So, you've finally made the decision to start a blog? It is a proven fact that blogs are a great method to deliver content and connect with your target audience. Thus, there are a few simple steps you should take after launching a new blog to ensure its success. Change the Design Whether you're blogging on WordPress, Blogger, Joomla, Drupal or any other content management system (CMS), you should use a custom design. The problem with many of the so-called "free" templates and themes is that they are being used by hundreds, sometimes thousands, of other blogs. Investing in a custom design wil...