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7 Steps To How I Write A Blog Post

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Write A Blog Post Step By Step

You know how important content is.. Right?  You also know that Google has tightened it’s belt on content and ranking only the freshest and best content.. Right?

Knowing all this I wanted to share how I write a blog post with you.

I’m also going to share an embarrassing secret with you.

I spend a lot of my time writing blog posts or writing blog post ideas as they come to me. Some make the cut and some don’t and some sit half done. For me whenever an idea hits I write it down and I add what I want to cover and a title then I leave it be till it’s time to write a new post.write a blog post

I’ve been able to create a nice step by step plan that has worked really well for me.

Ok, time for my embarrassing reveal…”Hello Everyone..My name is John Paul and I am a 2 Finger Typer”  haha

Yep I type with my 2 index fingers. So the truth is when you see spelling errors, 9 out of 10 times it is because one of my fingers moves faster then the other, not that I can’t spell. Now the grammar errors are all me. :)

So if a 2 finger typer like me can follow this plan and get posts written then anyone can.

Here’s a look at How I Write a Blog Post.

Choose Your Topic

Your biggest hurdle to writing a new blog post is deciding what to write about. You want to go with something new, never been written. But if you can’t and you will be writing about something that has been written about before, then make sure to research what others have said and say it differently and bring your own voice to the post.

Powerful Title

I believe one of the most important things on a new post is a having a powerful title. Having a good title will attract more readers to the post, a bad title will keep people from ever seeing the great post you wrote.

When I write a blog post, I spend a lot of time on what my title should be. Here are things you want in your title…

Place your keywords in the title, preferably the front.

Make sure your title matches what the content is about.

Keep it to 5-10 words long.

Think of creative ways to say the simple things.

Knowing the power a great title has, spend a good amount of time on it, write it down see how it looks and read it out loud see how it sounds.

What Is Your Goal

When you write a post, you will want to decide what the goal of your new blog post. Posts can be written for many reasons, here are a few…

Writing for a keyword

Sharing a tutorial

Doing a product review, make a sale

Expressing your opinion on something

Sharing news

Once you know the goal for your new post, it will be easier to lay it out and write.

Start Writing

Now it is time to write, this is where you just let go of any hang-ups or how you want to say this or that.. Just Write!

You already know your topic, title and your goal. Now it is just about you getting what you want to say on paper or screen haha bring say what you want to say, say it with personality and be done.

Don’t worry about structure or spelling or grammar now, now you just write.

Get Your Images

We have talked about using images when your write a blog post before and how powerful a great image can be.

Now that you have your title and post done, you want to find an image that fits. Be creative here, but make sure the image still fits the post.

I usually go to Google to find a great image, but Istockphoto and Shutterstock are good resources too.

Engage Your Readers

Asking questions or asking your readers for their input or opinion on your new blog post is the best way to get your readers to engage with you.

I have said it before and I will say it again…your comments area is the best place to build relationships with your readers, share more info on the post topic and get ongoing learning from you and your readers.

Have you ever read a blogger that’s gets huge comments?  Have you read thru the comments to see all the FREE info and training there shared by the blogger and by his readers?

That is what you want to do with all your blog posts.

Read and Edit

I know I know, your thinking.. “But JP, you have spelling or grammar errors” Well like I shared above, I’m a 2 finger typer so I have a handicap haha

Think of your parents advice here..”Do As I Say Not As I Do”

You want to check for spelling and grammar errors to the best of your ability and we all have different abilities.

Once I have my blog post is done, I go back and Read it Out Load to catch any grammar or flow or spelling issues.  Here is where you also want to remove the “fluff” say what you want to say and move on.. the best way to ruin good advice is by over talking it.

Depending on your goal for the post, you want to make sure you have your keywords in place your links in place and anything else that goes with the goal of your post.

Conclusion

The way I write a blog post has worked really well for me. Once you have a nice simple plan you can follow you will see that writing a new blog post will be easier and faster.

Know that no one is perfect, your blog posts will never be perfect either. So don’t let that keep you from sharing the way you really want to share.

Once you start writing without mental blocks you will see how your posts hit a higher level.

That’s all folks haha   You know have my super secret blog post plan and you now know my embarrassing secret too.

Let me know if you have any steps you do or if you just want to laugh at my 2 finger abilities :)

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  • http://trafficcoleman.com/blog/official-black-seo-guy/ Black Seo Guy

    I mostly write all the time and I follow some what of the same format John..it keeps my readers engaged when i really put in work on making a complete package of content.

    “Black Seo Guy “Signing Off”

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  • http://twitter.com/noircine Michael Trent

    As a writer, and a former writing teacher I don’t necessarily use planning all the time to start off a post. Sometimes, it is matter of letting it happen. Using those thoughts that first come to mind to create something unique. I’ll write a draft, revise, and revise. Writing is rewriting.

    When I write titles, I try to think of the opposite of titles posts that are out there—turn popular title markings on their head.

  • http://www.johnpaulaguiar.com John Paul

    Hey Michael. writing is writing but to get the most of that post you will need to do some planning first, then just write.

    Titles are touch,, you have to be creative but to creative and it won’t work.. best to keep your title matching what your post is about

  • http://twitter.com/MARLdblE Marlee Ward

    Hey John,
    This is great advice. You know I just created a checklist to help people add power to the content they create and your outline provides some excellent highlights I can incorporate.
    Thanks again for another valuable and practical post!

  • http://seommotips.com Suresh Khanal

    hi John,

    Thanks for revealing your process of writing blog posts. Each have their own ways and learning other’s ways certainly help to improve. Many suggest to write the post first and then think about the title, but you do just the reverse. I guess deciding title and objective before beginning posts makes it easy to consider SEO while developing post.

  • http://technicallyeasy.net Paul Salmon

    I write from an idea or situation and expand on the topic as I write. I have an idea of what I want to say in the post, but my biggest hurdle is typing it up on a post. I’m not a two finger typer, but unfortunately, none of my fingers are at the same speed. While you have issues with two fingers typing a different speeds – I have all ten.

    Creating good titles is by far the weakest part of my post writing. At times I think I have a great title, but then once I reread it, it isn’t really that good. I’ll have to practice on creating good titles to make my posts really snap to my readers.

  • http://www.johnpaulaguiar.com John Paul

    Glad you like the post and it can add to your checklist. Let me know when you out the checklist out :)

  • http://www.johnpaulaguiar.com John Paul

    Suresh doing a title and topic first helps you know what you will be sharing. Makes it easier.. at least for me :)

  • http://www.johnpaulaguiar.com John Paul

    haha yea trouble with all 10 fingers sounds worse :)

    I like to write titles at different times, usually when I write the post and the next morning.. that way I’m hitting it from a new angle..that has helped.

  • http://twitter.com/jacobvar Jacob Varghese

    Hi John, been procrastinating a blog post and this timely advice is just what the doctor ordered to make me get to it :) . Thanks

  • http://www.johnpaulaguiar.com John Paul

    haha I been there man.. hopefully the post helps you write many posts to come :)

  • Anonymous

    Great post JP and I think a very important topic too.
    I personally think that the title is 90% of the work because once I have an engaging one that I like I will literally create an entire post around what I think that clever title is saying. Kind of reverse engineering, although all too often I write the title, create apost from it and then go and change the title again LOL

  • http://www.johnpaulaguiar.com John Paul

    I change my title about 5 times to.. usually next day with fresh eyes. But glad you like the post.. we all write how we write..bottom line is yo gotta write and not stress the details.

  • http://www.strippedcanvas.com Nikki Star

    2 fingers?! Wow that takes dedication ;)

    Great post, thanks!

  • http://www.johnpaulaguiar.com John Paul

    lol yes it does.. glad you liked the post

  • Randy Clark

    . Hello, my name is Randy and I also am a … two finger typist. There it’s out. Good post John. The editing process may be the most difficult and important part of the blog writing process. Here’s a few more pointers.
    * Turn off spell check when you write. Writing and editing use different parts of the brain. It is nearly impossible for the brain to switch as often or as fast as spell check. Turn it on during editing.
    * Sit on it – at least 24 hours before final edits.
    * Review one sentence at a time beginning with the last sentence and work your way up. I have found this helps find grammar errors.
    BTW, I always cut and paste comments in word before I post them – be right back. OK, I found – syntax, grammar, sentence structure errors, and 3 misspellings.

  • Martine Oglethorpe

    Pretty new to all this but so far I am finding I have a lot of ideas that I am constantly writing (yes with pen and paper) in a notebook. I then add to the ideas, leave them and come back again which I think helps to make sure I am clear on my views on the subject. I am probably thinking about them all the time even if subconsiously! As I am largely a parenting blogger I often sneak a scribble or two into my notebook straight after meeting other parents for coffee. I hope they dont think thats weird!

  • http://www.johnpaulaguiar.com John Paul

    Randy it’s ok man.. we can get a 2 Finger Support Group going lol

    TY for your added tips.. I sit on the title over night… walking away helps get a new view and title ideas.

    Like I said.. check spelling and grammar but in the end the message is the most important. then one or two spelling issues on a 4oo word post :)

  • http://www.johnpaulaguiar.com John Paul

    TY for your comment Martine.. writing into a notebook is a great idea.. but don’t get to caught up on a post.. get it down review it get your resources in place then be done. If not you will be editing a post for ever.

    haha I won’t tell the parents.. our secret :)

  • http://www.europeantravelista.com Debbie Beardsley

    Great ideas! I need to work on better titles including keywords. Thanks for the push.

  • http://www.johnpaulaguiar.com John Paul

    TY Debbie for the comment. I hope thew post helps :)

  • Anonymous

    Great post, JP.Lack of planning is where I fall apart with my some of my blog posts. I get so worked up by the idea in my head that I just start writing without an idea of how it will fit my blog. That’s all about to change. After reading “The War of Art” by Stephen Pressfield, I’ve decided to go pro.BTW – check out sxc.hu for some great free stock images.Cheers, Adam.

  • http://www.johnpaulaguiar.com John Paul

    Adam.. Thanks for the comment. Yea even a lil planning will get the psot out of your head and onto your blog faster and with a better direction.

    Go Pro man.. only way to be.

    Thanks for the image resource too :)

  • http://www.best-web-hosting-companies.com/ Kavya Hari

    Initially, powerful title would be most important one.Because in this fast world, most of the people are seeing the topic only. So, it would be killer title in that. Thanks a lot for given your post on here:-)

  • http://keepupwiththeweb.com Sherryl Perry

    I pretty much follow the same steps that you do John Paul. The only thing that I do that’s not on your list is update a master document that I keep. I use this document to track the title, my keywords, tags and descriptions. That may seem like overkill but it is a bit of a safety net to ensure that I don’t miss adding any of those fields. I also use it when I’m submitting my article to other sites. Not all sites pull that info. So, I quickly copy and paste it from my master document into their submission screen.

  • http://www.johnpaulaguiar.com John Paul

    I add those to the word doc before I write.. so I have my keys all straight. But any system is a good system, long as it helps you get your posts written.

    I think having a system makes writing a new post a little less stressful haha At least for me :)

  • http://twitter.com/MindofAllan Allan Troy

    Really nice guide John!

    I’ve personally never really planned how to write an article. It was just pick a topic within my theme and let the creative juices flow.

    However I can definitely see by implementing some of your suggestion that it might improve the experience for the readers and engange them more.
    Creating a more 2-way communication line between us.

  • http://www.johnpaulaguiar.com John Paul

    Yea you want to plan a little, but not go crazy.. get a title, keywords if need then write.

    Following the same plan will make writing post after post a little easier.

  • http://toptenblogthemes.com Chris

    For a newbie like myself, it’s nice to see that I pretty much use this same format…more or less. I usually start with a title and let the rest work itself out. Thanks for the tips John!

  • http://www.johnpaulaguiar.com John Paul

    Hey Chris.. Thanks for your first comment.

    Glad you like the tips. Yea, starting with a title is a good idea.. even tho mine usually changes a few times lol

  • http://keepupwiththeweb.com Sherryl Perry

    Having a system in place does make it a little less stressful. I don’t write down my keywords before I write my post. Lots of times, I write my whole post without having any keywords in mind. I go back later and look for them. Sometimes, I have to rewrite a little to include keywords. It’s probably an odd way to write but somehow the search engines find me more now than before when I used to concentrate on keywords.

  • http://www.johnpaulaguiar.com John Paul

    Yea finding keys after you write is a little backwards.. Since knowing your keywords as you write should help you write better for that key.

    But whatever works.. is best for you.

    Also you dont want to write every post chasing a key.. this is more an outline for key rich posts.

    When I write a post just to write. I just sit and write whats in my head lol

  • http://twitter.com/socialamateur Melissa Reyes

    I follow a similar format (although I think I type with 6 fingers). One of the best tricks for me has been walking away for a few hours after I finish writing and before I post. It gives me time to clear my mind, so when I do go back an re-read before I post, I catch things I overlooked before. I think Randy mentioned 24 hours – I’m not sure I wait that long, but at least a few hours!

    Thanks for sharing your process. 

  • http://www.johnpaulaguiar.com John Paul

    Melissa your the lucky one.. “typing with 6 fingers” lol I get by with 2, even tho it looks ridiculous.

    But I agree, walking away is a great idea. I do the same things, if Im stuck or if its done and I want to read it in a clear head to make sure it still sounds good :)

  • Itauditsecurity

    Read out Load? ha ha
    We all make mistakes. I’ve never had anyone point out an error or similar goof on my blog, and I wish someone would. I just caught another one today in my latest post.

    I love your style, John, and as for the typos, hey, the food packers all allow so many ‘non-food’ particles in cans of tuna and such.

    The only time typos irritate me is when you have to wade through them to find the meat. I come back for your content, which is your KING.

  • http://www.johnpaulaguiar.com John Paul

    TY my friend for the comps.. I agree with you on the typos.. I make stupid ones.. my head moves faster then my fingers and apparently I mis them in my proof reading which is annoying.. but you have to take the message more then the words.. if that makes sense.

    Now I have seen some wayyy out of control posts that the typos and the grammar is soo bad I cant read it…to me that is a mistake.

    But a few typos and grammar mistakes on a longg post Im ok with.

  • http://twitter.com/fabmol Fabio Molle

    great read, loving your posts. I have to start writing a blog shortly so am taking all your advice.

  • http://www.johnpaulaguiar.com John Paul

    Thanks Fabio… glad the posts are helping.

  • http://webmaster-success.com/ Hypetype

    Great tips John. This is a similar way to which I write my blog posts as well. I start with the title and then the points which I wanna write about. I write the introduction to the post and then the paragraphs for the post.

    Keep up the good work.

  • http://webmaster-success.com/ Hypetype

    Great tips John. This is a similar way to which I write my blog posts as well. I start with the title and then the points which I wanna write about. I write the introduction to the post and then the paragraphs for the post.

    Keep up the good work.

  • http://www.johnpaulaguiar.com John Paul

    Great minds man haha

    Same to you.. I see you working it hard and seeing success… good to see man..

  • http://www.johnpaulaguiar.com John Paul

    Great minds man haha

    Same to you.. I see you working it hard and seeing success… good to see man..

  • http://justinhanks.com/blog/ Justin

    I’ve discovered most of these on my own, but one area where I
    really fail is with adding images. I dunno… I’m really OCD with
    my posts, and I just don’t like the way they look… regardless of
    if they’ll improve my post. XD Meh, anyway, wonderful blog!

  • http://www.johnpaulaguiar.com John Paul

    Thanks for your first comment Justin :) Adding images isn’t just
    about the SEO boost.. it also helps break up an all text post
    making it more appealing to your readers.. Also people luv images
    and if you can match a great image with a great post you are good.
    There has been many times where people told me they read my post
    because of the image.

  • http://etomis.blogspot.in/ George Michelis

    Seems a very good advice and pretty much a very nice approach, especially for beginners that might feel that there should be huge experience or deep knowledge for a subject. I think being first original in your thoughts and try as much as possible to add some value on the outcome after reading an article , should be a great start. 

    P.s: Drafting ideas as sentences, paragraphs before publishing is a good technique