The Top 10 Things You Should Know Before You Blog

Tuesday August 2nd 2005, 9:46 am

Written by: Brian Benzinger

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“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.

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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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