Comments on: How do you Stay Motivated as a Blogger?

By: Arindam

Arindam — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:30:41 +0000

P.s. Don’t know if the thread / post is dead.

Is it me or is it the recession? Visits are plummeting to the earth’s core. Losing 50% visitors as well as $$ week on week. Anyone with a similar problem? I hope its the recession.

By: Joe Caterisano

Joe Caterisano — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 03:06:28 +0000

I look at Darrens stats. This might sound discouraging, but I know I’ll be there some day so it motivates me.

By: Reginald

Reginald — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 22:37:19 +0000

Googol Rider,

Just remember to stay consistent and keep your posts regular.

By: Googol Rider

Googol Rider — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:14:32 +0000

I am really new to blogging, but i love to write about my niche. Its been a month since i have started blogging, i do post regularly. I also read stuff on motivation, i think it helps me a lot.

By: Rob Gibbs

Rob Gibbs — Thu, 15 May 2008 16:54:39 +0000

I developed my blogging routine based on the book “Clear Blogging by David Walsh. If you ask a group of people what section of the newspaper they read, they have a favorite. Walsh asserts that people like that in your blogging too. I write (at least) 3 “collumns” a week for sure and I try to do them on the same day every week. I write other stuff too as it comes to me, but these things are constant.

The other thing that does for you is gives you a structrure so you aren’t left with the inevitable question “what do I write about” (at least not as often!)

Thanks! Love this blog…great job guys…
Rob

By: SystemsThinker

SystemsThinker — Wed, 14 May 2008 12:19:10 +0000

It seems to me the absolute key is picking the right subject for your blog that ties into your deepest values. Something that you’re passionate about. Blogging is really about sharing information. Ask the question “Why do I care if others receive this information?” I think the better you can answer that question, the more motivated you’ll be. And when you burn out, if your answer is honest and true to who you are, that ultimate goal for which you’re sharing the information in the first place will remotivate you.

By: Reginald

Reginald — Tue, 13 May 2008 20:01:11 +0000

Cigar Inspector is right, and there are also some free software out there that can give you your stats on a regular basis in a concise report.

By: Yudhi

Yudhi — Tue, 13 May 2008 19:27:12 +0000

What I do is:
- Stay watching the traffic for keep my spirit to write interesting articles
- Searching some new on the net and “offline life”
- Must have target which wish to be reached every day

By: browniee

browniee — Tue, 13 May 2008 11:53:08 +0000

writing a blog is really inspirational, one has to have a flair for writing, because blogging entails writing , and i know i have developed the passion to write more effectively.

By: jeff

jeff — Mon, 12 May 2008 16:55:15 +0000

Here is what I do:
1. Remind myself why your doing this (blogging) daily.
2. Have goal for the number of entries you are going to add a month/week (Mine is 1 per week)
3. Have a specific earnings goal and deadline for that goal.

By: T-Rex

T-Rex — Mon, 12 May 2008 15:28:10 +0000

My Mom used to say with a sigh, “There are some days!” They were days when she was “down”. I didn’t know it then – as a child — but I have learned that there are those kinds of days for all of us. You don’t feel up to par – or worse – you’re really “down in the dumps” and don’t feel like working at all.
By nature, she was very contented with life, even in the hard times. But when those “days” came along, she just kept on going. There was work to be done, and she did it. In response to my occasional “belly-aching” she would say, “Just DO IT! The quicker you start, the sooner it will be done, and then you can enjoy the results.” She developed a work ethic in us that remains after 80+ years.
The same goes for working on starting my blog. Nothing works perfectly all the time. Their will be times of discouragement, lack of motivation, even despair as to whether anything is working for you. “Just DO IT.” I’ve developed a mindset that no matter what comes, no matter what obstacles there are, “Just DO IT.”

By: OldSailor

OldSailor — Mon, 12 May 2008 12:03:48 +0000

For the same input, some plants grow faster and yield fruits. Some grow slowly to yield fruits. All plants are not alike. Same way all blogs are also not alike. I consider my blog as a plant. Longer the time it takes to grow, it is going to remain stronger.This is how I motivate myself.

By: Vanessa

Vanessa — Mon, 12 May 2008 10:44:15 +0000

Reading blogs like these, being patient, constantly learning; remembering that I’m in this for the long haul even if it means mixing things up, doing thing differently: that it’s not just about embarking on a short term- get -rich -quick -win- a- lottery -scheme!

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 12 May 2008 10:39:27 +0000

As is often said, the key to this is blogging for enjoyment first. If you enjoy doing it and love talking about a subject that fascinates you then it doesnt matter if no one is reading initially. Having run a number of sites over the years this idea has always worked for me. And now I even run a blog which has no intention of making big bucks.

I always love the saying, make your hobby your job and never work again.

I already did that in my day job, running sites is now just another hobby and if something comes of it then great, if not then I still have enjoyed the experience. Win win!

By: AirDiogo

AirDiogo — Mon, 12 May 2008 09:51:54 +0000

My main motivation comes from the feedback i get. Even if my blog keeps getting low traffic i get, from time to times, some great feedback. That really motivates me because shows that people not only read what i do but also enjoy it.

However most of the feedback isn’t in my blog (in the form of comments), but in other places i visit. I sometimes think that this its putting me back in traffic.

By: AirDiogo

AirDiogo — Mon, 12 May 2008 09:50:24 +0000

My may motivation comes from the feedback i get. Even if my blog keeps getting low traffic i get, from time to times, some great feedback. That really motivates me because shows that people not only read what i do but also enjoy it.

However most of the feedback isn’t in my blog (in the form of comments), but in other places i visit. I sometimes think that this its putting me back in traffic.

By: caTcode

caTcode — Mon, 12 May 2008 06:46:15 +0000

Just create an entry that you love about. make a general topic for your blog, so you can write any think there. keep blog walking to get a new spirit..!! :)

By: Nishadha

Nishadha — Mon, 12 May 2008 04:27:05 +0000

I guess it all comes down to enjoying what you are doing. If you like blogging you wouldn’t need any extra motivation.

By: BuSy

BuSy — Mon, 12 May 2008 02:58:46 +0000

It is a very tough job to continue blog writing and updating the site regularly unless you are a full-time blogger. Read the post “Hold Tight, It Will Only Get Easier” from DailyBlogTips.com and see the most important message for newbies.

By: Evelyn Lim | Attraction Mind Map

Evelyn Lim | Attraction Mind Map — Mon, 12 May 2008 02:48:44 +0000

While I am passionate about the topics I write, I do understand for myself that I am not at a high everyday. What I like to do, during times of lower motivation, is to take a break to center myself. It can be anything – meditation, playing with my kids, taking a walk, etc.

When I hit my desk again, I find myself feeling driven and often, more energized than before!

Evelyn