If blogging is new to you or if you’ve been blogging for a short while and things aren’t going as planned, it will be worthwhile to take some time to learn about the common mistakes that bloggers make.

These mistakes make it difficult to enjoy blogging, which should be a fulfilling and enjoyable experience!

The following are the top five rookie blogger errors:

Wading in, as opposed to diving in

Having irrational expectations

Focusing less

Copying

Disregarding the audience

Jumping right in!

Many bloggers are so eager to get going that they jump right in rather than taking their time—this is a mistake when entering a new area like the “blogosphere” or a strange swimming pool or pond.

Think about the following before you launch your blog:

Choose a topic for your blog that represents your hobbies, knowledge, and favorite topics to write about and discuss.

It is acceptable to discuss anything and anything, including politics, religion, science, comedy, sexual orientations, exercise, food, and illnesses.

Spend some time reading through dozens of different blogs; take notice of the layouts, colors, and visuals to determine what kind of content appeals to you.

It should be noted that certain bloggers tend to be lengthy, while others are concise and direct.

Some bloggers are simply chatty and entertaining, with no clear goal to convey.

This is also a matter of personal preference.

You need a host for your blog; some are free, some charge a small monthly fee for their services, some are easy to use, some require more technical know-how, and some have more features than others.

Make an informed decision, as you might decide not to change your blog’s address (your URL) once it is established and you have a few loyal readers.

Depending on a variety of circumstances, including your position on contentious subjects and the degree to which you wish your thoughts to be widely recognized, you may or may not choose to use your real name on your blog.

Unrealistic Goals

You can be let down if you approach blogging expecting to see results right away, like a sizable readership and tons of positive feedback.

Tens of thousands of blogs compete for the same readership on the internet.

You need to be really persistent and patient.

Good writing, identifying a niche to fill, creating catchy post titles, and persistent blog promotion will draw readers and comments—some of which will be complimentary.

Focus is Slipping

You may have had a certain purpose in mind when you started your blog, such as sharing your opinions on a subject or just keeping a small group of friends updated on your everyday goings-on.

When readers visit your site for the first time, they will either be interested in what you have to say or not, like your writing style or not, and if they do, they may leave a comment before returning later.

You are free to alter your blog’s topic and tone once you’ve decided upon them, but doing so essentially means starting from scratch.

It should be noted that you are able to maintain multiple blogs, each with its own identity and dedicated to a specific subject.

Committing Plagiarism

There are some excellent bloggers out there, and as you go through them, you might come across one who made a really good point that you felt strongly enough to include in your own blog.

Don’t simply put someone else’s thoughts on your blog without giving them credit, giving the impression that the content is entirely your own.

If you write it, make it better by using your own words and including your own ideas and feelings.

Be sure to include a link to the original source and be kind.

Disregarding the audience!

A portion of your blog followers will write comments; some will support you, and others will even commend your insights; nevertheless, the majority will take one of your points and attack it.

For the same purpose that drives them to blog themselves, people comment on other people’s blogs in order to share thoughts and express opinions.

Always reply to the comments left by readers.

First, thank them for reading and taking the time to remark (even from harsh critics), and then address their concerns as needed.

Readers may choose to overlook your site if you don’t respond to their comments.

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