Starting up a blog has become easier with the advent of various blogging platforms. However, there is a huge difference between beginning a blog and running it successfully.

Most of the time, beginners expect that the views on their blog will boost up immediately and they will be earning money online at a rapid speed. In reality, it takes a lot of time and effort!

Now, what’s the major question that haunts every blogger?  Most of you would guess it right because it’s very obvious!  The problem is how to gain more followers organically. Let me explain the answer to all of you in simple terms.

It’s just a matter of understanding a few essential tips and tricks of blogging. Once you do that, your blogging journey will definitely pick up the pace!

Let’s start from the beginning! Suppose you have purchased a website domain, all ready to publish your blog! What to do next? Continue reading to find out…

1.     Select a Smart Niche

What is a smart niche? A niche that covers trending topics, topics that interest you as well as your readers! The most crucial step is to decide what your blog is going to be all about. A niche that sounds boring to you does not mean it wouldn’t interest your audience too. Similarly, topics that are generally boring to everyone might be fascinating for you! The key is to find a balance.

In short, people will not revisit your blog site if they find your topics mundane. Likewise, you will not be able to write well on subjects out of your interest.

The solution lies in determining a niche considering both, your liking and its appeal amongst the audience. If you can still not decide, check out the trending issues on Google and Social Media.

2.     Know Your Audience

The most common mistake that bloggers make is not having enough understanding of their targeted audience. Every blogger should ask themselves some critical questions related to their ideal customers.

It’s better to jot down points, i.e., who your audience is, their gender, significant locations, age, hobbies, interests, working status, etc.

Creating a detailed profile of your audience helps you generate quality content for them. There is literally no other way to come up with content that they care about!

Setting the appropriate tone, voice, and style is only possible when you know your audience well. Plus, adapting to your audience allows you to build a more personal connection with them.

3.     Produce Content Consistently

One of the reasons why some bloggers don’t do well is inconsistency. If you do not update your blog regularly, people are going to lose interest. In fact, your existing readers might even stop following your blog.

Moreover, new people will not notice your blog if it remains inactive for a considerable amount of time. Therefore, bloggers must be consistent if they want to gain enough followers.

How to avoid inconsistency? PLAN AHEAD! It takes time to produce quality content, but the process becomes much quicker if done with proper planning.

Determine the days you are going to update your blog, and stick to them. Also, keep a notebook with you to write down ideas as soon as they strike you; this way, you will have enough ideas piled up to work on later.

4.     Impress with Variety

Variety matters a lot when it comes to blogging! Reading the same type of content may become boring for the audience after a while.

Keep on changing your writing style to spice up your blog! For example, you can present your content in the form of listicles, how-to guides, checklists, newsletters, micro-posts, etc. Try to use a combination of all the above to keep up the interest of your audience.

Thinking from different perspectives instills more creativity in your posts. In fact, you can pull in a lot more followers by breaking the monotony instead of posting the same type of content on your blog.

5.     Connect With Your Audience

Each follower is valuable for your success! That is why it is essential to interact with them personally.

Reply to their comments, thank them for reading, and ask them for suggestions! It will make your connection more robust with them. How? You get to know their point of view on different topics.

If you maintain a good relationship with your existing followers, they might even promote your blog further.