Monday, January 24, 2011

Bloggers Gone Mad!!!

With just about everyone starting a blog these days, how does one choose the right blog to follow? The answer to that is easy- if you know the top five factors to look for in an effective post. So take a minute kick up your feet and ask yourself why you follow the blogs you do.
Okay that's long enough to think. Are you ready for the top 5 factors in an effective post? Drum roll please...
1.       Hook the reader with a catchy title and image if possible.
2.       Keep your post short and sweet.
3.       Have a clear layout and readable text.
4.       Make it relatable to your audience.
5.       End with a question.
Do you agree with this list? Do you feel there are more than five factors needed to write an effective post? I can be persuaded to change my top 5.

9 comments:

  1. Jenn your blog is awesome! You are definitely not "technology challenged!" I agree with your "5 factors of an effective blog. I love your background and layout.

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  2. Thank you. The more you blog the better you get at it! Although trial accounts are limited as to what you can choose and change, once you find a platform you like the possibilities are endless. Also, there are many math blogs out there that have become a real success. Our students should have no excuses for me being able to do their math homework!

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  3. I totally agree with the image and title. I never thought about the question though. Good tip. I also think lists are nice and easy to read.

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  4. Your blog looks amazing!! How can you consider yourself technology challenged and make such a beautiful blog?? You're doing great. Stay with it!!! LOVE the 5 factors you posted.

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  5. Thanks for you take on what makes an effective blog. I think you are pretty trendy for what I have read. Your blog is very eye catching. You will be great with the Teacher Challenge.

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  6. Jenn, great start on your blog! You have some great ideas for making effective blog posts. I'm going to have to remember them as I continue to take the teacher challenge! My last few posts are getting texty, if you know what I mean. Breaking your #2 suggestion. Welcome to the challenge! I'm going to try to post a link to my blog using regular test. If I mess up, sorry! It's my first try. Denise
    Dare to Care

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  7. Greetings Jenn,

    You have a very creative background. I like your list, especially #5. I have been working on embracing this one with my blog, attempting to create more discussion questions instead of monologues (amazingly similar to our classroom struggles as teachers).

    I would have to tweak #2. I would say make all of your text have purpose. There are longer posts that are humorous and engaging. There are short posts that feel like a waste of time when you finish them. As bloggers we should cut out anything that does not serve a specific purpose and work to keep on point.

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  8. Thank you. I was beginning to think that my blogs were too simple (they are all specifically created for elementary level students). Clarity and simplicity are a must for the population I seek to reach. When I visit other blogs I am often overwhelmed with the adds and overload of information. Please visit http://successsprinters.blogspot.com to see my first blog started over one year ago. My blogs are meant mostly as a quick way for students to click to valuable educational links. Am I off track here?

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  9. Hi Norma! I visited your blog. I like the way you have your resources grouped by category. There is a lot to look through and many interesting images. I did feel a little overwhelmed though seeing so many things all at once. I think I'm only beginning and will have to face that challenge in the future. Your pictures accompanied by links make navigating to what you want fairly easy! I will be sure to check back in and learn from you!

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