Once upon a time ago, I was a new blogger, completely wet behind the ears.
Back then, I honestly didn’t know the fine details that comprised what being a blogger meant or entailed.
I always loved to write and when I first started, I thought it was all about the writing and the writing only.
Don’t get me wrong, writing is still a huge part of it. You should definitely know the written language and grammar thoroughly.
But still, as much as I did love to write, I never could have imagined what kind of joy that writing online on my very own blog could bring me.
Nor could imagine, what frustrations and pitfalls may await me, as well.
I truly wish that I had a manual to dispense years worth of wisdom of what was was to come or even a crystal ball!
However, I hope that I can pay it forward for the newbie bloggers here today by sharing some of the lessons I have learned and gained over the the last few years of blogging.
Please head over to the SITS Girls to read the 5 Tips For New Bloggers now.
Janine,
I always enjoy reading your blogging tips. I am going now to check them out.
Many Blessings and have a great weekend!
Diane Roark
Thank you always, Diane and seriously appreciate it!! 🙂
Such great tips and advice, Janine….and they are valuable reminders to all of us, no matter how long we’ve been blogging! Thank you!
Thank you Joy and seriously so very happy to share 😉
These are all awesome tips. Sometimes it can be totally overwhelming, but this is going to help a lot of people.
Robin, thank you and I truly hope it does help so many 🙂
Though I, too, have many blogging miles under my belt, I still benefit from reading advice from seasoned bloggers to newbies. It is good to be reminded of the basics. There may be something that I’ve been letting slip a bit. Going back to the foundational truths once in a while is a good idea. Thanks, Janine!
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You welcome and I know Sinea, truly good to remind ourselves from time-to-time of the basics even after years of blogging. Thank you so much for weighing and for stopping by tonight!! 🙂
Thanks for sharing this at Thursdays Favorite’s link-up! Sometimes, even though you know something, it helps to hear it again and again. I love that tweet plug-in, I think I may need it!
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My pleasure, Jamie and I absolutely love Click To Tweet 😉
My advice is to understand your audience and do not try to be all things to all people. Read your posts out loud to see if they sound like your authentic voice! Thanks for doing this…I am certain you are helping many new bloggers! And thanks for sharing on the Thursday Blog Hop! Please stop by to enter the very special giveaway on http://www.over50feeling40.com
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Thanks so much Pam and will totally try to stop by in a bit!! 🙂
Great tips and advice! I’m always looking to improve my blog. Come join the Mix It Up Friday blog link up tomorrow morning at http://www.classyyettrendy.com
Leanne,
Classy Yet Trendy
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Thanks so much, Leanne and will have to check it out!! 🙂
Thanks for the great tips! I’m new to blogging and still have so much to learn. I found your post very helpful!
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My pleasure Lisa and so happy my post could help you out 😉
Heading over to finish reading now.
Thanks so much!
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Thank you again!!
I always love these types of posts because I still have so much to learn. I’ll go check it out!
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Thank you Lisa and truly hoping this can help you out a bit!
Great tips. I’m working on numbers 1 – 4. Hope to have my blog self-hosted on WordPress in a few months. Wish I had done it sooner. Thanks for sharing these great tips on Sunday’s Best. Hope you will share regularly.
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Thanks Rhonda and if you do need any help transferring, please feel free to reach out and ask. 😉
Congratulations on being a featured blogger on this week’s Sunday’s Best Link Up! Stop by the Week 19 Mother’s Day Edition Linkup and grab your featured blogger badge! Thanks for some awesome tips!
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Aw, thank you so much and truly am honored to be the featured blogger with you this week, Kim 😉