When your getting a new niche blog up and running

Discussion in 'Blogging' started by pipes, Sep 26, 2008.

  1. #1
    Do you find that the hardest part of getting a new niche blog up and running is getting past the first few posts?

    I find that once ive got my blog together, got a decent theme in place, some posts and backlinks that it becomes a bit easier, once its taking shape its like it encourages you to build it up.

    But i find the start of it usually gives me a slight feeling of "bloody hell" :)
     
    pipes, Sep 26, 2008 IP
  2. ceemage

    ceemage Well-Known Member

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    I would argue that you need to have a certain number (say, at least a dozen) posts pre-prepared for a new niche blog, precisely to avoid this kind of "what do I write about now?" feeling. If you are lucky, you will be able to ration using your pre-prepared posts, as comments and backlinks will give you ideas for new material. But if not, you at least have those pre-prepared posts to fall back on.
     
    ceemage, Sep 26, 2008 IP
  3. pipes

    pipes Prominent Member

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    Something that ive found useful for new post ideas is visiting related forums to see what questions are being asked, also stats give a few clues too.
     
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    Habitat Peon

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    That is a really really good idea.
     
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  5. laostravel

    laostravel Peon

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    yes i like this idea
     
    laostravel, Sep 28, 2008 IP
  6. Uzi Levitovitch

    Uzi Levitovitch Active Member

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    Please excuse me...I know that rewrites is not a good idea....But what your opinion ? - if you starting a niche blog filed by rewrite posts and artilces?

    I saw many of them when I was surfing the web and they get pretty much of traffic and page rank... :confused:
     
    Uzi Levitovitch, Sep 30, 2008 IP
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    shadowboxing Well-Known Member

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    It depends. If you are writing about a similar topic but from your own perspective it should be fine. If you want to build a loyal following of readers you should try to write original content (although that's easier said than done).
     
    shadowboxing, Sep 30, 2008 IP