The number 1 rule that every blogger should follow is DON’T BE BORING! Easier said than done sometimes, right?  Every blogger has had those moments when what we have to say comes off a litte flat! We can’t be interesting or exciting ALL of the time.

But don’ t worry. There are a couple of small tricks you can use during those moments when your blog post is at risk of sending your readers into a pemanent coma.  Every blogger uses them now and again and I like to call them post props!

Prop Number 1 - An Interesting Photo

Use something at the start of your post that is there for no other reason than to GRAB your readers attention.  A great image works brilliantly.  Our eyes are instantly attracted to interesting images.  Having one at the start of your post is a surefire way to wake your reader up and let them think  “hey interesting image, interesting post to follow! “  They’re hooked.

Prop Number 2 - The Post’s Title

We can often be lazy with our titles. Sometimes it’s just so difficult to come up with one and the harder you try, the more difficult it gets. You’re nodding, right? Because you’ve been there.  The title is the first thing you reader sees and if the title sounds boring, your reader will expect that post to be boring.  They leave … maybe forever and you have lost a fan.  Sad face! So next time you are writing a blog post on Chanel Fashion, don’t title it  “Why Chanel Clothes Will Make You Sexy” .   Make it  “Inspirational Chanel Dresses To Awaken Your Inner Fashion Goddess ” .

<address><em>Photo by <a href=”http://www.flickr.com/photos/kevinv033/161630705/”>Kevin</a></em>
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