I would recommend to constantly improve your blog in any ways you can which will be beneficial in the long run. I thought I’d share with you 30 ways to improve your blog so if you’re interested, keep reading!
Je recommanderais d’améliorer constamment votre blog de toutes les manières possibles, ce qui serait bénéfique à long terme. Je pensais partager avec vous 30 façons d’améliorer votre blog, alors si vous êtes intéressé, continuez à lire!
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1 | ABOUT PAGE
Your about page is one of the most important pages in your blog, that’s why it’s really essential that you update it once in a while. This is something I’m guilty of but I’d recommend to update it every 6 months or every year.
Votre page à propos est l’une des pages les plus importantes de votre blog, c’est pourquoi il est essentiel de la mettre à jour de temps en temps. Je recommanderais de la mettre à jour tous les 6 mois ou tous les ans.
2 | HOME PAGE
Have your home page as detailed and as effective as possible. It’s the first thing your readers will read when they visit your website, so you have to add as much information as possible to turn them into regular readers.
Ayez votre page d’accueil aussi détaillée et aussi efficace que possible. C’est la première chose que vos lecteurs liront lorsqu’ils visiteront votre site Web. Vous devez donc ajouter autant d’informations que possible pour les transformer en lecteurs réguliers.
Related: 7 Blog Design Must Haves
3 | CONTACT PAGE
Don’t forget to add your email address and a contact form on your contact page. Most people forget to update their contact pages but it’s one of the most important pages on your blog.
N’oubliez pas d’ajouter votre adresse email et un formulaire de contact sur votre page de contact. La plupart des gens oublient de mettre à jour leurs pages de contact, mais c’est l’une des pages les plus importantes de votre blog.
4 | BLOG PHOTOGRAPHY
Always try to work on your blog photography, even if you’re happy with it. It’s something that you should constantly work on it since it’s one of your branding elements. Your goal should be for people to recognise your pictures without any watermark.
Essayez toujours de travailler sur la photographie de votre blog, même si vous en êtes satisfait. C’est quelque chose sur lequel vous devriez constamment travailler car c’est l’un de vos éléments de marque. Votre objectif devrait être que les personnes reconnaissent vos images sans filigrane.
Related: How I Edit My Blog Pictures | A Step-By-Step Tutorial
5 | BRANDING
If you aren’t happy with your branding then switch it up! If you don’t have a branding then it’s time for you to create one! Having a branding for your website will create an identity for your blog/business.
Si vous n’êtes pas satisfait de votre marque, changez-la! Si vous n’avez pas de marque, il est temps de la créer! Avoir une image de marque pour votre site Web créera une identité pour votre blog.
Related: The Ultimate Guide: Black & White Branding
6 | ARCHIVES
Check your archives and update your old blog posts if needed. You can take new pictures or create new graphics for your old blog posts.
Vérifiez vos archives et mettez à jour vos anciens articles de blog si nécessaire. Vous pouvez prendre de nouvelles photos ou créer de nouveaux graphiques pour vos anciens articles de blog.
7 | RESPONSIVE THEME
In addition, make sure you use a responsive theme for your website. If you don’t know what that means, it’s when a theme is compatible on all devices such as desktop, tablet and phone.
De plus, assurez-vous d’utiliser un thème responsive pour votre site Web. Si vous ne savez pas ce que cela signifie, c’est lorsqu’un thème est compatible sur tous les appareils tels que les ordinateurs de bureau, les tablettes et les téléphones.
8 | BLOG POST TITLES
Write catchy blog post titles which will not only improve your SEO and DA score but it will make people read your blog posts.
Rédigez des titres de publication accrocheurs qui amélioreront non seulement votre SEO, mais permettront également aux internautes de lire vos publications.
Related: How To Write Catchy Blog Post Titles
9 | MENU
Having an organised menu/navigation bar will be easier for people to navigate through your website.
Avoir un menu/bar de navigation organisé sera plus facile pour les gens à naviguer sur votre site Web.
10 | NICHES
You can have as many niches as possible but don’t try to incorporate too many which will confuse your readers. As long as there is a balance, it should be alright.
Vous pouvez avoir autant de créneaux que possible mais n’essayez pas d’en incorporer trop, ce qui risquerait de troubler vos lecteurs. Tant qu’il y a un équilibre, ça devrait aller.
11 | BLOG THEME
Invest in a good quality blog theme if you can afford it or choose a timeless and simple blog theme. You want your readers to fall in love with your blog and that includes your blog theme as well.
Investissez dans un thème de blog de bonne qualité si vous pouvez vous le permettre ou choisissez un thème de blog simple et intemporel. Vous voulez que vos lecteurs tombent amoureux de votre blog, ce qui inclut également le thème de votre blog.
Related: Best Personal WordPress Themes
12 | BLOG PLATFORM
If you don’t like your blog on WordPress.com then you can switch to another platform for instance Blogger, Squarespace or WordPress (self-hosted).
Si vous n’aimez pas votre blog sur WordPress.com, vous pouvez passer à une autre plate-forme, par exemple Blogger, Squarespace ou WordPress (auto-hébergé).
Related: Self-Hosted vs Plan Upgrade | Which One Is Better?
13 | LIKES & COMMENTS
If you have the possibility to see your likes on your website, check what type of content your readers like the most so you can write blog posts based on that. If people request you to do certain blog posts in the comments then make sure to note them in order to do them in the future.
Si vous avez la possibilité de voir vos likes sur votre site Web, vérifiez le type de contenu que vos lecteurs apprécient le plus afin de pouvoir écrire des articles de blog sur cette base. Si des personnes vous demandent de faire certains articles de blog dans les commentaires, assurez-vous de les noter afin de les faire ultérieurement.
Related: How To Get More Likes On Your Blog (WordPress)
14 | SEO
Work on the SEO of your website regularly especially if you have a self-hosted website. It will make a big difference on your blog and DA score.
Travaillez régulièrement sur le référencement de votre site Web, surtout si vous avez un site Web auto-hébergé. Cela fera une grande différence sur votre blog et votre score de DA.
Related: How To Get Your Blog Posts on the First Page of Google | SEO 101
15 | SIDEBAR & FOOTER
If you have a sidebar and/or footer on your blog theme then make use of them. Add effective information which will benefit your blog.
Si vous avez une barre latérale et/ou un pied de page sur le thème de votre blog, utilisez-les. Ajoutez des informations efficaces qui profiteront à votre blog.
Related: How to Make Your Blog Look More Professional
16 | SOCIAL MEDIA ICONS
Always have social media icons on your blog whether it’s in your sidebar, footer, etc. in order for your readers to access your social media platforms easily without spending too much time.
Ayez toujours des icônes de médias sociaux sur votre blog, que ce soit dans votre barre latérale, votre pied de page, etc. afin que vos lecteurs puissent accéder facilement à vos plates-formes de médias sociaux sans perdre de temps.
17 | STATS
Check your stats regularly so you can see the sources of your traffic and implement strategies based off that.
Vérifiez vos statistiques régulièrement afin de pouvoir voir les sources de votre trafic et mettre en œuvre des stratégies basées sur cela.
Related: 5 Ways To Drive Traffic To Your Website
18 | PROOFREAD
Make sure to proofread your blog posts before publishing them which is something I’m guilty of. If you have a self-hosted website, you can use the plugin called ‘Grammarly’ which will check for any spelling or grammatical mistakes.
Assurez-vous de relire les articles de votre blog avant de les publier. Si vous avez un site Web auto-hébergé, vous pouvez utiliser le plugin appelé «Grammarly» qui vérifie les fautes d’orthographe ou de grammaire.
19 | NEWSLETTER
Once again if you have a self-hosted website, create a newsletter. It will be very useful for your blog in terms of engagement.
Encore une fois, si vous avez un site Web auto-hébergé, créez une newsletter. Ce sera très utile pour votre blog en termes d’engagement.
20 | FAQ
If your readers ask the same questions quite often, create a FAQ page so it’ll be easier for them to find the answers they are searching for.
Si vos lecteurs posent assez souvent les mêmes questions, créez une page de FAQ afin de leur permettre de trouver plus facilement les réponses qu’ils recherchent.
21 | BREAKS
It’s very essential that you take breaks once in a while to improve your creativity and your productivity in general which is quite healthy for you and your blog.
Il est très important que vous preniez des pauses de temps en temps pour améliorer votre créativité et votre productivité en général, ce qui est très sain pour vous et votre blog.
22 | GUEST POSTS
If you are a new blogger, write guest posts for other blogs which is great way to bring traffic to your website.
Si vous êtes un nouveau blogueur, écrivez des billets d’invité pour d’autres blogs, ce qui est un excellent moyen de générer du trafic vers votre site Web.
23 | PRIVACY & DISCLAIMER
Don’t forget to have a privacy and disclaimer page for your website which is extremely important.
N’oubliez pas de créer une page de confidentialité et d’exclusion de responsabilité pour votre site Web, ce qui est extrêmement important.
24 | SOCIAL MEDIA
It’s something you already know but take advantage of your social media platforms to promote your blog posts.
C’est quelque chose que vous savez déjà, mais profitez de vos plateformes de médias sociaux pour promouvoir les articles de votre blog.
25 | READERS
Listen to your readers when it comes to their opinions and thoughts. If they ask a question or ask you for advice, make sure you answer them.
Écoutez vos lecteurs quand il s’agit de leurs opinions et leurs pensées. S’ils vous posent une question ou vous demandent conseil, assurez-vous d’y répondre.
26 | HOBBY
Enjoy blogging as it is and have fun with it! Remember why you started blogging in the first place and even if it turns into a business, always consider it as a hobby which will make it much more enjoyable.
Profitez de votre blog tel qu’il est et amusez-vous avec! Rappelez-vous pourquoi vous avez commencé à bloguer et même si cela se transformait en une entreprise, considérez-le toujours comme un loisir, ce qui le rendra beaucoup plus agréable.
27 | CONTENT
Listen to your heart and do what you want with your blog (as long as it’s not offensive haha), if you want to do something different then go for it! Don’t copy other blogger’s content and be original with your own content.
Écoutez votre coeur et faites ce que vous voulez avec votre blog (tant que ce n’est pas choquant haha), si vous voulez faire quelque chose de différent, alors foncez! Ne copiez pas le contenu d’un autre blogueur et soyez original avec votre propre contenu.
28 | TIPS
Make use of the tips provided by other bloggers, if they wrote it – it’s for a reason!
Utilisez les astuces fournies par d’autres blogueurs, s’ils l’ont écrit – c’est pour une bonne raison!
Related: 7 Blogging Mistakes To Avoid
29 | HONESTY
Be honest with your readers, don’t promote products that you won’t use or buy yourself, it will have an impact on your credibility and integrity as a blogger.
Soyez honnête avec vos lecteurs, ne faites pas la promotion de produits que vous n’utiliserez pas et ne vous achèterez pas vous-même, cela aurait un impact sur votre crédibilité et votre intégrité en tant que blogueur.
30 | DO NOT COMPARE
Last but not least, don’t compare your blog with other blogs. Your blog is unique and beautiful on its own. Work hard on your blog and you’ll definitely see a difference!
Dernier point mais non le moindre, ne comparez pas votre blog avec d’autres blogs. Votre blog est unique et magnifique en soi. Travaillez dur sur votre blog et vous verrez une différence!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR READING!
Happy 2019! Wishing you a year full of happiness!
xo N
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thank you for the advice😊 I am new here and it really helped me x
My pleasure! So glad you found it helpful 💗
Happy New Year! This is such a great post to read in the new year 🙂
Thank you lovely! You too, have an amazing year 😘
Thanks for your advice. I am getting on with things little by little. As a result of reading your blog I have updated my welcome picture and added a menu. I am pleased. Now I will try your advice on external link. You are welcome to come and see my changes at https://leeawrites.wordpress.com/
My pleasure! ❤️
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Happy 2019 to All! I read this today and as a result updated my Welcome Picture and created a menu. Learning all the time – and little by little!
Thank you ☺️
Great post! I will go back and work on my blog a bit, too. And thanks for point 30! I think that is the best and most important one to keep in mind.
(Since you said we should be open to comments, I actually have one 😀 It would have been nice if you had numbered each point of advice. It will make it easier for those who might use it as a checklist to go and improve on their blog, like “I’ve finished up to point 6. Next is 7.” sort of thing.)
Wishing you a great new year!
Thank you! Ohh I’ll definitely do that, thanks for the suggestion! Happy new year ☺️
Happy New year 🎉
Thank you Manisha! You too, have a wonderful year 😘💗
Thanks a lot 😊👍
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Great post to start off the new year! 🙂
Thank you! 💗
Wow so many helpful tips in one post. I’m going to schedule a reblog 💜
Thank you so much love ❤️
So many good tips that II needed. Thank you.
My pleasure! x
Merci, beaucoup. J’aime votre blog.
Merci ☺️
Gracias it’s my first blog
You’re welcome!
Very lovely one
Thank you!
Thank you so much for this post! I want to go and update my blog now! I would love some feedback on my site, so anyone is welcome to stop by, look around, and let me know what you think. 🙂 Happy New Year!
My pleasure gorgeous! Have an amazing year 😘
Thank you for your tips and advice. I enjoy reading your blog and everything you post is more than helpful. Thank you and Happy New Year. I have a long way to go!!! 😊
My pleasure! Thank you so much! Happy New Year 😘
Thanks for the post! I need to make a lot of changes to my blog pages and update them. Would get started from tomorrow.
Love,
http://thebeautywonk.com/
My pleasure lovely! 💗
Avec les traductions, c’est top ! Ce sont des choses que je savais déjà mais c’est toujours bien de les relire. Il est vraiment beau ce blog, c’est agréable à lire ^^ Happy new yeaar !!
Merci beaucoup! Bonne année ❤️
Thank you! Useful
You’re welcome! So glad you found it useful x
Thank you for the tips 😀 These are so helpful, I hadn’t even thought about updating my archives
My pleasure hun! Glad you found them helpful 💕
SOCIAL MEDIA ICONS
Always have social media icons on your blog whether it’s in your sidebar, footer, etc. in order for your readers to access your social media platforms easily without spending too much time.
Thanks for this piece of info – how do I do this on my blog: ashsaltcom.wordpress.com, because I’m still using the free version of WordPress
You’re welcome! Depending on the theme you’re using, if you go to ‘Customise’ > ‘Widgets’. There’ll be an option called ‘Social Media Icons’ and you’ll be able to add them. For some themes, it’s under the option ‘Menu’. Check your theme’s documentation for more information! Some themes don’t provide social media icons so you’ll have to add them manually using HTML codes. I’m planning on doing tutorials soon but there are so many blog posts on this matter so check online!
OK thanks
Great info! I’d have to update my About page soon. Much love to you in the new year!
Thanks a lot! Have an amazing year x
You as well. 🤗
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Loving these tips!
– Emma X
Thank you Emma! x
Loving this post, it is so helpful! I’m definitely going to make it my new year’s resolution to work on a few of these things, especially photography and SEO. Thanks so much! Xx
Thank you Becca! So glad you found it helpful xx
Hey there! This blog post came in really handy as a new blogger. Also, thank you very much for the like on my blog – that’s how I found you! Good luck further 🙂
Thank you Jackie! My pleasure ☺️
Loved this post!
Here’s to an amazing 2019 ✨🎉
I’d love if you could check my new post out:
butterfliesandboundaries.wordpress.com/2019/01/02/true-crime-cases/
I spent so long just updating my about me page all because of this post lol. Thanks for your reminder! Recently ive been forgetting how important blog upkeep is ❤
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Hahah my pleasure hun! ❤️
Merci beaucoup pour ce superbe article, vraiment pratique . C’est parti pour une nouvelle année 🙂 ! Bonne soirée
Merci! À toi aussi 🙂
Thank you so much.I have one doubt,Have we to mention disclaimer etc even if the blog is a general type nothing to do promotion or advice,blogs with just some personal experience etc ?
My pleasure! Yes you have to! If you don’t monetise or use affiliate links on your blog, mention that on your disclaimer page. Don’t forget the privacy page as well, if you take any personal information from your followers such as their name, email address, etc. You have to mention those things in your privacy page x
Thank you so much ,but I am not sure what exactly wordings have to be in disclaimer and privacy especially in my kind of blog posts.Am I asking too much and troubling you ? My apologies.Thanks again.
No problem! For the privacy page, mention the data you collect from your followers such as their email address (when they’re following your blog), name, etc. If you have a self-hosted website, you have a lot more information to add but if your blog is on wordpress.com, it’s not as many. You can check my privacy page if you want.
As for the disclaimer page, if you don’t do sponsored posts, use affiliate links or use ads on your website – mention those things. If you do use affiliate links or ads and monetise your blog, then mention those things. I can do a blog post if you want, will that be helpful? x
Thanks a ton
You’re welcome!
Great post! I’ve had my blog a few years now but go in and out of writing, so I’m still learning with it but am finally ready to make a full-time commitment! This post has helped me so much already and I just found it 2 hours ago! I’ve spent the last hour editing old posts to make them better and will work on pictures tomorrow. Didn’t realize people did that and was initially scared and uncomfortable doing so. Not anymore!! so thank you!
Thank you so much! So glad you found it helpful x
Hey these are some real awesome tips! I loved it.Thankyou so much for sharing them😊
Thank you hun! My pleasure 😘
This is such a great post full of helpful hints and tips! Thank you so much for sharing, hope you have an awesome 2019 and looking forward to reading more of your posts this year, they are brilliant! ❤ xx
Bexa | http://www.hellobexa.com
Thank you so much love! It means a lot to me ❤️
What a wonderful post with great tips as always. I’m thinking of switching up my blog logo, the more I look at it the more I hate it! I’d like something more minimal so I’m working on a new look. I love updating old posts too, if I still have the product packaging I can retake the photos. My photography and writing style has changed so much I feel there needs to be so consistency so I’m working my way through and updating them. x
Samsntha | https://thebeautyspyglass.com
Thank you so much lovely! 😘❤️
Please do a blog post regarding privacy & disclaimer, which as I understand from your above post …are a necessity & important.Kindly guide us for the benefit of all of us on the WP.Thank you in advance.
I’ll definitely do one! x
Thank you New Lune.
You’re welcome!
Thanks for the advice. How do u write guest posts for other blogs?
You contact bloggers who accept guest posts and pitch your blog post ideas to them & write a blog post on their blogs. I’m planning on doing an in-depth blog post about it very soon x
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Great article, love this
Thank you!
Which web hosting you use
My blog is on wordpress.com, my website isn’t self-hosted yet x
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Fantastic post, really informative, loved it.
Thanks a lot! So glad you found it informative ☺️
interesting post. there is something to learn every day… the interesting thing is that we come online never again surprised to see and learn new things
Thank you! Exactly x
Great post! I’m in the process of updating all my old posts with new images. It’s a lot of work!
Thank you sweet! x
Absolutely lOVE THIS – these tips are fab!! x
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Thank you for your advice! I always love your tips. I always have a hard time finding time to blog as a student, and I’m curious on what advice you would give. Thank you!
xx, Shreya
allltheplacesshegoes.com
My pleasure Shreya! Organisation is the key! I always plan my blog posts beforehand, from that way I don’t have to worry about not having a blog post ready to go up this week or next week. I’m planning on doing a blog post about it very soon! Thanks for reading xx
Thank you!!
You’re welcome!
All good advice! I admit I’m not so good at a few of the things you list, but this is the year I make those changes. 🙂
Thank you Paula! 💕
I started blogging a few weeks ago to honestly share my life changing encounter with God and how he can comfort the hurting. I hope to apply some of these tips to help readers get the best
Thank you for sharing this!
My pleasure! x
Great points. Blessings!
Thank you!
Great tips, thanks!😊
Thank you! ☺️
Thank you for the advice! I’m brand new to blogging and feel a little all over the place trying to figure out what to work on. I’m so excited to work through each of the areas that you mentioned in your post.
My pleasure! ❤️
Loved reading this, will definitely try some of these tips x
Thank you! x
Article très intéressant. Merci!
Merci beaucoup! x
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