Written on November 8th, 2009 at 01:11 am by Darren Rowse
Blogging is Rocket Science
Today’s post is by Kevin Sanders of Strong and Fit.
Do you ever have those moments when seemingly random, unrelated thoughts kind of merge together in your mind? This happened to me a couple of weeks ago.
I remembered a documentary I watched on the space shuttle years ago. Something was said about the percentage of fuel it burns within the first two minutes of liftoff. It stuck in my mind and I tried to find the information on Google. No luck. Then I remembered that one of my family members (Dale Hutchens, Ph.D.) works with NASA. He is a chemical engineer who was directly involved with developing the shuttle’s solid rockets. He gave me a quick estimate:
For launch, the solids provide the vast, vast majority the total LAUNCH thrust. The solids burn out in 2 minutes and 12 seconds, if memory serves. Each solid holds 1.1 million pounds of propellant. Therefore, in the first minute, you probably burn something more than 50% of the solids, or 41-ish % of the total fuel. A more certain number is that in 2 minutes and 12 seconds you have burned all the solids (2.2 million pounds) and close to 380,000 pounds (out of 1.6 million pounds) of the liquid, for a total of 67% of the total fuel.
The space shuttle burns most of its fuel within the first two minutes of flight! The science geek in me thinks this really cool.
What does this have to do with blogging? Stay with me.
I began thinking about some things I’ve learned on this blog. A few weeks ago Darren said problogger.net is kind of in maintenance mode (my paraphrase). In other words, it doesn’t require the same amount of work it used to. John Chow said something very similar in his video seminar—he now works about two hours a day.
But both bloggers spent a lot more time and energy getting things started.
In some ways, blogging is like the space shuttle—a great deal of effort is required to get it “off the ground.”
Think about some of the steps a typical blogger would take during the first six months of creating a new blog:
- Choosing a topic (big one).
- Choosing a platform and design.
- Choosing a name/domain.
- Writing/creating a hundred posts (assuming an average of four posts a week).
- Registering with digg, stumbleupon, twitter, etc.
- Participating in forums.
- Leaving comments/backlinks on other blogs.
- Writing guest posts for other bloggers.
- Registering with directories (such as blogcatalog).
- Spreading the word on social networks (facebook, etc).
- Developing a core of followers.
- Setting up a newsletter.
- Printing business cards with your blog address.
- Telling your friends about your new blog.
- Finding appropriate affiliate programs.
These are just a few steps that come to mind. When you think about the cumulative effort, it’s a lot of work.
Maybe this is one reason some blogs never make it very far—some bloggers just don’t realize the initial effort that’s required on the “front end.” Or maybe they don’t realize things will get easier (or at least more productive) over time as their blog gains momentum.
As I’ve mentioned before (both here and on the forum), it took about six or seven months for me to see significant traffic on Strong and Fit, my fitness blog. It still requires effort, but I’m now seeing more results with less work (in terms of traffic and income).
OK, I’ll admit it—blogging isn’t really rocket science. But we sure can learn from it.
87 Responses to “Blogging is Rocket Science” - Add Yours
Bob Jones
November 8th, 2009 1:15 am
Blogging is as hard as you make it. The more work you put into it, the more you will eventually get out of it.
Christian
November 8th, 2009 1:17 am
Great analogy. It takes a LOT of force to get anything worthwhile off the ground. It gets easier, but only if you’re willing to do the hard work up front :)
Kevin (strongandfit.net)
November 8th, 2009 1:23 am
Hope this post encourages everyone to stick with it an persevere.
Firas Steitiyeh
November 8th, 2009 1:28 am
I think Blogging is fair enough, as much as you give it as much as you get in return! it’s a fair simple equation.
Well written article
Thanks
Typhoon
November 8th, 2009 1:29 am
Without Hard Work a blogger will take years to succeed with his blog and chances are he will rather quit blogging than doing it for longer run.
If hard Work is done in proper sense then blogging isn’t a rocket science after few months.
Regards
Typhoon a.k.a Sushant
http://www.smartbloggerz.com
Mikkel
November 8th, 2009 1:29 am
Blogging can be rocket science. It can also be bicycling. It isn’t that hard, unless you make it hard.
If you enjoy blogging, then blogging isn’t rocket science.
Hear Mum Roar
November 8th, 2009 1:36 am
I totally agree. What you put into it is what you get out of it, and certainly, the more groundwork you do, the more momentum you gain along the way. I’m still in the groundwork stage with this blog, but I really love the process so much, so I have no problem with it at all. I find it really exciting to watch it grow from nothing, and it’s a challenge to me.
Roseli A. Bakar
November 8th, 2009 1:36 am
I sometimes think blogging as rocket science… there’s so much to learn !
Nicholas Cardot
November 8th, 2009 1:42 am
That’s a pretty good analogy. Blogs do definitely require a lot more work in the beginning. That is true. Promotion. Site Building. Article Writing. Design. It all takes work. And I’m afraid that most people never make it past that initial burn. Most people just fizzle out.
Vicki@collegeparentcentral
November 8th, 2009 2:03 am
Excellent analogy! Having put in that hard work for the first several months, it’s good to know that the energy can now be redirected to other things. It’s nice to be reminded that the point of the rocket launch isn’t the launch itself, but the flight! What a flight to be on!
Ms. Freeman
November 8th, 2009 2:03 am
Blogging is easy..I think it gets more difficult when one tries to establish a large following and make money.
ZK @ Web Marketing Blog
November 8th, 2009 2:30 am
In the rocket science it fuels which burned but what burned in the case of blogging … do you have any idea about that ?
Blogging Tips
November 8th, 2009 2:38 am
Great and very informative post.Full with encouragement
Nicholas Cardot
November 8th, 2009 2:49 am
ZK, I think our energy and our efforts are burning brightly in the beginning of our blogging ventures. These can either propel us to the heights of success that we’re looking or it can cause us to fizzle out and give up.
Srinivas Rao
November 8th, 2009 3:01 am
I think you really hit the nail on the head with the hard work piece. In a recent interview I conducted as part of my interviews with up and coming bloggers podcast, we talked about hitting brick walls, and how people often give up when they hit the brick wall of blogging, That being said, you really have to push through and work and I think there’s alot of be said for the initial effort you put in. The power of momentum really starts to kick after the first 6 months because you get creative, you get engaged, you from a blogger to a real entrepreneur.
Lam Nguyen
November 8th, 2009 3:51 am
Hi Everyone
Great article Kevin! i really related to it and understand where you’re coming from because i also have a brand new blog that is in post-launch phase, (any tips from you would be great!) and i have come to realize that blogging is an ART just like SCIENCE.
Most bloggers out there stumble upon great sites such as Problogger, JohnChowDotCom and Entrepreneurs-Journey and they assume that they can too can easily acquire this success and they immediate create a blog, monetize and write. (notice how i stated monetize first! =p)
Then after a fortnight to a few months later they realize that although Blogging is easy to spell, its not so easy to succeed…. and cutting a Long Comment Short, they QUIT!
I can relate Blogging to many things, i’m originally a business owner and also in Network Marketing and Blogging has so many similarities, 1eg is challenges you face and giving up!
@Ms. Freeman- i totally agree with you, A blog can have many different goals behind it, it depends on what we want to achieve from our blog.
If you’re someone like my aunty who uses her blog as a journal and daily affirmations with no monetizing intentions at all, then i guess, you’ve achieved your goals and success with your blog then, lol!
@Kevin Sanders- I just spent some time on your blog! *Hi5* dude, ive bookmarked it for my partner and myself so looking forward to learning lots from you! Cheerz
@Everyone- I’m the “new kid on the blog” so any tips and advice (good or bad) that you can share your expertise with me would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
See you at the next Post!
Lam Nuwin
http://www.richwealthsecrets.com
Andrew @ webuildyourblog.com
November 8th, 2009 4:07 am
You are sure right “some bloggers just don’t realize the initial effort that’s required on the “front end.”
It’s taken me 3 years of part time effort before I could give up and work full-time on blogging.
Hope many people read this post rather than read those stupid hyped up sales pages that say “I’ll make you $thousands every month – here buy my product for $27!”
Andrew
Kevin (strongandfit.net)
November 8th, 2009 4:10 am
Thanks for all the comments, guys. Glad you liked the article.
poorblogger
November 8th, 2009 4:25 am
I’m just take 4 method
We can’t do all the things..
I’m focus on :-
1. Scheduling writing content
2. Social Bookmark
3. Participate in forum
4. Writing free article..
That’s the way in phase 1 blogging..
Justin
November 8th, 2009 4:27 am
Great post. I personally believe that blogging is whatever you make of it. A photo blog, for example, requires significantly less time than a news blog. Obviously there are benefits to posting as often as possible, but once a blog is really off the ground it’s up to you to decide how actively you want to post.
Ricky
November 8th, 2009 5:02 am
I see Blogging/SEO/Adsense/HTML/Wordpress anything that you would class as a geek trying to make money as Rocket Science lol
Ryan
November 8th, 2009 5:11 am
Great analogy Kevin. Blogging takes dedication and preparation. Most of the energy is expended on the front; learning what does and doesn’t work. Finding what does work reduces anxiety. This lessens your workload.
Taylor
November 8th, 2009 7:09 am
My questions is, how long on average does the startup phase take? I know that it will be different for everyone but it would be great to know what the consensus was. I have blogged for years but my newest blog is only slightly over a month old. I know it will take time and work and I’m willing to put in the effort I’m just wondering about other’s experiences.
Ben Lumley
November 8th, 2009 8:08 am
The big thing is gaining enough momentum from blast off so that continuing with a blog becomes easier.
If you don’t get the launch right and gain the momentum its a massive fight to carrier on.
Great article – loved the analogy
Dave Doolin
November 8th, 2009 9:08 am
Rocket science isn’t that hard: F = ma.
The problem is m = m(t).
They call it burnout for a reason!
(Yes, I went off the deep end here.)
That is all.
Iris
November 8th, 2009 11:23 am
Kevin,
Great article . . . and timely, too. I love the things you listed that go into “getting the shuttle up and going” because I’m at the launching stage with my own blog and the tasks you listed are things I need to add to my “To-Do List” and incorporate in my action plan.
I’m looking forward to visiting your site, too.
Dana @ Online Knowledge
November 8th, 2009 11:40 am
You have point here. Yeah, you are right that Blogging is working like rocket science. Blogger surely burn most of resources in first day of blog. :D
dave lee
November 8th, 2009 1:49 pm
Blogging has become a part of my life. It also consumes much of my time so i try and make it worth while.
Technology Slice
November 8th, 2009 2:40 pm
Blogging is more difficult than everyone thinks. The proof of this is the many people that quit soon after starting.
Ivan Walsh
November 8th, 2009 4:31 pm
Here’s the real PROBLEM.
Instead of calling it blogging, just call it writing.
Now, do you know how to write? If not, then learn.
The term ‘blogging’ has become a cliche.
It’s an excuse to write without thinking, without defining an audience and without having any plan.
If you want to succeed, develop your plan first and then ‘blog’.
Ivan
Mana Tulberg
November 8th, 2009 4:51 pm
I absolutely enjoyed this analogy. I have helped many set up a blog. At the same time I have seen many give up after a month of blogging. As my mom used to tell me, “nothing in life comes easy. You have to work hard to see results.”
valentina
November 8th, 2009 4:57 pm
Kevin, I just love that rocket science analogy! Completely with you on that page! I’ve always looked at blogging as a layering of effort, each one making the foundation stronger and then one day, all that effort and layering has formed a strong foundation and exponential results begin to happen …. I am still in the “layering” stages.
Thank you vou for a great article.
best…………valentina
Siddharthak Sangwan
November 8th, 2009 7:39 pm
Great analogy Kevin. Blogging takes quite a bit out of you. Most of the energy is expended on the blog. Finding what does work reduces anxiety. This lessens your workload.
ITrush
November 8th, 2009 8:41 pm
Just enjoy what you are doing, work hard at the same time enjoy.
Heather Villa
November 8th, 2009 10:35 pm
Anything you want to be successful requires effort and more time in the beginning. Once you’re established, maintaining is easier. I believe this applies to many areas in our lives, not just business and blogging.
Rick Website
November 8th, 2009 10:42 pm
Blogging like anything once you get your momentum going doesn’t take that much energy, but getting the momentum started takes a lot of focus and energy.
scheng1
November 8th, 2009 10:58 pm
Very true! Many blogs end up in debris in cyberspace.
Jonathan Frei -- OrdinaryTime
November 8th, 2009 11:33 pm
That’s a great list of things to take care of in the first six months. I think I’m only about a quarter of the way through the list…
Ben Vernon
November 9th, 2009 12:22 am
I have only just started blogging, launching my blog last thursday. It is very hard work but if you set a goal of where you want to be within a year, or 3 years then it makes it so much easier as your working towards a goal.
BloggerDaily
November 9th, 2009 12:41 am
Yep. There’s a lesson from the rocket science that we can implement. I remembered the first I setup my blog. Well, that’s kind of nostalgic.
One thing, we’re actually blogging in spaces!
Edward Palomo
November 9th, 2009 1:34 am
good post, it’s really true that a blog needs a lot from it’s blogger to get it off the ground at least…i’m a perfect example because i’m just starting off…
Alex Crabtree
November 9th, 2009 1:59 am
The timing couldn’t have been better for this post.
I have just started a new blog as an example for several people I’m teaching how to set-up a blog and the peripheral activities that surround a blog.
What seems to have happened in the past is that we all have had our sensory systems bombarded with the “make more money than the national treasury in 6 short weeks” bull horns, that some people actually believe they can do it.
Blogging is fun, but it is also work. It takes time and effort to get to the point where a blogger can glide.
Great post.
Money Funk
November 9th, 2009 2:10 am
Wow, that is an amazing amount of feul the rocket burns! I would be freaked to only have 30+% of my feul left for the trip! TY for the stats – the science geek in me loves info like that!
You also forgot write an eBook, maybe build a forum. Lol. It really is a lot of work. And even more in the beginning if u don’t have a clear direction on how to build a blog. Takes a substantial amount of time. Great post. Glad to hear your site it starting to see a strong gain from due to your time and effort.
Fotografo Matrimonio Milano
November 9th, 2009 2:12 am
Blogging is:
1) Hard work
2) Great content
3) Nice platform
4) A little of luck
Galvahaha
November 9th, 2009 2:27 am
Great analogy Kevin. Blogging takes dedication and preparation. Most of the energy is expended on the front; learning what does and doesn’t work. Finding what does work reduces anxiety. This lessens your workload.
Joan Adams
November 9th, 2009 2:30 am
Thank you! Excellent article! I am quickly learning all the background work and set up. For years, I have blogged with little success – now I know why! :)
Eat Smart Age Smart
November 9th, 2009 2:41 am
Kevin,
You hit the nail on the head when you say: “some bloggers just don’t realize the initial effort that’s required on the “front end.”
The reality is that until you start the work you have NO IDEA OF HOW MUCH WORK IS INVOLVED IN BLOGGING!!!
I do believe that a lot of people give up because you’ve got to do that work day-in-day-out and you’ve got to be committed.
This is a great post! Maybe you are write. I might not have beenall that good in science in high school, but maybe blogging has turned me into a scientist after all :-)
Krizia
Top Blogging Tips
November 9th, 2009 2:42 am
Blogging really takes a lot of effort,hardwork and dedication.Six months is a time where you can tell if you’re doing good or not.
Joi
November 9th, 2009 3:03 am
Great article, Kevin. When I read the title in my e-mail alert, I couldn’t wait to read the post.
Perhaps unintenionally, you proved that each individual post is like rocket science as well. The launch – a great post title and opening hook – is vital.
It gets your message off the ground! Your article serves as a superb reminder of that fact. Thanks!
MiMi
November 9th, 2009 3:21 am
Have had blogs here and there to not much satisfaction. Now, starting over and talking about a passion. Hope to evolve into something worthwhile and prepared to do just that. A resolve and patience…
Kevin (strongandfit.net)
November 9th, 2009 3:31 am
I really appreciate all the encouraging remarks. I had a feeling you guys would get a kick out of this post.
Carrie
November 9th, 2009 3:39 am
I’ve also been blogging for many years with very little success and after reading your post, I can see why! It’s so easy to get disheartened with the lack of traffic and comments etc. but it’s all worth in the end when your blog (and your reputation) takes off!
Ryan McCormack
November 9th, 2009 3:59 am
I would agree with everyone here: great analogy and a good thing to keep in mind when trying to get your blog into orbit.
I would actually disagree slightly with a lot of others here in saying that once you’re in orbit, it’s just a matter of coasting: sitting back and watching the money (or accolades or attention) roll in. A few other comments have hinted at my complaint (e.g., Dave Doolin), and I’ll continue your analogy to get my point across.
Blogs have a decaying orbit, and without refueling and care, they eventually re-enter the atmosphere, burn up, and die. It’s very easy to become complacent after awhile, or to let interest in other things draw the writer away.
Blogs takes effort, period. They take more up front, but don’t be fooled. Good bloggers (like good writers) work at it all the time. They never give up, which is what keeps people coming back!
Thanks for the post. It’s a nice way to start my Sunday morning. :-)
William Reynolds
November 9th, 2009 5:07 am
If you have a business-related or industry-specific blog, then the “on-steroids” version of “Tell your friends” is networking. If you belong to a professional networking organization such as a chamber, industry association, BNI, etc., make sure you’re using that platform to promote your blog. A room full businesspeople, all taking notes and receptive to any information that might be of value to them, is too good an opportunity to ignore.
Oleg Mokhov
November 9th, 2009 5:45 am
Hey Kevin,
Do the foundation work now, and it’ll pay off infinitely later. Like any business endeavor, a blog has an exponential curve in terms of results based on amount of work.
There is tons of work to be done in the beginning. But you only do it once. It’s like laying down the foundation for a house. You build it once, but if you make it strong enough, then it’ll hold your site for the rest of its existence.
After your house is built, you just need to do maintenance every once in a while – like cleaning and changing air filters. The same for your site: once you have a system of traffic, content creation, and profitability going, all you need is to just keep creating content and maintaining the site.
It’s almost good that it takes much more effort to get something going in the beginning. It acts as a filter for those who aren’t passionate and dedicated to their creation. The casual or purely-for-the-money folks will give up sooner or later, leaving the most enduring websites and businesses to be created by those that care and give remarkable value.
Blogging ain’t rocket science, but it takes just as much dedication to build great content :)
Best,
Oleg
Crude Oil Trader
November 9th, 2009 6:01 am
This has not held true for me. If I lighten up on social media or posting on forums I see an immediate drop in traffic. Maintaining the blog itself has become auto pilot.
Dean Saliba
November 9th, 2009 7:13 am
I agree with Bob Jones. The more you put into blogging the more money you will get out of it.
schneckerl
November 9th, 2009 8:03 am
haha, that’s so true!
i’m still stuck in the 2 first steps..
valentina
November 9th, 2009 9:06 am
Blogging is not a set it and leave it business, but as you become more informed on the process you can apply some automated systems thereby freeing up your time to concentrate on those activities that require your input. Even social media postings can be outsourced.
I have a friend whose sole business is tweeting for corporate clients and she makes good coin at it too! The thing here is that she knows how to work the system so that it brings qualified target to her clients’ website. Unless you love to tweet, this may be something that you would like to outsource.
best…………valentina
Paul Hassing
November 9th, 2009 11:39 am
What a great analogy, Kevin! You had me wondering for a while, but it was worth the wait.
I’ve not seen the startup tasks of a blog laid out like that before.
I’m impressed by your elegant analysis and heartened that in a few short months, I should be seeing a bit more movement at my station. Many thanks. P. :)
Kevin (strongandfit.net)
November 9th, 2009 11:55 am
Someone over on the problogger forum asked what would be the initial steps in starting up a blog. I think mentioned that there would be a list in my next guest post here. Hope he or she is reading.
Chris Marlow
November 9th, 2009 12:05 pm
Thanks for such a insightful analogy. I think like many things in life our energies are spent working hard in the beginning so we can reap the benefits later on. As a new blogger I really appreciate your candor about what gos into making a blog successful.
Anne
November 9th, 2009 5:06 pm
Awesome post and very encouraging for someone like me. I am working on launching a homeschooling website w/ blog. It is actually something I have been working on for quite a long time. Part of the problem was figuring out who I wanted to design my site. My daughter was going to do it but the learning curve for her was too steep; I ended up hiring JohhnyBTruant at http://www.JohnnyBTruant.com to design my site and he was fabulous.
Now I am working on learning the ins-and-outs of the site as well as compiling posts and information for the other pages of my site. I am determined to try to cover all my bases before I start. And I’m determined not to expect immediate results. This has been a long-term commitment from the beginning and I plan to give it the attention it needs to succeed.
So it’s encouraging to hear that if I do that (and obviously offer something that actually fills a need) I can be fairly confident of success.
Anne @alivenkickin
work at home
November 9th, 2009 5:13 pm
Yes blogging is not one day success. I am working since last one year in my blog, but till now not gaining success. But it not means that I will not success in future. I am enjoying in my blogging life. Its really fun and something like win.
Speed dating London
November 9th, 2009 8:43 pm
You shown here a completely different way of looking at blogging. I had never thought that there is any kind of science behind blogging. I liked your post.
Fruitfulvine2
November 10th, 2009 12:02 am
Bottom line – blogging is fun but also hard work. I keep my eyes on the end I’m working towards – ‘maintenance mode’.
drew
November 10th, 2009 12:52 am
im planning to start a career in blogging, i mean just right now,at this very moment.. and i am very thankful that your Rocket Science Theory was the first encouraging tip blog ive ever read..so thank you, good luck and more power to strongand fit..
GolfGurl
November 10th, 2009 12:59 am
Just printed out your list of things to do as my own “double check to-do list”! You are correct – a lot of upfront work is required… in the beginning, results are slow, but you have to have faith in your concept, great content, and confidence that what you share is of value.
sockyee
November 10th, 2009 1:01 am
That’s a very fine example given. A moment after reading the paragraph, I couldn’t find a way on how to relate the example on rocket fuel burning to blogging. But I guess you really stretch your mind over there. And yes, it’s true.
wirawan
November 10th, 2009 2:19 am
That is very good guideline for newbies blogger and for me too.
I hope I can follow your blog to professional blogger same as you.
I have one Thai language blog, I am not good in English but for next blog I will try to do English blog.
Tomas Stonkus
November 10th, 2009 2:33 am
Hey Kevin:
I believe that the above analogy applies not only to blogging, but to most things in life that require effort.
I guess that was separates the good from the great. All of the work required initial requires a lot of time and effort. Seeing low visitor count, not that many comments can be frustrating.
But we still have to find a way to persevere and keep pushing ourselves. It is hard, but it gets easier. Some people just choose the overall comfort as opposed to doing something that requires work.
Building a great blog is like building a great house. It requires a great foundations and a ton of work initially, but once the frame is up, the rest is up to your imagination.
Thank you for the tips and the motivation. It is important for me as a new blogger to keep this in mind and just keep pushing myself.
Best,
Tomas
Gabe | freebloghelp.com
November 10th, 2009 3:35 am
Blogging is actually much harder than rocket science in terms of success. If we look at the number of people who train to be rocket scientists and how many make it, it’s much higher than that of bloggers. After all, 9 out of 10 bloggers don’t make it six months!
Paramendra Bhagat
November 10th, 2009 8:47 am
A great metaphor. I agree with it. No wonder most bloggers quit early. Or even if they don’t bring down the blog, they quit internally and stop trying to get their blog to the next level.
Jessica Nunemaker
November 10th, 2009 12:14 pm
I will admit that I didn’t realize there was so much to blogging until I decided to blog for myself!
Choosing and tweaking a site design, writing posts, having back-up posts, deciding on plug-ins and widgets, promotion, promotion, promotion…there’s always something new to do!
So far though? It’s been worth every second.
mealdy
November 10th, 2009 12:21 pm
Maybe you’re right, but I prefer the idea that continual effort is necessary for success, just like learning a foreign langage. Persistence is power!
Jhay
November 11th, 2009 12:46 pm
Almost everything takes a lot of energy to get starting. Especially family dinners. ;)
As for blogging, I see it more like sailing out into the big ocean, always being mindful of the weather patterns (internet trends) and ocean currents along your course (your niche) and always being in everyone else’s radar screen (networking).
Because some blogs that really took off only required minimal effort while others were like big rocket launches that only failed along the way or in the end.
But that info about the fuel consumed by a shuttle launch was just geeky cool!
The Blog Is Mine dot Com
November 11th, 2009 8:34 pm
You are sure right “some bloggers just don’t realize the initial effort that’s required on the “front end.”
It’s taken me 1 years of work full-time on blogging.
Hope many people read this post rather than read those stupid hyped up sales pages that say “I’ll make you $thousands every month – here buy my product for $27!”
Renz
November 12th, 2009 1:23 am
Wow. Thanks for the tip. I just started installing wordpress on my host server. I’m still at the configuration stage. This article encouraged me a lot to exert more effort on this. Thank you.
Lose Belly Fat Fast
November 12th, 2009 4:45 am
Yes this is very true. But it’s true for any human endeavour, not only blogging, right? The most of your resources will be required UPFRONT, and then the work will get lesser and lesser until you reach “cruise speed”, and you can relatively relax :)
Internet Marketing
November 12th, 2009 10:43 pm
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Scott
November 13th, 2009 9:33 am
This one is spot on. I cannot begin to tell you the number of people that think I started my blog over a long weekend. The work required is tremendous initially. Now that my blog is getting reasonably established I’ve moved on to books and almost feel “guilty” about not giving my blog as much time. The proof that what you say is true is the trail of dead “competition” in my wake.
SEO LAS VEGAS
November 13th, 2009 2:55 pm
In any endeavor, critical planning and hardwork is required. You must devote ample time to see your work successfully accomplished.Someone said, “If you think you’ve reached the top, keep climbing”.So is true with blog. Devote your time and energy for this is a very rewarding experience.
Barb
November 22nd, 2009 6:29 am
I agree, I put a lot of work in getting my blogs of the ground and learning about this new world after all I am a baby boomer. I only discovered computers when my daughters taught me about them. Now with my blogs I find I have created a cool little world all of my own and after so many years of being a full time mother finding the energy to get my blogging world of the ground is great.
Gabriele
November 23rd, 2009 12:39 am
Hi Kevin,
your original informative post has really stirred up much thinking and honest blogger contributions.
It is amazing that people wrote so much individual comment and information about their blogging experiences, which so seldom happens with blog comments.
rosebelle
November 24th, 2009 4:37 am
Good words of encouragement to remind beginners to keep trying and don’t get discouraged when things aren’t going as planned!
Brett
November 30th, 2009 11:06 pm
Nice post, definitely something to think about for the newbies…. like ME! Wooooo!
That list in the middle of the article is really handy too, it’s getting stuck on the wall so I can make notes around it on this fun journey :)
Tom - marketing tips
January 18th, 2010 12:10 am
Good points.It is true that blogging is rocket science, at least when it comes to the daily action steps you need to take.It is not only about getting a good idea for a post, there is commenting and interacting, social media, forums.It is very time consuming as well and the pay is really low in the beginning.
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