The Basics of Successful Blogging
by Edie Melson @EdieMelson I love to blog, and I try to share my love of blogging when I teach at writing conferences. I also know that many of you aren�t such fans. Many try to love blogging because it�s a good way to connect with readers and build an online presence. Others, don�t even try to love it, but do it out of necessity. The rest are like me, and enjoy the process as well as the connections it brings. No matter where you are with blogging, it�s important to do it well. Whether you blog twice a month on a group blog, or daily on your own site, there are some essential dos and don�ts of blogging that I�d like to share today. Blogging is a great way to build relationships with our audience. But a lot of people forget that, just like building relationship in person, it�s never a good idea to talk so much that others don�t have a chance to share their thoughts. I often visit blogs where I want to ask the blogger, �Are you blogging or lecturing?� There ...