Entering the blogging world is a daunting prospect for a newbie- and the toughest thing is there are no quick-fixes! In order to create a blog which will blossom into a storming success, you need to work hard- and by the way we’re talking years not weeks and months!
However- as always there are a few tips and tricks which when used alongside your blood sweat and tears can become a great recipe for accelerated success! Here are 20 quick tips to get you going, whether its readership, social following or reach you need to improve:
Research Relevant Twitter Lists
Twitter lists are lists of accounts that people build in certain niches- so if you find one in your niche take a look through and start interacting with relevant people! You could also start building a few of your own.
If you’re Going to Tweet Someone, Have Something to Say!
We’ve all had our fair share of ‘great post!’ tweets before- read the post and actually say something about it if you intend to tweet someone. You’ll spark up a conversation in no time.
Keep up to Date with the News in your Niche
Being one of the first to blog about an event or news story could see your readership zoom sky high. Setting up Google alerts can be a great way to stay on top of current affairs.
Be Generous and Share the Work of Others
Be part of your blogging community, get to know other bloggers and share their work as well as your own.
Post as Regularly as you are Able
I’m not going to say post every day, because for plenty of people that’s just totally unfeasible. But do keep posting as regularly as you can- minimum 3 times a week if possible!
Learn from Your Readership
Don’t get a great response to a post? Perhaps you missed the mark a little- so learn from it and try a different approach next time.
Twitter Chats
You need to make sure you’re visible on social media, and also these chats are a great place to meet other bloggers and learn.
Think about Your Titles
Of course you must have great content to back up a great title, but think about your blog titles carefully- a good title will really get people sharing.
Interview Other Bloggers
A great way to get other bloggers interested in you and your blog. Make sure they’re relevant to your niche.
Get Pinterest, and Use it
Pinterest is a great way to build a following- and not only that it’s great for pulling in readers. As above- be generous here too and share the pins of others.
Make Sure Your Blog URL is Easy to Find
Put it on Facebook, twitter, email signatures and business cards- in fact put it everywhere!
Get in Touch with Other Bloggers and Suggest Guest Post Ideas
Do your research, know the blogger you’re contacting- and make sure you have some great content ideas ready for them.
Vary Your Posts
Make sure you write a few long and in-depth guides as well as shorter and easily sharable content.
Don’t Just Focus on Other Bloggers
There will no doubt be plenty of industry experts relevant to your niches who aren’t necessarily bloggers. Make sure you interact with these people too- an interview with an industry expert is always a great piece of content.
Conduct a Survey and Post about the Results
Make it relevant to your niche- of course. A survey is a good way to get people interacting, plus when you have the results you’ll have a great piece of content to write up.
Always Reply to People
Especially in the beginning! Be it a tweet, comment or email, always get back to anyone who interacts with you.
Don’t be Afraid to Get Opinionated
Not aggressively so- I just mean if you have a stance on something go ahead and start a conversation!
Make Sure Your Homepage is Easy to Navigate
Updating your homepage and making sure it’s easy to use is an essential part of blog maintenance.
Set Goals
Setting blog goals is a really great way to make sure that you’re constantly working towards something, and improving.
Ask for Feedback
There is no one who will have better ideas on how you can improve that your following. Do a shout out once in a while asking for feedback on improvements!
Failing all that you can email me on ! I’ll be happy to help 
Do you have any tips for beginner bloggers? Please leave them below!
Thank you for taking the time to write this. Your tips are always interesting, different and of great value.
I love the Twitter lists idea. I hadn’t thought of that. Just looked up some social media ones and subscribed to them
Thanks for the tip!
Great- let us know how you get on!
Thanks for the tips. I’m doing some of these things but hadn’t thought of a few. I’m always sharing for others but finding it difficult to get reciprocal love. Trying to use Pinterest and Instagram to get a following in that way and it’s picking up a bit. As I’m still brand new to this, all your tips are very helpful.
Thanks for your comment, it’s great to hear our tips are helping. Pinterest and Instagram can certainly be a great way to extend your following.
It can be touch at first, but if you build relationships with other bloggers they’ll be sure to start sharing your content- as long as it’s relevant to their readers!
Oooh some great tips, especially the lists and asking for feedback! I would normally be to scared but I think I am going to try it! Thanks, love tips like this! xx
fashiontatt.blogspot.com
Don’t be scared feedback is always really useful! Also let me know how you get on
Thank you so much for sharing these tips. I am definitely doing some of these but must work on other areas. I think it’s important to set little goals so that you don’t get disheartened as yousaid it takes a long time to make a successful blog. Really enjoyed reading this post.
Jen x
http://jenjbboutique.blogspot.com
Hey Jen,
You’re right goals are a really good way to keep on track- little steps at a time!
Great tips Rebecca, especially on frequency. I blog every Saturday as my work schedule is punishing. I’ve found using social media tools like socialoomph to schedule in advance helps to ensure there is consistency in day and time, and supplement with other posts when and where I can. Must do better though !
Hey, thanks Helen. Well it’s certainly good that you post on regular days- at least your readership know when to come back to you for updates!
Thanks for the helpful tips! I just started my blog this June 2014, after years of holding on to the idea. I am very excited to apply these tips to make a better blog!
Thank you for your post! I found these tips very interesting, i just opened a blog and right now my aim is to build a good following.
i wasnt thinking about the twitter lists tip for example while i was thinking about a blogger interview, so it made me feel like it was a good choice!
Interviewing another blogger is a great idea!
Let us know how you get on.
Rebecca
Hello Rebacca,
I want to make my own blog so badly but with school and everything I don’t have much time so I thought I’ll do it in a few years.But why not start preparing from now.I mean start interviewing other bloggers as you said.The problem is that I dont know how to find other bloggers and what do you mean by interviewing them?.Can you tell me any sites or something where I can meet peopel?Do you think my ideo of start interviwing bloggers from now is good?
let me know:)Thanks for your time.:)
Pinterest is so fantastic!! It’s how I get over half my traffic. I always tell my clients as well as fellow bloggers to focus on building up their following on that platform.
Me too! It can be a slow starter- but once you get into the swing of things it can really give your site a boost!
Hi Rebecca
Your article is an interesting read and I have had my blog for 4 years now – originally started to record my artwork for my masters. Now I blog regularly and just love it! I would appreciate it if you could take a quick look at it http://www.emmajayne-designs.co.uk
Many thanks
Emma Jayne
Love your helpful posts! My blog has been up for a month now and since I have found this I have really enjoyed all the tips! I think the one I am finding the most issues with is interacting with the readers. I have started and have people on Instagram that I am always communicating with, but on the blog I find it that I can see people are visiting and reading just not responding. I realize that considering I have been on Instagram for many years now that it will always be the main source but I would like the blog to become more relevant also. I have the idea to maybe start a chat on Twitter, kind of like maybe a Q&A but I don’t know if that is something anyone will actually want? Is that something to think people would like and try to get involved in?