Getting traffic from a controversy is something which many bloggers didn`t tried yet!
Before trying it do you think controversy increase blog traffic?
Yes, it increases your blog traffic but do you think it will be forever! No, only with controversial posts you can`t have successful blogging career.
One controversial post will increase your blog traffic, frequent controversial posting may drain your blog and you may lose traffic and popularity
Now, I think you got what I want to say. Wait before starting your controversial post let me clear few more misconceptions about controversial post.
Tips Before Starting a Controversial Post
1. First thing is, you need to write a post on controversial topic not creating a controversy!
If you are a newbie then take some time to understand this, that you have to write a blog post about a controversial topic not to create a controversy with your post. Even writing post to make controversies can be helpful but you need to be ready to face the out come of it.
2. Choose the topic which bring Attention!
While choosing the topic select the topic which comes under your niche! It will grab lots of eyes on your blog. If you are targeting international audience then select the topic which your readers know not local topic.
3. Think twice before giving your personal view.
Giving your personal view on the topic need to be clear. think twice before giving it. If most of them don`t like your personal view then it may turn down your blog.
4. Remember effectiveness of humor.
While writing add some amount of humor, this will turn visitors to readers.
5. Allow critics :)
Controversial topics leads to more discussion so few may comment on you, take it professionally.
6. Don`t comment in anger!
Sleep or go out for some time and then back to your work. If you feel same after that reply gently explaining.
7. Be clear with what you write.
This is very very important when writing controversial topics. Even simple mistake can affect you a lot.
8. Include what others say about the topic.
Like few celebrities or popular public figures, include what they say and give link back to the source.
Small Tip!
Before publishing proofread :)
Its Your Turn Now!
Did you ever tried writing controversial post? Share your experience and tips.