
Popular Blogging Tips Bloggers Should Not Follow
Although there is some amazing advice out there for bloggers here are some pieces of advice I’ve heard often that don’t really work- at least not for me.
Tags– A lot of sites tell you to be very specific with your tags like instead of “food” tag it “lasagna” or “sandwich” but in my opinion this is a really bad idea for multiple reasons. First of all there are a huge number of people who would be interested in food or larger topics in general compared to the number of people interested in a specific thing. By being specific you are losing a lot of traffic. Furthermore, more people are likely to search a general topic on search engines like food rather then a specific one and so again you would be losing traffic.
Niche- A lot of people advice that you stick to one or a minimum amount of topics on your blog but in my opinion you can do a lot of topics and still get a good following/traffic. You just need to plan yourself out properly and make sure your blog isn’t just a mess of random posts. Using multiple topics can help bring a lot of people interested in different things on your blog rather than those who would follow it from just one topic.
Titles– Using a catchy and unique title is great sometimes but a lot of times there are titles that are more likely to get traffic like “how-to’s” and “top 10’s”. Sometimes sticking to these titles does help increase traffic especially from search engines.
Topics- Even though it is a good idea to do more popular topics sometimes it really works in your favour to do something unique because you never know people might love it. Although a lot of people say that you should write on popular topics especially if you are blogging to earn money I think trying something unique would be worth it sometimes and may actually increase the popularity of your blog.
Comments- Even though you should comment and interact on others blogs saying nothing and just leaving a link to your blog or a post on your blog is just annoying and less likely to bring you traffic or followers. Instead try to be genuine and show interest in their post and this will help bring traffic to your blog.
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174 Comments
E.C.
Very good and helpful suggestions. 🙂
PoojaG
Thank you!
tigerroomblog
Great advice!
PoojaG
Thank you!
Farhadhamsada
Thank you for the helpful suggestions. 🙂
PoojaG
You’re welcome hope they help!
Farhadhamsada
Absolutely!
HeartyPsych
Some great suggestions 👍🏼
PoojaG
Thank you!
Opher
I just do what I do. I write what I like and it seems to work OK.
PoojaG
That’s awesome!
matrimonialsites149160764
Wow these tips are really awesome. Thanks for sharing!
PoojaG
You’re very welcome!
Kerry
Love it, thank you 🤓
PoojaG
Thanks!
Blue Jean Blonde
This post was very helpful! Thank you!
PoojaG
Thank you happy to hear that!
Shira Khiamti
This was really helpful. Thank you 🙂
PoojaG
Thanks so happy to hear that!
CHINA ALEXANDRIA LIVING THE DREAM
Reblogged this on LIVING THE DREAM.
PoojaG
Thank you!
Troy Headrick
Thanks for the suggestions! They are much appreciated. It seems that being a really good writer isn’t enough in the age of the internet. One also needs to know a load of “tricks” as well.
PoojaG
Yeah there are so many writers out there which is great but it also makes it that much harder to get noticed so it does definitely help to know these tricks!
Rachael Collins
I consider them as guidance instead of tricks.
And it’s alright to have a different view of writers.
Thank you again!!
PoojaG
You’re very welcome!
Rachael Collins
I appreciate your suggestions!
It’s so very true to be unique.
Looking forward to blogging Greatness.
Thank you for your help!
PoojaG
Thank you and hope they help!
Rachael Collins
I’m learning, and you are a great help.
Joey Blue
Thanks, Pooja. These awere the only five tips I followed! 😀
PoojaG
Thank you!
vmanningreads
My blog is about children book reviews, art, crafts, songs, and fingerplays. Everything is centered around the book theme. I started my blog title with the name of the book I was reviewing. I changed it to a Theme instead. My target has been mothers, dads, and teachers. I think pinterest brings most people to my blog but I’m not sure.
PoojaG
That’s very interesting. I don’t know much about Pinterest but I hear it’s very good for traffic.
Diana Tyler (la muse excentrique) ☕
I agree with these tips.
PoojaG
Glad to hear that!
Pandemedium
Awesome tips!!! Thanks 🙏
PoojaG
Thank you!
The Scruffy Entrepreneur
Absolutely! Another great way to create interest in your blog (as well give shout outs to others!) is to go to a site like http://www.quora.com and search for questions related to what you write about. You can share your opinions and expertise there (genuinely being helpful) and put the link to your blog in your signature. You don’t really need to go into detail about your own content, just be super helpful and offer your thoughts and advice to the person asking the question you address and, if they really appreciate it and find your response insightful, they’ll check you out themselves! Not my own tip, but one I picked up from various other bloggers. See how that works? 🙂
PoojaG
Wow that’s such a great idea that you so much for sharing I will try it out for sure!
Inkplume
Great advice – thanks.
PoojaG
Thank you!
SHANIASTORE
Nice tips. I agree
PoojaG
Thank you!
Burpees por Tacos
Hiii! Amazing post and you are right, I’m new in the “blogging world”, and in some websites, I saw some recommendations and that is supposed that would help, but is almost the same. Thanks for sharing 😀
PoojaG
Welcome to the blogging world and thank you!
Rachael Collins
I’m new at this also.
Thank you for the help!
PoojaG
Thanks happy to help!
Rachael Collins
I have a question, about traffic and blogging.
Does the internet contain so many program avenues that more reader’s are needed?
Just a random question.
Thank you in advance…you are Great!
PoojaG
What do you mean by program avenues exactly?
Rachael Collins
🌐 websites such as IG, F-book, and so on. They are all programs for socials. ☺
PoojaG
Oh right, well I would suggest being on at least one social media because it really does help with traffic at least that’s what I’ve noticed for my blog.
Rachael Collins
PoojaG, I flow energy so..4 programs is enough for me. One day it will be easier
And I appreciate your quick responses…you are the best!
PoojaG
Yeah do what feels right for you I think that’s the best. You’re very welcome!
Rachael Collins
Thank you Young lady…😀
PoojaG
You’re very welcome
Rachael Collins
One more question if you don’t mind..how does a person get paid for their blogs
PoojaG
Well in my opinion sponsored posts and advertising like through AdSense or other similar platforms would be the best way.
Rachael Collins
I just click on AdSense? Or is there a process to getting started
PoojaG
You have to go to the AdSense site and apply to be a part of it and they will check out your site and see if you are legible and then you can use it.
Rachael Collins
Haha..oh Thank You. I will do so! Do I seem legible to you? 😂 You made me smile and laugh out loud at that statement. You’re TOPS
PoojaG
Haha thanks and I think you need to own your domain to be legible I’m not sure if you do.
Rachael Collins
😂 Why are you not sure that I do?
PoojaG
You have WordPress in your site so I don’t think it’s eligible. I think you have to buy your domain.
Rachael Collins
I think I will. 😀🙏
Nowhere Tribune
Yes, these are really good tips. I agree–tags that are too specific won’t do much good. I wouldn’t search “lasagna.” Ha. That made me laugh. And I’m glad to hear someone say you don’t have to have a niche. General interest blogs are great.
PoojaG
Thanks I’m glad you agree and lol yeah lasagna is not the best tag to use!
N11A
That last portion about people only leaving their links is so true. It happens so many times on youtube, people just trying to get subscribers/followers. I think it would be much better to have 10 genuine followers than 100 fake ones.
PoojaG
Yes I absolutely agree what’s the point of having so many followers but no comments or interaction that would be very sad.
Rachael Collins
I completely agree.
benjaminlee
agreed.
Ananya
Great suggestion. Will keep in mind.
PoojaG
Thank you!
kiki | soyvirgo.com
Ooh the first one is something I have trouble with. I LOVE tagging posts with just one specific word, so I’m gonna try your tip lol!
I 100% agree with the comments. Sometimes I don’t even respond to people who leave boring comments where I can tell they didn’t read my post or care I guess. Thanks for sharing!!
PoojaG
Thank you and hope the tagging thing works. As tempting as it is it’s better to go with something less specific.
I hate when people leave comments with just a link or something like great post check out my blog. Like that’s super annoying.
Gail McLaughlin
Great tips!! Thank youl.
PoojaG
Thank you!
myleisurechronicles
Hey very helpful tips! Thanks for the advice 🙂
PoojaG
Thank you!
jamesandrew1315
Thanks on this! Esp for me, a blog beginner
PoojaG
You’re very welcome hope they help!
Sean D. Layton
Good advice. As far as tags go, I’ve gone back and forth with tags. I used to put tons of specific tags in, then a coworker told me it doesn’t help with search engines, it just makes it easier for people on your site to click on a tag and find all the other stuff you’ve posted with that tag. Now, I’m not an SEO guru so make of that what you will – I definitely need to do more research.
PoojaG
Yeah I think I agree it usually makes it harder for people to get to your blog when using a search engine. But do your research for sure because different people use different tags helpful!
inkgirlandwords
Great advice Pooja!
PoojaG
Thank you!
A. Shepherdson
I’ve recently published posts written around a single topic and they’ve been popular because, lol ‘who knows the reason why?’ Otherwise I write whatever floods my imagination that day, which could be cooking food, walking the dog or writing about sex with women I know….…….… 😀 ‘you pays your money and makes your choice.
(A great posting btw PoojaG.)
PoojaG
Thank you and yeah sometimes random things are popular posts for some reason!
terryspear
That’s interesting about the tags. I usually have general: photography, writing, paranormal romance, books, but then specific related to the photos I share: cardinal, sunrise, etc. I’ll have to see if a more general term like bird would be better. 🙂 If you look at some sites like DeviantArt, the tags are more general.
Rachael Collins
Did you say paranormal romance?
Is that specific or general on deviant art?
PoojaG
I think it’s general
Rachael Collins
😂 Thank you for the laughter kid. I hope you get a wagon for your birthday. And yes, generally -the spring art. –
PoojaG
Lol thanks
PoojaG
Yeah that’s true DeviantArt has very general tags and I think it definitely works much better to have those sort of tags.
jessica
Awesome suggestions 🙂
PoojaG
Thank you!
idoappointments
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Well said! 🙂
PoojaG
Thanks for the reblog!
Rachael Collins
I have a question that’s way off the subject.
What is the meaning of the dots between words on the internet speak? Example, I.Love.You.
PoojaG
I think it’s for emphasis
Rachael Collins
Thank You for answering me Young Lady!
I enjoy your brilliance, very much! ☺🐼
PoojaG
You’re very welcome I’m happy to help!
V
Picking a niche when blogging really narrows your scope and I think could be really dangerous. Unless you’re Sheldon cooper and you love trains and only trains… I think picking a niche would be tough. I totally loved reading this post. Thank you for your words.
PoojaG
Thank you so much and I actually really like reading blogs with multiple niches because they’re super fun and there’s something new everyday. Not saying that Fun With Flags isn’t great 😂
Lady Black
Great tips! Especially liked the one referring to how to title your post. Thank u so much.
PoojaG
Thank you so much!
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odell01
Pleasant suggestions to keep posts drawing visitors
PoojaG
Thank you!
leewaters77
Thanks for the tips, I am new to this blogging thing.
PoojaG
Hope they help!
Nivrutti Khirolkar
Thanks a lot, PoojaG. Nice tips. Can you reveal practical and positive tips in your blog? Thanks!!!
PoojaG
Thank you!
Rachael Collins
She does, and answers questions..😀
PoojaG
Haha thanks!
Vena Hake
Looking forward to see more such posts in future 🙂
PoojaG
Thanks!
Rachael Collins
You’ve been busy on this for quite some time. I appreciate you and Love you too.
I wasn’t defending for you..I was stating truth.
☺
PoojaG
That’s so sweet thank you!
Rachael Collins
I appreciate that Young Lady!!
You are very complimentary to my focusing sometimes. 😂
Always on top of everything!!
I’m blessed to know you.
PoojaG
Aww thank you!!
Roy Lando
Great advice! For me, it all depends on your goal. My own experience is that titles alone can bring a lot of traffic.
PoojaG
That is very true titles are very important!
Rachael Collins
I Agree.
PoojaG
Thanks!
Rachael Collins
Very Welcome!
Rachael Collins
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Rachael Collins
Long as you having fun! That’s what matters to me.
☺
PoojaG
Yup that’s the most important!
Rachael Collins
😀👓 I learn things still about fun.
It just gets more!!
Appreciating Fun is always honing me into new endeavors.
Thank you Sweetheart!
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inktalkswithmaria
Thank you so much it has amazing tips!
PoojaG
Thank you!
Rachael Collins
The very truth!!
And I am thankful for your knowledge.
🌐🙏
Vinx
Can you give me an evidence?
PoojaG
For what?
Vinx
For supporting how true these 5 tips work.
PoojaG
Well this is what I’ve been doing and I have over 10K followers including email so it works for me so far.
Vinx
Okay. So amazing. You are doing a great job. Keep the fire burning.
PoojaG
Thank you!
Rachael Collins
PoojaG,
Such a Great Candle…
👑🗽♨
😀
🌐👸 <Thank You !
PoojaG
Thank you!!
Rachael Collins
I don’t say what I don’t think!
😁😂
I think you are Great!
PoojaG
Aww thank you!!
Rachael Collins
Very welcome Young one! Very Proud of You! 😀🌐🐘
ConfusedGirlTales
I checkout every single person’s sight who comments on my blog and… So I think comments are important though I hardly do
Rachael Collins
Oh…one of those 😂
PoojaG
I agree I usually look at the people who comment especially if I see them commenting regularly.
Rachael Collins
😀 Yes, I think that’s Greatness. Otherwise, there’s not any conversation.
PoojaG
Yeah it’s good to keep up with their blogs too!
Rachael Collins
Yes, if you have an interest.
I agree.
Like Good friends do.
PoojaG
Yes definitelu
Rachael Collins
🙏👑 😀🌐🌎🌏🌍🌌
☺😂🐘🐦
We all enjoy having Great friendships!
PoojaG
*definitely
Rachael Collins
👋💞⛲ I’m human also..I don’t always spell everything correctly the first time.
😂🐒🐘 And sometimes I misspell words on purpose.
PoojaG
Hahaha lol sometimes I do that too 😂😉😜
Smiti
Very nice and helpful suggestions Pooja ! 😊
PoojaG
Thanks!
Rachael Collins
She’s the Best! Smiti !! 🌐🙏😀
PoojaG
Thank you!!
tockwith
Now that’s what I like, straight talking advice. As a very new blogger, every bit of advice is helpful to get me on track!
PoojaG
Thanks and hope it helps!
Susan Taylor Brand
I like the way you asked for people to connect on social media. I have the tags available, but I don’t ask people to use them. Looks classy, nice work.
PoojaG
Hahah thanks it took me like 2 years to figure out I should add that 😂
Deryn_68
This is amazing! I’m just getting into blogging and really appreciate the advice!
PoojaG
Thank you so much!
Mathew S | Blog of the Wolf Boy
I couldn’t agree more about the niche thing. I wouldn’t have the attention span to stick to a niche!
PoojaG
Lol same it can be exhausting to just write about one niche!
Ames
Really appreciate your advice. Very helpful for a brand new blogger like me! Thanks!
PoojaG
Thank you so much glad it helped!
wolskisuccesspartners
A question about your tags comment: Couldn’t you include both “food” and “sandwich”. I know I don’t want to have more tags than words in my post but would it be hurting my blog to be both general an specific?
PoojaG
Not at all but make sure you check the limit of how many tags you can use because if you use too many tags WordPress will mark your post as spam and it won’t show on the tags section.
wolskisuccesspartners
Thank you
PoojaG
No problem!
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PoojaG
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