Best Practices for Bloggers

The blog, Post Punk Kitchen also known as, THEPPK is a highly useful blog in terms of function and substance, however it is not perfect. The blogger, Isa, posts regularly, but not frequently. This is expectable because she primarily posts vegan recipes and it takes a great deal of time and effort to perfect the recipes. Since she puts so much effort into each post, the time in between posts is worth it to the readers.

Isa's blog is also very useful. The recipes that she publishes provides the readers with useful information and practical tips. Isa also makes the blog appealing with a whimsical design and a casual yet well written tone. Her recipes are concise and easy to follow.

I have been researching blogs for a long time after doing so much research and blogging myself I have determined some "best practices" when it comes to blogging:

1) Create meaningful and useful content

2) Actively engage with your online community

3) Establish a unique tone or voice

4) Always be ethical

All of the practices listed above are focused on having a blog that functions to serve its readers and not to make money. If a person creates a blog that is useful, the money will likely follow. One should first focus on the content and then worry about the profits.

 Isa's blog: Post Punk Kitchen

http://www.theppk.com/blog/

My response posts:

http://cdeisnor87.blogspot.com/2014/05/blog-review.html?showComment=1401046373295#c1891908434172197510

http://cathydoherty22.blogspot.com/2014/05/module-8-2-blog-best-practices.html?showComment=1401046764070#c6391451270527553130

Reference:

Rowse, D., & Garrett, C. (2012). Problogger: Secrets to blogging your way to a six-figure income. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.