Things I Wish I Would Have Known When I Started Blogging

I've had this blog for a couple of years but didn't really start blogging on a regular basis until maybe about a year ago.  The main reasons why I started blogging was to keep track of my artistic journey through the art world, learn a little more about me and meet some new friends.  I have learned a lot about social media and am still discovering where I fit into it.  I started thinking that if I could go back in time and give myself a few tips on blogging what would they be.

1.  Be Yourself and Find Your Voice.  I remember that when I first started blogging and I would put a lot of thought into a blog post and I would out think myself. Blogging is a growing experience and just doing it on a regular bases you will naturally grow and find your voice and then you will figure out the things that you want to talk about.  Content is the most important thing about blogging- but it's even more important to learn how to deliver that content.. but be unique and talk from your perspective. 
2.  Stick to 1 subject per blog post. When I first started blogging I would talking about my whole day sort of like a journal post- but it's a lot easier talking about 1 subject per post and it's easier for people to get to know you.  So if you want to talk about lots of different things then do multiple posts- its just that easy.
3.  Make it easier for people to find you and easier for people to connect with you.   Even if you don't want to fill out your profile- fill out your URL and email address.  If you follow blogs with Google friend connect- click on your icon and you can add your URL to it.  When you leave a comment fill out all the sections- you never know who is going to connect with your comment.  I know when I read my favorite blogs I will click on other people's comments because if they enjoyed that post as much as me, we probably will have something in common.    
4.  It's ok to step out of your comfort zone.  I know that I am pretty shy person in meeting new people but I have to allow myself to be open to meeting new people. I think one of the hardest thing for me when I first started blogging is that blogging can feel like you are talking to the void.  Eventually know that people talk back, but sometimes you have to talk to them first :).