Have you been putting off working on your blog, or writing your first business blog post, as it feels too overwhelming?
After all, you want to make sure it’s informative, engaging, and well-written.
Or maybe you’re just not sure how to start?
Content marketing and blogging are crucial to building brand awareness and driving business growth.
I put off starting my blog for months as I wanted to be perfect when I did it! But perfection only comes by doing.
In this post, I will lay out a complete, step-by-step guide on how to write your first blog post for a business.
Even if you think you’re not a writer, don’t worry. I have also provided lots of tools and examples, so it will be easy for you to write your post!
Pro Tip:
If you have been already been writing blog posts, check out the section What to do after you write your post to get content promotion ideas.
First of all, let’s get the definition right.
What is a blog post?
A blog post is an online article covering a specific topic that you write on your blog. A blog is a part of your website or an online platform where you share informative and engaging ideas.
Blog posts can be short and informal or long and in-depth, depending on the subject matter. They are typically written in the first or second person, with the goal of providing useful information to readers.
Blog posts can be used for a variety of purposes such as sharing knowledge, promoting products or services, and even generating leads for your business.
A blog post is not your product or service page, and it is not e-commerce. It is usually text-based information, but it can, and should, contain images and videos. Click To TweetLet’s see how you can write your first blog post by dividing it into three sections.
I divide this into 3 sections:
- What to do before you write your first blog post
- How to write your first blog post
- What to do after you write your post
1. How to start your first blog post (what to do before you write)
It can be very tempting to just jump into writing before doing any planning.
But starting with a little bit of structure and organization will help you write a more effective blog post.
These are the steps you should take before you write your first post.
1.1. Identify your audience.
A big key to blogging success is connecting with your audience. Start by getting specific about who you want to target.
I know that as a small business owner, you don’t want to eliminate people and still want to keep a broader scope.
But at least in the beginning, it’s very important to have a niche.
If you can understand your audience in detail, what their problems and interests might be, you can write blog posts that will help them.
In return, it will make them connect more to your brand.
1.2. Create a buyer persona.
Once you have a good understanding of your audience, create a profile of exactly who he/ she could be, as a person.
This is called a buyer persona.
Based on what you already know about them, you can fill in more details.
For example, you can write down their desires, challenges, needs, and more.
Once you have this filled out as much as possible, it can actually give you ideas for what they’re looking for, and hence, your first blog post.
Here’s an easy template to help you work on a buyer persona.
Get the template here:
1.3. Create your brand story.
Now that you have a buyer persona, the next step is to create your brand story.
Here are a few reasons why you need a brand story:
- It clarifies your competitive positioning and generate SEO content ideas.
- It helps you define your brand messaging pillars that can guide your content creation
- It helps you set your brand tone of voice for blogging
- It helps you create a messaging architecture that you can use both in your sales copy and content
1.4. Set up your own website
A website is extremely important for businesses, especially small businesses who want to build brand awareness.
You should always write blog posts for businesses on your own brand and small business website.
You can of course blog on free platforms like WordPress.com.
However, they will not nearly give you as much control over your site or blog format, structure, and design, as having your own website will.
If you don’t have a website, that’s fine. It doesn’t take a long time to set up a website.
Follow these few simple steps to build a simple 5 page website:
• Get a domain name
My go-to provider is always Namecheap. As you can see, domain prices start at 99 cents!
• Choose your website platform
You need to decide which content management system for your website and blog.
I am hands down a big fan of WordPress, but you can also opt for other platforms like Wix or Squarespace. If you have the budget, you can also get a custom website created, of course. You can read more about it in my post on WordPress vs custom websites.
Pro tip:
WordPress started as a blogging platform and is still the best CMS for blogging.
You can check out my full post on how to choose a website platform.
To set up WordPress, choose a website host.
I prefer Siteground and would highly recommend it because of its high performance and fabulous, 24/7 customer support. Bluehost is also an option.
Note: You can also get a domain name directly from your host, but I prefer to use Namecheap because it’s cheaper.
• Choose a blog-friendly, responsive theme.
You can combine a WordPress page builder with a theme, like with Divi and Elegant Themes.
Divi also comes with built-in social sharing and email opt-in options which makes content distribution easy-peasy.
Otherwise, you can also choose a simpler page builder like Elementor and get a separate theme from marketplaces like Envato.
Make sure you choose a theme that is mobile-friendly and easy to edit.
Customize your theme to match your brand story and your brand imagery, and use your brand color palettes.
Once that is done, design your website, even if it’s simple 5-page website.
1.5. Set up your blog.
Setting up a blog with WordPress is easy and quick.
It comes with a prebuilt blogging platform, so you can simply start adding new posts.
What you can and should do, is stylize your blog. Decide how your blog section and each blog post should look.
Once that’d done, it’s time to get started on writing your first business blog post!
Pro Tip:
Installing a few basic WordPress plugins can make your blogging process much simpler.
Check out some key free blogging and editing plugins that you can install to prepare your website for writing your first blog post.
- Sucuri -> Malware & hacking protection
- Akismet -> Anti-spam
- GDPR Cookie Consent -> Legal
- TinyMCE Advanced -> Editing & Customization
- UpdraftPlus -> Backup
- RankMath -> SEO
- Optimole -> Image Optimization
1.6. Clarify your blogging goals
Before you start writing a blog post, ask yourself, why do you want to blog?
Blogging could have many goals, including:
- Build your online brand presence and drive brand awareness
- Establish your business as an expert on a topic (the topic of your niche)
- Provide more detailed information and a behind-the-scenes look at your products/ services
- Rank high in Google for searches related to your niche and get your website noticed
You have to identify what exactly it is you are trying to achieve, by writing SEO-friendly blog posts.
This will also help you measure better whether those objectives have been achieved. For instance, by checking how much your website traffic has increased since you started posting.
Notice that I never said, ‘blog to increase sales’.
Sales is an indirect outcome of blogging, but blogging should not mean writing about how fabulous your products are.
If you write a blog with that intent, people somehow figure you’re all about money. The harsh truth is that people want to buy, but they don’t want to be sold to.
The whole essence of content marketing, or at least marketing concepts today, is based on providing value to people, making their lives better in some way. Eventually, they understand your expertise and seek you and your business out.
Of course, then you can create a whole digital marketing and content strategy, build email lists and do email marketing, but writing a blog is one of the first steps.
Here’s a simple way to determine the purpose of your blog.
Start with your why.
Besides selling products, why do you want to do your business? What is your brand purpose and mission?
What will you help specific people of the world with, on things that they need help with?
The graphic below explains this point.
Now let’s say, for the sake of an example, that you are a nutritionist. You specialize in helping new mothers get the best nutrition tips, and women can consult you for sessions or sign up for your meal plans.
And all your content ideas for your blog should then help make their motherhood journey easier in terms of food and diet plans or diet. Then the above graphic could look like this.
“Should I just get a copywriter to write my first blog post?”
I would recommend not. Since we’re talking about writing your FIRST blog post, chances are that you’re still framing and refining your brand and messaging.
You’re not even sure how and what to say exactly! How will you even evaluate, and give suggestions for improvement, to copywriters? And it’s also an extra cost, right?
So I would suggest the first few blog posts you write yourself or at least come up with ideas for it. After you are clear, you can ask others to keep writing for you.
Here is a checklist and a recap of your pre-blogging steps:
“What should my first blog post be about?”
That is a very common question to have when you start writing your first blog post.
Your first blog post could be about who you are and what you stand for, it could tell your audience why they should follow you, you could also dive into your topic right away and provide readers with value, and you could also start by discuss something controversial in your niche.
First blog post examples for beginners
Generally, there are 2 kinds of posts you could use as your first blog post:
- Introductory blog post
- Informative blog post
1. Introductory Blog Post
An introductory blog post is all about you but goes beyond what you write on the About Me page.
It gives your audience insights on:
- Why you started your business and blog
- What kind of posts you will be writing
- What they will get out of it
Here’s an introductory blog post example that details the steps to this approach.
When to write a first blog post that's introductory? When you're a solo service provider/ freelancer/ blogger, where the person, i.e. YOU, are the most important asset. If you're selling products then consider an informative type of… Click To Tweet2. Informative Blog Post
An informative blog post could have the following goals:
- Provide in-depth information about your products/ services. E.g. if you’re a designer, then you could provide an inside peek at how you create those designs
- Provide answers to questions asked by your audience that help them solve a problem they’re facing. E.g., if you’re selling leather shoes, you could write a post about the right way to clean and polish leather shoes. Or if you’re a baker, you can write a post about different kinds of flour and how they impact the fluffiness of a cake.
“Which blog format or first blog post template should I use?”
There are various kinds of blog formats or first blog templates that work very well to appeal to all kinds of audiences, depending on the category and niche.
Here are some informative blog format examples:
Informative blog posts can be broadly divided into 2 kinds of content
Specific:Â These are blog posts that are related to a specific topic and period, but may not be valid forever. For example, blog posts on coronavirus or AI tools as they are currently a lot in the news.
Evergreen: These kinds of blog posts transcend time, and are usually more universal. E.g., blog posts on how to soothe a crying baby. Here are some tips on creating evergreen content.
The advantage of evergreen content is that it will generate traffic to your site consistently over a period of time. Click To Tweet2. How to write your first blog post for a business
Creating your first blog post for a business can feel like an intimidating task, but it doesn’t have to be!
Start by doing some research on business topics relevant to what you offer or the industry you work in, then create a content outline of the main points your piece should cover.
Finally, craft each sentence confidently to make sure everything comes together clearly.
The key thing is to break down the process into doable steps. There are 5 steps to writing your first blog post for a business:
2.1. Get ideas and keywords
2.2. Find sub-topics and related keywords
2.3. Structure the content
2.4. Write your first business blog post
2.5. Edit and format your blog post
2.1. Get ideas and keywords.
So the first question before you write your first blog post for a business is, what topic will you write on?
Choosing the right topic for your first blog post is essential – after all, it will set the tone for future posts and determine how successful they are with readers.
It’s quite easy to find blog post ideas for beginners.
Start with some overall topics for your blog, depending on your niche audience and brand purpose.
Then narrow down on some specific ideas and keywords.
Here are some ways to get some first ideas about a blog post, especially for informative posts.
• Get inspiration from your buyer persona
By now you should already have worked on a buyer persona for your audience. Dig into it and see what might help your audience.
For example, let’s say you are a nutritionist for new mothers.
- What are the key dietary challenges that new moms face?
- What do they need the most help with?
Evaluate if you can provide some answers to questions your audience may have.
• Questions that your clients ask you
As a professional, you must have worked with some customers already.
- What are the questions they ask you the most?
- Which answers do you have to keep repeating?
These could form the basis of your content strategy.
For example, many of my clients ask me some basic questions on SEO, and I tried to provide answers to them once and for all, in my blog post on DIY SEO for small businesses.
• A simple Google search
Type in your topic, like ‘nutrition for new mothers’ on Google. You will see plenty of blog posts.
Most of these posts are quite straightforward nutrition tips.
These posts are from well-established, big websites, and in the beginning, you may not be able to rank high for these queries.
You need to look for something more specific which has probably not been covered in so much detail.
There are two sections of Google you should pay attention to.
- People also ask
- Related searches
People also ask
Related searches
Now you have a list of topics/ potential blog posts.
For example, besides the regular nutrition tips posts, one common topic you see on Google, for example, is ‘diet for breastfeeding mothers’ or ‘diet for breastfeeding moms’.
• Community discussions: Quora, Reddit, Answer the Public
Just go to any of these websites, and type in your main topic.
They will show you all the questions people have asked so far on the topic, and these could be your blog post ideas.
But you have to understand the potential of all these ideas you found.
How many people want to know about this? Is this worth writing about? For that, you need to do a bit of keyword research.
There are plenty of options for SEO tools for small businesses. I personally like Semrush.
Check out my full Semrush review to know all the reasons why!
It has lots of beginner-friendly toolkits like Content Marketing, SEO, Social Media, Competitive Research, Local SEO, etc., which I find very helpful.
You can sign up for a free 30-day trial and see if it works for you!
Note: regular Semrush trial is only 7 days. Only with this link, you can get a 30-day trial.
Now go to SEO -> Keyword Overview.
Just put in a topic you found earlier: ‘diet for breastfeeding mothers’.
It shows you more than 2200 keywords related to your topic.
Click on Related Keywords -> View All.
This is what you see:
See the section on the left. It’s a whole list of topics related to your niche! Food, weight, milk, calories, etc. You can click on any of them to find some topics you feel writing about, for your first ever blog post! Your idea could also be your chosen primary keyword to target.
For example, if you click on foods, you see a topic idea/ keyword could be ‘foods to avoid while breastfeeding.’
2.2. Find sub-topics and related keywords.
Now that you have a few ideas on what to write about, you need to decide on the keywords and content for your post.
Follow these 3 tips:
- Use your expertise to determine the main points that need to be covered under the main topic
- Once you have your main topic/ keyword, enter that in SEMRush, and find ideas for sub-topics by clicking on ‘Questions’ or ‘Broad Match’.
- Again from the left, you can select a few relevant sub-topics. These could also be keywords related to your idea and primary keyword.
Pro Tip:
Target keywords with low volume (<100), low KD (<30%), and preferably with more than 3 words (long-tail keywords), to use in your content.
You can check out my guide for tips on how to use Semrush to improve SEO. Remember to check out the Semrush Black Friday deal and the Semrush lifetime deal for the best discounts on their paid subscriptions!
So if on Semrush we take the topic/ idea/ keyword of ‘foods to avoid while breastfeeding,’ you see on the left there are many sub-topics.
For eg., gas, colic, acid, reflux, eczema. So what should be the foods to avoid these situations?
Those could be your sub-topic ideas!
At the end of this step, you should have:
- A first blog post idea
- Questions that people ask on the topic
- Your ideas about what to include in the blog post
- Keywords related to your primary keyword
Once you have some first ideas and sub-topics, it’s time to move on to the next step, of structuring your blog post.
Pro tip:
If you outsource your content writing, create a solid SEO content brief so that your writers can create high-quality content that matches your website objectives.
2.3. Structure the content and create an outline
An outline helps to break down the topics into readable subsections which make the post clear and easy to read.
You can use my website content template to write your first blog post. Also, check out my post on how to create a content outline.

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Step 1. Create a new Google Docs document first. Write down all the ideas you have so far in the document. These could essentially be your subheads/ subtopics.
Step 2. Click on View -> Show Document Outline.
Apply heading formats (click on Normal Text and choose a Heading Style) to your ideas.
Use H1 or ‘Title’ for the title of the page.
Use H2 for the main subheadings. H3 will go under H2, H4 under H3, and so on.
2.4. Write your first business blog post
You have your ideas, you have structured them, and now it’s time to write!
Write an introductory paragraph that introduces the main idea of your post and draws readers in. Share why this topic is important and why they should keep reading.
As an expert, you know exactly the details and answers of what to write under each sub-topic.
Structure your body copy around subheadings that clearly outline each point you’re making. Include relevant facts, quotes, or personal anecdotes as needed to back up any points you make throughout the post.
Write your content under each headline and sub-headline and mark them all as Normal Text.
For this post, for example, this is how the blog post looks.
End with a conclusion that wraps up the post and reiterates any key ideas.
Pro Tip:
When you’re writing your first blog post, the most important thing is to write.
Don’t get overwhelmed by whether you’re doing it right.
Write a first draft without worrying about perfect grammar or punctuation – just focus on getting your thoughts down on paper first, let them flow. You will edit the post later.
When you’re done writing, you can copy-paste the entire text directly into WordPress or any alternate blog platform that you use.
2.5. Edit and format your blog post
Once you’ve finished writing the draft of your post, it’s time to format and refine it.
Here are some tips on how to format a blog post:
Edit and proofread.
Before you publish your first blog post, double-check for any errors. You can check grammatical and spelling errors on Grammarly.
If you’re using Google Docs, then just install the Grammarly extension on your Chrome browser. As you write and edit, you will get suggestions to improve your content.
Check your post for accuracy
Edit and revise your post for clarity and accuracy.
Make sure that there aren’t any unintended mistakes in wording or inferences. Give the post one last review to ensure all facts are accurate and properly cited.
Make your blog post easy to read.
Just like any piece of text, make sure you edit your blog post with the elements of a good blog post:
- Write short paragraphs
- Use simple language
- Use bullet points whenever applicable
- Keep lots of white space
- Use short sentences
- Choose a legible, clear font that’s good for big pieces of text, and one that matches your brand
- Keep your font size big enough for everyone to read easily. I usually use 16.
- Use active voice
You can use a tool like the Hemingway App, to help you write better.
Include a Table of Contents.
It’s much easier to scroll through a blog post, especially a long one, when you have a Table of Contents. Then you can jump to any section you want.
If you are using WordPress, you can use a plugin called Easy Table of Contents to automatically generate a table of contents for the blog posts you want.
Write a powerful headline.
A headline (title) is key to attracting your audience and readers. You can look at different titles of similar posts on Google and see how you can make the title of your first blog post more compelling.
One tool you can use to test your headline is the free analyzer Coschedule.
Try different versions of the headlines, but it takes a while to craft the perfect one, so don’t let that hold you back from writing.
Remember to include your primary keyword in your post headline/ title.
Make your post visually interesting.
Break up your written post content with different kinds of media. Some easy ones to use are:
- Shot or stock images
- Screenshots to explain your points
- Graphs
- Charts
- Infographics
- Videos
You can use an easy tool like Canva to get high-quality photos. You can also get professional templates to create and add beautiful visuals to your blog post. Canva offers both a free account and a free 30-day trial.
There you go! You’re all set with writing your first blog post for your business.
Here are the steps again.
But wait, don’t publish your post yet!
There are a few more steps you should ideally complete before you put it up on your website.
3. What to do after you write your first blog post
3.1. Optimize your post for SEO.
There are many benefits of organic traffic, like high engagement and conversions.
Now that you have written your post, you need to optimize it for SEO to get your website noticed. Use website positioning tools to make sure your post is optimized from every aspect for high rankings.
Include your primary keyword in your URL.
In WordPress, you can just click on the permalink and edit it to include your keyword.
My primary keyword for this post, for example, is ‘first blog post’.
And this is my permalink/ URL: https://weignitegrowth.com/first-blog-post-small-business/
Include your keyword in the first 100 words of your post content.
Ideally, use it within the first 2 lines if possible, because that helps Google quickly scan what your post is about.
Compress your images.
If you have added visuals in your post, try to make the sizes as small as possible, without losing the quality.
The smaller the images, the lighter the site. The faster it loads, the better it is for SEO.
In WordPress, you can use a plugin called Optimole to optimize your images. You can also minimize your images with Tinypng
Write a compelling title and meta description.
These little sections you see after a Google search are what could convince your readers to click on your post and visit your site. Or not. A high number of clicks is better for your SEO, not to mention your engagement.
Your title and meta description together is a little sales pitch, to make your audience click on your post instead of others. Click To TweetLet’s see an example from before, when the search was ‘nutrition for new mothers’.
- Include your primary keyword in your title and meta description.
- Keep your title less than 60 characters and meta description within 160 characters (including spaces).
In WordPress, you can install a plugin like Yoast SEO or Rank Math.
At the bottom of the post, you will find a place to enter these descriptions, and it will also show you a preview of how it looks on Google.
Create internal links.
Linking between your website pages is a key factor in SEO. So for your first blog post, link to a few existing pages on your site, even if they are product or service pages. It helps Google understand the context of your site and pages.
It also helps your reader move around on your site and engage. As you write more content, you can link between different blog posts.
3.2. Add a Call-To-Action.
Whatever your blog post is about, end it by asking the reader to do something.
It could be to just contact you for a consultation, sign up for a free trial, or enter a contest. It just has to be something that will prompt the reader to take action and engage further with you.
Don’t get disappointed if you don’t get much engagement yet with your first blog post. It could take a few posts for your audience to trust you and connect to you. Click To Tweet3.3. Add social share buttons.
Make it easy for your readers to share your post. You must have seen social share buttons on many web pages already. Install them for your website now.
For WordPress, you can install a free plugin called Shareaholic, which lets you customize your buttons for desktop and mobile.
Now that you’ve optimized your post both for the user and the search engines, it’s time to publish your post!
If you are using WordPress, just go to Posts -> Add New. Copy-paste the entire document that you created in Google Docs, and just upload it here. Add the title, enter the permalink, title & meta description for SEO, and add your media.
Preview the post once, and if all is good, hit Publish!
3.5. Distribute & promote your post.
Blog post creation is generally only 50% of the work. The rest 50% is about sharing them. Popular channels are social media, to your email lists, communities, and forums.
However, since this is your first post, and you may not have an email list yet, just distribute it as much as possible on the social networks applicable for your niche and industry.
If you are a part of some communities, online or offline, try to share them there too. The key objective is for maximum people to get eyes on your content.
You can do ads if you want, but I would hold off on that expense for later posts. Since you are not a seasoned writer yet, I would hold off on investments and focus on creating more content.
3.6. Build relationships.
As you keep creating more content, you will need to distribute and promote them more. For your website to be ranked high, you need links and referrals from established influencers in your niche. That will only happen by building relationships.
So start now.
Don’t just try to sell and promote your business and content. Genuinely engage in meaningful discussions with people via social media, communities, or even by emailing them through their website. Click To TweetDon’t even ask them to share your first post. You can ask for their feedback, sure, or compliment them on their work. Comment on their blogs.
By the time you have written substantial content in the future, they will be ready to genuinely endorse you to their followers.
Blog writing tips
A guide on how to write your first blog post for a business won’t be complete without a few blog writing tips.
Here are 8 tips to help you take your first blog post to the next level.
1. Keep the topic (title) in mind.
You started writing with one core blog topic and sub-topic in mind.
Don’t move away from that core idea. Just start filling in your thoughts and ideas in your outline.
Keep checking back with this topic as you write; that way you won’t wander off and forget why you started writing in the first place.
Plus, your readers will appreciate when everything all flows together nicely.
2. Divide your post into 3 clear sections.
Your blog post should always be structured in 3 clear parts:
- Introduction
- Main body
- Conclusion
In the introduction, try to hook/ immediately capture the reader’s attention.
Some ideas for the intro could be to address a problem they may be facing, a feeling they may be experiencing or sharing a personal anecdote or story about yourself.
Then immediately explain how you will be providing a solution to their problem in your post. Give your audience a reason to keep reading.
Finally, wrap up neatly with a concise conclusion. Summarize any key points that you shared as well.
3. Write freely, edit later.
When you sit down to write a blog post, don’t get too caught up in worrying about perfection.
Just keep writing and let the ideas flow until you have all your thoughts on the page. Once that’s done, go back and review it later.
Make sure that you’ve effectively conveyed all your points in an understandable manner. You can also work on adding any humor or other little details that may make your post even better – something your audience will truly appreciate.
4. Make your blog post sufficiently in-depth.
Focus on making your post in-depth. Sure, writing only 300 words will get the job done.
But I bet that to cover a topic in detail you have to write more words than that. Give the maximum value possible to your reader.
5. Keep the tone light and conversational.
Of course, the tone depends on your topic, niche, and brand.
But if it is a blog post and not a white paper, make the reading light enough that your audience can follow easily, quickly, and yet comprehensively.
You can also give insight into your own experiences. Sharing stories helps keep readers engaged throughout the entire process—which keeps them coming back time and time again to read what else you have to say.
6. Retain your brand’s communication style and tone of voice.
Ideally, you would have already developed your brand story.
So you have a specific tone of voice for your brand. Stick to that in your writing. For example, are you using slang and colloquial words, or just sticking to a professional style?
Retain that in your blog post.
7. Be careful not to do keyword stuffing.
We talked about the importance of using related keywords before.
However, be careful not to do keyword stuffing – that’s when you repeat exact keywords very often in your post.
Because Google may detect that and penalize you for it.
Stick to the list of related keywords that you’ve already compiled in your research phase.
8. Add external links.
You can add an extra level of authority and credit to your blog by including helpful external links.
Refer your readers to other sources that help make and clarify the points you’re making in your blog post, and add a link.
Your readers can then have the most amount of information, and external linking will also help your SEO.
Pro Tip:
Google likes fresh content. So at least every 6 months or so, update your blog posts.
You can add more content, add more semantic keywords, and add the latest information on a topic.
An SEO maintenance checklist can help you keep your content always fresh and optimized for SEO.
How long should a blog post be?
This depends on your niche and the post topic you have chosen. If you are doing an introductory post, for example, it can be a few hundred words.
But if you are writing an informative blog post, aim for at least 1500 words to provide sufficient in-depth content for your readers.
Blog writing tools
These are some tools that can make the process of writing your first blog post much easier and more organized.
- Google Docs:Â Create your blog outline & structure
- Grammarly: Editing & proofreading
- Hemingway App: Make the text easy to read
- An SEO software like SEMRush: Fast & specific keyword research
How to write your first business blog post – Conclusion
Focus on completion instead of perfection.
Your first blog post won’t be perfect. It may not even be great. But that should not be the focus of your first post. You just need to stop procrastinating, getting scared, wondering where to start, and just do it.
Prioritize content and provide value.
A blog is all about helping others. The more value you give people the more information and help they can get out of this, the more it benefits them. And the more they read your blog, the more they trust you and come and buy your services.
So while you have a lot of tips above on how to write and format your first blog post, the core thing to prioritize is that your readers will benefit from your content.
Avoid competitive comparison
It is good to research your competition (if you know who they are) before writing your first blog post. Check out their content, see how they write, which posts rank high on Google.
But don’t compare your posts and see if you’re better right at this point. Just do your thing. As you get better and more confident at writing blog posts, then you can slowly start to compare and see how you can beat them.
Here is a full recap/ checklist of how to write your first blog post.
Good luck!
And let me know, which of these tips was most helpful for you? Do you have any other processes in mind to write your first blog post?
I like all of your points here Poulomi. The one jumping out at me is distribution. This is incredibly important. I recall reading how a billionaire said that many people have awesome ideas and create something special, beneficial to humanity, but have no distribution plan in place for the world to see, enjoy it, and to allow the entrepreneur to thrive. I give almost all energy to networking and distributing these days. Fabulous blog post.
Exactly, Ryan! Content creation is not enough, you have to invest in content promotion too. Networking and helping others is also a great distribution strategy!
Fabulous post, Poulomi and I love your buyer persona template. You really have to know who you are writing to and for each blog post for your business. It can really help you to target better.
Of course, it’s not over after writing it as distribution is key, and updating the content when more relevant info is available. I’ve always said blogging is like housework, it’s never done.
Thanks, Lisa! Am glad you like the template. It really helps me to focus my thoughts and my content. And I hear you! You can never get blogging done. I feel like time flies! I feel like a blog post is relatively new, but before you know it, 6 months are up and it’s time to update 😉