Wonderlass

47 Things Your Blog Needs To Kick Butt And Attract More Readers

Attract more readers

• The basic stuff

• Have a clear brand

• Fits your ideal reader

• Analytics are set to go

• Responsive site + mobile ready

• Homepage

• Visually appealing

• Easy to navigate

• E-mail opt-in

• Super awesome free gift

• Fabulous header + professional quality logo

• Purpose of your blog is clear

• Rss feed

• Client raves

• Prominent search box

• Your social media links

• Clear access to post archives

• Sidebar+Footer

• Not too cluttered

• Relevant affiliate adds (if using them)

• Popular posts + features

• Social media widgets

• List of any awards/recognitions

• Contact option

• Pages

• Interesting about page

• Clear contact page

• Professional photos

• Pages (continued)

• Media or sponsor page

• Faq page

• Credentials you might have

• Blog content

• SEO (search engine optimization)

• Quality content geared towards ideal readers

• Easy to use comments

• Social media sharing at end of posts

• Pin-it rollover button for photos

• Easy to read font

• Effective calls to action

• Questions to encourage interaction

• Links to relevant content

• Guest post contributor content

• High quality, brand relevant photos

• Awesome yet clear post titles

• Relationships with relevant industry pros

• Spelling and grammar check

• Written in an engaging, clear tone

• Behind the scenes

• Security

• Fast load times

• Regular blog back-ups

• All links work

• Extra Credit

• Video reel