Blogging Tools
Blogs are relatively recent on the internet and they have had a massive impact because of the ease with which they can be set up and maintained. It saves time to set up a blog versus creating your own internet site from scratch.
So, if you’re relatively new to blogging, it is not easy to determine what works and what doesn’t and you have to decide what it is you want your blog to do for you.
There are many free blogging tools on the market, but loading up your blog with all of the free accessories that you can find isn’t necessarily a good idea.
While it may be tempting to add a visitor counter, a flashy background, an exciting new font, and a cluster of quirky animated gifs to your blog, this kind of plan can easily backfire. The key to getting the most from free blog tools is being selective.
It is a great idea to learn about all of the kinds of free blogging tools that are available so that you can make
an informed decision about what to add to your blog, but try to remember that just because you can have
something doesn’t mean that you need it.
Practice restraint and only choose the options that you think will really be useful. If you can find out how many visitors are reading your blog by checking your traffic statistics, a visitor counter is likely to add unnecessary clutter to your page.
If your blog is text-based, a flashy background can be more of a distraction than an benefit. Be realistic about assessing what kinds of blog accessories will help you realize your vision and improve your site. Remember that even a blog tool that doesn’t cost you any cash may not be an asset in the long run.
There is an old rule in the book that states that if you are targeting a general population (in this case, your internet content is visible world wide), you should adhere to the KISS principle. (Keep It Stupidly Simple) This is not the same as saying that you have to presume that everyone is stupid, quite the contrary. By keeping it simple, you will allow the vast majority to cut to the chase.
As time is money, building your blog while allowing for simplicity and lack of clutter will be appreciated.
