break the text. Your goal is to make it easy on the eyes of the readers so that they simply say “thank you”.
5.) Craft Killer Headlines
The headlines you write, are the gatekeepers to your blog. That is why you should make them irresistible. Craft headlines that are clear, concise, and promise something valuable. We also encourage you to sprinkle a little curiosity dust in your headlines because we won’t resist clicking on a headline that reads something like this: “Kim Kardashian Got Another Plastic Surgery—Learn Where!”
6.) Be the Answer They Are Searching
Whenever something happens, we turn to Google— the god of the internet. You need to provide your readers with the answer they are searching for. Create content that is rich in information and solves a real-life problem. If your post genuinely attracts a reader or solves their problem, they are going to share it with their network.
7.) Don’t Underestimate the Power of Visuals
In the blogging world, a picture is worth more than a thousand words, especially if it is an infographic. You can also add videos to your blog posts to make it look more real and interesting. When you are adding visuals, they break up the text and keep the readers engaged. Moreover, your readers can also share the images on social media platforms which will attract more readers to your blog.
8.) Don’t Forget To Edit Your Posts
Even the best writers make grammar mistakes and typos every now and then. If you wear mismatched socks to a job interview, it ruins your first impression. Likewise, it is with sloppy writing. Sloppy writing distracts from your brilliance. That is why, you should edit your blog posts like your life depends on it. Read aloud your writing— if possible, use a text-to-speech tool, use grammar-checking tools like Grammarly and Quilbot. However, sometimes we can’t catch our own mistakes. In that case, get a friend to proofread it for you.
9.) Engage With Your Readers
Blogging is not a one-way street. To get your readers to show love to you, you will have to show love to them. Encourage them to leave comments and when they do, respond to them. Create a sense of community. Your readers will feel heard and appreciated. That way, they are more likely to stick around and share your content with their network.
10.) Promote like a Pro
Writing an amazing blog post is just half the battle. Then the rest of the battle depends on how you are promoting it. You can’t just sit freely after creating such a fantastic post. You will have to let the world know that it exists. Share it on social media. Email it to your subscribers. If possible, don’t hesitate to reach out to influencers in your niche. The more views you get on your post, the better chance it has of going viral.
Conclusion
Rome was not built in a day, and neither is your successful blog. After following these 10 tips on how to write a killer blog post, keep your patience. It will take some time for your post to gain some traction and get the shares it deserves. Don’t be discouraged if one of your posts doesn’t break the internet. Keep blogging, keep yourself updated with new information, and keep patience. It is worth it.
