Original Content Equals Big Views

I don't know how many times I have heard this one before, so this is going against the whole topic of this entry, but...

If you want people to subscribe, you have to have original content!

A blog that just copies what other people are saying is useless. You really need to think this stuff up on your own.

Before I write a blog, I do a lot of research. I look into the websites I am posting for you guys, scroll through all the navigation links, and block out what I will write. This makes it somewhat original, because I don't really like to look at what others are saying about this site. I will check them however if they have a great hint and pass it onto you if it is that important though.

I think what you really need though is a niche you are enthusiastic about. I love money, and what it can bring to me. So I write about it, and here you have it. If you love something, you should be able to write something original about it, right? If you can't think up of anything new, you probably don't like it. That will probably help loads if you can find that one thing you are truely passionate about and write.

I also think one should not be afraid of how much to write. Whether it 2 times a week (which I think should be the bare minimum. Don't leave your subscribers hanging too long) or 50 times, it is all important. Even the little updates add character to your blog.

So the goal for your blog should be to write freely, and untethered from other blogs and articles. If you are just writing down what others are suggesting, how can you consider that original.

I know this all seems obvious, but it is important. So write your content from your brain, not someone else's.