Ever wake up one morning and think to yourself:
“Jeepers self! If only I could actually get more traction from my blog posts, my bottom line would be ‘way happier indeed!”
Well, if so, you’ll greatly enjoy the following article (and be sure to return when you’ve finished for even more excellent ideas):
blog.hubspot.com/marketing/how-to-end-blog-post
Here, you’ll discover not 1, not 2 but 9(!) super ideas regarding ending your blog post, including:
“Write a summary.
Unlike a journalism article, when you’re ending a blog post, writing a summary is a great way to go.
That’s because your reader most likely forgot a lot of the points you made throughout the piece….”
and
“… Include a call-to-action (CTA).
After reading a blog post, most users are thinking, “Okay, now what?”
This is why the end of a blog post is a great place to provide actionable solutions in the form of a CTA.
Your CTA could be a content offer, promote your product or service, or ask users to subscribe to your email newsletter….”
and
“…Produce a teaser.
Teasing future content is a tactic that I see used on YouTube or podcasts a lot. However, I think it has its place in blogging as well.
If you’re on a writing schedule and you know what blog posts are coming up, you can end your blogs by promoting future content….”
and more!
The art of blogging is something that could be the subject of a great blog post, cheatsheet, tutorial and more. You could structure it like so:
Step 1.) Decide what you want to blog about
Step 2.) Look for a blogging WP theme that conveys your message
Step 3.) Develop your own unique blogging voice and make it so!
Resources for the above include:
bloggingwizard.com/choose-perfect-niche-for-your-blog/
iwannabeablogger.com/first-blog-post/
themeisle.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-wordpress-theme/
www.wpbeginner.com/showcase/37-simple-wordpress-themes-you-should-try/
www.well-storied.com/blog/writing-style-and-voice
barbaraling.com/insights/unique-voice/3639
Your takeaway?
Your blog is part of your *business*… and thus it makes sense to ensure your readers take the action you want them to the most.
Do your best to ensure close your blog posts with the best call to action possible!
Enjoy.
