Helpful Tips for Writing Blogs

1. Write At A 7-8th Grade Level

Separating the content into separate subsections allows the reader to skip / skim the article with greater ease
Using bullet points where needed really helps making the content easier to skim
The reason for this is that attention spans are getting shorter and shorter, and most people online are used to getting the information they need quickly

A picture is worth a thousand words and so relevant images within the blog will not only increase its skimmability but also its relevance to the topic
Can find open source images at Unsplash (opens in a new tab), Pixabay (opens in a new tab), or Pexels (opens in a new tab)

To make the content easier to read: Shorter paragraphs are easier on the eyes and can make the content feel less daunting to read.
To keep the reader's attention: Shorter paragraphs can help keep the reader's attention because they allow for more white space on the page, which can make the content feel more approachable.
To make the content more scannable: Shorter paragraphs are easier to scan and can help readers quickly find the information they are looking for.

At the bottom of any blog it is helpful to note where the information was retrieved.
It adds trustworthiness

A blog's main purpose is to be informative and having a sales pitch reduces the credibility of the content
The source below does a really good job of explaining other main points

In the world of AI writing blogs there is something missing that only you have and that is a personality
Also, using AI writing tools negatively impacts your SEO, so do not use them

Each blog is aiming to rank for a certain keyword, make sure to include the keyword throughout the story.

The following are a list of blog websites to give one an idea of how a blog utilizes all of the above elements.

Banner Bear (opens in a new tab)
Josh W (opens in a new tab) This blog has an excellent use of images and bullet points

Last updated on January 20, 2023