All good bloggers have a formula or basic framework for putting together posts. Think of it as a post template. This should go beyond breaking an entry into paragraphs and throwing in a few gratuitous pictures. It should not only incorporate the theme of the post but also the individuality of the blog’s design. Today, I would like to share my blog’s framework with you.
Lead Image
My newest part of the template is to lead with an image. People are very visual and I myself find it most appealing when there is an image to start the post. It kind of puts me in the mental mood to read it. I especially like the way Nate Whitehill handles it on his blog. My own style involves adding a thick black line to a sizable image.
Going Big In The Opener
My next formatting tactic involves the opening paragraph. I like to increase the size of the first paragraph, which has the effect of bringing the reader into the main body; or at least, that is what I like to think… Anyhow, the inspiration for me to use this method comes from Steve Smith over at Ordered List.
Incorporate Images Intelligently
Of course, adding images to a post is a great idea. But there are two keys to doing it with blogging class:
- Use images only when necessary
- Incorporate the images into you blog’s design
I do my best not to throw in unnecessary images (although some may argue that the lead image falls into that category). As for integrating them into my design, I make them all black and white and try to make sure that they fit in, in terms of size and shape.
Add Affiliate Links
This method may not be for everyone, but I like adding amazon links to products that I mention in my posts. I don’t hardly ever make money off of these links, but if someone wants to buy the product I mention, I feel like it is very useful to the reader to be able to link directly to it.
Close With A Question
This little tactic I picked up from David Airey. He always closes a post by asking the reader a question. It invites participation in a direct personal way, and as far as I can tell, it works very well for him.
I opened this post by saying that all good bloggers have a formula or basic framework for putting together posts; what makes a blogger great is when they know when to mix it up a bit, you know what I mean?
Nice ideas!
Ellie, thank you for that very handy link. Quite good really.
I am putting a blog on blogger.com. My blog has several columns and spaces in the text. When I post the blog, it takes the entire text and starts every line at the left margin. It makes it look horrible.
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this is informative.
This is some great tips David for those of us who have trouble writing posts. Highly recommended.
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Thanks for this template David, it will help me when writing new posts, and to be more active posting on my blogs.
i think the last tactic does work for u.
Thanks. I like what your advise on this post but i think you should do more posting as you have some pretty intelligent stuff to say.
Concluding an article with a question or “call to action” is crucial if you want to engage the community and encourage responses. This works very well for advertisements as well.
This is really informative post. I truly like your idea.
it is a nice post with have a nice article.it is relay nice.keep it up..
Wow..Good design, Thanks for the link.
I think adding the affiliate links in a post related to the product is a great idea instead of a user having to find it themselves.
your blog simple design. so, good navigation..
Wonderful formula for myself to base my blogging efforts on, I appreciate you sharing this with us David.
It’s very useful and interesting information..
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Awesome peace of work. I really like this! thanks
I really satisfied with your excellent template.. Very good job..! Well done and thank you very much David..
I think it is extremely important to have a template when going in to make a new blog post, it will help to serve as guidance and motivation.
Great design. Thanks for sharing.
Gday,
Did you ever think about creating your own blog? There are many excellent platforms, but by far the best is Wordpress. It is fast to set up, however the themes just never fit my specifications. I searched for a simple solution to this problem and realized that there wasn’t one. I then had a template custom made for my needs and was so happy with the outcome. I then decided to build a website that would show the world how to simply hire an expert in wordpress design.
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great template,..!
These tips attract attention.
But I prefer appspot.com.
Good to have a clear path on where you want to be.
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I appreciate you sharing your goals to readers. I have a somewhat similar set of goals. I got a boy already so one more to go. Hopefully, a girl next time.
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excellent advice, excellent post, thanks
Your design is good not best. CSS based designs are always benefits regarding SE and also for smooth design! Thanks for sharing
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I have Link A Dink setup to replace words like Firefox, WordPress, webhost, etc. True Religion in my blog with affiliate or direct links.
It’s good to have a template to help guide your efforts.
Also this will help you focus on better articles and posts.
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Nice blog as for me. It would be great to read something more about that matter.
I’m a wedding DJ so I do blogs about my recent events. I have never thought to ask a question at the end of my blogs, but I think I’ll give it a try. Thanks for the advice!
thanks for sharing this information with us..i really appreciate it.
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This blog framework is very practical, and a excellent design, i am going to follow your instruction.
An inspiring article, the template of your blog is different from others, i would like to know more.
Good design, Thanks for this template.
A nice and inspiring receipe for bloggers specially like me.
But uniqueness, in my view, should be the soul of every blog.
good share thanks