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3 Tips For Creating A Blog That Will Be Read

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Real Estate Agent with Atlas Property Group and Abbey Church Properties

Actually, I've already given you tip #1

1. Use a number in your headline

By using numbers such as "3 Tips" or "5 Reasons" you imply that your blog will be easy to read and understand. You are conveying that you are using bullet points that will not require an in depth analysis by the reader. In this age of USA Today news, many people only want the basics.

2. Keep the headline short

This is especially true if you are sending a blog newsletter via email.

Conventional wisdom says that all subject lines should be five to eight words and no more than 40 characters long because some email clients will cut off the rest.

3. What's the buzz?

Find out what your customers and members are buzzing about. It may be a local election, a new zoning law, a great restaurant, or the latest economic news. Pay attention to what your sphere of influence is talking about at work, at lunch, at church, at board meetings, etc. This will tell you what is of current interest to your clients.

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Pat Kady
Keller Williams Check Realty - Prescott, AZ

Hi Lisa, An easy read and to the point and very helpful. Thanks

Apr 20, 2010 05:36 PM
Terry Chenier
Homelife Glenayre Realty - Mission, BC

Lisa,

I read it, so it worked. I always look for tips. Thanks.

Apr 20, 2010 05:36 PM
FN LN
Toronto, ON

Lisa - These are excellent tips for newbie bloggers and those who want to improve their blogging skills.

Apr 20, 2010 09:22 PM
Jill McTague
RE/MAX Andrew Realty Serfvices - Medford, MA
DebOnTheWeb & Associates - Medford, MA Real Estate

Thanks for the good reminder.  It's something I know but don't use enough in my posts. 

Apr 20, 2010 09:33 PM
Cindy Jones
Integrity Real Estate Group - Woodbridge, VA
Pentagon, Fort Belvoir & Quantico Real Estate News

Thanks Lisa.  You are right about the buzz.  Finding what is relevant to your market and what they want to know keeps the readers coming back.

Apr 20, 2010 09:39 PM
Betsy Schuman Dodek
Washington Fine Properties - Washington DC Area Real Estate - Potomac, MD
SearchPotomacHomes.com

Using numbers and bullets and lists has always been an easy to read/use method!!! Thanks for th reminder.

Apr 20, 2010 10:05 PM
Missy Caulk
Missy Caulk TEAM - Ann Arbor, MI
Savvy Realtor - Ann Arbor Real Estate

Good points, people like lists, they are easy to read, and most people reading a lot of blogs skim.

Apr 20, 2010 10:20 PM
Lin Wetzel
Outstanding Staging - Stroudsburg, PA
People Prefer OUTSTANDING Properties! tm

3 reasons I like your blog, Lisa . . .

1. Brief

2. Ample information without excess

3. Helpful

Thanks for the great tips!

~ Lin

Apr 20, 2010 10:49 PM
Pam Turner, REALTOR®, e-PRO®, SFR
Century 21 Belk Realtors Dalton GA - Dalton, GA

Thanks for the tips - short and to the point - I don't read posts that are too long!

Apr 20, 2010 11:44 PM
Juliet Johnson
Vizzitopia - St Johns, FL
Jacksonville Photography & Digital Marketing

Good use of the white space, too!  Normally, I don't like text centered but it made your post quite impactful.  Thanks for sharing a good thought.

Apr 21, 2010 01:59 AM
Bill Gillhespy
16 Sunview Blvd - Fort Myers Beach, FL
Fort Myers Beach Realtor, Fort Myers Beach Agent - Homes & Condos

Morning Lisa,  I had heard the " lists " thing but didn't make the brevity connection.  Well said !

Apr 21, 2010 02:12 AM
Margaret Goss
@Properties - Winnetka, IL
Chicago's North Shore & Winnetka Real Estate

I think that a blogger must get their really good content very concise - and that's not always easy but it's imperative if you want it to be read.  Good post.

Apr 21, 2010 02:17 AM
Ted Tyndall
Davidson Realty Inc. - Saint Augustine, FL
I will help You find the Home YOU want to Buy

Lisa, good post. I like the idea of the numbers.

Apr 21, 2010 02:49 AM
DONNA SINGH
Royal LePage Connect Realty - Toronto, ON

Lisa, thanks for the tips, I will use in my posts and see if I can get more readership.

Apr 21, 2010 03:07 AM
Lori Churchill Cofer
Beasley Realty - Pullman, WA
Realtor - 509-330-0086 - Pullman, WA

Lisa,

Good points....and succint and easy to read! Congrats on the gold star!

Apr 21, 2010 03:34 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Lisa,

Excellent points.

Apr 21, 2010 04:39 AM
Pippa Mac
Chevaux Group Realtor, The Woodlands and Spring - The Woodlands, TX
The Woodlands TX Real Estate

I LIKE the idea about the number ... thank you for the idea!

Apr 21, 2010 07:13 AM
Michael and Cheron Lange
Solutions Real Estate - Chandler, AZ
Associate Broker, GRI

Very clever...Your 3 tips drew me in!  :)

Cheron

Apr 21, 2010 08:16 AM
Tammie White, Broker
Franklin Homes Realty LLC - Franklin, TN
Franklin TN Homes for Sale

You are right.  I read your blog because I knew it would get right to the point.  Thanks for the tips.

Apr 21, 2010 04:52 PM
Stephen P. Panczak, Ph.D.
Keller Williams Coastal Partners - Palm Beach, FL
Real Estate Agent & Business Coach, (561) 254-8098

Lisa - great post with the best tips!

Apr 21, 2010 10:10 PM