{"id":277,"date":"2021-11-08T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-08T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stephenfbrown.com\/?p=277"},"modified":"2021-11-08T06:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-11-08T13:00:00","slug":"top-10-blogging-mistakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stephenbrownsblog.com\/index.php\/2021\/11\/08\/top-10-blogging-mistakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Blogging Mistakes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/stephenfbrown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/blog-mistakes.jpg\" alt=\"blogging mistakes\" class=\"wp-image-278 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"807\" height=\"522\" src=\"https:\/\/stephenfbrown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/blog-mistakes.jpg\" alt=\"blogging mistakes\" class=\"wp-image-278 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stephenbrownsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/blog-mistakes.jpg 807w, https:\/\/stephenbrownsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/blog-mistakes-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stephenbrownsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/blog-mistakes-768x497.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 807px) 100vw, 807px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_7089df-65, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_7089df-65[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_7089df-65\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_7089df-65 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_7089df-65[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_7089df-65\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_7089df-65 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_7089df-65[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_7089df-65\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading_7089df-65 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_7089df-65\">10 Blogging Mistakes You Need To Avoid<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>There are common blogging mistakes that new and seasoned bloggers make. These mistakes can easily be avoided, if you know about them. This top-10 list of blogging mistakes will help you improve your blogging skills exponentially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mistake # 1: Choosing a Broad Niche<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/stephenfbrown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/choose-a-niche-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"blogging mistakes\" class=\"wp-image-279 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/stephenfbrown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/choose-a-niche-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"blogging mistakes\" class=\"wp-image-279 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stephenbrownsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/choose-a-niche-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stephenbrownsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/choose-a-niche-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stephenbrownsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/choose-a-niche-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stephenbrownsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/choose-a-niche.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing a broad niche is a mistake that many new bloggers make. But even seasoned bloggers can find themselves in a similar predicament, if they extend their topics to meet their audience\u2019s needs. You can\u2019t be everything to everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to be a successful blogger, specialize. Having a specialized niche means your blog posts can be much more focused and reach a more dedicated audience. When you choose a sub-niche, it\u2019s much easier to provide the information\/solutions they want and need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Covering a broad niche can be overwhelming for the blogger and the readers. Consider the differences between talking about the broad niche, \u201cMovies\u201d and focusing on the market niche, \u201cVintage Movies.\u201d Narrowing down the \u201cMovies\u201d niche to \u201cvintage movies,\u201d helps to cut down on the amount of content needed. It also makes it easier for vintage movie buffs to find the info and products they want. Specializing is a win-win situation for everyone, as long as you do your research first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mistake # 2: Losing Focus<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/stephenfbrown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/focus-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"blogging mistakes\" class=\"wp-image-280 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/stephenfbrown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/focus-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"blogging mistakes\" class=\"wp-image-280 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stephenbrownsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/focus-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stephenbrownsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/focus-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stephenbrownsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/focus-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stephenbrownsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/focus.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Losing the blog\u2019s niche focus can happen to the best bloggers, especially if they\u2019ve been covering the same topics and problems for years. When they feel they\u2019ve covered everything a million times, they often write about marginal topics, such as politics. This is a big mistake if it goes beyond a post or two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you start running out of content ideas, reconnect with your audience. Do more research. Read industry news. Survey your audience to get ideas. Start a focus group to discuss niche related issues and problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the information you discover to bring your blog back into focus and create a content plan to help you stay on topic. Schedule time to do research and plan each week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mistake # 3: Skipping Audience Research<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/stephenfbrown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/research-audience-1024x552.jpg\" alt=\"blogging mistakes\" class=\"wp-image-281 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/stephenfbrown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/research-audience-1024x552.jpg\" alt=\"blogging mistakes\" class=\"wp-image-281 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stephenbrownsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/research-audience-1024x552.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stephenbrownsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/research-audience-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stephenbrownsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/research-audience-768x414.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stephenbrownsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/research-audience.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In trying to get your site up and running, you may have skipped some of the research. Audience research is one of the areas business owners tend to skip altogether or do minimal research. Don\u2019t assume you know your niche audience. That is a huge mistake, which can be detrimental to your business and profits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to promote solutions effectively, you need to know the cold, hard facts about your audience. The only way to learn is to do the research and get proof of what you suspect to be true. If you did skip over this research step, go do it now. Get the demographics on them. Use the info to create an ideal customer profile and look at the profile before you create content or send out a promotion. Make sure your content addresses problems and solutions that are relative to your readers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mistake # 4: Creating Bland Impersonal Content <\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/stephenfbrown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Find-Your-Voice-1024x593.png\" alt=\"blogging mistakes\" class=\"wp-image-282 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"593\" src=\"https:\/\/stephenfbrown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Find-Your-Voice-1024x593.png\" alt=\"blogging mistakes\" class=\"wp-image-282 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stephenbrownsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Find-Your-Voice-1024x593.png 1024w, https:\/\/stephenbrownsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Find-Your-Voice-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/stephenbrownsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Find-Your-Voice-768x445.png 768w, https:\/\/stephenbrownsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Find-Your-Voice.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Publishing bland, impersonal content is one of the worst mistakes you can make. Not only is it boring to readers, it doesn\u2019t help to set you apart from the competition. Incorporate your personality into the content. If you crack jokes, use puns, have a sassy attitude, etc., include those writing styles (or voice) in your content. While you want to be yourself and give your readers a sense of what you\u2019re like in person, you still need to be seen as a professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people mistakenly believe that you to write like you talk. That is not what is meant by finding your \u201cvoice\u201d and it can cause problems, especially if you use slang, have an \u201caccent,\u201d or tend to use non-standard phrasing. For example, if \u201cI ain\u2019t got no idea,\u201d is a typical sentence you use at home, that\u2019s fine. However, it will not help you achieve authority status or appear knowledgeable online, if you write it in your content. Maintain a semblance of professionalism to preserve your credibility and reputation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Convey your personality in your content to add character and make it more interesting. That\u2019s what finding your voice (style) means.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mistake # 5: Focusing On Yourself<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/stephenfbrown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/its-about-them-1024x723.jpg\" alt=\"blogging mistakes\" class=\"wp-image-283 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"723\" src=\"https:\/\/stephenfbrown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/its-about-them-1024x723.jpg\" alt=\"blogging mistakes\" class=\"wp-image-283 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stephenbrownsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/its-about-them-1024x723.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stephenbrownsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/its-about-them-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stephenbrownsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/its-about-them-768x542.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stephenbrownsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/its-about-them.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Your blog is not really about you, even if you are writing about your travels, cooking, decorating, or other experiences in a particular area of life. It\u2019s about what your audience wants and needs to know regarding the niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sharing your experience is a good lead-in when introducing a niche related concept. However, it\u2019s easy to forget that your audience is more interested in what you can teach them rather than what you had for breakfast. This holds true for even the most renowned experts in a field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t let your ego grow with your number of followers. When you lose your perspective about what is important and why people read your blog, you will also lose followers and buyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to keep yourself grounded, especially if your website\/blog is popular or you have a large number of followers. Remind yourself in multiple ways that you didn\u2019t achieve success by yourself. Other people have inspired, boosted, and supported your efforts throughout your journey. Practice gratitude more often to regain your perspective. In fact, give your blog a gratitude infusion by including it in your writing and encouraging readers to do the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mistake # 6: Using Out of Date SEO Best Practices<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/stephenfbrown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/SEO-1024x722.png\" alt=\"blogging mistakes\" class=\"wp-image-284 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"722\" src=\"https:\/\/stephenfbrown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/SEO-1024x722.png\" alt=\"blogging mistakes\" class=\"wp-image-284 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stephenbrownsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/SEO-1024x722.png 1024w, https:\/\/stephenbrownsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/SEO-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/stephenbrownsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/SEO-768x542.png 768w, https:\/\/stephenbrownsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/SEO.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are still trying to use a keyword as many times as possible throughout your content, you are using out of date SEO best practices. Implementing current SEO strategies will ensure that your blog is easily discovered and read by your target audience, while it also receives frequent search engine visits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use on-page and off-page SEO for best results. On-page SEO is done on your blog. Examples include keyword rich titles and ensuring your page loads quickly. Off-page SEO involves what is said and done on other websites and platforms. Examples include links to your pages and visitor\/customer ratings. SEO is important to your readers and search engines. Stay up to date on the latest strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mistake # 7: Failing To Edit Thoroughly <\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/stephenfbrown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/grammar-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"blogging mistakes\" class=\"wp-image-285 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"678\" src=\"https:\/\/stephenfbrown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/grammar-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"blogging mistakes\" class=\"wp-image-285 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stephenbrownsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/grammar-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stephenbrownsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/grammar-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stephenbrownsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/grammar-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stephenbrownsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/grammar.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While you want to be yourself and give readers a good idea of your personality, you also want to avoid making errors that undermine your credibility and authority. Double and triple check your content using multiple editing programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A few things to address before publishing include misspelled and misused words, poor sentence structure, run-on sentences, unclear phrasing, and anything else that makes it difficult for visitors to read and understand your content, such as big words. This factor may be found in the \u201creadability\u201d level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After editing, read the content aloud. If you stumble or have to stop mid-sentence to re-read it, re-write the sentence or passage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your credibility and reputation depend on how you are perceived by your readers. Failing to edit and read your content can leave you with what appears to be inaccurate and unprofessional information. If editing doesn\u2019t come naturally to you or you don\u2019t have time to do it, hire an experienced content editor to help you guard your reputation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mistake # 8: Inconsistent Posting<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/stephenfbrown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/consistency-1024x718.jpg\" alt=\"blogging mistakes\" class=\"wp-image-286 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"718\" src=\"https:\/\/stephenfbrown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/consistency-1024x718.jpg\" alt=\"blogging mistakes\" class=\"wp-image-286 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stephenbrownsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/consistency-1024x718.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stephenbrownsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/consistency-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stephenbrownsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/consistency-768x539.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stephenbrownsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/consistency.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While you want to be yourself and give readers a good idea of your personality, you also want to avoid making errors that undermine your credibility and authority. Double and triple check your content using multiple editing programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A few things to address before publishing include misspelled and misused words, poor sentence structure, run-on sentences, unclear phrasing, and anything else that makes it difficult for visitors to read and understand your content, such as big words. This factor may be found in the \u201creadability\u201d level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After editing, read the content aloud. If you stumble or have to stop mid-sentence to re-read it, re-write the sentence or passage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your credibility and reputation depend on how you are perceived by your readers. Failing to edit and read your content can leave you with what appears to be inaccurate and unprofessional information. If editing doesn\u2019t come naturally to you or you don\u2019t have time to do it, hire an experienced content editor to help you guard your reputation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mistake # 8: Inconsistent Posting<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/stephenfbrown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Why-1024x512.png\" alt=\"blogging mistakes\" class=\"wp-image-287 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/stephenfbrown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Why-1024x512.png\" alt=\"blogging mistakes\" class=\"wp-image-287 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stephenbrownsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Why-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/stephenbrownsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Why-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/stephenbrownsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Why-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/stephenbrownsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Why.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Every piece of content should have a purpose\/goal, such as driving traffic to the blog or promoting a specific product. When it comes to creating effective, content, you need to have a content plan in place. Planning content 2-months before it\u2019s to be published gives you time to identify a need\/problem, choose the topics\/issues you want to cover, set a goal for the content, and get it written.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a plan and a clear goal for your content keeps you accountable and on track with your marketing strategy. If you can\u2019t identify the purpose that an article serves or the goal it should achieve, don\u2019t post it. Save it until later, when you can identify and define these details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mistake # 10: Limited Site\/Blog Promotion<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/stephenfbrown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/promote-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"blogging mistakes\" class=\"wp-image-288 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/stephenfbrown.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/promote-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"blogging mistakes\" class=\"wp-image-288 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stephenbrownsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/promote-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stephenbrownsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/promote-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stephenbrownsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/promote-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stephenbrownsblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/promote.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Just as your living room is the center of your home and where you invite guests, your blog is the hub of your business and serves the same purpose. Most of the important activities and content are found on your blog.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you aren\u2019t actively \u201cinviting\u201d your target market to your blog or website, you\u2019re making a terrible blunder. Sending your \u201cinvitation\u201d is easy. Notify your email subscribers with a weekly update email to point out the new posts they may have missed. But more importantly, share the newly published post, on your social media networks to reach a broader audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is particularly important if you have a related business page or group. It\u2019s the equivalent of inviting the world to a party (or just the neighborhood kids, depending on your settings.) Add this \u201csharing\u201d activity to your to-do list or automate the process via software or plugin. Encourage others to share the post as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone makes mistakes but you don\u2019t have to learn your lessons the hard way. 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