Sidebar Post-Effective Blogging

Definition
A frequent, chronological publication of personal thoughts and Web links.
Information
A blog is often a mixture of what is happening in a person's life and what is happening on the Web, a kind of hybrid diary/guide site, although there are as many unique types of blogs as there are people.
People maintained blogs long before the term was coined, but the trend gained momentum with the introduction of automated published systems, most notably Blogger at blogger.com. Thousands of people use services such as Blogger to simplify and accelerate the publishing process.
Blogs are alternatively called web logs or weblogs. However, "blog" seems less likely to cause confusion, as "web log" can also mean a server's log files.
Source: marketingterms.com
In retrospect I decided to write a post on effective blogging after a brief conversation with a few collegues on how to provide readers with a more satisfying blogging experience.Thus far here are some of the suggestions I've received.

Essential elements for creating both visually and intellectually stimulating blogs:

*Engaging text- is usually achievable with striking headlines and a concise opinion/argument to follow. Also pay close attention to proper grammar and punctuation(I'm very bad with this),as well as factoids and incorrect sources.
*Relevant video and pictures- allow the reader other options of retrieving information as well as a overall interactive experience
*Visual Asthetic- is one of the most important factors in creating a succesfull blog. The positioning of the articles, pictures, videos etc. on a page can direct the readers attention to specific points.
*Rich Media and Advertising is a recent concept in the world of digital media.(of course I know this because of my job) While these two concepts can sometimes distract readers they also can do you (the blogger) a service by validating your blog. Afterall, why would someone pay money for an ad if they didnt think your blog reached a particular audience? Note-blog ads usually put a little extra cash in your pocket
*Relative sites/blog links are great ways to form working relationships with other bloggers as well as provide readers with additional reference.

I'm relatively new to the world of blogging. Please provide suggestions by either sending a email or leaving a comment. It's important for me to know how to make this a thoroughly comprehensive site.