I love the voice blogging has given back to the people. It seems that at one point or another, everyone has jumped on the blogging bandwagon, but not all could hang on, some blogs I used to follow just a year or two ago are now playing to an audience of crickets. No updates, no new posts, photos… nothing.
So when I find a blog that is not only interesting to read, but is updated regularly, I get excited.
Spunky individual with a penchant for culinary delights. Lover of all things pickle-related and photographing what goes in my tummy. Likes? Chick-fil-A, Greek yogurt, beets, pickles, baking, and men who are attractive. Dislikes? Waiting for things to finish baking, bad grammar, slow walkers, being a mess, and people that take up my personal space.
One such blog that has excited me recently is Hungry Meets Healthy. This 3-time winner of the Best of Charleston Local Interest Blog Awards and 2011 winner of the Carolina Bloggin’ Weblog Awards is run by Christina, a Charleston Blogger who shares fun and lighthearted tidbits of herself as she strives to live a healthier lifestyle.
I slip easily into the “internet time warp” whenever I visit this blog, as I scroll and click from one story to the next. There’s a continuity on her blog that is refreshing – you can easily follow what’s going on in her life as she shares highlights without bogging you down with too much information. This is a wonderful quality that creates great anticipation for readers as they ponder what she will write next.
Her posts are full of great pictures. I love the things she shares on some Wednesdays and Fridays – she often shares cool things she’s purchased for her home and herself. She’s recently completed a 25 Day Detox and wrote about her findings. A few months ago, her NYE (New Year’s Eve) Challenge, had me anxious to read the update.
In addition to that, she recently held a Crest 3D White Toothpaste & Rinse Giveaway that even I took a moment to enter! Who doesn’t need more dental hygiene products? :) I didn’t win… but I had so much fun entering.
I loved the hilarious way she prompted people to enter – she made it mandatory to post a comment that answers the question:
Do you squeeze your toothpaste from the bottom up, or do you just squeeze anywhere on the tube?
(Visit the giveaway post if you want to see how I answered the question)
As a blogger who teaches others how to blog, I was immediately impressed by 6 things I noticed about this blog:
- the clean design
- engaging writing style
- likeable, trustworthy personality behind the blog
- high posting frequency
- quality images
- cool giveaways, contests, other outreach activities
These are simple things that will help grow an audience of followers that local business owners would eagerly pay for a chance to advertise. And yet, so many new bloggers ignore them.
These qualities separate the dead blogs from the read blogs. It’s a truly entertaining blog that inspires me to try new things – I know they’re worth trying when she says so – and that’s what a truly influential blogger does. Influential bloggers are successful at giving us the inside view we’re all looking for when we are on the brink of trying something new because we know we can trust them.
Obviously, developing an award-winning blog such as Hungry Meets Healthy takes time, but it’s these kind of blogs that create a win/win opportunity for both bloggers and local business owners.
I encourage you to stop by her blog – browse and see if you can incorporate some of the things she’s doing into your own blog.
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People love giveaways and it really brings them to keep reading your blog. But if you stop giveaways you find quite a lot of them will just stop.
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really an awesome post to maintain a healthy and friendly blog for search engine and getting less effected by up downs of google algorithms
really awesome post….i am little bit far from your mentioned quality will definitely follow your guidelines for blog ruling
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Nice post kiesha
these are 6 qualities of a good blog and blogger. Nice design is of no use if your writing style is not good and you dont have good content but yes it helps
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Clean design plays a vital role in blog.We have to use light colors such as white and light blue.these colors will attract users easily.And of-course good quality images.
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I check the website. Yes are right! the site is really well-organized, clean, simple and the images are indeed so captivating! I have to admit that I was tempted to read the post. I love the pictures and the food are so intriguing!
>>Do you squeeze your toothpaste from the bottom up, or do you just squeeze anywhere on the tube?
)) Well, nice question! We fight with my girlfriend about this situation! I always squeeze toothpaste from the bottom up, but she squeeze anywhere on the tube! And I a very angry when take the toothpaste after her and see this situation!
Anyway it’s funny! :)
I guess girls are like that ‘coz I also do the same – squeezing it anywhere on the tube. I really don’t know why but I enjoy doing it even if I know that’s its not a wise thing.
I was just learning the world of bloggers, and a bit of information you add much insight to me to be a good blogger.clik disini
Hey Kiesha,
Yes, all the 6 points you mentioned above are most important factor of any successful blog and for a successful blog it must have all these points. We have to update regularly our blog and also have to make links with other blog continuously. Thanks for sharing this post.
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Keeping your blog updated is vital, and in Christina’s case I think the key was choosing to blog about something she is truly passionate about. If we care about our subject, it shouldn’t be hard to keep writing great material.
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Hello Kiesha!
Hungry Meets Healthy looks like a great Blog. I love the banana bread she has on her website today that is made of Chobani Yogurt and Coconut Oil. It looks fantastic! I’ve got to try it as soon as possible :)
Sam
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Hi Kiesha,
I took a peek at Hungry Meets Healthy and do like the fresh feel of it. It looks like she took time making sure everything was just right.
I’ve been noticing contest and giveaways all over the place, looks like I need to start planning one soon :)
Great post Kiesha, hope all is well :)
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Apart from the need to write blog posts, most bloggers have the “idea generating” problem. It’s hard to keep coming up with ideas for topics and to stretch that idea into a full-blown blog post
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well said these are really a perfect way to maintain a healthy blog. that was really perfect!!
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nice article kiesha,
checking whether a blog is good or not ,is very simple. the most important things I check in a particular blog is its,
1. quality of content
2. reader’s feedback i.e comments
3. look , and
4. frequency of posting..
and rest of these points are already suggested by you… :)
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I like the clean style blog and the 6 clear steps at a glance. Regularity of posting is really like showing up for work on time. One can’t expect to keep a blog without regular posting.
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she often shares cool things she’s purchased. highlights without bogging you down with too much information
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Looks like I need to check my blog. Thank you. I learned a lot from your posts.
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Hi Kiesha
I have just started adding images to my posts and find this definitely adds to the whole appearance of the post literally. Also I am trying to make sure I post at a regular basis so that people know roughly when I am going to put a post up. Keep up the great tips.
Great post lee
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You know it’s a good site when you fall into the “internet time warp” (I love that analogy). I agree this is an excellent blog. I’m always looking for good blogs to model my own after so thank you for sharing. I’m going to strive for the 6 qualities you mentioned, who knows maybe our blog might be featured on someones site soon, well after we get it up and running anyways.
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The main important quality of a healthy blog is the attractive design. I meant that the blog design must be easy to navigate with less ads and irritating pop-ups. moreover, the content of the blog contributes to the quality of its health. So, the quality must be maintained.
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Hi, Kiesha! Great tips. How do you find giveaways? This is my biggest unsolved problem. I want to give free things too, but how do I find sponsor? Or should I buy things myself?
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Hi Laura,
Most of the giveaways I find were discovered while interacting on social networks. If you want to giveaway items on your blog, you can try contacting other bloggers you’ve connected with to see if they are interested in sponsoring. You could also try contacting some local businesses in your area to see if they’d be willing. But for the most part, my first giveaways were things I purchased – but I don’t recommend that if you don’t have a budget for it.
Nice post kiesha
these are 6 qualities of a good blog and blogger. Nice design is of no use if your writing style is not good and you dont have good content but yes it helps
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every blogger must read this to maintain a healthy blog. i prefer reading this article for idea to create a best blog
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well said these are really a perfect way to maintain a healthy blog. that was really perfect!!
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Consistency in updating blog posts is crucial in maintaining a healthy blog. Readers will come regularly to your blog if they know that they will find something new in your blog each time they visit it.
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Your suggestions and advice in this post has come to me just at the time when I was feeling very low. Thank you so much. I will now look at blogging with a different perspective, Thanks again.
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really nice post.thank you for you tips :) it helps me a lot as a blogger.
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choosing quality image with free copyright is very important for blogger, also fast loading blog will attract readers
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Thank you, thank you! It is hard to find a guide that appreciates the use of images, I find them very helpful. Again, thanks for sharing the guide.
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Design matters so so much. It shows visitors that you try hard and care in the simplest sense. More importantly, design should enhance the message of your website and its unique selling point.
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Cool giveaways play an important role in uplifting one’g blog. They not only adds to the popularity of the blog, but also its trustworthiness and help strengthen the direct bond with the readers. This blog is doing great, wish you all the best!!
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Clean design a vital role in blog.We-course-quality images such as easily.And attract users to use light colors such as white and light colors blue.these play.
Great share! I am looking for blogs related to health, and this looks great! Thank you!
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Quality contents metters a lot. and all others things are as much as important as content.Everything from design to marketing is must….Nice post ………….
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Design matters so so much. It shows visitors that you try hard and care in the simplest sense. More importantly, design should enhance the message of your website and its unique selling point.
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Hi David,
Yes, sometimes you can get away with not-so-great writing if the blog looks nice. People must first be lured in by the most dominant sense: sight – before they will even bother to do anything else.
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Kiesha! You have great sense and experience. You are right, some times people don’t give importance to your blog just because of your design and some times, a blog can attract people with structure only. I use to recommend simple design. Simple look of a blog use to attract people. What do you say?
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Clean design a vital role in blog.We-course-quality images such as easily.And attract users to use light colors such as white and light colors blue.these play.
Great share! I am looking for blogs related to health, and this looks great! Thank you!
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Clean design plays a vital role in blog.We have to use light colors such as white and light blue.these colors will attract users easily.And of-course good quality images.
Great share! I am looking for health related blogs and this one looks awesome! Thanks!
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1st time i am seeing that someone encourage bloggers…. great idea has been posted by you,
Its very useful to new bloggers….
thanks Kiesha
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I was to see how you wrote a review on a blog and made it useful for us. All of 6 points you mentioned are necessary for a Blog Success. Your Style is Good. I,m just going to follow you on twitter. You can also Join me,lolx
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Hey Kiesha, first time on weblogbetter. I loved the fact that you encourage bloggers. I am one who need it from you. And then, we need to learn from that blog. Just take it in our blogging field. A hungry Blog meet Healthy Blog. here mine is hungry and wbb a healthy. :)
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Hi Koj,
:) Thanks for being a first time visitor! I’m always happy to encourage other blogs and I will definitely be checking yours out.
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Hi K!
One thing I notice about YOUR blog design, is how everything flows really nicely… some of the features you employ, like the floating social media bar on the left, actually “choke” other blogs, and in some cases, render them UNviewable via certain browsers.
Perhaps you already have written about (or if not could share) a way others could employ the bells and whistles without killing their blog loading and display times and capabilities!
Blog On!
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Hi Dave,
Thanks for stopping by! I actually have shared my knowledge or perspective on how other bloggers could get the bells and whistles without running into issues. I actually have a very minimalist approach – only add what you absolutely need and then give in to a just a few “wants” – thanks for the idea for the post, I will get to work on a post to address this more in depth.
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Great post. Content is the king without doubt. But it is coming up with the quality content that can be the issue. If your open minded and full of ideas then you can be blog king or queen!
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any blog having simple design and blogger’s simple writing style suits me i.e. no stupid jagrons.
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This is a great article and it is my first time visiting your blog. Content is always considered the KING but having a clean and ideal theme can also add to the exposure of the blog. Somehow, this article of yours made me realize of the flaws that my blog has. I definitely need some changes on my blog.
Thanks for this! :)
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Great share! I am looking for health related blogs and this one looks awesome! Thanks!
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Clean design plays a vital role in blog.We have to use light colors such as white and light blue.these colors will attract users easily.And of-course good quality images.
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Kiesha, I think you should change quality images to copyrighted images. On a whole best and simple synopsis, the same will workout for applying Adsense also. Thanks for your views!
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Yes these 6 qualities are really good. If a blog have these qualities then it will be a healthy blog. A blog should have the power of attracting readers it can be by the writing styles as well as by Design of the blog.
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I feel it is important to the reader friendly. For one thing, they are for you many things
Thanks for your post.
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Nice post kiesha
these are 6 qualities of a good blog and blogger. Nice design is of no use if your writing style is not good and you dont have good content but yes it helps
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Good post!!
As quality matters the most your blog posts must be written with quality content. Also post quality pictures in the post which gives gives strong support to the bog post. Users are searching for the quality post to read and share their views regarding it.
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I feel it is important to the reader friendly. For one thing, they are for you many things
Thanks for your post.