What makes a good blog post?

Discussion in 'General Marketing' started by ChrisKyle, Oct 24, 2014.

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    What differentiates a good blog post from a bad one? What types of characteristics does a good post have that a bad one doesn't? I have my opinions, but wanted the thoughts of a few others.

    I would say:

    A good blog post provides quality content to the reader that is useful and they can apply to the niche they are in. A possible video or explanation is included in the posting explaining the writers reasoning behind the topic that is being discussed. The post also has good grammar and punctuation. It comes across professional.

    Although I am quite new to IM, it would great to get some opinions on this subject. Im here to learn :)

    Thanks,

    Chris Kyle
     
    ChrisKyle, Oct 24, 2014 IP
  2. Ethan Alvin

    Ethan Alvin Active Member

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    If the post doesn't have depth, please at least be engaging. If the post has depth and I'm learning a lot from it, go ahead and bore the hell out of me because I don't mind.

    Ryan Deiss's posts are the epitome of engaging quality posts.
    Just my 2 cents.
     
    Ethan Alvin, Oct 24, 2014 IP
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    weakpa2 Active Member

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    Good article is something that you can offer knowledge or new learnings to your readers, regardless of the number of words it has, but sometimes number of words determine how efficiently or how did you elaborate your ideas.
     
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    Two words: Educate and Entertain. If you can do both of these things in your blog, you will be successful.
     
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    I agree with everyone. Very helpful :)
     
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