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The First Post

9 Comments 26 November 2008

The first post, it’s usually reserved for introducing yourself and your blog, but I thought it would be fun to make it into a post that tells you how to write your first post.

The first post, is extremely important. It sets the tone for the blog, not only for the readers but for the writers as well. It’s the first impression the site gives and everyone knows the first impression is the most important as it could be the only one you get.

Ok, so what makes a good first post?

Get personal, tell em who you are.

As a reader I want to learn about you and the blog’s writers. Share pictures, past projects and  The more you share about yourself the easier it will be for me as a reader to relate to you.

Why are you here?

Its possibly the most important part of your first post. People want to know why you have this new blog, so spell out your intentions to them. You should also tell them what your going to be blogging about, tell them what to expect next time they arrive.
So as always you need to consider your readers when answering these question, ask yourself, ‘Why would people come to this blog?’ ‘What do they want to see the next time the come?’

Make it interesting.

Do something different, add some personality and humor to it. You don’t want to sound like a robot that’s programed to say something generic.

Exceptions

Their are exceptions to everything, including your first blog post. If you do something that’s out of the ordinary but still goes along with your blog, such as this post, then go for it. You can talk about your self and your writers in your About Us page. In fact take a look at ours if you want to learn more about us.

What do you think should go into the first post?
Tell us in a comment.

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Ardit

Ardit - who has written 26 posts on Blogict.

Ardit Veliu is a student at The University Of Hartford majoring in Multimedia Web Design & Development. He enjoys long walks on the beach and sparing matches with Chuck Norris. Soon enough though, he will be that blogger everyone knows.

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9 Comments so far

  1. You make some very good point in your first post, and this is a good read for anyone new to blogging.

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  2. Ardit says:

    Thanks Lucky Webmasters.
    Your our first commenter!!

  3. Swastik says:

    Dude,

    Domain rocks, so does the theme. Awesomeness! :razz:

    Awesome post as well. I’ll be tuned to see a new blogger grow up! :wink:

    I’ll be blogging seriously some day :devil:

    -Swastik-

    Swastik’s last blog post..Best looking blogs..

  4. Ardit says:

    Thanks for all the compliments Swas, im pretty creative with the domains sometimes, and I can hunt down a pretty nice theme on occasion.
    Im currently growing up on like 3 blogs so you have a lot of watching out to do :P

  5. Bulbboy says:

    Looking forward to the next post.
    Show some pictures!

  6. Ardit says:

    Thanks bro,
    You really wanna see more graphics?

  7. Hi Ardit, Forsaken from SiteTalk Zone! So you venturing into blogging? With such a rocking theme, one-of-its kind domain name and an awesome first post, you are off to a great start. :)

    I’ve bookmarked blogict and hope to learn a lot from you….

    Domain Marvelous’s last blog post..How to turn domains into dollars – Part 1

  8. Ardit says:

    Hey Forsaken, I’ve seen you name all over the place.
    Thanks for visiting and all your feedback.
    Thanks for the bookmark


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