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What rules will you follow to write a blog?

What rules will you follow to write a blog?

Here are 20 golden rules to help you build a great blog for your business:

  • Give it a snappy, interesting title.
  • Keep it short.
  • Lead, don’t follow.
  • Produce original content.
  • Consistency is key.
  • Stay human.
  • Social media and blogging are not the same.
  • Don’t focus on the wrong things.

What information should be included in blog?

The following are eight critical elements that should be included in your blog posts:

  • Magnetic headline.
  • Compelling lead.
  • Useful subheads.
  • Informative and engaging body.
  • Appealing graphics.
  • Powerful call-to-action.
  • Relevant internal link.
  • Good meta description.

Do you have to cite sources in your blog posts?

You don’t *have* to cite sources (in the sense of someone holding a gun to your head as you blog away) but in a world where people can easily look up any vaguely familar remark or reference with a few keystrokes & clicks — followed by potentially calling you out on plagiarism w possible legal ramifications — it’d…

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Should you include quotes in your blog posts?

Even a wrap up of quotes or excerpts from some of your favorite blogs can be pretty acceptable as long as you provide links. Once your excerpts get so long that your reader does not need to click through to the original work, you have crossed a line.

Is it legal to share quotes from other blogs?

This post is not intended as legal advise. If you have real concerns that you MIGHT be violating someone’s copyright, do not use it. Or ask permission first. Sharing quotes, facts, and images from other blogs is something many content creators do instinctively, without thinking about whether they are doing anything wrong.

What is blogblog content and how does it work?

Blog content is often referred to as entries or “blog posts”. Blogs are typically run by an individual or a small group of people to present information in a conversational style. However, now there are tons of corporate blogs that produce a lot of informational and thought-leadership style content.