Blog Tipz

Blogs are supposed to be unique. Even though it takes time to write content, researching what you need to include in your next blog post, it is more important than simply having the content on your site.

Many bloggers think that it is okay to simply reproduce content from “free article” databases and news articles, citing that this content is free to use on their blog, even though it may not be. These databases and news sites were created for people to use more for sharing information, rather than “stealing” for use on their own blogs.

From the standpoint that you can still see rewards from this content, it is possible. However, your results will be likely less than the hundred thousand other sites that have the same article on their sites, naturally ranking higher than yours due to better linking techniques. It is generally frowned upon when you have this content, and doesn’t give your site any unique differentiating factor compared to the next site.

Should one of your readers pick up on the fact that you simply redistribute content, they may share this information with others, and your site could be shut down simply due to the large decline in traffic. You can’t grow your community when your content isn’t your own and no one respects your “work.”

Finally, a critical part of every blog is the sense of a personal writer on the site. Having articles from hundreds of other writers is much like inviting only guest posters to your site. You are essentially handing over credit to these people, giving no respect for your work and your potential.

Your site and community will, in turn, see effects of not having useful content. The key in starting a blog is creating an attractive, well-defined website with your own ideas and tips/resources, rather than extending another site’s directory.