{"id":12020,"date":"2010-03-22T21:29:51","date_gmt":"2010-03-22T15:59:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/?p=12020"},"modified":"2026-10-12T12:32:56","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T07:02:56","slug":"killer-blogger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/03\/killer-blogger\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Tips to Be a Killer Blogger (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Anyone can start a blog, but only some become the kind of <strong>killer blogger<\/strong> readers bookmark, share and trust. Guest author Anil Gupta, who blogged about making money and SEO, shared five tips in 2010: show credibility, share everything, offer unique information, comment on other blogs and have fun. They still work in 2026, and we&#8217;ve added a few more for today&#8217;s crowded, AI-filled web.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-64359\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/killer-blogger-tips-1024x538.webp\" alt=\"Tips to be a killer blogger\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/killer-blogger-tips-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/killer-blogger-tips-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/killer-blogger-tips-150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/killer-blogger-tips-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/killer-blogger-tips.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Quick answer:<\/strong> To be a killer blogger, prove your credibility with real results and experience, share both successes and failures, publish information and opinions nobody else has, build relationships with other bloggers, write with personality and humour, stay consistent, and keep improving your best posts. Readers follow people, not content farms.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aedd15c32509\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1a202c;color:#1a202c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1a202c;color:#1a202c\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aedd15c32509\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/03\/killer-blogger\/#8_tips_to_be_a_killer_blogger\" >8 tips to be a killer blogger<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/03\/killer-blogger\/#1_Show_your_credibility\" >1. Show your credibility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/03\/killer-blogger\/#2_Share_all_your_experiences\" >2. Share all your experiences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/03\/killer-blogger\/#3_Offer_information_nobody_else_has\" >3. Offer information nobody else has<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/03\/killer-blogger\/#4_Build_relationships_with_other_bloggers\" >4. Build relationships with other bloggers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/03\/killer-blogger\/#5_Be_fun_and_human\" >5. Be fun and human<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/03\/killer-blogger\/#6_Be_consistent\" >6. Be consistent<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/03\/killer-blogger\/#7_Make_posts_easy_to_read\" >7. Make posts easy to read<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/03\/killer-blogger\/#8_Listen_to_your_readers\" >8. Listen to your readers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/03\/killer-blogger\/#A_killer_bloggers_weekly_routine\" >A killer blogger&#8217;s weekly routine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/03\/killer-blogger\/#What_killer_bloggers_avoid\" >What killer bloggers avoid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/03\/killer-blogger\/#FAQ\" >FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/03\/killer-blogger\/#What_makes_a_blogger_successful\" >What makes a blogger successful?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/03\/killer-blogger\/#Do_I_need_to_be_an_expert_to_start_blogging\" >Do I need to be an expert to start blogging?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/03\/killer-blogger\/#How_often_should_a_blogger_post\" >How often should a blogger post?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_tips_to_be_a_killer_blogger\"><\/span>8 tips to be a killer blogger<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Show_your_credibility\"><\/span>1. Show your credibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Tell readers why they should listen to you: your experience, results, tests and qualifications. If you write about making money online, show how you actually earn. Add a clear author bio and an About page.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Share_all_your_experiences\"><\/span>2. Share all your experiences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The best bloggers share failures as openly as successes: what didn&#8217;t work, what they&#8217;d avoid and what surprised them. These honest posts build trust and often become the most popular.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Offer_information_nobody_else_has\"><\/span>3. Offer information nobody else has<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Recycled tips make you &#8220;just another blog&#8221;. Run your own tests, gather original data, interview experts or share a strong opinion. In 2026, when AI can rewrite any common article, original insight is your biggest advantage.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Build_relationships_with_other_bloggers\"><\/span>4. Build relationships with other bloggers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Unless you&#8217;re already famous, people won&#8217;t find you by magic. Comment thoughtfully on other blogs, share their work and collaborate. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2011\/01\/perfect-blog-commenting-strategy\/\">blog commenting strategy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Be_fun_and_human\"><\/span>5. Be fun and human<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A little humour and personality make even technical posts enjoyable. If every post reads like a textbook, readers drift away.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Be_consistent\"><\/span>6. Be consistent<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Publish on a schedule you can keep and update your best posts regularly. Consistency builds habits in readers and momentum in search.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Make_posts_easy_to_read\"><\/span>7. Make posts easy to read<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Clear headings, short paragraphs, images and a quick answer at the top respect your readers&#8217; time. See how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/09\/how-to-write-content-for-web\/\">write content for the web<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Listen_to_your_readers\"><\/span>8. Listen to your readers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Reply to comments and emails, ask what they want next and write about it. Loyal readers become your best promoters.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_killer_bloggers_weekly_routine\"><\/span>A killer blogger&#8217;s weekly routine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Research:<\/strong> collect reader questions from comments, emails, forums and Search Console.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Create:<\/strong> write one in-depth post based on your own experience or testing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Improve:<\/strong> update one older post with new information, images and a clearer answer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Connect:<\/strong> leave a few thoughtful comments, reply to readers and share a peer&#8217;s good work.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review:<\/strong> check which posts gained traffic or replies, and plan next week around them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_killer_bloggers_avoid\"><\/span>What killer bloggers avoid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Publishing generic or AI-generated posts without personal insight.<\/li>\n<li>Promoting products they&#8217;ve never used.<\/li>\n<li>Disappearing for months, then posting in bursts.<\/li>\n<li>Ignoring readers&#8217; questions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/06\/blogging-success\/\">strategies for blogging success<\/a> and our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/08\/blogging-tips-for-beginners\/\">blogging tips for beginners<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_makes_a_blogger_successful\"><\/span>What makes a blogger successful?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Expertise, originality, consistency and genuine care for readers, combined with patience.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_to_be_an_expert_to_start_blogging\"><\/span>Do I need to be an expert to start blogging?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. You can document your learning journey honestly; that&#8217;s valuable and credible in its own way.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_a_blogger_post\"><\/span>How often should a blogger post?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Quality and consistency matter more than frequency. One great post a week beats daily filler.<\/p>\n<p><em>Originally written by guest author Anil Gupta, who wrote about making money, blogging, SEO and affiliate marketing. Updated for 2026 by QuickOnlineTips.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Anyone can start a blog, but only some become the kind of killer blogger readers bookmark, share and trust. 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