How to Build a Better Blog – List 1

I admit it, I’m cheating a bit here.

I’ve listed a few blogs that have posted on how to build a better blog. And I’m going to keep adding to the list.

Why? Well, firstly, because I want to know how to build a better blog and I know there are hundreds thousands millions of others out there who want to know as well. So over the next few weeks, I’ll be hunting good blogs for good ideas to create good blogs. If you’ve written a piece on how to build a better blog let me know and I may add it.

May? you ask.

Well, yeah. I only want to add great info, so the post has to be at least 3+ months old. So it’s more than just a good idea or just good theory – it has to be proven to work. Otherwise, what’s the point?

Okay, here we go folks!

Brian Bailey’s Leave It Behind Blog – post is now over two years old but has some good tips for those just starting.

Problogger’s 31 Days Project – probably the all time classic and Darren is certainly in the “A-League” regarding blogs.

Neil Patel’s Pronet Advertising – a good start list for better blogging, be sure to read the comments below the post.

Alister Cameron – a good article on the specifics of how Alister grew his traffic. He also lists all his plug-ins, so you;re getting quite a deal of information here. Wade through it, it’s worth it. (“wading” isn’t mean to mean it is arduous!)

The Simple Dollar - December 2006 was a big month for Trent Hamm. 31 Posts on how to grow a blog! Buy the man a beer!!!

SEOMOZ – a great post from ‘06 and one you can follow with confidence. Note that some of the tips here aren’t simply ‘implement and succeed’, such as “Write Title Tags with Two Audiences in Mind”, this is an ability that may take time to develop, it is nevertheless good advice we should follow.

Okay, that’s it for now. There are dozens of others. If you know any, drop me a line.