Some weeks ago, I was talking to a creating blogging on the mobile phone, and she was telling me that he was worried about his motivation for blogging. Here are the first lines of the conversation I had with her (I will refer to her as “Mister ”):
Me: What happened dear? What make you so demotivated?
Mister : Noble, I have worked on my blog for almost six months, and this is my 3th blog and probably the last one. I’m still getting only 1000 or so odd views and people are commenting just because of backlinks. Things like “nice post” and “useful posts”, and I even get negative comments from time to time and that really discourages me a lot.
Me: what make you start blogging?
Mister : I started blogging because I like it much and it’s my passion. I’ve been blogging for the last 10 years now and I like when people like my posts . The secondary reason is making money; it’s not the main one right now but it will become a major one later in my career.
Me: What kind of people do you follow on social Media
Mister : Mostly bloggers and internet marketers
Me: How do you feel when people talk about their success stories on Facebook or Twitter and instagram ?
Mister : many of them motivate me and a some of them demotivate me. People who started with me and are doing great demotivate me, where as blogs like NobleBlog and Hellbound Blogger motivate me, as I want to be like them.
When I was having this conversation with Mister , I was already aware of his problem. This is one common phase of the blogging life which most bloggers face every day.
At this point in the conversation, I shared a few of my experiences and gave her a few tips.
I’m sure many of you (especially if you are a budding blogger) are also facing the same issus like this. If so, you have to take a serious action now, or you may end up among the multitude of start-up bloggers who eventually quit blogging.
In this my article, I will be sharing a some tips which will help you to bring back the motivation for blogging.
Bringing Back Your Motivation For Blogging
Tips No 1: Blog for yourself first and for others second.
You must have read a lot about the importance of writing for your readers. While this is a good thing to do, it is also true that in order to capture an audience for your blog, you need to write for yourself first before others.
One of the first and most common mistakes new bloggers now adays make is to copy someone else’s work. Your blog is your personal home, and it reflects your identity and your individual body. You might not capture thousands of fans in a few day, in a month, or in a year, NOTE, if your blog post is helping even if one person, its creation has been worth your time.
Try to stick to your niche and write anything that interests you within that niche.
One of the greatest misconceptions about blogging is that there is no point in writing about topics that have been written about hundreds of times before ,No. But that’s not true.
The fact is that every day a new internet user is coming up, and your blog might be among the first sites that new user will find! You could be the one to direct them about whatever it is they want to learn. That’s how you build authority.
Tip No 2: Start with the basics, then move to more advanced topics.
Many bloggers now make the mistake of starting with information that is too advanced for a beginner.
In order to blog, interest, and engage your readership, you need to have a strong content that makes a reader want to stay with your blog, and this means that what you write has to help them understand the topic.
For example, Mister had written about one of the premium SEO plugins, and he was not happy with the comments he was getting. Well, the questions he should have asked herself in reviewing his post prior to publication were:
Each time When you see blog content with affiliate links under, how do you feel?
Have you covered other topics leading up to your new topic in the same niche?
Have you previously educated your readership on the benefits of SEO and why SEO is important for their blogs have you?
Solution: you need to plan a content strategy for your blog. Write down every subject from the most basic to the most advanced topics you can . This will help some beginner who lands on your blog to learn something new. And as your blog moves forward in content from beginner to intermediate to advanced, your blog readership will grow more higher.
Tip. No 3: Blog without any materialistic view.
There is always a motive behind blogging, and when I started it was all about sharing knowledge.
I wrote about anything which interested me, and money and a fan following were never in my mind. The first few “thank you” comments I received helped to significantly motivate me to continue blogging and to write more . This is my story – yours may be different.
When you blog with materialistic motives, you miss out on the most simple fundamental truth of blogging:
Bloggers blog because they love blogging!
Your blog is your personal home, and you should write anything that interests you on topics you understand and have a passion for. Sooner or later, like-minded individuals will find you and follow you, and they will love learning new things from you as well .
Don’t blog for money or to build a fan-following.but Blog for yourself, and let your passion be your path to becoming an A-list blogger.
Tip no 4: Forget social networking and focus on blogging.
Yes it true , social networking is important. But social networking is also a big demotivating factor for many bloggers.
When you sit down for an hours and you see someone updating about their awesome trip to Las Vegas, you feel miserable.
To be honest, that’s how I feel when I read those updates! I want to get out of my office and take a trip to some new destination, too!
Beside, I really know that time will come for me, but for now, I need to stay focused on working toward that goal.
know that Constant social media updates can be very distracting and unhealthy. They will steer you away from the very goals you are trying to achieve.
If you are unable to use social media as a networking tool instead of the constant distraction it’s designed to be, then you need to stop using it seroiuly.
Use social networking sites for networking to create real-life connections.
Connecting with the right set of people and learning from them will benefit you. Focusing on what everyone else is doing and comparing yourself to them will not,yes.
If you are using social media just for sharing links, and you are expecting hundreds of people to jump aboard your blog as a result, it’s not going to happen,can not.
On Your own blog commenting efforts will be more helpful. Comment on other related blogs; not only can it drive targeted traffic to your blog, but you will end up creating many genuine connections.
Another reason here for the demotivation of “Mister ” is the fact that her social networking site is full of bloggers, and they are already aware of every things he is writing about.
Obviously, their interest will be low. Instead of focusing on other veteran bloggers, he should focus on people who are new to this field and want to learn more things.
My story: Blast from the past
When I started blogging in 2015, I commented on other blogs and sites a lot. I commented not for backlinks, but to participate in the discussions of issues that interested me.
I commented on blog posts that motivated me, which taught me new things or which triggered my thought process. I would comment with my perspective, with information which I felt was missing in the topic being discussed.
In this way, I generated a lot of comments. Yes, I got the benefit of branding and backlinks in the process, but I also created many important connections. And this is one of the biggest reasons for NobleBlog's growth!
Use social networking for the right reasons. and not only for self-promotion.
Tip 5: Have a blog business plan.
It is very important to have a business plan for your blog yes! If you wish to and really want to make money, have a plan to make money! Make a content generation plan, a blog monetization plan, a marketing plan, a growth plan, and so on.
With time, your blog plan will change according to your readership and the needs of your readers, so adapt your plan accordingly.
How To Write A Simple Business Plan For Your Blog In 9 Easy Steps
Things to keep in mind:
Don’t blog just to make money.
Blog for passion and blog for yourself.
Before publishing a blog post, ask yourself one or two question: Is this post helping even one person? If the answer is “yes”, then hit the publish button.
Ignore other blogs and bloggers who discourage you instead of motivating you.
Each time you see other successful blogs , think and things about what actions you can take to reach that level of success, and start taking action!
Remember, success takes time to cultivate, and you can’t be the next big thing in a day or two. You need to work hard try your best and be smart to be successful.
Whenever you are feeling demotivated in your blogging, stop and take a minute to ask yourself a question.
Why did, what make me start blogging and why am I blogging till now?
You need to go back to your old content and read the positive comments showing you that you have helped others to learn or solve their problem .
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