BASICS OF
BLOGGINGBY GABRIEL BILLONES JR
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What is a blog?
DIALOGUE + ENGAGEMENT = BLOG
WEB + LOG = WEBLOG
IT IS A DISCUSSION OR INFORMATIONAL SITE
PUBLISHED ONLINE
Purpose of Blogging
provide commentary on a particular subject
personal outlet of feelings or online diary
online brand advertising of a particular individual or company
Promote a cause
Financial compensation
Citizen journalism
Provide cyberspace or one-stop site in relevant information about
different experiences such as food, travel, lifestyle, fashion,
photography, sports, religion and many other things
How to identify your niche?
ISOLATE YOUR INTERESTS
EVALUATE THE COMPETITION (FOR COMPETITIVE BLOGGING)
CONSIDER THE PURPOSE OF THE BLOG
How do you start a
blog?
• TEXTUAL BLOG
• ART BLOG
• PHOTO BLOG
• MP3 BLOG
• PODCAST
• MICROBLOG
10 Rules in Blogging
That I Follow
(And You Can Too!)
1. Select your best niche.
2. Be simple, effective and
straightforward.
3. Cite your sources. Link to
valuable ones.
4. Optimize your titles and
keywords.
5. Give people a reason to read you.
6. Write in a conversational tone.
Show your personality.
7. Be consistent.
8. Respect your audience.
9. Promote your blog. Use social
media. Link with others.
10. Improve quality of your content.
WELL-LINKED + WEL-VISITED =
ATTENTION
ATTENTION + KEYWORDS +
CONTENT = POPULARITY
10 Things That I Don’t Do in
Blogging (And You Shouldn’t Too!)
2. Over-promoting.
3. Being dishonest.
4. Not being cautious of posts.
5. Being anonymous.
7. Stealing photos.
8. Leaving your blog link in other
blogger’s comments.
9. Bashing other bloggers.
“Earn your spotlight by your own merits. “
10. Being irrelevant.
HOW DO YOU HANDLE BAD COMMENTS OR NEGATIVE REVIEWS?
Thanks for listening!
Gabriel Billones Jr
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