Nerdy Science Blog

Based on my observations, most successful blogs (in term of having large amount of traffic) have great contents. “Content is king” is an old saying. What kind of contents that actually drive a blog to the peak? I categorized them into four types of posts and two classes. The two classes are long-term and short-term traffic posts. “Case history” and “tutorial” types are belonged to long-term traffic class, whereas the “issue” and “news” types are the short-term class.

1. Case history.

A timeless post that can be read anytime by anyone (people still quote Aristotle today). Case history type of posts can be successful story of a person, or the discovery and invention of a product, the application of certain knowledge.

Example: the myth of two-headed snake

2. Tutorial posts.

Tutorial posts also known as how-to posts. These posts teach readers new skills or knowledge. They also help readers to perform something better and solve their problems. Readers tend to bookmark this kind of posts and share with their friends. They will turn to you when they are in need.

Examples: How To Perform Plate Streaking, How To Make A Bouncy Egg

3. Issue posts

Being controversial is one of the ways that popularizes a blog. Writing current hot topical and controversial issues can peak your traffic in a short time, but such traffic also go as fast as it came. You can also interact with readers by asking questions, such as “should evolution be taught in school?” This can bring out the conversation and makes readers stick to your blog.

Examples: The PCR Song, The Job Perspective of Forensic Science Graduates in Malaysia

4. News.

A quick update of news in your niche fields also help to bring visitors to your blog. These readers might not have time to read through every piece of news, but their life become easier with your help to filter the news.

Examples: Finding of ManPig, The Helmet That Makes You Smart

Good contents make your blog become a good blog, but you need to market your blog to convert it to a great blog.

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