What Should Your First Blog Post Be About? (And How To Write It!)
Have you found yourself asking, “What should my first blog post be about?” If so, you’re not alone. Blogs are all over the internet, and they talk about all sorts of things, which means anyone can do it. But, getting started? Well, that’s a whole different story. You might have a thousand ideas floating around in your head that are just waiting to be put down on virtual paper. Then again, you might be a leader in your industry who wants to share your knowledge, but you don’t exactly know how to do that in blog form.
When it comes to your first blog post, the possibilities are endless, which can also make this decision a bit overwhelming. Fear not! We’ve compiled some tips to help you figure out how to write your first blog post. Before you know it, you’ll be up and running all over the internet!
What Should Your First Blog Post be About?
Let’s start by looking in the mirror. Who exactly are you? What should the world know about you?
Since you’re just getting started, take some time to talk about who you are and why you think people should learn more about your thoughts. People connect to bloggers when they feel like they know them on a deeper level, so talk about your life experiences, and dive into the factors that drove you to wanting to start your first blog post in the first place. You don’t just want to be a nameless figure on the other side of the screen, so share photos and videos about yourself, too. These elements can help boost engagement and help people understand who you are.
Are you still asking yourself, “What should my first blog post be about?” That’s okay. We have more tips!
Go through the five Ws:
- Who are you? Really talk about who you are as a person and what kind of awesome information you’re going to bring to your community.
- What are you going to talk about? After all, that’s the whole reason you’re asking, “What should my first blog post be about?”, isn’t it?
- When should people expect to hear from you again, and why was now the right time to start doing this in the first place? Describe your narrative and tell your story in a way that starts from the very beginning and leads readers to the place you’re currently at.
- Where did you gain your expertise in whatever topic you want to talk about? Have you worked in your field for 20 years or do you have life experience that your readers will be able to relate to?
- Why are you blogging? This is important. If you convey that you have a point and a message to send into the universe, people will listen. If you don’t know what you’re doing, there’s no reason for you to gain trust or followers.
And then, of course, there is the how. How do you plan to reach your audience and engage with them? Can you set them up with tips and ticks that will keep them coming back for more? Most of the time, when people ask, “What should my first blog post be about?”, they’re not really taking their audiences into consideration; instead, people often focus on their own desires to get words down on the screen. When you engage with the “how” question, however, you’re more likely to connect with viewers who will come back time and time again.
Writing Your Intro Blog Post
Now that we’ve answered the question, “What should your first blog post be about?”, it’s time to dive into the logistics.
When you sit down to write your introduction, make sure your readers know you’re an open, honest person who can’t wait to share the tales you have to tell. It’s important to come across as authentic, rather than presenting yourself as a salesman who’s just trying to peddle products to people.
Your intro blog post should answer one main question: what you can do to improve your readers’ lives?
When you answer that question thoughtfully, you should be able to produce a blog post that’s valuable and relevant to your audience. As time goes by, you can build upon that trust you’ve initially gained by offering tips, tricks, and secrets of your trade.
How Long Should Your First Blog Post Be?
Here’s the thing: there is no hard-and-fast rule that defines how long your blog post should be. The truth is, it’s more important to say things that are valuable and relevant to your readers than it is to just fill up the page with a bunch of words nobody wants to read. With that said, you probably shouldn’t post a bunch of 200-word blog posts because there’s only so much you can say in a post that’s that short. On the other hand, you really don’t need 4,500-word diatribes every day, either. The sweet spot is somewhere in the middle.
When it comes to search engine optimization (SEO), it’s important to make your post long enough that the search engines will notice it (and understand what you’re talking about), but short enough to keep the attention of your readers. Generally speaking, you can shoot for a post of 1,000 to 2,000 words when you’re getting started. Later, you can sprinkle in shorter or longer posts, but this range is a great gauge for bloggers who are just starting out.
What Else Should You know?
It’s vital to break up the text so your readers aren’t staring at a huge wall of words on their screens. The less reader-friendly your content is, the more likely it is to fail. Since this is your first-impression project, be sure to make your post clear and concise, breaking up the paragraphs with bullets and headers every few sentences. Most readers on the internet scan content, but they don’t read it fully. By breaking your content up into easily digestible bits, you’re giving your audience the opportunity to understand your points on their terms. They can quickly scan your blog and see which points are most relevant to what they need to know.
Have you figured out what your first blog should be about? I’d love to hear your topic and join in on your journey! Please share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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