Trying To Do The One Thing That Leads To Better Blog Success

Write

That is the one regret for my blogging in the past ten years. I should have developed the habit of writing … more … longer posts… greater frequency. I am convinced that today’s blogosphere requires a regular writing schedule. And the more we write the better we become. The only caveat is that when we speed up our output, our writing will deteriorate. So, a balance of well-written articles that are posted with regular frequency is key to growing a blog. See, Darren said it long before I realized, the hard way, how important this is to blogging.

Will It Translate To Dollars?

source: Ilona Erwin I don’t believe it will translate to very much of an increase of income on its own, no. Growing a business online is a changing proposition, and I don’t claim to be an expert on what creates success in earning an income from a blog.  Just reporting on what I and others are experiencing. I will say that even very successful bloggers are struggling with blogs alone. It is becoming harder. Factors in the changes:

• Google has changed what it demands for good search engine placement and ranking
• Readers are more sophisticated in what they do and what they desire.
• Competition has gone through the roof! There is an explosion of blogs in every conceivable subject.

Hard Work Is Key

This has always been true in every endeavor, especially when competition picks up, the way it has on the web.

Observations And Advice Out There

A garden writer I like and who has been thriving in the past with his blogging and writing has revealed some of his present disappointment and struggle with trying to make an online business and living income. What are some observations?

• Google adsense income is a small fraction of what it was… sometimes only pennies, literally. I have noticed this in my own sites. but not just Google, other sources of ad income are also smaller and more difficult to earn.
• It is hard to capture peoples interest and loyalty. a lot of work on social media is a necessity.
• Peripheral efforts are a must: a newsletter, at the most basic, podcasts, youtube video, e-books. These are all part of the package. Each having its own learning curve and work to produce.

Don’t Get Discouraged

This is meant to give a realistic view, not to discourage anyone. There are lots of varying factors, including the niche you choose to write within, your ability to catch opportunity and see trends (or fall into them!), and many others. But if you are going to blog, commit yourself to writing frequently and as well as possible. I do have to say that I have always put real life first, and that meant blogging had to take a back seat. I also spent lots of time learning things, and not always “producing”. The lesson there? Do what is best in your own life, and don’t apologize for it or waste time regretting the trade-offs. There are lots of gains that aren’t quantified by dollars and cents in these blogging efforts of ours. Keep at it. Keep improving and make your mark on the world- your own way.