Do what? Create blog content that’s what. I am at a loss to figure out how some people can create so much content for their blogs while I currently find my brain lacking stimulus and my life pretty uneventful.
There are bloggers out there who create one and sometimes more than one post every twenty-four hours. I couldn’t do that unless I fully detail every load of laundry, every meal, every walk or yoga routine and every trip to the bathroom on a daily basis. Doing that would put ME to sleep. I couldn’t do that unless I was permanently positioned in front of my computer, which sounds a bit too much like my former career to make me want to do it again. I couldn’t do that unless I was much more dedicated than I currently am.
Out of curiosity, however, I did take a look around the blogosphere to get an idea how it is done by the professionals and the devoted. Some bloggers read a lot of legitimate magazines and newspapers and comment on articles and stories to keep their blogs interesting and current. I have to admit, I do admire those who take the time to do this. They are so much more aware than I. I think about them for short periods before I bury my head in my latest jigsaw puzzle or decided to practice the piano with the intent of trying to impress JT who is attempting to teach me to play. I do all of this while hoping that some sort of blog idea will pop into my head.
Other bloggers have been creating posts for so long that they have an archive full of material that can be recycled. Posts that are old enough that they are not always remembered by many original followers so can be re-enjoyed. Plus these repeat posts will be enjoyed for the first time by newer fans. Wow. Wow! To have so much inventory is also inspiring to me as I have only been at this for a year and a half and am already blogging about family birthdays. I have no problem doing this, but I doubt if the subject matter draws new readers.
There are those who have monetized their blogs and therefore use it as an income stream. In other words they have made blogging into a job. These people, often influencers and trendsetters, work very hard at content. Boy I wish I could have done that when I was younger, but these days I have no interest in doing so; and besides I have never been trendy, nor have I had much influence over anyone EVER. I actually pay to keep the ads off my blog site because as a former graphic designer, I can’t stand the look and clutter of ugly ads breaking up my paragraphs. This assault on my paragraphs also offends the writer in me because it disrupts the reader in me’s ability to focus. This could be saying more about me than most other readers. I do have focus issues.
After being witness to the flurry of new and frequent posts by some of the bloggers I follow, I was feeling a bit inadequate. Lacking words and ideas. I even tossed out a few more posts than usual myself in December, but I can’t say that they were exciting or awe inspiring. They were sentimental gifts to people I love and moments in time. Some weren’t even bitchy. But then not all are. And that is the point. When I decided to start blogging, it was to give myself a creative outlet in the form of a writing exercise where I could go on about anything I wanted. Stories, observations and rants. (I do love to tell stories and rant.) It was a new and very enjoyable hobby, and it continues to be that way. So despite some humming and hawing about creating more content, This bitch decided that she liked the status quo of relying on whatever pops into her head. It may not be a successful blogging or business model, but that was never my objective. Kudos to all the successful bloggers out there. I admire your tenacity and your ability to sometimes entertain me.
Thank you for reading.
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This is exactly why I like your blog. I will probably enjoy your posts at whatever speed they come my way. ANd you can give yourself a bit more credit as to the content too 🙂
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Thank you. I did mention recently that you were good for my ego. I actually researched some similar blogs before starting this adventure and patterned mine after them. Looking at others only confirmed my decision.
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Haha, good! (both for the ego and the research).
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If it’s any consolation, I had to stop following a blog that had a lot of new content every day. I can’t keep up – I have a rich, full life of unbloggable stuff I have to do! ha ha!
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Yes I can certainly relate. Many other things to do.
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I wouldn’t get too caught up in comparing your blog to others out there. I’ve read blogs that are horribly written with very little relevant content, and yet they have a large following. It’s baffling. 🤔
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Actually I’m not. I just thought writing about it would make interesting and perhaps amusing content.
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The blogs I’m attracted to are the ones that write about the most random stuff. There are so many blogs trying to sell something, and I can’t see that ever being me. One of the joys of retirement is not having a schedule. I love the freedom of staying up late if I feel like it or taking a nap in the middle of the afternoon. There is no plan, and that’s what I enjoy most about blogging. I am writing a book for middle grades (the age I dealt with most as a teacher), so I’ve decided to start writing some fiction this year on my blog, but that’s a far as the planning goes.
I post once every 7-10 days, but if I have nothing to write about, that’s cool too. That’s plenty for me. Some of the blogs that post each day have interesting content, but others remind me of Facebook and don’t hold my interest. Do I really need to see a picture of someone’s tacos?
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Yes I love retirement as well. Doing what I want and not having a schedule is the biggest reason why. Slice of life with a touch of humour are my favourite blogs as long as they don’t show up as a new post every day.
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🙂 Some people are just good at what they do.
Also, the more that you do something (which in this case is writing blog posts), is the better you get at it.
2021 is going to make it thirteen years that I have been involved in blogging. So, in my case, putting a blog post together has become second nature.
Now, even though I am quite capable of publishing new material on my blog daily, I prefer to publish high-quality blog posts on a weekly basis.
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Less is more. Quality over quantity. That’s my approach to a lot of things.
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🙂 That is the best approach in my opinion.
You are one wise lady!
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and then there are those who don’t care about quality, and just fill the blogsphere with blather… 🙂
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You do it well.
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🙂
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It just became a habit, now I feel bad if I don’t blog every day. The secret is to start writing and carry on until you come to the end. If you start worrying about quality and that sort of stuff it will only get in the way. I am a prolific writer of drivel. There are other ways, but that involves spending time and producing quality writing. Think of the Mark Twain quote – “I apologize for such a long letter – I didn’t have time to write a short one.”
Do whatever feels right.
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Yes. I am just going with my gut.
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🙂
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