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It is not at all unusual for a blogger to create a new blog, work on it for a few weeks or months and then neglect it. Sometimes the subject becomes less and less easy to write about or perhaps a new blog was started and there was no time to post to both.
If you own a blog that you have been neglecting and are now considering getting it up and running again, you can revive it even if years have passed since your last posting. However, before rushing in, you should have a plan in place so that you will not end up abandoning the blog again soon after you start refreshing it.
Here are ten tips that will help you to re-start your dormant blog.
- Hold onto the Domain: if you plan to begin blogging about the same topic again, it is a good idea to keep the original domain. The search engines look favorable upon aged domains so if you provide fresh content on a regular basis again, you may see your search engine results pages (SERPs) increase which will naturally drive more traffic to the blog. A second reason to hold onto the domain is that any backlinks you had will still be relevant, which is advantageous as it is often difficult to gain links on a new domain.
- Archive Your Old Content and Start Fresh: it does not look the greatest to have a big gap of time between your last post and your new one. You can remedy this by archiving your old posts (the ones you like the most) or by reposting them on the new blog as fresh content. Try to keep the posts that received comments. Of course, if you do not mind the blank space showing no posting, then you can simply pick up where you left off.
- Spark that Passion Again: the reason that many people give up on a blog is because they did not find it pleasurable to write about the subject any longer. To avoid losing interest again, start visiting other people’s blogs that are related to yours. Reading great blogs and following discussions will no doubt help to arouse that passive interest once again.
- Create a Blogging Schedule: many bloggers quit because they got off track and dropped the habit of making regular posts. It is very common to begin a new blog with a great deal of enthusiasm consisting of frequent postings. This time around, avoid setting your goals too high. Instead, tell yourself that you will make one to three postings a week on a consistent basis. Try to blog on the same days and at the same general time so that it quickly becomes routine.
- Consider Giving the Old Blog a New Look: a good way to get yourself primed and anxious to start working on that old blog again is to give it a new look. There are some outstanding themes out there today that can do wonders for making your blog look updated and very appealing to visitors.
- Promote, Promote, Promote: a great way to throw a bit of fuel on the fire and to spark up that blog is to partake in regular SEO techniques. Comment on related blogs regularly as a way to build strong back links. Write and submit articles to the top article directories and be sure to include your blog’s url in the article resource box.
- Monetise the Blog: if your old blog was purely experimental or for fun, look into the many ways of monetising. You can use Google Adsense which is free and quite easy to get the hang of. Or you could become an affiliate and earn when your blog visitors click through to the site that you’re affiliated with in order to make a purchase.
- Add Images: images add zest to a blog and are a great way to capture the attention of readers. You can easily locate free images at many stock photography sites online or you may wish to use your own photos. Be sure the images add to the overall quality of the posts.
- Check Spelling and Grammar: the chances are good that the quality of your writing has improved since your last blog. Take the time to go over those old posts and make any necessary corrections to spelling and/or grammar. Be sure to use spell check when making new posts and re-read everything before publishing to ensure that it flows correctly.
- Reconnect with Fellow Bloggers: blogging is based on building relationships. If you had become a member on sites such as MyBLogLog, re-kindle those relationships by spending time on the sites. Use Twitter to connect with like-minded bloggers in order to get your blog seen again.
Getting an old blog started again can seem like a daunting task but the excitement of doing it well and watching it grow will become thrilling-making it well worth the effort.
Author Bio
This guest post is by a blogger and designer called Tom Walker who works with a UK based online specialist in HP supplies including inks and toners. He is a writer and editor on their blog about print design and advertising.
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