At first, blogging can be a bit intimidating but once you get the hang of things you will be blogging everyday! I have provided a top ten list of advice I would offer to PR students who are new to blogging.
- 1. Don’t be intimidated by your blog. When you first get started using WordPress it can be a little confusing, but you will catch on in no time!
- Be creative. Nobody wants to sit and read a boring, plain blog. Add lots of color, pictures, and videos to make your blog more appealing.
- Always proofread you blog before creating a new post. Try to type your blog post into Microsoft Word and check for errors before publishing your post.
- Be open to blog about a wide range of topics. Blog about stuff you find interesting, strange, or unusual. There are tons of bloggers eager to read your opinion on certain topics.
- Leave comments on other blogs. Leaving comments is a good way to meet other people on WordPress. Comments also provide bloggers with a source of feedback for their blog post.
- Check your blog daily. If you are blogging for an online class it can be easy to fall behind. Check your blog often and keep up on assignments.
- Don’t be afraid to give your opinion. When you create a blog, it is YOUR blog. Write whatever you want, just try to do so in a friendly manner.
- Get to know other bloggers. Once you communicate with others they will read your blog and leave you helpful, informative comments.
- Post your blog on other websites you are part of such as Twitter and Facebook. By doing this you will have more followers and interaction with your blog.
- Lastly, just have fun! Blogging should be a fun experience so make the best of it!
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First of all I would like to just comment on how cute your layout is Miss. Corley
And I loved these guidelines…especially the last one because blogging should be a fun way to express your feelings and share thoughts or information! I AM often intimidated by my blog because I feel like it’s not going to be good enough or meaningful. I am also scared to voice my opinion too much because I don’t want to offend anyone, but then I think to myself, “well it is MY blog…” I am also guilty of not getting to know fellow bloggers other than a few people in our class and maybe a few friends with blogs. Thanks for posting dear 
Casey, I completely agree with all of your tips! Especially the one about writing something that is interesting to the reader. It is so important for writers to maintain creativity or they will lose the attention of their audience quick. I also agree with the point about checking your blog daily. I know that I have struggled in that department and it really is crucial to the success of your coursework if you are blogging for class and to maintain constant communication if you are blogging for personal use. I think that new bloggers will find your 10 tips very helpful!
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Casey, I absolutely love these tips that you shared for beginner bloggers! It’s true, blogging at first can be very overwhelming and even a bit intimidating, but as you learn more and become more comfortable with it daily, you are able to start viewing how beneficial blogging can be. The rest of the tips should always be remembered and used: be creative, always proofread, keep an open mind, blog about a variety of topics, comment on other blogs, give your opinion, share your blog on other social media/networking sites. All great tips to keep in mind when blogging! Thanks for sharing!
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