The truth about blogging, here are 5 things bloggers dont tell you. Everyone and their mama has a blog post titled, “How to Start a Blog..” “5 Easy Ways to Start a Blog…” We all have seen them, they’re everywhere.
I’ve been blogging since 2008, so that would be almost 10 years now, which is kinda crazy. I’ve had my WordPress since 2010, I’ve learned a lot of stuff over the years, but more over the last few years. It seems like these days, that everyone and their mama has a blog.
“Make a blog, they said. It will be fun, they said. “
It’s like the diet pills, videos and mean plans that promise you abs in 5 weeks. There’s more to it then just what’s in bold font. You have to get into the details before you just jump in feet first. You can’t start a blog on Monday and have 100,000 monthly views by Friday and companies just throwing themselves at you. There’s a lot of sweat and tears that goes into blogging. Here’s what I’ve learned over the years, I am going to share it with you, because no one else will.
4 Things Bloggers Don’t Tell You:
Blogging isn’t for everyone
I’ve been blogging here and there for over 10 years, so I’ve seen my share of bloggers big and small. Now if I just stuck with it, that’s my only regret. Bloggers also come in all sizes, from different backgrounds and different niches. Some are successful and some well aren’t as much. It’s more of a trial and error type of thing.
Followers & Monthly Views Growth
I can’t begin to tell you the amount of posts I see that say, “I just made a blog, when do I get followers and views?” If I had $ for every time I saw that, I would be rich and wouldn’t have to slave away to this blog. I started this blog (even though the name has changed 3 times, I know that’s another blog post) and I have roughly 50,000 followers across all social media platforms. It didn’t happen over night, it takes time.
It’s not as EASY as they say
Nope, it’s not easy, but if you stay dedicated it will be worth it. Everyone wants to make a “How To Start A Blog” post screenshots of how to host a site, throw out their affiliate link and tell you where you can get a layout design that will cost you an arm and leg. Then you basically just get thrown out into the wolves and you have to figure it out for yourself.
Find A Blog Support Group
Luckily there’s quite a lot Facebook support groups to help you along the way. You really have to look for what groups fit for what you’re looking for. They honestly have groups for each social platforms and your actual blog. Do you have a favorite group? link it below, I’ll love to check it out.
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I’ve never thought about blogging. It seems like a lot of work only to have to deal with crazy or mean commenters on Facebook or the blog, lol. You have more gumption than I do!
This is very good information to know. Thank you for your honesty.
Wow, ten years. That’s a long time for any blog. I’m curious what your blog names were before? I wonder if I’ve bumped into them before. Thanks for sharing!
I’ve had a few.. Sweetie’s Studio, Natalie Made It, The Layout Site.. lol I would never think of myself as a popular blog though, nor do I really try. I’m a no name blogger, lol
A bloggers support group sounds like it’d be very helpful. I’ve mulled around for a few years to start a blog but decided I didn’t have the time and energy for it. I’m happy with being a blog reader 🙂
I have been blogging just as long as you! I took a break for about a year because we moved twice last year and I’m now settled and wanting to dive back in again…but really I’m kind of scared. Like you said, everyone has a blog so finding something unique to say that everyone else isn’t saying is hard. I’m hoping 2018 is my year, but I know I HAVE to put in the hard work!!
I feel if I had more free time to dedicate to my blog, but my passion is food and as a chef, that takes all of my time really.
Yes, yes, and yes! A real post!
I’ve been blogging for eight years. I always have people asking me to help with starting a blog or thinking it’s the funnest and easiest thing in the world to do. A lot of people don’t understand that it takes a TON of work and dedication. Even after eight years, I’m just an average blogger (no big name here).
Good to know. I’ve thought about blogging before, but I don’t know if I could handle it!
thanks the article was very informative and blogging is hard work.
If I ever get time I want to learn more about blogging than just posting stuff randomly and following.
I wish I had started 10 yrs ago now too, but I still haven’t.
I have a lot of respect for bloggers because I know that I could not do it.
Very good to know, lots of new blogs now
TO each their own.
If its what makes you happy.
Make the most of each and every day.