How To Make a Blog Post Fail
Writerings
Step right up, ladies and gentlemen, and witness the marvel of modern mediocrity: the failed blog post!
Yes, you too can create a digital disaster, a literary letdown, a post so poor it makes soggy toast look like a gourmet meal. Follow these simple steps and you’ll be the talk of the internet (for all the wrong reasons).
Title: Make It Mysterious (and Meaningless!)
Choose a title like “Untitled” or “Blog Post #7.” If you must
use words, make sure they have nothing to do with your topic. “How To
Knit a Blog Post” is a good start, especially if you’re writing about
quantum physics.
Opening Line: Confuse and Lose
Begin with a
sentence that has nothing to do with anything. “Yesterday, my left shoe
ran away with a teaspoon.” This ensures readers are immediately baffled
and possibly concerned for your footwear.
Structure: Who Needs It?
Paragraphs are for the
weak. Write in one long, unbroken block of text. Or, better yet, use
bullet points for everything, including your feelings about marmalade.
Content: Say Nothing, Repeatedly
Waffle on.
Ramble. Meander like a lost sheep in a foggy field. If you must include
facts, make sure they’re wrong. “The moon is made of cheese, but only on
Wednesdays.” That’ll keep them guessing.
Spelling and Grammar: Optional Extras
Why bother
with spelling when you can invent new words? “Thsi is a grteat wy to mak
sur nobdy undrstands yuo.” Punctuation? Sprinkle it like confetti at a
snail’s wedding.
Images: Irrelevant and Irritating
Insert a photo
of a turnip. No explanation. Bonus points if it’s upside down.
Call to Action: Or Not
End with a vague threat or
a riddle. “If you’ve read this far, the pigeons know where you live.” Or
simply forget to end at all and just
In Conclusion (Or Somewhere Near It)
There you
have it! The perfect recipe for a blog post flop. Follow these steps and
watch your readership plummet faster than a lead balloon in a gravity
contest. Remember: if at first you don’t succeed, redefine success. Or
blame the turnip.
Thank you, and goodnight. (Or good morning. Or possibly Sunday.)