Having been blogging for three years now, I have witnessed many a blogger faux-pas on my journey. But, I believe that the below three points are top of my list when it comes to things a blogger should never do.
So, alongside a Parisian / captain Birdseye attempt to pull of a baker boy cap. Below are three things you should never do as a blogger, and the reasons why…
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Don’t Copy Other Bloggers’ work
As you wouldn’t plagairise an essay for an assignment. The same goes for blogging: Don’t steal someones words or imagery and pass them off as your own. If you have read an article that has inspired you, reference and link to that page. Or, if you use some one else’s image, make sure to either ask first or again credit the source.
Why shouldn’t I copy Other Bloggers work?
Apart from wanting to stand out on your own two feet. You shouldn’t copy other bloggers’ work because it can make readers / followers loose trust in your blog. I’m sure it won’t go down great in the blogging community either.
Tip: Be Yourself and set your own trends with unique content.
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Don’t forget about SEO
In an age where the digital world can often take over from reality, on a daily basis. Google – WARNING: other search engines available – is most people’s first point of call when they want to seek new information.
Why shouldn’t I forget about SEO?
If you don’t want your blog to get lost in a sea of a million others, you want to make sure you have optimised your website or blog to be picked up by Google. So that people can find, read and enjoy your blog. You also wouldn’t want to get penalised for ignoring a negative SEO or black hat technique,which you may not even have known about!
Tip: To get started or brush up on your SEO skills, see my SEO Tips section by clicking here.
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Don’t Compare Yourself To Other bloggers
This is easier said than done. I know that it is hard not to compare yourself to others in ever aspect of your life. From your career, relationships and physical appearance to aspects of your personality. We will always want what other people have got and vice versa. Although within blogging I feel like this can sometimes spin ten fold, causing unnecessary catty comments and hate that we so often see from trolls online.
Why Shouldn’t I compare myself to other bloggers?
We all know where this leads. Actually, it ends up in a disaster of self doubt, self loathing and attacking all carbs in the kitchen cupboard. Self-comparison of any form is only going to end up leaving you with negative thoughts and feelings about yourself and your blog (I am pretty sure this is true for 99% of people, myself included).
Tip: Stop comparing & support other bloggers. Highlight positives of your own blog & success.
What do you think a blogger should never do?
Let’s discuss in the comments below or over on my Twitter @CharlotteLewis_
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Love these, I find not comparing myself to others soo hard but it’s definitely something I agree with!xx
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Thanks Lucy, me too! It’s one of my biggest flaws, but something I am learning to celebrate instead xx
I think creating content you personally are proud of is really important, as is acknowledging the blogs you admire, but at the same time not copying them.
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YES – massively. I am so much more happy with my content now. Even if it just makes me happy and more confident it is definitely worth it! x
Totally agree on all 3 points, specially number 1 and 3. you look chip, love the stripes!
xo, Carla
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Such a great post and really needed to read this today! Thanks for such an uplifting and motivating post and loving your stunning necklace too by the way 🙂 xxxx
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Thanks Sally – I know, super cute isn’t it 😉 xx
Thank you so much for this post! I always find myself comparing “Miss Getaway” to other blogs and thinking about why I am not as successful as others. Really need to keep your words in mind though!
Love, Kerstin
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Thanks hun, that is definitely the hardest thing not to do. But, I have found that you can train/teach yourself to stop doing it 🙂 xx
I think self awareness is a very valuable,realize the thinks you are good at and not give a hoot about the things you are not.It gives a bigger upside when we bet on our strength and careless of what you wish we are.
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Exactly, I love that frame of mind. Thanks for reading and sharing 🙂 xx
Some great tips lovely… I really cannot see the point in copying other bloggers work.. we are all so creative and imaginative and can definitely think of our own amazing posts!! ALSO… it is so important to not compare ourselves to other bloggers.. everyone is in a different stage at blogging! Fabulous post lovely!
Saira
http://www.throughtheglitterglass.wordpress.com
xo
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Thanks Saira, there are so many bloggers now that there is bound to be crossover in some places with ideas etc but yes, I totally agree. There is no need to ever copy some one else’s blog – especially without even mentioning them as inspiration etc. xx
i love this post! and all your other blogging advice posts, i’ve read them all and am definitely gonna look back on them!
comparing yourself to others is the hardest thing, i actually stopped blogging for a year because of it and i’ve literally just started back up so this was great to read!
Anna xx
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Oh no, thats a shame Anna, your blog is so lovely! I am super happy to hear you are back at it and look forward to seeing some new posts 🙂 xx