A successful blog post follows specific rules.
Rule #1: Catchy headline. Without it, you won't get far. Not many people will want to read past your title if you don't make it compelling.
Rule #2: Visual content. There was a time when blogging without image was a common thing. Not anymore. Pictures, videos, and infographics help entice readers.
Rule #3: Short paragraphs. 75 words maximum.
Michael Hyatt will tell you about all the other rules in a much better way than I ever will.
I always try to share my personal experience. Why? Because readers connect with stories. The more honest and transparent I can be, the better. In fact, my most popular posts generally come out of some failure on my part.
Read the article at http://michaelhyatt.com/anatomy-of-an-effective-blog-post.html
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