8 tips to help you make it as a blogger

     In this article, i will talk about my compiled list of 8 points i think every blogger should take note of in order to make it as a blogger.
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•        Create a distinct style:

Be unique in the way you write. Let your readers be able to identify your 

posts from amongst a list of many others. It's becoming so obvious and

boring that almost all bloggers write with the same pattern, so you need

to create a style that will make you unique and differentiate you from

others.

•        You Need To Reinvent the wheel:

Did I just say "reinvent the wheel? Oh yes i did. As a blogger, you will

hardly find new and original content; so what you will be doing is using

the available ones and modify them uniquely. Being unique is very

important and distinguishes you from others. No doubt, you will reinvent

the wheel, but do that stylishly. and don't forget, if you directly

copying content from another source, give credits to the original poster.

• Take Note Of The Basics:

Take time to learn the basics about blogging and about your blog. You

don't jump into blogging one and expect to make it big like some

sensational bloggers. Spend time on checking the design of your blog,

learn SEO, learn how to use social media to leverage traffic into your

site and you will be surprised at how rapid your blog will grow - rather 

than just sit and start thinking how sites like about.com, problogger.net

and the likes made it.

•   Be Patient:

You need to realize the fact that you are not the fact that at the time

you are setting up your blog, there are many others who are also doing the

same. So, to start seeing and getting results, it takes time and you need 

to be patient if you don't want to be like every other -start-and-die

blogs out there. 10,000 daily page views won't just start in a day, it 

takes a lot of hard work and persistence.

• Be Creative:

No doubt, creativity is an important asset for every bloggers. Instead of

looking at the bad side of something and just think of dumbing it, think

of how you can tweak it and make it suit your purpose.Believe me, when you

are creative enough, you will find out that nothing is actually a waste.

• Face Competition:

You need to look at what your competitors are doing and think of a way to

be better than they are. Mind you, you need to keep the competition

healthy. What do i mean by this?

Don't be overwhelmed by the success of your rival bloggers and wishing you

are exepriencing the same. Just focus on creating quality content and

satisfying your readers.

• Don't limit yourself:

I tell you, you 've really got the ability, its in you. The only one who

can stop you from making it big is yourself. Don't be too lazy, get up

from that couch now, and start something. Don't hold yourself back , but 

rather expend your energy into your blog. Get rid of the doubting Thomas

spirit in you and put your ability to work.

• Define Success in your words:

Defining what your success means as blogger will help you stay on tract

and let you know what you are working towards.At least 10 comments per

post, 10,000 monthly pageviews,a certain number of email subscribers, a

certain number of twitter followers, facebook likes? Set a realistic goal

as to what you want to achieve as a blogger.

Don't forget to also create your strategies for achieving your goal( a

success outline, you might want to call it).

Finally, What are your thoughts on this? Did i miss out something?