Blogging 101 @mattklewis #RightOn

Posted by Meghann Olshefski
Fri, 2009-08-14 14:02

Matt Lewis offers solid advice to conservatives looking to spread their message on the blogosphere and encourages the RightOnline audience to become effective online community organizers.

For the Right, there is good news. Check out this money quote -

We are winning and the wind is at our back. The left just doesn't have the swagger it had in recent history.

And for conservative bloggers to succeed online they have to understand the immense power they hold. When you have a blog, you essentially own a printing press and a broadcasting system - but use your power wisely.

Matt's 10 Tips for Success:

1. Find a niche - what is your expertise? Your angle? 

Now is the perfect time for conservative doctors to capitalize on their expertise

2. Localize your efforts - what is going on in your community?

Did you know that ND has one (1) conservative blogger? There is immense opportunity to fill a void in the blogosphere.

3. Pictures are better than words.

4. Videos are better than pictures.

Two words, macaca happens.

5. Build up credibility. Fact check.

6. Monitor & respond to comments.

Don't become demoralized by negative comments. The left has been demoralizing us for years now. You can't afford to not look at them. Sometimes negative comments are like telling you your zipper is down. They tell you want you are doing wrong and help you improve your efforts.

7. Engage your blog's email list of supporters.

I think Matt does a good job of sending out emails only when he has something important to stay. I've been on his list since 2005.

8. Reach out to the mainstream media. Build relationships with reporters.

9. Understand that you are your own PR firm.

It's not going to be easy - It's going to be a process.

10. Hook other people up -- Link to other conservative bloggers, follow other bloggers back on Twitter and ReTweet away.

What is it that you are passionate about? Talk about it online.