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:
- “7 Mistakes That Are Quietly Killing Your Blog”
- “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
- Use short paragraphs
- Add bullet points, subheadings, images, gifs (yes, gifs)
- 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 Yeah, it’s still sitting there, quietly screaming “outdated.”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. 😉
