You ever read the title of an article and immediately dismiss the blogger because you know the blogger can’t deliver what is promised? Great Wealth in Three Easy Steps!
I’ve actually clicked on these titles. Do I believe these titles? Would you believe such a title? I make a mental note of the blogger’s name and I move on.
That’s right. I’m a skeptic. A blogger does not get many shots at winning a reader’s trust. Just like a running back only gets so many chances not to fumble the ball.
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Winning a reader’s trust is simple. The post on a blog should be well written and to the point. This shows the reader that you, the blogger, have control at least over the post; maybe you know what you’re blogging about. Your information, tips or advice must be valid. This goes without saying. And the blogger must never make claims that are obviously false.
Now let me say right here that there are many bloggers who make a career out of outlandish titles. They capture their audience with the title and then keep their readers because the blog is witty or captures the voice of an unheard audience or hits a nerve of a group and keeps hitting it or for some other reason. These bloggers are out of my league. Only very few bloggers can succeed at this kind of outrageous come on.
Most of us lowly, small bloggers will have to win readers and make money online the old fashion way: Writing blogs that give practical tips about ordinary goals. Like how to move ever close to making $1.00 a day blogging on Triond. That’s a doable goal for those who want to reach it. And if you can make $1.00 a day maybe you can…
A doable goal is one of the best ways for a blogger to build trust.
It takes many blog postings to build trust. It takes only a few postings to damage that trust.
Well you seem to hit it with your titles Guy
Keep it up with the winning formula Guy. Another good piece.;)
You are quite right in your observations. A good piece.
Christine
Your post’s are always a source of inspiration for newbies like me.Thanks!!!
well said Guy. I agree!
Got the message. Thank you
Setting goals we can obtain is a great way to always move forward. Great write as always.
So right in many ways, good article.
johnnydod, I give a lot of thought to my titles. The title is the first thing a readers see.
Sharif Ishnin, I try to write articles that are useful to other people.
Christine, for a blogger, reader’s trust is everything. It takes a long time to get it but a short time to lose it.
OnlineAnalyst, I’m glad you find the articles useful.
lillyrose, the most important player in blogging is not the blogger but the reader.
I trust your words as always. Thank you for sharing
chitragopi, give the reader something useful with each posting and everything else will follow.
A.L. Smith, goals are important. Realistic goals are even more important.
diamondpoet, I think sometimes we bloggers forget that the most important person in the blogger/reader relationship is the reader.
Midie, you’re very kind. I try to choose my words carefully.
Well said, once I read a duff poem or an obviously cut and paste article/blogg I never read that persons stuff again.
Very well put, when you have won the trust of the reader you can’t sell them short, you have to keep the standard up.
Lord Banks, you immediately get the feeling from bloggers like that that they’re trying to scam you which they are.
Frances, I think a lot of bloggers don’t understand that the success of a blog is built upon readers, loyal readers.
another brilliant and creative ideas..very useful indeed. Thank you sir! cheers
how true guy 95 % of bloggers claiming to make fast bucks are talking in the air means scams to be avoided.thxs good write as usual.gr8 .http://www.urlzy.com/50
Another useful one. Thanks. For every article I comment on or click that I like, I probably open ten others and stop reading pretty quickly.
Yes, you have the recipe there…
Thank you for the information and inspiration!
Interesting article.
Mr. Ghaz, bloggers are a dime a dozen. Loyal readers are worth their weight in gold.
metro7, in blogging there is no such thing as quick money unless you’re already a celebrity of some kind.
valmnz, I’m trying to build a reputation as a blogger who gives useful insights.
coffeeadict, when I can make sense to other people I know I’m thinking straight.
Another great article. Thanks again.
Very well said. To catch a reader’s attention is one thing, to keep them reading is another, but the best part is to keep them coming back for more. You do those all very well.
There are no fast bucks to be made. Just keep slogging along and trust to your hard work and a little luck.
Just like any field, when someone in that field does something that is untrustworthy, it does everyone in that arena a disservice. We must all do our best to write with honest integrity, for the good of all. Great work.
Blessings.
Sincerely,
-Liane Schmidt.
Hardwork and keeping the readers interested is very important!
Why do you respond to comments on this site? Commenters never return to read your responses. Are you just adding to your comment count?
Another good advise. Thanks for sharing your observation!
Thanks Hogan for giving some good information..
hogan it’s opportunity to read your articles…i like this thing winning a reader’s trust…and thanks for personally advising me for hot content..
This is so true, specially that last sentence, totally agree.
Well said, Guy. Trust can easily be broken.
Love the tips, thanks!
You hit the nail on the head, so many titles don’t give what they promise. Good article with good advice.
A doable goal is indeed a perfect tip to build a bridge between the writer and his/her reader. Thanks Guy!
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