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Discussion on: Name 3 writing tips you wish you had when you first started blogging

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Jean-Michel πŸ•΅πŸ»β€β™‚οΈ Fayard

I just wrote a whole article about it :)

If I had to pick only 3, those would do:

  • 2. Do not bury the lead
  • 12. Originally published on your own blog πŸ”—
  • 18. Publish Early, Publish Often πŸ’‘
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Jameel Ur Rahman

I really like #20. Don't focus on vanity metrics. I just caught myself doing exactly that after posting my first blog post.

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Jean-Michel πŸ•΅πŸ»β€β™‚οΈ Fayard

I also struggle with that, it's a constant battle. Writing it down was also a reminder for myself.

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Michael Tharrington

Bookmarked! Haha, talk about perfect timing. 😁

And these are awesome tips too! Thanks for sharing and providing the link.