I attended the Casa Latina Blogger Business Bootcamp, in partnership with BlogHer, in November and learned so much about the blogosphere. As a journalist, I approach coverage and features from that perspective, but quickly realized the journo rules can’t always be applied to blogging. (Of course, fact checking and attribution are always welcomed, but hefty word counts and objectivity…not so much.) Hence, why it was great to hear from a multitude of speakers—some bloggers, other journalists-turned-bloggers, public relations professionals and entrepreneurs alike—about how to blog to the top.
I was tweeting up a storm, per usual, so here are 10 tips that’ll have your blog game on point:
Another real gem: “You can’t be everything to everyone.” – Veronica Rodriguez. Find your niche and voice, then rock w/ it. #BBBootcamp
— Ain’t I Latina? (@aintilatina) November 15, 2014
You’re only as successful as your last blog post, last tweet, last IG post, segment – @JeannetteKaplun #BBBootcamp
— Ain’t I Latina? (@aintilatina) November 15, 2014
Beware:You are going to get some Nos, but it doesn’t mean you’re not good. It means you’re just not for them. – @Pauline_Campos #BBBootcamp
— Ain’t I Latina? (@aintilatina) November 15, 2014
Keep it organic. #BBBootcamp
— Ain’t I Latina? (@aintilatina) November 15, 2014
Email is the first impression. If you’re not clear and concise, it can end things before they start. #BBBootcamp #moregems #dodiligence
— Ain’t I Latina? (@aintilatina) November 15, 2014
Build on a platform you own. Insert #emailmarketing. There’s so much power in email addresses. #BBBootcamp #dontsleep
— Ain’t I Latina? (@aintilatina) November 15, 2014
Think of the 3 Cs when it comes to #blogging: Clarity. Consistency. Constantcy. #BBBootcamp
— Ain’t I Latina? (@aintilatina) November 15, 2014
“When it comes to setting your rates, know WHEN to stand your ground.” @urbanjibaro #BBBootcamp pic.twitter.com/gXGUsFbgAf
— Tracy Iglesias (@Tracy_Iglesias) November 15, 2014
Made it for closing of 1st panel. @urbanjibaro dropped this gem: “Closed mouths don’t get fed.” #dropsmic #BBBootcamp #bloggers #advice
— Ain’t I Latina? (@aintilatina) November 15, 2014
You can't ignore your audience if you expect to grow. – @JeannetteKaplun #BBBootcamp
— Ain't I Latina? (@aintilatina) November 15, 2014
