In the blogging world, “how to” blog posts are right up there on the popularity scale with list posts. People want you, the amazing expert blogger, to teach them something that they didn’t know before. As Copyblogger points out:
It’s no secret that “how to” articles and blog posts are some of the most sought after, linked to, and bookmarked content online. People want useful information, and they’ll reward you by promoting it to others when you provide it.
Today’s assignment
Write a blog post in the “how to” format. Be sure to review your purpose statement for this one and really think about what you want to be known for through your blog. Think about writing a “how to” post that positions you as an authority by helping people in your niche solve a common problem. Or maybe you might focus your “how to” post on one of your main interests and teach your readers something new about that topic.
Here are a few examples of “how to” posts from some of the most popular blogs out there on the Internetz:
- How to Give Up Coffee and Caffeine Altogether (Dumb Little Man)
- How to Set Up a Twitter Account (TwiTip)
- How to Buy Your First Home (The Frisky)
- How to Be the Most Confident Person in the World (Personal Excellence Blog)
- How to be Insanely Productive and Still Keep Smiling (Zen Habits)
Once you write your “how to” post, share the link in the comments section below!
Note: Please tag your posts with “31bnb” to make them easier to share with us.
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Forgot to post my link here… but I got some great comments on this one!
http://employedpanache.blogspot.com/2010/08/how…
OMG! I completely forgot about Day 9…Ill have to get back to that one later this week!
L
I'm behind but pretty happy with my post:
How to Help Your Kids Change the World at http://www.witch-ways.com/2010/08/31-days-to-br…
Getting caught up here and took a tiny different twist on the how to and did a how NOT to post.
How not to hang art.
http://b3homedesigns.blogspot.com/2010/08/how-n…
Part vent post, but some useful information on what didn't work for me.
Just posted shortly ago and already have some “amen” emails from some of my fellow DIYers.
Check it out when you get a moment.
this one had me stumped. I have to get more comfortable with the title “expert” and also what I want to be known for. The post is inspired by some recent events
http://wp.me/pKZXu-2k
It's so cool that you enlisted the help of a guest blogger! Not only can they help you keep fresh content on your blog, but also expand your readership to others in your niche who may be familiar with your guest blogger.
Ok, I'm definitely behind, but in an attempt to catch up (and just because I thought it might be interesting), I thought I'd write a blog post that is in the form of a how-to but also a reaction/link to someone else's blog post (and the third comment that I promised that I'd make on a new blog): http://www.medicineforchange.com/how-to-sex-ed-…
Let me know what you guys think!
Catching up: http://www.artiatesiadeal.com/gadgets-and-tech/…
I am super late…
http://kadencellc.blogspot.com/2010/08/how-to-k…
Thanks! I don't know why it took me so long to figure out what to write. I'm blaming it on the heat.
A couple of days late but here it is: http://npgold.wordpress.com/2010/08/11/how-to-j…. Let me know what you think.
This is a really great post for a lot of reasons – it's a “how to,” but it also shows your expertise in everything museums. I thought it was a great angle to further your personal brand!
Here's my post: How to be an Executive Director: What does it take?
http://www.wildwomanfundraising.com/how-can-i-b…
How to Move Beyond the Idea (for your Biz or Side Gig)
http://www.wyokemia.com/2010/08/how-to-move-bey…
So here's the How To post from my guest blogger:)
Making the Most of 11th Grade:
Tips for helping students reduce the pressure of senior year by using junior year to plan ahead
By Karen A. Williams, Guest Blogger
to read more…www.chocolatechiponline.blogspot.com
After a “duh” moment, I figured it out.
how to visit an art museum
http://bit.ly/bUu7un
This was a little difficulf for me. I'd be interested to see what others think.
How to Decide What Nonprofit Organization Best Suits Your Personality
http://jaimewesley.wordpress.com/
I'm a few days behind but wanted to give a shout out to The Empowerment Coach for helping me brainstorm “How To..” post ideas. I've come up with 2 great ones and decided to partner with experts in those specific fields to elevate both the Chocolate Chip brand and their brands.
Thanks for all of the bloggers who've checked out Chocolate Chip since we started…I see you in my analytics report:)
Actually changed the title: How To Turn Me Off In 6 Easy Steps (Don't Mess With My Chipotle): http://wp.me/pYo1G-1M
How To Conduct A Blog Interview
http://tsworkinprogress.wordpress.com/2010/08/0…
How to Create an iPhone-esque Widget for your Blog / Website:
http://bit.ly/bnE1S8
Just wrote mine! “How to Plan a Femmy Wedding” –
http://nakedladyinawhitesilkdress.wordpress.com…
All done, although it won't actually post until 12am PST tomorrow. I had a post that was chosen by WordPress for it's Freshly Pressed page today (WooHoo!! Happy Dance!!!)…so I didn't want to double post. Please check it out first thing tomorrow and let me know what you think. Thanks much
How To Turn Me Off In 6 Easy Steps (The Chipotle Factor): http://wp.me/pYo1G-1M
Done! It was tough coming up with a topic I felt I had sufficient expertise in, but I found one!
http://businessforgoodnotevil.blogspot.com/2010…
How about “How to Overpack for a Business Trip” ?!? Lol… I'll blog tonight from my conference in Atlanta. Will try to keep up with challenge assignments this week, but if not, I'll be back home on Friday and catch up next weekend.
For anyone who might be interested, I'll be tweeting and blogging from the Habitat for Humanity International Capacity Building Conference in Atlanta… @madelynteresa and http://www.madelynteresa.wordpress.com.
Madelyn