I hate to be the one to burst your bubble, but there are an awful lot of blogs about…400million English written as of December 2010. So even though your aunt Edith thinks you are super cool and a genius for having one, you are going to have to be doing something unique to stand out from the crowd. 
Being unique is difficult to achieve and it’s even harder to teach someone how to be unique, but I thought you might enjoy a few tips on how you can start your search for search for uniqueness.
- Personality – Your personality is everything, try to not conform to the norm. Go against everything your English Teachers taught you, be different, make people laugh through your writing, do what makes you happy and others will think you are great too. Seriously…sounds simple, but being Authentic is King!
- What’s your Niche? - There are lots of Social Media and Internet Marketing blogs about. There is nothing wrong with this, but if you are going to go down this route, you might want to have a Unique Selling Point. If you do happen to have a crazy past-time, skill or gift, why not shout about it and give your blog the edge.
- Design – If you are serious about being a success blogger, you might want to invest in some custom designed graphics. There’s some great services out-there at reasonable prices. I recommend any of the following.
- Be a Character – If you think you can pull it off, why not go one step further and build a whole character around your niche for your blog. There are lots of great examples out there of people who have been successful doing this.
- Creativity is Key – I’ve said this in previous posts and the fact still remains. Readers have short attention spans and get bored of bland text on the page, mix up your posts with images, videos, spoken audio or music.
- Well Researched – There are lots of bloggers who do short sharp and focused blogs giving personal opinions and past experience, this is great and there is nothing wrong with this, but some of the most valued and well respected bloggers are those that go that extra mile. Who evaluate products and services in detail and who are not afraid to go against the grain. Consider doing some of these types of posts every now and again and you will gain dedicated readers for life.
- Community Friendly – The whole point of a blog, is that its interactive and community focused, but many bloggers over look this. When bloggers first start out, they eagerly await that first comment on their post and then when it happens forget to interact and build relationships with their readers. Make your blog as easy as possible for readers to subscribe, comment, syndicate, contact you, add value and ask questions.
- It’s all in the Giving – Being a blogger is one thing, but being a real blogger is helping other bloggers to succeed. Reading other peoples blogs, will give you inspiration and ideas, it will help build your credibility in your niche and will make you stand out. One of the best ways to contribute to other bloggers is join a Tribe, like TSA Mastery.
Hope you found this post useful, let me know your methods for making yourself more unique and what you have found successful.
Yours in Success,
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December 30th, 2010 at 9:52 pm
Great post and super reminders Beth! It’s so true about needing to be ALL of these things - unique, show your personality, DON’T conform … I think every blogger struggles with these things every now and then. Stay true to you, and your followers will come!!
Happy New Year my friend!!
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December 30th, 2010 at 10:43 pm
Hey Lorri, I appreciate you sharing this, staying true to ourselves is so important. happy new year to you too.
Beth
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December 30th, 2010 at 9:59 pm
Hi Beth,
Powerful tips here.
Being an individual separates the successful bloggers from the rest. We each have unique talents that were meant to be expressed fully. When you are simply being you, you’ll be the best at what you do, be it blogging or any endeavor.
The “Be a character” piece of advice is super. Inject your personality into your blog. Be You, and don’t be afraid to share your personality with the world.
Thanks for sharing your insight and have a Happy New Year
RB
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December 30th, 2010 at 10:42 pm
Thanks Beth for yet another one; I ended up back here again. I guess I’ll head back on over to that other post
Thanks for providing so much incredible value for us. Keep up the great work.
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January 1st, 2011 at 10:11 am
Hey Beth
Useful indeed. You hit some pretty good points there. Always trying to impress and over deliver to your Fan base of eager readers. Seems to me that being unique and unoriginal is the component to getting some much needed recognition around here.Strange huh… Well like you said I guess we just have to throw away everything that we have learned for the past 12 years and break the rules of learning. If there was anything that may have come to use in school was Math, Reading, & Writing. Love this post Beth, very Unique and educational. Thanks for Sharing and Happy New Year!
Steven Dean
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January 1st, 2011 at 7:39 pm
My favorite out of all these great tips is Personality. It is insanely difficult to be unique in anything from a business standpoint. If you succeed, copycats will soon be doing the same thing. Then all you can say is “I was first!”
We each have our own unique personality though. What’s even better? The parts of our personality that we have in common with our readers is what draw them to us. And, of course, the parts that are different readers appreciate.
For example, I would never make a video about cleaning my daughter’s room wearing a silly thing on my head. But Beth Hewitt would. And it’s still my favorite post ever.
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January 2nd, 2011 at 8:11 am
Hi Beth,
This list is 100% TRUE. People don’t realize that being unique makes an impact on people. Standing out from the crowd can be a difficult thing to do online these days, but we have to keep trying.
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January 4th, 2011 at 2:46 am
You bring it home with this post beth,I just love how you broke things down and drove it our face. Reality check girl, thanks a million for rocking this post.
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January 4th, 2011 at 3:21 pm
Hi Beth,
You provide excellent information about blogging.
This is especially helpful for anyone who has lost their way.
I especially like to take my posts another step further when I include current events and entertainment from movies & TV, keeps my audience guessing on where I am going with the topic.
My niche is something I constantly play with, my friend Josh said to me recently that my blog is like a painting, you can always change it up and improve in certain places. Sort of like changing topics within my blog.
Research is key, taking it further by going to the library and really diving into your topic. Not just taking notes from an Ezinearticle.
Being part of a group like TSA takes it to the next level because of the different personalities you connect with on a more personal level.
Thanks for sharing!
Tommy D.
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January 5th, 2011 at 2:21 am
Beth,
You have listed so many important aspects of creating a good blog. My favorite is “research.” I love reading a blog that teaches me something that perhaps I do not have time to spend learning about, but it is explained so clearly and succinctly by someone who has taken the time to do the research. To me that is true giving.
My other favorite is that “it’s all in the giving.” It is about writing blogs of value to others (not just marketing your product or your opt in offer) but offering something of value and then also commenting on other people’s blogs and syndicating other people’s work. I highly recommend http://www.TSAMastery.com
Happy New Year Beth,
Erica
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January 6th, 2011 at 8:13 am
thanks beth, i’m that unique i’ve disappeared into my own, very exclusive niche market, nonsense and silly stuff, with huge attitude .. great post i’ll enjoy more of your sensible and serious stuff ..
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January 7th, 2011 at 7:21 pm
Hey Beth,
The last one it’s all about Giving - This is so true! The more you give, the more you receive. I’ve lived by this for a long time and it hasn’t let me down.
Chat with you soon.
Josh
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January 7th, 2011 at 7:33 pm
Hi,you have some great tips there! Thank you for sharing!!
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January 7th, 2011 at 7:37 pm
AWESOME post…thank you for the tips….they help …
As always…..xoxoxo
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January 7th, 2011 at 10:34 pm
Hi Beth,
How right you are: too many awful blogs out there:(
I hope I’m a unique blogger, as I’d hate to emulate some of the ones I close almost as soon as I open.
On the other hand some hold my attention long enough for me to actually read through, as in the case of yours.
Meet your newest member. Hope you’ll swing by and visit me too.
I love company!
Debra
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January 7th, 2011 at 10:48 pm
Hi Beth,
Wonderful advice here that any successful blogger would be wise to heed.
Your mention of being creative is a key concept to keep in mind. Express yourself to make the most of your life and improve the lives of others.
You can do the most for others by stressing your individuality. In a world of people who fear criticism you need to leave behind self-conscious habits but the end result of running an informative and entertaining blog is well worth it.
Thanks for sharing your insight Beth.
RB
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January 12th, 2011 at 9:06 pm
Hey Ryan,
You are so right….I am so glad I have left my self-conscious habits back in 2007….makes a massive difference to our quality of life….I can feel a blog post coming on.
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January 8th, 2011 at 1:03 am
Fascinating read, goddess Beth.
And I’m ever so chuffed that I do do quite a few of the points naturally. Like being wildly eccentric, writing in my own unique voice and generally being that little bit ‘too much’ that brings people back to visit me.
But there are things here that I can definitely integrate into my blogging career.
Things like tidying up my design and narrowing my niche even further.
Thanks for the tips, scrumptious.
Much appreciated.
Bliss-ings,
the goddess known as Jacqui
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bethhewitt80 Reply:
January 12th, 2011 at 9:05 pm
I had you in mind when I wrote about pulling off a character…you do the Goddess thing with ease!! Love Ya
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January 8th, 2011 at 1:18 am
Great Post Beth and great blog! Appreciate your wonderful tips about being a “Unique Blogger” It truly makes all the difference!
Donna Stewart
http://www.homebusinessreality.com
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February 4th, 2011 at 2:08 pm
Thanks Donna, I appreciate your comment.
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January 8th, 2011 at 1:33 am
Beth,
Being a character is definitely a huge part of being a unique blogger. If you really want people to read what you’re writing, you’ve got to show off some personality!
I always tell people to write like you would talk to someone, or even imagine that while you’re writing that you are talking to one person in particular.
Do that and your blog will become very popular!
Talk soon,
Mike
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January 12th, 2011 at 9:04 pm
That is a great tip Mike, thanks for sharing.
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January 8th, 2011 at 12:12 pm
Hey Beth
A newish idea i will be expanding on in 2011 is to be more entertaining.
People love being entertained. Mix that with some cool facts and tips and its a powerful combination.
Nice post
Chat soon
Dwayne
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bethhewitt80 Reply:
January 12th, 2011 at 9:03 pm
I love making people laugh…and I love laughing at myself even more. There is a real element of authenticity that comes with that. I look forward to you entertaining me in 2011…. No Pressure hehe.
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January 8th, 2011 at 8:38 pm
Beth,
Great post! No, really… although you’ve probably heard that a lot, we do mean it. Standing out from the rest of the millions of blogs out there and the multitude of trainings that are being marketed, is a tough thing to do. Love the suggestions…. very insightful.
Thanks,
~ Pat and Lorna
http://TheCoolestCouple.com
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bethhewitt80 Reply:
January 12th, 2011 at 9:03 pm
Thank you Pat and Lorna, I appreciate your comment as always. Beth
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January 11th, 2011 at 2:35 am
Hi Beth,
Excellent tips and appreciate you sharing your thoughts on the subject. I totally agree with your points, especially about being willing to think outside of the box a little bit. It’s alright for your blog to be unique because, after all, we’re all unique, right?!
Christine
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January 12th, 2011 at 8:57 pm
Hey Christina,
Thanks for your comment. Yes we are unique…it is just a shame that some people feel like they have to follow the crowd when they have so much of themselves to share with the world.
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January 12th, 2011 at 4:10 pm
Hi Beth - Great post! THere are so many blogs that look just the same that it is very important to stand out in some manner. Thank you for giving such a great list to go by when trying to be unique with a blog! Awesome tips!
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bethhewitt80 Reply:
January 12th, 2011 at 8:53 pm
Thanks Glyna, I appreciate your comments as always
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January 16th, 2011 at 9:27 pm
Thanks Beth, for yet another excellent post.
Very grateful
Salome
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February 4th, 2011 at 9:36 pm
i “like others” am very unique ..
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February 26th, 2011 at 8:06 pm
Beth, thank you for this VIP (very important points) blogging list. I enjoyed reading how you go straight to the heart of the matter. In my book you are a unique blogger… more to the point… you are of course a unique human being… and when you speak I enjoy hearing you.
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February 27th, 2011 at 8:43 pm
Hey Monika,
Thank you so much for your kind words. It is always a pleasure to have you stop by.
Beth
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March 6th, 2011 at 10:10 am
I’ve been blogging for a long time, but I’m relatively new to blogging for business purposes. Just a few short months ago, I felt inadequate because I thought my blog was inferior to so many others. It was a blessed relief to learn that I my blog doesn’t HAVE to be “like everyone else’s”… that I can be myself, and do what I’ve always done… share my life experiences and what I’ve learned from them. It applies just as much to network marketing and mentoring, as it does in other areas.
Thanks for the refreshing and uplifting post!
Willena Flewelling
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July 22nd, 2011 at 11:28 pm
Thank you for the tips! I’ve just started writing my own blog and finding that setting yourself apart is not easy at all! I like your idea about writing about a crazy pass-time etc. Do you have any suggestions on what to do if you don’t want to focus on one area. For instance, let’s say I want to write about my life experiences in general… What do you consider to be a good approach to that?
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July 27th, 2011 at 7:58 pm
Hey Lilly,
Not really, my biggest piece of advice would be to just do what feels like. It can be hard to get going when starting out blogging but you will soon find your flow and momentum.
Just be you
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July 28th, 2011 at 4:17 pm
Beth, I enjoyed your post, picked several tips, like the one about being unique. Myself, Im having a hard time setting up my blog, thats been my first hurdle. I cant wait to get started, loved all the widgets and pop ups you have, looks like this hit a spot with a LOT of others too!
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August 2nd, 2011 at 5:28 pm
Beth, now I have to really take a look at my own blog. I know what’s really missing and that is my blog really needs to be a “self hosted” one. Presently I am just using wordpress.com and when I get my domain name situated I want to take a real good look at some exciting themes. I must come back for more information on what is a good look.
To your success,
Charles
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October 21st, 2011 at 8:07 am
Great! =) Your suggestions sound cool. It’s not only giving us some cue of how to make a blog of our own but also motivates and triggers us to make one-to make our own blog. It also encourages us to just be true to ourselves and blogging what we really are. We don’t want to get known because of what we are not, but what and who we are.
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January 23rd, 2012 at 12:30 pm
Hi Beth,
This is true! So true! Wow! 400million Blog English written as of December 2010? May we know the figures by this year?
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