I wanted to start a new blog. I have been blogging for years, but never seriously. I have an idea for over 1,000 blog topics, which will take me FOREVER! As I thought about blogging I wanted to make sure I did everything I could to make the blog successful. I am sharing my list with you below. If you would like to know more about any of the steps, as a seasoned blogger and a Virtual Assistant I am at your service.
This list is as complete as it can be. The things that need to be done are in order, or at least the order in which they make sense to me.
- Plan Blog Topic
- Research
- Outline
- References & Citations
- Check Facts
- Compelling Title (Include Keywords, 40-65 Characters)
- Summary (Top of Blog Post for Quick Overview)
- Image(s) with Image Alt Tags
- Insert Auto Player for Podcast of Blog
- Introduction – A Strong Lead
- Definition
- Scriptures with External Links
- Quote
- Sub-Headers
- Text 3-6 Paragraphs
- Use White Space
- Bullet Point or Numbered Lists
- Internal Links to other blogs or pages on your website
- External Links to another website
- Conclusion
- Author Bio with Image and Alt Text and Links
- Blog Disclaimer(s)
- Call to Action
- RSS Feed
- Opt-in Form
- Comments
- Social Media Sharing Options
- Categories and Tags
- Search Engine Optimization
- Web Page Title
- Meta Description
- Heading (h1, h2 etc)
- URL Structure
- Edit and Proof – Get Friend to Read
- Check blog display on browsers and mobiles
- Share on Social Media
- Record your Blog as a Podcast and Share both
- Use your Blog for the Podcast Description
- Check on your Blog
- Respond to Comments
- Share on Social Media Weekly
If you find more steps to creating a successful blog I would love to hear from you! I know you have probably found some or used some that are helpful. Thank you for reading my checklist.
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