Top 5 Mistakes Beginner Bloggers Make All The Time

Blogging can be fun, but it can also be complicated without the right tools.

However, many beginning bloggers become discouraged quickly, giving up in a matter of days, or maybe weeks.

That’s because they weren’t prepared with the tools they needed to avoid making blogging mistakes.

Here are some of the common mistakes beginner bloggers make that you should avoid from the start:

[box type=”important”]Mistake #1 – Text-Only Posts[/box]

Long posts can appear a bit overwhelming to blog visitors. Posts that contain text-only can also be slightly boring to the eyes. To make your posts more appealing to your visitors, add relevant, interesting images and videos within your content. Be sure to add alt-tags, meta tags and meta descriptions to your media. This will give search engines a better understanding of what the images are about.

In most circumstances, it’s best to only include one video per post. However, try adding at least one image per paragraph or two.

[box type=”important”]Mistake #2 – Not Listening[/box]

The success of your blog is defined by your audience. If people aren’t reading your blog, it’s considered to be a failure. And, if your audience isn’t interacting with you, or following your calls-to-action, your blog may also be considered a failure. This is a very important blog marketing concept that many bloggers simply don’t understand.

Never shut down your users’ abilities to leave comments. Instead, encourage comments as they allow your audience to interact with you, as well as your readers. Embracing comments will help your blog succeed.

[box type=”important”]Mistake #3 – Inconsistent Blogging[/box]

One thing no savvy blogger can dispute is that consistent blogging is the key to successful blogging. However, some bloggers get to a point where their creative juices just don’t seem to flow. That’s when it’s time to find something to inspire you. If you hit a bump in the road, don’t stop blogging. Just be creative about the content you publish. Some great content ideas include publishing infographics and videos.

In both cases, be sure to add some relevant commentary to your videos and infographics. Then, end your post with a question that will encourage your readers to leave comments in response.

[box type=”important”]Mistake #4 – Missing Opportunities[/box]

Let’s examine the idea above related to posting infographics and videos as content ideas. Your goal, even when your posts are short, should be to encourage audience participation and feedback. All of your posts should always be related to the mission of your blog. But, you still need text content that will intrigue your readers. That means that simply commenting on the content won’t do.

You need to write quality content related to the media that will pull readers in and create excitement among your audience. This is a great opportunity to use others’ media content to come up with new blogging ideas.

[box type=”important”]Mistake #5 – Not Utilizing Social Media[/box]

Another blogging mistake many newbies make is underestimating the power of social media. Social networks are one of the most effective forums for sharing your content.

Using various social media sites will help your content go viral much faster. Don’t let your personal fears and hangups about social networking stop you from creating a successful blog.You’ll be amazed by the amount of interactivity this will encourage among your readers.

 [box]Author Bio: This article was created by Chad Goulde for The Blog Builders. Visit their site to learn even more effective tools for blogging for those who want a successful blog.[/box]