A blog about nothing....hmmm sounds familiar.

A blog about . . . nothing? Sounds a little Seinfeldish to me. Well, actually you can have a blog about nothing in particular, because it's your blog. You are free to do with it what you want. Depending of course on the nature of your blog. Here's the straight and narrow in this blogging world. After reading so many good articles and rubbish on the net, here is my conclusion.

If you plan on making your blog around a certain topic, then focus on that particular topic. Don't get sidelined and end up writing about something else that has nothing to do with the them of your blog. I know I end up doing this quite a bit actually, I can't help it, I just have to let it out. But, for me it's ok. My blog has no main topic area or focus, nor do I pretend that it does. If you make a money making blog, then by g*d show the people out there how to make money. Give them good advice and seo tips. Monetizing your blog is not an easy task after all. I don't care how many people will tell you that it's "easy". Having a blog and getting it to that "standard" of where you can earn a decent income is HARD work and not to be taken lightly. You have to put your soul and life into it. You can't half ass it expect to earn hundreds or thousands of dollars a month for nothing.

Do your research when it comes to monetizing your blog and making it search friendly, especially for the big eng!nes like google and yahoo etc. Blog like there's no one listening and like there's no tomorrow and you will find that there's quite a few people out there who actually might agree with what you are saying. But last of all be true to yourself. Don't pretend to be someone that you aren't, because in most instances that is a recipe for failure from the get go.

Find new ways of enticing people to read your material. Naturally there will always be a "crowd" for that certain subject, there always is. Step off the beaten path, take that subject and view it from another angle, an angle that most people don't see and you will do well. Help people that are looking for help in your certain field, I mean that is the reason that they typed your keyword into the search box right? If you need an idea, step away from the net and take some time off, it will come easier to you when you're relaxed.

Do not recycle material from other people, it's so old and unoriginal. You just might get hated on! Write about what you know. If you are interested in something, research it and then write on it. You might not be an expert on the subject, but at least you got your foot in the door with some experience. Don't be afraid to learn from others. Asking for help and advice can be one of your best allies when it comes to improving your blog. You see your blog for "what you want it to be". Others see it for what it really is. Use their viewpoint and see what you can improve on your site.

Just be true to yourself and your audience, research EVERYTHING about making your blog better and how to be a better writer and you will be just fine. Happy blogging and I wish you success on your blog. Moonburst.