Creating a Popular Blog - Part II

Whether you blog on a blogging network or you have an
independently hosted blog, you need to make sure your blog is
designed well.

It is true that content is king and if a blog has great content is may
receive lots of traffic even though it is ugly. Having a well designed
blog that is not ugly or annoying will help to drive repeat traffic. You
want your blog to look unique, but not too unique. Keep with Internet
formalities such as blue links and use large font for headings.

You should break your post up into small paragraphs each with a
headline if possible as internet readers tend to scan the screen looking
for relevant information rather than reading everything word for word.

Make sure your colors do not contrast too harshly and that the text is
easy to read. Using good design will make your blog aesthetically
pleasing and make readers more likely to come back and remain on
your page.

No matter where your blog is hosted, you should try to get it
indexed by all the major search engines. Some forms of blog
monetization require that your blog be indexed by search engines
before they will allow you to participate in your program. The higher
ranked your blog is, the more visitors you will receive and the more
popular your blog will become.

All forms of monetization for your blog require readers to work
successfully. Before you try to implement your monetization
strategies, make sure your blog has enough readers to make your
efforts work. If there is no one to click your ads, visit your affiliate
sites, or read your reviews, you do not stand much of a chance of
making money.