“The Top 10 Things You Should Know Before You Blog” by, Carole Matthews, is a helpul article that will help you get prepared for blogging and can also help if clarify things even if you are a blogger already. The tips provided will help you to prepare for writing and maintenance of your blog.

The article covers:

• A weblog is a two-way conversation, not a top-down communication medium.
• It takes time to blog, maybe more than you’re willing to devote.
• Find out what others are saying about you and your business.
• Yes, you do need to be able to write.
• Practice can make perfect. Or, at least make you more comfortable with blogging.
• Some topics are verboten.
• Be sure to know your keywords.
• It will take longer than you think to build awareness — and a following.
• Know your confidentiality limits.
• Know why you’re blogging.

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