Blog policies (or guidelines) are simply a set of rules that control your blog.

A blog policy does not have to just be for guest bloggers – it is just how your blog operates. If you do accept guest blog posts (regularly or periodically), make a specific section for guest blog policies.

Having policies can

1. help you make decisions
   For example, if your policy is to be wholly Australian, it is easy to decide against international advertisers
2. save people asking you questions
   Policies stating you don’t have advertising or guest blog posts mean fewer people will ask if you will accept their ad or post
3. reduce arguments
   A no profanity policy is all you need to point out after editing the swearing out of someone’s comment or guest blog post
4. give comfort to someone looking for information about your and your business
   For instance, if you offer lessons to children, I will trust you more to see your blog is family friendly and moderated
5. add to your professionalism
   A policy shows you have thought about your blog and what it represents.

Have you made decisions about any blogs based on their policies?