A Developer's Guide to Blogging - My Learnings & Notes
My notes while reading the book
This book was on my list as I follow Ankur on Twitter for a while. Its a great book for beginner want to start a blog, I also learned many new lessons & I am ready to test & implement that lessons.
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Here are some of the learnings that I noted down. I try to write them in sections to make them organized.
Mix-up:
The real divide is between those who get back on track quickly and those who let interruptions expand into more extended periods of inactivity.
A good enough blog is more sustainable in the long
run.
A good enough blog should be confident to experiment and try new things
Create a series of blog posts that dive deep into a
specific technology or concept. For example, If you’re
starting your web development journey, write a monthly
post about what you learned, what mistakes you made,
and how you overcame them. (Already doing it with my series; Weekly Dev Journal)
Don’t worry about duplication; the world needs more stories about how you learned React, made your 1st
open-source contribution, built that side project
Networking is not about just connecting people. Pulling a good network together takes effort, sincerity, and time.
One of the most effective ways to gain more supportive relationships is to include links to other bloggers in your posts.
When writing a blog, it's helpful to think about your motivations.
Technical Writing resources list: Click Here
Building the number 1 newsletter in tech has taken courage and consistency.
Writing Blog Post:
Pick topic that interests you.
You can pick ideas from your daily life (what are you learning, project you are doing etc)
Start with different platforms like DevTo, Medium & Hashnode instead of creating your own website. This will save your money at start & you can focus on your writing instead of fixing bugs on your blog.
Start with writing the outline to get idea of the structure of post
Check for typos or mistakes before publishing your post.
Hit PUBLISH :-)
Getting Feedback:
Find your beta readers; could be internet friends, robust connections, or big accounts you follow who are as passionate about their craft as you are.
Send them your draft & ask for feedback.
use ABCD Framework: What’s Awesome, What’s Boring, What’s Confusing, What Didn’t you believe?
A good blogger would benefit from constructive criticism rather than be ruined by false praise.
Share a blog post in google Docs or notion
to make it easy to get feedback.
Consider the source always because Some people will
like your style of writing. Others don’t.
Maintaining the habit:
Create your content calendar of when you will post, how often you will post.
Writing a blog is easy, but it’s not easy to write every week.
Don't be discouraged by your lack of progress until you've published at least 50-100 blogs.
Cold DM:
Cold emailing is a way to build a network without relying on friends, family, or acquaintances.
Does it always work? No, some people aren’t going to take the
time to connect with a stranger.
Don’t be afraid to send cold DMs
Keep it short
Write a Great Subject Line
Offer a solution
Establish credibility - (Proof; either your portfolio or profile)
Include CTA
Hope you learn something new.
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- Psycho