Have you ever visited a blog and just before you hit the back button or closed the window…
You’ve said this SUCKS!
I believe every blogger needs to read this that was put out by Copyblogger.
I’m always preaching that you must put quality work together. If you don’t… A blog will not survive long.
Check out this post if you haven’t read it:
20 Warning Signs That Your Content Sucks
There aren’t any rules, no, but there are warnings. If your content sucks, you’ll see dozens, maybe hundreds of telltale signs, hinting that something is wrong. I’ve collected 20 of the most common here. Take a look through them…
I know it is not easy to read a post like that. But sometimes you have to put your ego on the side so you can move your business to another level and become a better blogger.
You can’t argue that it is an amazing list they put together. I like to revisit this post and just had to share it with you.
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Hey Josh,
Thanks for linking to this post. It is very helpful and I recommend that anyone that has a blog should check it out.
Thanks,
Jordan.
Hi Jordan,
You got that right! Anyone who owns a blog needs to read it.
Wow Josh,
That was a great article! I’m so glad you shared it.
I think reading each of those points, before writing every blog post, would go a long way in how much you put into it.
I really enjoyed it. Thank you!
Susanna
.-= Susanna Hess´s last blog ..Is Facebook A Search Engine How Do Your Prospects Use Facebook =-.
Hi Susanna,
I’m glad that you enjoyed it! Knowing this does help out a lot.
Hey Josh,
Certainly a very divisive post over at Copyblogger, which is such a great resource, by the way. The one that hit me the most was having a background in science and engineering, as I have. Pretty much they were telling me I had no hope!
I’ll try to be more controversial from now on…
Take care,
Wayne
.-= Wayne Wu´s last blog ..Montana Orders ACN to Shut Down over “Pyramid Scheme” Allegations =-.
Hi Wayne,
Controversial always works. Just can’t do it all the time.
Josh,
If it always works, why couldn’t you do it all the time? Don’t those two statements negate each other?
.-= Chase Adams´s last blog ..Lumber Futures Ease into a Tight Trading Channel =-.
Hi Chase,
If you are always writing controversial post every time you’ll bored your readers. It’s great to mix it up.
Josh..
Their content certainly doesn’t suck.. that was a great article. I think I’m gonna print that puppy out and paste it on my wall..
thanks for sharing it with us
Talk soon
Hector
.-= Hector Cuevas´s last blog ..Viral Marketing Ideas For Bloggers & Why Even Bother Doing It =-.
Hi Hector,
I read that often to keep me straight.
Hi Josh,
This is indeed a great post. We will never have take note of the warning signs there and there is no action for any improvement. Its good that we know that now and start making improvements.
Thanks for sharing.
Lye
.-= Lye Kuek Hin´s last blog ..10 factors to aim for if you want your blog to be successful =-.
Hi Lye,
It’s best to get expose to this now and not later.
I read this post when it first came on coppy blogger and I believe it is actually the post that linked me to this site through a comment. None the less the post made me really take a good look at what I was doing with my blog. I actually was happy to see that the last warning sign was that your blog would suck if you were just starting out.
.-= Ian Warner´s last blog ..5 Best Exercises to Prevent Back Injury =-.
Hi Ian,
How awesome is that! You were introduce to this blog from that post comment.
That is a great post. Thank you for recommending it to all of us. I think I will need to pass this on to those on my team who blog.
Thanks again for sharing it Josh!
~ Michael Novak
.-= Michael Novak´s last blog ..The Best Industry to Learn Leadership =-.
Hi Michael,
This post will open your eyes.
The biggest warning sign is probably if you promote it heavily and do not get any recurring visitors. Tools like google analytics can be used to measure returning visitors.
Hi Andreas,
Google analytics is a must have!
Josh,
Thanks for sharing…great stuff. Just reposted to my onlywire friends.
Mike
Hi Mike,
Thanks for stopping by and sharing it!
Hi Josh,
Thank you for sharing this great content! It’s definitely a “print out and safe” article. What really got me is … to write at least 1,000 words a day. I don’t do that, but I will definitely start doing that. I think that’s a great idea.
Again, thanks for sharing this and have a great week!
Ilka
.-= Ilka Flood´s last blog ..Drop That Grimy Tennis Ball and Get Rid of Your Limiting Beliefs =-.
Hi Ilka,
In the beginning I wrote some long post for practice. It does help in improving your writing.
Josh,
Thanks for linking that post to copyblogger.
It is a pretty kick ass post.
Steve
.-= Steve´s last blog ..9 Work Abroad Jobs to Support Yourself While Traveling =-.
Hi Steve,
That post is strong. But individuals need to hear it.
Hey Josh,
Thanks for sharing this valuable blog post. It really open my eyes on what I have to look for in order to improve. I been blogging for over 6 months now and I have seen some progress. But this post here will definitely be a great guidline for any blogger here.
Sherman
Hi Sherman,
Use this outline for guidance. There are way too many individuals who are blogging with blinders on. Now, you know more than the average blogger.
Hey Josh,
Great post! I’m definitely in the less than 6 month category, but I’m a quick learner and a “do it now do-er” and I’ll do what copyblogger says…and just keep going!
Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming…
Heather
.-= Heather C Stephens´s last blog ..Personal Branding- 2 Essentials to Establish Know- Like- and Trust =-.
Hi Heather,
I’ve seen bloggers with less than 6 months kick butt. Just keep reminding yourself about this list and you’ll be a top blogger.
Hello Josh
Thanks for sharing that article.
Let me see, I have spoken with readers on the phone, read more than 10 hours per week and I have received hate email over my video on cash gifting.
So I am off to a good start
Hi Peter,
That is good to hear that you are on the right path.
Hey Josh,
To answer your question, yes it was very easy to read that post. There was so much value we all can learn from.
Thanks for sharing that with us.
Have a great day,
Jerome Ratliff
.-= Jerome Ratliff´s last blog ..The One Tool to Have in Your Network Marketing Toolbox =-.
Hi Jerome,
There are tons of valuable info we can walk out with.
Hi Josh,
Copy Blogger is on of my favorite blogs to read so it was a pleasure to head on over and soak up the value. Thanks for sharing this link.
~Marcus
.-= Marcus Baker´s last blog ..Is a Network Marketing Internet Business Really Right for you =-.
Hi Marcus,
Your welcome, Champ!
Hi Josh – yep that post captures the essence of creating Blog ratings. To play devils advocate though – I guess it does depend on what the Bloggers intention is as to whether they are succeeding.
I have no doubt a rant or diatribe about the latest uber celebrity or political or dare I say religious Blog would definitely produce the desired attention which is why schlock jocks do so well.
Personally I think if you are communicating authentically to an audience with similar interests and reciprocating- as with this forum even with modest participation the benefits are worthwhile
Thanks for sharing
Cheers kiaran
.-= kiaran´s last blog ..Why Isnt The Law of Attraction Working for You =-.
Hi Kiaran,
Copyblogger is a blog that receives 4000-5000 or more visits a day. I think they now how to play the game.
OK, now that was an eye-opener!
I’m consoled by the fact that I’ve only been blogging for about 6 months & I am going to get better.
I guess it’s like anything in life – the more you do it the better you get at it!
Thanks for sharing this Josh.
.-= Michael B Wilbraham´s last blog ..Are You A Carrot- An Egg Or A Coffee Bean =-.
Hi Michael,
Well, let me say that if you continually work on improving your skills then yes!
Great article, Josh!
When I first came across that post, I couldn’t stop reading it: an eye-opener indeed!
Thanks for sharing.
All the best,
Mavis Nong
.-= Mavis Nong´s last blog ..How To Avoid Getting Your WordPress Blog Hacked Into! =-.
Hi Mavis,
That makes two of us.
Hey Josh,
This is an excellent article. Kind of a eye-opener. Thanks for this.
Tosin
…fear is the passion of slaves!
.-= Tosin´s last blog ..How to increase your chances of luck =-.
Hi Tosin,
Yeah, it open my eyes when I first read it. That is why I re-read it. To stay in the game.
Hi Josh,
Thanks for sharing that link. Just what I needed. Time to up my game.
Tristram Lodge
.-= Tristram Lodge´s last blog ..How Too Lose Your Credibility in Network Marketing =-.
Hi Tristram,
That is the spirit! Go for it, Champ!
I remember this post from a while back. It’s so true. I know that I have made a few of those mistakes in the past with my own content.
-Joshua Black
The Underdog Millionaire
.-= Joshua Black | The Underdog Millionaire´s last blog ..How My Dog’s Ear Infection Can Help Your Business =-.
Hi Joshua,
We all have made multiple mistakes.
Hey Josh,
Thank you so much for sharing that post, it was an eye opener for a fact, while most of my content is 500-750 words, I have found anything over 1000 you will start losing readers. UNLESS it is just a great story that has you on the edge of your seat the whole time. I am definitly going to take these into consideration before my next blog post. I have found for myself though, I can write out maybe 10 or 15 posts ( because I have the fire that day) and save them to be published in the future.
Hi Robert,
If you are posting one article a week, then I can see doing a 1000 word post. But when you do more than one a week 500 – 750 words is sufficient.
Josh wow thanks for reminding me I am doing 19 out of those 20.
No seriously I have been guilty of some.
I think when you really give your blog a purpose you want have to worry about that.
You can never please everyone but that’s not who I’m writing for either.
Steve Shoemaker
.-= Steve Shoemaker´s last blog ..Article Marketing- A Do And A Don’t =-.
Hi Steve,
That is awesome you have 19 out of 20. You are on the right track, my friend!
So hard to face the music! A post like this definitely helps to be more objective when facing our own “creations”.
Thanks for sharing it, Josh, and hopefully we all stay clear of those warnings!
Best,
Ana Hoffman
.-= Ana | Traffic Generation Cafe´s last blog ..On-Page Ranking Factors That Scream or Whisper =-.
Hi Ana,
As long as we are aware of them and put them into action. We will be rocking it!