The Skills Worth Learning To Become A Better Blogger*

*This is a collaborative post*

It can be tough when you’re trying to take your blog to the next level. With so many people blogging right now - from every corner of the globe - it’s something of a saturated marketplace and can be impossible to pick up any traction.

That said, there are a few things you can do to start improving your results - and educating yourself in a few different areas is most definitely one of the best.

So, if you are up for learning a new skill, why not try doing a course in one of the following subjects? Who knows - perhaps it might give your blog the break it deserves?

Writing

You don’t need to be an educated writer to start blogging. But it is worth honing your skills a little, and learning how to talk to your audience in a conversational and friendly tone.

There are dozens of blog writing courses out there that will teach you everything you need to know about structuring your posts, using words that have impact, and presenting complex topics in simple, easy-to-understand language.

Editing

Most bloggers can happily write until the cows come home. But just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. There is a lot of content out there for people to read, and the reality is that most folks just don’t have time to catch up on your 3,000-word essay - unless every word has meaning and relevance.

Learning to edit your work properly - and say more but using fewer words - is a skill that could be explosive for your blogging career.

Design

No matter how great your blog content is, the reality is that if your website sucks, you will only end up scaring people away. Presentation is vital when it comes to encouraging people to stick around on your blog, and the modern web user is used to fresh, clean graphics, a simple user experience, and a modern feel. Don’t see design as a website-only problem, either.

According to Training Connection, there is plenty of courses in design that can help you with all kinds of things, from creating ebooks to polishing up photos and videos. If you are looking to spruce up your blog and give it some sheen, a trip back to the classroom might be your best option.

Marketing & Networking

If you want your blog to be a success, you need to start treating it like a business. And like all other businesses, it is virtually impossible to taste success if no one has ever heard of you. A grounding in online marketing tactics like SEO and social media marketing will help you get found online.

You should also consider starting to develop your networking skills. Blogging is just like any other career in that it’s often who you know, not what you know, that can take you to the top. So, get out there and meet the relevant people, and you should start opening more doors than you currently imagine.

What skills would you like to learn to improve your blog and writing? Let everyone know in the comments section below!