By John, Content Writer
 

The demand for new and exciting blogs is continually rising, as it is still one of the most viable ways to enter the global market. More than 6 million Indians are said to actively participate in blog sites, with social media engaging another 12 million. This shows that if you have something interesting to offer, readers will happily consume the content.

If you are feeling over or underwhelmed by ideas, then reading information on emerging technologies, and recurring trends can help steer you in the right direction. The aim is that you need to have a solid idea on which to start building your blog business. Yes, blogging is a business that is done with a passion.

5 Crucial Strategies for a Successful Post
Besides the obvious technology required to be online, quality laptop or desktop your checklist will also include spending time so as to create the website that fits with your chosen niche. Don’t forget to ensure that the hosting is affordable, reliable, and local. Page/table layout and content frequency are other equally important considerations. Other things you need to tinker with also include search engine ranking. These above all are the success factors that ensure longevity.

Basic SEO skills are essential as you want to use the correct target keywords when writing or accepting contribution articles to your site. Free online courses can be completed so that you know what to do when it’s time to ideate content. Don’t forget that Google loves sites that are coherent and solid in their ideas. Once that’s down, here are some strategies for a successful blog post that could go viral.

● The first strategy is to think of a captivating headline. The headline is the most important part of your post because it will determine if your post will be read or not.
● The second strategy is to get straight to the point. In order for someone to read the entire post, they need a reason why they should do so.
● The third strategy is using an interesting or controversial title that will make people want to click on it and find out more about it.
● Fourth, you should always use an image in your posts because people are more likely to share posts with images than without them.
● Fifth, you should always include a call-to-action at the end of your post in order for people who have just read it and feel inspired by it, to take action on whatever you are asking them to do.

What if you have a very good idea for a site but lack the writing skills to execute the article? That’s not much of a problem as you have access to plenty of resources where freelance writers work within your budget. Just be wary of shoddy content that lacks readability as it is likely to cause more issues down that line. You may have to also consider hiring an editor to assist.

How Do Blogs Make Money?
With the right genres including relationships, weight loss, home DIY, and celebrity gossip, readers are likely to sign up for the blog. When this happens the site gains plenty of traffic, which can then be monetized. Ideally, you will also incorporate high-speed 4G or 5G Internet to keep on top of everything and not miss any money-making opportunities while on the go.

Stable Readership
Without readers are blog is just another website without any value or merit. To gain a following, blogs are often updated regularly with new content and readers can subscribe to the blog via RSS feeds, email, or through relevant social media channels like Twitter and Facebook. This is when email marketing comes into play as you can then notify regular readers about new posts.
Advertising Space
Selling advertising space is one of the most common ways blogs make money. This is usually done either in the blog or article or as banners on the site. Companies who see your blog's ranking and readership are likely to contact you to ask for their products to be advertised. Savvy thinking is important as not all products can be ideal for site coherency - e.g, a relationship blog is not likely to advertise a crop sprayer.
Affiliate Programs
Affiliate marketing is when you promote products or services in exchange for a commission on any sales or leads generated. You can promote anything from eBooks to courses, as long as it’s relevant to your blog content.
Sponsored Post
The demand for improved ranking has created a demand for link posts. Many sites are looking to associate themselves with sites that are credible, defined by Google. This is why the business of sponsored posts - as part of link building - is making more money for growing blogs. The higher the readership, the better the charge per post. As the webmaster, you have command over what type of posts you are happy to accept.
Conclusion
Blogging - when done right can prove to add extra cash to your pocket and give you the satisfaction of doing something that engages the world.