Welcome back! If you’ve already survived Part I, you now know the first 8 ways blogs self-destruct. But guess what? We’re not done. There are still 7 more bloopers lurking out there, waiting to scare away your readers and tank your SEO.
Let’s finish this list and put your blog on the path to greatness.
Mistake #9: Writing posts longer than a Tolstoy novel (or shorter than a tweet)
Too short, and you look lazy. Too long, and you risk losing readers halfway through chapter three.
💡 Fix: Aim for the sweet spot—800 to 1,500 words. Long enough to provide value, short enough that nobody needs a nap midway.
Mistake #10: Forgetting headlines are clickbait (the good kind)
Your headline is the front door. If it’s boring, nobody even bothers to knock. “Blog #3: Industry Trends” = snooze.
💡 Fix: Make headlines punchy, specific, and curiosity-driven:
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“7 Mistakes That Are Quietly Killing Your Blog”
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“Why 80% of Readers Don’t Finish Your Posts (and How to Fix It)”
Mistake #11: Walls of text
Ever open a blog and it looks like a high-school history textbook? No thanks.
💡 Fix:
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Use short paragraphs
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Add bullet points, subheadings, images, gifs (yes, gifs)
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Make it skimmable—most readers scan before they commit
Mistake #12: Skipping CTAs (Calls-to-Action)
You wrote a brilliant post, people loved it, and then… nothing. Because you didn’t tell them what to do next. Rookie mistake.
💡 Fix: Always end with an action: subscribe, download, share, buy, comment. Don’t leave readers stranded like a guest after a party with no Uber.
Mistake #13: Never updating old posts
That “Top Trends of 2019” post? Yeah, it’s still sitting there, quietly screaming “outdated.” Google doesn’t love that, and neither do your readers.
💡 Fix: Refresh older content with new stats, examples, and links. It’s way easier than starting from scratch, and Google rewards freshness.
Mistake #14: Forgetting mobile users
If your blog looks like a mess on a phone, you’ve already lost half your audience.
💡 Fix: Test every post on mobile. Use responsive design, big-enough fonts, and images that don’t break layouts. Remember: thumbs are clumsy—make buttons tappable.
Mistake #15: Treating blogging like a one-night stand
Some businesses blog like they’re doing readers a favor—post a bit, ghost for months, then wonder why nobody calls back. Blogging is a relationship. You’ve got to show up, bring value, and build trust.
💡 Fix: Commit. Show up regularly. Keep delivering the good stuff. Your readers (and Google) will thank you.
Final Wrap
And that’s it—15 blogging mistakes officially busted. 🚀
Avoiding them won’t make you a Pulitzer Prize winner overnight, but it will help you build a blog people actually read, share, and trust. And when that happens, your blog stops being “just content” and starts being a real business driver.
Now go forth and blog smarter. And hey—don’t make me write a Part III. 😉