Essential Elements of a Perfect Blog Post

The importance of writing a blog and keeping it current these days is vital for many businesses. Ensuring that your blog is not full of fluff is equally important.

Here are 7 essential elements of a perfect blog post:

  1. Include a catchy headline
  2. Write a storytelling hook
  3. Fewer characters per line
  4. Include a featured image
  5. Make sure to include subheads for scanning
  6. Your blog should include between 700 to 1500 words
  7. Include soundbites for sharing
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