Posts Tagged ‘blog’

Creating a random blog post to start conversations with the reader

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

Some blogs may not have a forum or a chatroom where people can get together and talk. However, what they do have is a platform to start a conversation through the posts that they make. Conversations can take place through comments and counter-comments by the reader and the writer. In fact, websites such as ZDNet have a section called the Talkback just for this particular purpose.

The first move to loosen the audience a bit is by creating a post that isn’t related to the website. Make it just a random post or something that the writer has been thinking about. For example, if the writer is an avid gamer, why not talk about the games technology? Talk about future console releases such as the Playstation 4 and how the PS4 will have new features such as 3D or so.

If the writer wishes, he or she can relate the random post to something that is related to the website. If the website is about making money, then talk about how companies will make money out of these products and/or how the readers can make money as well.

Think creatively and think outside the box. That is the sole factor that will make a website stands out.

Ideas for Blogging

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

There may be time when the writer do not have anything to write about but not writing about anything may prove to be a lot dangerous than to actually write about something. This is because search engines do love new contents and it is best to actually update a site frequently. Therefore, here are some ideas on what to blog about

  1. Introduce a staff or an employee of the site – This is a great way of letting the audience know about the people that are running the website. It will be a lot more engaging as well. However, it may be best to limit the whole article to only the last name of the staff.
  2. Product Announcement – New products will surely arrive every now and then and it may be best to try and talk about these latest gadgets or merchandise. Writers may find that their readers will try to ask more about these products and in return, the two parties will be able to engage in a short conversation or even a debate.
  3. Talk about charities – Disaster strikes every now and then. Previously it was the tsunami that affected millions of lives and now another disaster struck on Haiti. Talk about these disasters and try to promote some of the charities that are established to help the people in need.
  4. Create a comprehensive list about a certain topic – If the site is related to SEO, why not create an SEO checklist article. It may help people in a very concise manner. If the writer decided to get personal, they can also give a list of what they are planning to buy or activities that they may want to do.
  5. Interview people – It is highly recommended to interview people that are related to the niche of the site. Readers love to read interviews as sometimes it may give valuable insight towards a certain topic.