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Dealing with Blogging Challenges

The thought of making good money from blogs may entice one to venture into blogging, yet blogging requires sacrifice and dedication. Bloggers experience various challenges that range from low visits to decline in passion for blogging, and if one is not emotionally and psychologically prepared to deal with these challenges, they may end up giving up. Even if one is already an established blogger, they may still have to deal with some challenges. An aspiring blogger or a blogger who is already established needs to understand the ins and outs of blogging to be adequately prepared to manage a blog.  

For most people who want to blog, finding a niche can be a challenge, and this is complicated by the fact that some people may not like content on certain topics. For example, one may create content on travel when their audience want to learn about tourism.  To settle on a specific subject to write about, one should conduct self-assessment to identify what they have passion in. It is also important for one to carry out research to identify the topics that people might be interested in.

For a blogger, getting readers to read the blog content can be a challenge, and in some cases, it may take time for one to even receive a single comment. This is common with recently created blogs, and unless one has a significant number of social media followers that can visit the blog, making during first few months of starting a blog can be hectic.  Creating stories that elicit emotions or stories that people can identify with, can get the blog visitors hooked.

Not everyone may have the inspiration to write, and the lack of inspiration may cause one not to be consistent when writing. With inconsistency, one may lose potential followers or audience. Writing impeccable blog posts require a certain degree of creativity, and for one to write creatively, they need to have inspiration to write. One can get inspiration by relaxing, listening to soft music, or taking a walk outside.

Blogging is a journey with obstacles that one has to overcome, and for a person starting a blog, being aware of how to navigate these challenges is the first step to succeeding as a blogger. An individual who wants to become a blogger should carefully choose a niche. Choosing a subject that one is passionate about can save one from issues such as experiencing boredom.  To also succeed, one needs to invest their time into creating blog contents and promoting the blog on their social media.   

Tips you need to know before creating a blog

People may have different reasons for wanting to start a blog because for some people, blogging may just be a way of writing journal reflections of what they go through on a daily basis, while for some, blogging may provide a means of calling for social change. To be a successful blogger, one needs to find a niche, have passion of writing, and develop interest in creating content on specific topic. Just because one’s friend writes on a specific subject, and they are getting a high number of visits to their blog, one should not necessarily assume that their blog will hit once they start writing on the same topic.

Making it as a blogger requires patience and determination, and one has to constantly keep creating content even when they feel like giving up. There are times when a blog may generate only a small amount of money, and rather than give up, one should work hard and be consistent because “No one drowns in their own sweat.” As a blog writer, one should keep in mind the fact that marketing a blog can be cumbersome, and that it requires perseverance. If the known bloggers such as Perez Hilton had given up at the first onset of the challenges while starting blogging, they would not have made it.   

A blog can be self-hosted or it can be hosted by a hosting company, and for anyone who is thinking of starting a blog, settling on the best hosting option is crucial because each option has its own benefits and drawbacks. If a person opts for the self-hosting, for instance, they may not have limitations of what of they can post, and they can maintain absolute control of the blog. However, a significant amount of experience is required for one to do self-hosting, and one may have to go through comprehensive training to learn how to self-host. Using a hosting platform, on the other hand, requires limited experience. Furthermore, it provides a safe way of hosting a blog, and a blogger may not have to worry about the security threats.  

Just to reiterate the key points that one should consider before venturing into blogging, choosing a niche, being patient and determined, and settling on the hosting method are the things one should consider. However, the mastery of the writing and communication skills is also paramount if one wants to be a successful blogger because even if they are determined and have the best platform to host the blog without having adequate knowledge about communication, they may fail to attract readership or viewership.