Content is your articles that you write and post on your blog. If you don’t have something to say then just wait until you do. A blog full of ads and no content is like junk food, it doesn’t benefit anyone.

Your content should be an obvious display of the things that make your heart beat. What are you passionate about? That is what you should write about. If you wandered into a huge bookstore with a thousand dollar gift card, which section would you head for first? That is a clue what you should write about. What things do you care about? Read about them and write from your own experiences. Here are some Do’s and Don’ts on writing content.

  • DO write from your heart
  • DON’T copy from other blogs, however you can refer to them and give a link
  • DO give your opinions, it makes your blog you
  • DON’T be arrogant, giving your opinion is great, but thinking it is the only one is well, tacky
  • DO refer to other articles, tell what you like about them and give a link
  • DON’T review a product unless you have read it or tried it
  • DO talk about things you have tried, good or bad
  • DON’T disrespect anyone publically, you can disagree but be respectful
  • DO tell funny stories that are your own
  • DON’T tell someone else’s story if it might embarrass them
  • DO use pictures, and lot’s of them
  • DON’T use pictures from someone else’s blog or site without permission
  • DO share about your family if they agree
  • DON’T talk about anyone else publically if they don’t want you to by name
  • DO use “stage” names for your family members if that is better
  • DON’T share about other’s faults

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