Your blog first and foremost should be something that interests you and your readers.
There are some writers who have blogs about topics that do not interest them, but the writers are few, because when you are interested in what you are writing you can write with passion and persuasiveness.
What is a niche and do I need one? You need to find a niche, which a specialized market.
A blog covering everything is too broad for your readers to get involved.
Focusing on something smaller, like home theaters, raising chickens, or cooking quick easy meals give you and your readers a certain amount of connection automatically.
When you choose a blog topic that you enjoy your readers will feel your passion and be more inclined to read.
Can I write about other things? Another important thing is finding something that interests your readers.
Your new car may excite you but if you are not in a car niche, your readers may not be interested.
You must find a a niche that has enough readers to grow.
If you are wanting your blog to create an income you will want your readers to buy; from you, your ads, or reviews, you need a niche that has buyers.
How can I find a niche? This leads us to a fantastic way to get started finding a niche and finding potential readers.
Once you decide on a niche, look for forums, social networks and other online sites aimed at your niche.
Look for people wanting information, people who are buying, and what they are buying.
Make a few posts, discuss your ideas.
This will start building your reputation.
What if I am not an expert? Once you have learned about your niche, then start your blog.
Add your blog link to your signature, mention your blog on the forums and networks.
When you contribute valuable information on the forums people begin to view you as an expert.
They will be curious about your website and want to visit.
Maybe you do not think you are an expert, but a fourth grader knows more than a first grader.
The knowledge you have about a particular niche is more than what someone else knows.
Thus sharing your knowledge even if you do not think is much is more than what some know.
What if I am not a writer? Fortunately as a blogger you do not have to be a professional writer, so erase that worry from your mind.
As long as you can follow basic grammatical rules and write in a clear and engaging fashion you will find readers.
Your readers are not looking for Shakespeare, they are looking for information.
Your blog should add value to their lives, give them something to thing about, or makes them form an opinion.
You can choose to be interesting, creative, edgy, combative, or funny.
Your writing style is what will bring people back.