Certain things can’t be helped, and I think that posting frequency should reflect exactly how often an individual is able to produce a quality post. No use posting every day if its crap. For me, i like to post every 4-5 days (although don’t hold me to that…it’s been like 9 days now!)

Otherwise, if you’re trying to build an audience and Authority, blogging daily is a must.

Great list Michael!

However, if you’re writing short, quick hit-type articles, you definitely do need daily posts.

Because, um… we don’t do daily. Many successful, trusted and trustworthy blogs don’t do daily (including your own?)

Blog readers follow more than one blog, no need to fill up their inbox just for the sake of keeping a daily schedule.

Launching a sucessful blog takes a LOT of effort even before you go live with the blog (assuming you are not a well known person or organization already).

Getting around in your niche, building connections, learning, actively commenting on other blogs, talking on twitter, etc … All key to getting attention and gaining exposeure.

Doing these things will also help you continue to learn and have things to talk about.

Good stuff man!

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Personality rules. You can be quite personal and even negative on your blog as long as it relates to your topic. For example, telling a story about how you were in a desperate situation and what you did to overcome it is a powerful way to teach and persuade people. It’s okay to include negative things if you show how that negative event was turned into a positive outcome.

Phenomenal blog post. All of these points seem equally important.

I definitely agree in the getting personal section. I love when bloggers let their personality shine (as long as they stick to positive news).

It takes a dedicated person to blog successfully.

I appreciate you, Franklin, and I look forward to keeping up with your content.

Dali Burgado