10 Simple Tips to Boost Your Blog Game

I've been into blogging for quite a while, but I'm definitely not claiming to be a pro – I'm still learning the ropes. There's a bunch of stuff I'm yet to figure out. But hey, I've picked up a few tricks along the journey, and I wanted to share them with you today. Just keep in mind, these are just suggestions; there's no right or wrong way to go about blogging. I get it, there are tons of posts like this, but I really hope this sparks something for your own blogging journey.

1. Blog at your own tempo

I had this idea that I had to blog every single day, but guess what? That's not true! If you push yourself too hard, it turns into a total drag. Blogging stops being fun, and honestly, it feels more like a job. So, my advice? Only blog when you're in the mood for it, write when you really want to. It's totally fine to take a breather from blogging because it can get a bit much.

2. Write how you talk

You don't need to stress about using super fancy English or sounding all formal like you're writing a university essay. That's just weird. If you want your blog to feel personal and real, just write it the way you talk every day. If you're a funny person who loves cracking jokes in regular conversation, go ahead and throw in those jokes in your blog too!

3. Have a catchy title 

Catchy titles are like magnets for readers! Take Siobhan and Eileen, for example – they're champs at coming up with titles that make you wanna click. But here's the thing – no one likes clickbait, it's just plain annoying. Alright? So, check out blogs that make you click on every post. They're the ones with the coolest titles and awesome content!

4. Write what you want to read

Writing is supposed to be fun (most of the time). It's your chance to bring the stories and worlds from your imagination to life, something you can happily share with others. But if you want other people to love what you write, you've got to love it first. So, just write what you'd love to read and let the rest slide.

5. Planning is key

Many bloggers don't really map out their posts, and some don't plan at all. It's like they can't wait to dive in or they think planning is just a waste of time. But you know what? Planning makes writing WAY smoother, and the more you plan, the less you have to edit. Plus, deciding what you want to write about can spark a bunch more ideas as you go along with your blog post!

6. Spread the word! Share your awesome blog!

You're missing out if you're not sharing your blog on social media! Trust me, the impact is unbelievable. I get it, putting your blog out there might feel a bit awkward, but you won't believe the awesome stuff that can happen. It's amazing to link up with people globally, and the blogging community is just fantastic. So, don't worry about it too much and give your blog the shout-out it deserves. I've got loads of readers from around the world thanks to Twitter. How cool is that?!

7. Reply to all comments 

You know, looking back to when I first started blogging, there's this one thing I really wish I'd known. I used to just read the comments and not bother replying. Can you believe I even turned off the comment section once because I thought it looked ugly? What was I even thinking?!

But seriously, engaging with your readers is a game-changer. It's like building this cool friendship with them. I mean, who wants to miss out on that? If someone took the time to drop a sweet comment on your blog, just shoot them a reply. It's like a virtual high-five! Personally, I get a kick out of bloggers replying to my comments. It makes me want to keep coming back for more of their stuff. So, yeah, never underestimate the power of a good old comment reply. It's a win-win!

8. Proofread, triple check for mistakes/errors, and pay attention to details

I get it, proofreading can sometimes feel like a bit of a drag, but trust me, it's super important for people like me who always catch those little slip-ups in a blog post – I swear I was born perfectionist T.T 

Now, we all make mistakes, but here's the thing: it kinda gives off the vibe that you didn't even take a sec to give your post a once-over. No judgment, though! We're all human, and errors happen to the best of us. But if you could just re-read it oooone more time before hitting 'Publish,' it would be amazing.

9. Have fun! 

I truly believe that blogging should be a blast—something you genuinely enjoy and find exciting. If it starts feeling like a chore, causing stress and sucking out the fun, take a step back and ask yourself why you're doing it. You can't push it; that just doesn't work. 

10. Don't give up and never stop blogging 

I totally get that it can be a bit discouraging when your blog stats don't seem to budge, and it feels like you are your own blog's biggest fan. Nothing's wrong with that! But hey, I just want you to know that real success doesn't happen overnight, right? Just like Rome wasn't built in a day! If you love what you're doing, just keep at it!

What are some of your favorite blogging tips?