So, I've started work on a new blog. The goal will be to record my MMO journeys and it will be primarly from the perspective of a healer class. I'm going to focus on EQ, EQ2 and Vanguard and will dabble in other games from time to time. This is the first time I've created a website or done a blog so I don't really know what I'm doing.

That being said, before I start to advertise the site, can you guys check it out and give me some advice? I'm looking for things like, how do you let people know you have upated your blog, are there things in typical blogs that I'm missing on the page so far, how do I prevent comment spam and other problems, how do i set up security correctly, are there plug ins or applications that I should grab and install etc... Any and all tips are welcome. Check out what I have going so far... Thoughts?


http://www.completeheal.com/

I think it would be interesting/unique if you blogged 'in character' based on the game you are playing that day.

So, if you play EQ2 you would write a blog posted authored by that toon. If you play Vanguard you would author a post as if you were that toon.

I read a lot of MMO blogs and there aren't many people writing in character. I think it would be interesting to see how the personalities of each toon develop over time and how those differences relate to the different game mechanics of each game. For example, maybe one toon writes in a slightly obsessive-compulsive manner because that games mechanics allow healers to fail often if they aren't perfect whereas another game might allow healers to do a great deal of damage (Furys in EQ2) so that character might write in a more aggressive style.

As someone who blogs at work I have only 2 real suggestions. Blog on a regular basis and write quality material. Those are the 2 most important elements of a successful blog.

Also, be sure to use tags and/or categories. Later on when you have hundreds of posts you'll be kicking yourself for not having them.