Attracting Readers

Aside from the average keys to being a successful writer, we must also remember the keys to being an online content provider. When I first started writing online, I didn't take it seriously; I was a blogger. But even being a blogger had its demands. I would find it overwhelming when certain topics pulled more discussion, and I had to interact more with my blogs.

Sometimes, I would have more than 100 hits on blogs of certain topics in just one day and I noticed the times I had more hits, were the days my ratings increased.

After monitoring the hits/ratings, I soon noticed the major contributing factor to the high number of visitors: participation.

Participation is the key to any successful writing; the reader must feel as if they are a part of what's being discussed. Personally, I have a very small amount of concern on matters that 'I am not a part of' ... a long story. When the reader of the content has the opportunity to express their opinion on what is being discussed, there is no doubt on having a healthy discussion.

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To add better to what's already good, writing content that opens for more participation by asking a question is a hands-down victory for attracting readers. Including a question in your article will leave your readers with a decision ... thus, asking their opinion. Their participation.

I challenge myself, and my fellow writers to write in consideration of our readers (Not saying that anyone doesn't); I would like to know what my readers would do, if faced with certain situations in everyday life. Being a columnist, I feel my position as a content provider is to not only inform, entertain, and/or educate my readers. But to share information with them, and in turn have them to share with other readers.

This challenge comes in the form of a submission, as a collection in reference to successful writing; attracting readers is the most contributing factor to successful writing online.

This will be my last submission with the column as "The Walking Library" ... upcoming new column title, next week (smile). I look forward to having many discussions with my readers, supporters, family and friends.

~Stay Blessed