Everyone at the moment seems to have a blog. Some are quite popular, some are not. The key to getting people to read your blog is to make it interesting by making it about you. Urban Dictionary defines a "Blog" as an, "Online diary of current events and one's owns interests." Sounds easy right? Well it is easy as long as you do it right. For example, do you have a pet that you just adore? Why not put pictures and funny things your pet has done as the keypoint to your blog.

I have my own blog and I currently am getting about 45 hits a day, which is quite good considering some other blogs I have seen get about 2 hits a day. Here are some steps on getting a blog and actually having people read it.

1. Get a blog: This can be done by simply just looking around some sites that offer free ones.

2. Choose your layout: Make this one about yourself. Do you love the color pink? Make the layout pink. Love Stars? Make the background look like the night's sky! It's really that simple.

3. Decide what your blog is going to be about: Brainstorm! Will it just be a diary or will it be a devotion to your friends, pets, favorite band etc.

4. Add some photos: Most people love looking at pictures of other people having fun or just what your interested in. Make sure though that your interests must actually be interesting! Or if you love collecting paperclips, why not make them interesting? Who knows, paperclip clothes may take off!

5. Write your first entry: Make sure you introduce yourself, you can use your real name or just use a username if you don't want people to know who you are. Remember blogs are a very personal thing so don't worry if you don't feel comfortable giving out your real name.

6. Add a counter: Add one to your site so you can see how many people visit daily. This will help you see if your site is successful, if it needs improvement or if the site needs more advertisment.

7. Add a guestbook: This is so people can leave their comments about your site. They can say if they like it or what needs to be improved.

These are some of the steps for a successful blog. But you don't have to follow these tips if you don't want to. Remember induviduality will give you the most hits so make something original and about whatever you would like. I hope I inspired you to create your own blog.

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