May 2011 - Comstar, LLC

Don’t Forget to Respond!

Sitting at your computer, you bring up your blog and see that something is different…what’s that? It’s a comment! Someone has commented on your post! Now what? Well, you should reply back. While this seems like a no-brainer, it is very important to remember to do so. Responding to comments shows that you care about your readers and what they …

Making a List and Checking it Twice: Is Your Blog Ready to be Published?

You have your blog all typed up and ready to go, and that’s great! There are a few things to consider, however, before you click the Publish button. Does your post stay on topic and flow smoothly? Is it easy to read? Most importantly, is it useful to your reader? These are all questions that you should ask yourself before …

Are You a Creator of Creative Content?

There are blogs dealing with virtually everything you can think of. With many others writing blogs on the exact same things you are, how in the world are you going to make yours be the one that is read? The secret is in the content of the post. So, want to hear a secret? A great way to begin separating …

4 Great Ways to Start a Blog Post

An effective opening statement is key when writing a blog post. It captures the reader’s interest, and makes them want to continue reading. The opening statement also helps to define what you are writing about, and what a reader can expect to learn by the end of the post. Lack of an opening statement can lead to confusion as to …

Ready? Catch! – Great Titles Get Great Results

A catchy title is the most important part of your blog post. But why? Readers see a creative title and associate it with an interesting post. If they see a very generic title, they associate it with a generic post, and might not find it worth their time to read. The title also appears in a variety of places, such …

Blog Topics, Anyone?

Having trouble picking a topic for your upcoming blog post? This can become very stressful if you are in a hurry to get your next post published. Here are some ways for you to think of possible topics, and how to select the best one to write about. It is best to start with a clean slate. Grab a pen …