Remember Xanga, Open Diary, LiveJournal, or MySpace?

Those are the sites where blogging began. And it did not stop there.

Blogs are everywhere. Since Jorn Barger coined the word “Weblog” in 1999, new blog sites, business blogs, and personal blogs are emerging every day. According to Blogging.org’s 2012 survey, there are over 42 million blogs on wordpress.com alone.

So how do you stand a chance in the blogging world?

1. Know your niche.
What is your blog about and why are you writing it? Whether you are posting recipes, regaling the world with your many travels, or keeping up the company blog, it is important to have a focus and stick to it. Readers want information as Continue reading →