How to Write a Killer Blog Post | Ep. #173

<p>In Episode #173, Eric and Neil discuss how you can write a killer blog post. Many people can slap a string of coherent sentences together and call it a blog—but, can they capture their readers' attention? Tune in as Eric and Neil reveal solid suggestions for creating a blog that will entice and hook an audience. From your title to the images place amidst your text, all these details count. </p> <h3>Time Stamped Show Notes:</h3> <ul> <li>00:27 - Today’s topic: <em>How to Write a Killer Blog Post</em></li> <li>00:35 – Write a great headline and continue the thought in the first few sentences to hook the readers <ul> <li>00:59 – Go to <a href= "http://www.copyblogger.com/">Copyblogger</a> for the headline formula</li> </ul> </li> <li>01:15 – Think of blogging as a presentation or a classroom lecture <ul> <li>01:33 – Engage with your readers</li> <li>01:46 – Start with a conversation</li> <li>01:57 – Neil shares a sample conversation in a blogpost</li> </ul> </li> <li>03:08 – Use sub-headers or bullets to keep things organized <ul> <li>03:45 – Eric shares an example that can get readers hooked</li> </ul> </li> <li>04:08 – Add media to your blog post <ul> <li>04:32 – Eric uses <a href= "http://designpickle.com/">DesignPickle</a> for his images</li> </ul> </li> <li>04:50 – Have a conclusion heading</li> <li>05:22 – All claims should be backed up by case study or research links <ul> <li>06:00 – If you have data that can separate you, the better, because it can’t be replicated easily</li> </ul> </li> <li>07:07 – Make your blog readable <ul> <li>07:17 – Design should be responsive and text should be clear</li> <li>08:20 – Neil Patel’s <a href= "https://www.quicksprout.com/about/">Quicksprout</a></li> <li>08:30 – Neil reads Tech Crunch, TMZ, CNN and other sites to give him creative ideas that he can leverage on his own website</li> <li>09:00 – Eric checks Wallstreet Journal, copyblogger, and problogger</li> </ul> </li> <li>09:20 - That’s it for today’s episode!</li> </ul> <h3>3 Key Points:</h3> <ol> <li>Blog posts are n