When I ask myself this question, I often rattle off a few different answers. The first aspect to making a good blog is grabbing the reader’s attention with great headlines and repetitive keywords.

Some pointers that I find helpful in attaining reader concentration are starting with a quote, referencing a relevant statistic, illustrating word pictures in reader’s minds, and telling a story. All of these aspects are imperative when achieving readership, but also keep in mind that at the same time you must not overload your readers’ minds.

A second component that makes a blog good is to write what you know. By saying this, I mean to provide your readers with real opinions written from the heart, as well as real information written from reliable resources.

A third facet is to use an active voice to get your content across from the beginning. Don’t be afraid to explain things, rather get into depth on discussing your opinions and any controversial topics within your blog.

A final element to consider when creating a blog is the saying “practice makes perfect”. The more you write and the more you practice voicing yourself through text, the better your writing style will evolve into. It is not until you can be self analytical of your work that you will become a successful blogger.

And so I ask you, the readers, what do you think makes a good blog?