Probably one of the hardest things for anybody to do is to get their foot in the door, a door that might eventually lead to success in whatever field you are in.

• Selecting Footwear

No, I’m not taking you shopping! What that means is to be prepared to say and do the right things before you get your foot in the door. There’s nothing worse than getting that big break and then making a total fool out of yourself. You will never be taken seriously. This applies a lot in the blogging world, because your blog is your reputation.

If you dress up the wrong way forget about ever getting into an extended sphere of influence in the real or blogging world.

• Your First Words

Imagine you have got 15 minutes with somebody to make an impression. You have been preparing everything you would like the other person to know about your work, your blog, your web startup and then they ask you - “So tell me a little bit about yourself?“. Don’t go telling them where you grew up and what your favorite dessert is, instead tell them why you’re there and what benefit you can provide them. Leave the dessert for the end conversation. Benefits first.

We’re human, we need a benefit out of everything.

• Your Last Words

When you stop talking, or blogging, try to end with a question to be raised from the other side. That way you get them to engage with you. Now that they are talking, keep the flow smooth. Speak when spoken too. But still try to end your words with another question that they will just have to ask.

It’s not that hard, just make sure your shoes match and your breath doesn’t smell. Make eye contact!

• Don’t show your behind

When you walk out the door, don’t show your behind instead show them your face.

Have you ever experienced any real life or blogging experiences where you wish you had prepared better before attempting to get your foot in the door?

These are some generic success tips, with my own spin on them. They can be applied in the blogging world as well. If you enjoyed them subscribe to my full RSS feed to know when I publish more.

About the author

Hyder has been blogging for the past two years on this blog. He started Weborithm, his web company, in 2007 and along with designing blogs and websites also releases various web related products.