1. Choose a blog-hosting company where you would like to house your blog. There are several to choose from, each with their own benefits and advantages. We suggest Blogger, WordPress and Typepad , although there are a host of others from which to choose. Type in "blog hosts" in Google to find others that may interest you.
2. Take a look at other blogs and glean ideas about how to make your blog interesting and fun to read. There are several theories about what makes a successful blog. For certain, one of those things is regular updates (sometimes two and three times per day). If you're going to gain a following, your blog must have intelligent, focused writing and a unique style and feel. Avoid rambling posts about daily minutiae unless you are a gifted writer because as soon as readers can click on your blog they can also click away.
3. Place your blog in directories such as Technorati, Blogarama, Blogwise , and of course, The http://www.handmade-jewelry-club.com/ directory. Directories are a great way to get your blog indexed in search engines. They also serve as avenues for finding like-minded blogs.
4. Let other bloggers out there in the blogosphere know you're blogging. Most do this by commenting on blogs and linking out to blogs they enjoy reading. Introduce yourself to other bloggers. Email them even, especially when something they've written has affected you in some way.
Cheers
Jane of http://www.handmade-jewelry-club.com/
Interested in work-life balance and parenting? Visit www.asiaworkingparent.com
