10 things every blogger should know or...

how to get more out of each blog post.

1. Create titles that go after keywords. The more important the keyword is to the post, the closer to the front of the title it should be. Try and not use simple words too close in the title. So, instead of The hidden things we found in Windows Vista we would write Windows Vista's hidden features disclosed
   
2. Wisely name your images. Have image names that include keywords or words that may be searched upon in Google's image search. If your blog is good enough every visitor you can get to stop by may be a source for multiple new readers. So, instead of having a picture named vlogo.jpg name it microsoft-vista-logo.jpg.
3. Create posts that not only informs but add a personal touch. Write like you are talking to a person face to face. People read your blog because they either like the information you provide or the personality of your writing. Create posts that combine the best of both worlds.
   
4. Link, Link, Link. Create links from blog posts to sources that assist the person reading. Always link to posts you have previously made on the subject. With linking you are trying to accomplish two things: 1) Give the person enough information and sources that your blog post is the only one they need to read on the subject and 2) Get a person to read multiple posts of yours, the longer they stay on your blog the more chance they will come back and tell others.
5. Become the expert. Figure out the purpose of your blog. Revisit topics and posts on subjects that your are knowledgable in. Making posts where you come across as a topic expert can help get on sites like Digg, Slashdot, Reddit and Furl.
   
6. Break it up. Don't be afraid to create posts that span several days using a Part 1, Part 2.. designation. Bring the person back to your blog for a couple of days. When doing this make sure to cross-link all posts together so no matter which post they come in on they can get to the others with ease.
7. Add some style. Add lists, bold, italics, quotes, larger text and other simple styling. The styling not only creates a better reading experience for a person viewing your blog but also provides a very important thing for SEO. Google treats keywords that are emphasized in some way (bold or italic) with more importance than ones that are not. So, adding a bold phrase that contains your keywords can help in your Search Engine Result Placement over another blog / page that didn't make something bold.
8. Stay ahead of the curve. Create posts on hot topics and subjects that are current even if its a personal blog. People want to read about what's happening now, not what happened a week ago.
9. Followup. If you create a post that promises for a follow-up or addtional information, then do it. Don't leave the readers hanging.
10. Tell the world. Your blog will be lost in the behemoth blogging world unless you tell people about it. Place a link to your blog in your email signature, in a signature on forums, approach other blogs for link exchanging, add your blog to blog directories, post comments (usefull not spamming) on other blogs. Basically get your name out there.

So, what do you think? Helpful?