When I started my blog in 2009 I had an idea what I was doing.
It used to be sharing my ex-job experience about correspondence and my hobbies.
Yeah, its look like just about me… LOL Looking back on my journey there are so
many things I wish I would do such as bought a self hosted web, however, I
didn’t do that because I think it’s just okay using a free platform like
Wordpress.com. The only thing I did just write something that made me happy. So
I just started. At the time I had no idea what to expect. Did anyone read my blog? Does my blog look not professional? But, I don’t
really care. I didn’t expect to fall in love with blogging the way I have.
Since starting my blog, it’s just like my online diary. Actually, I have
learned so many valuable lessons along the way but there are many things that I
didn’t do. That’s okay for me even though it’s has been 10 years now, I will
never give up, I will chase my dream.
12 Things I would do
to make My blogging Time Useful
It’s important to know that I am not saying I need to have all
of this done before I launch my hosted blog this February 2020. I’m okay to
start my blog again and learn along the way. I will do all my best to make it
come thru.
12 Things I would do to make My Blogging
Time Useful
1. Be Organized: Time management is a key
When it comes to blogging, it’s so easy for me to get distracted. I knew
that it takes a lot of self discipline to make blogging work. I have to make
sure to schedule time for my blog. It’s never too late for me to having a
schedule to follow and would make it easier to accomplish my blogging
2. Don’t give up on chosen strategies too soon
I’m trying to learn. I will try some expert online recipes. No time for me
to give up on strategies too soon. I wish I knew how long it takes for
strategies to work. I think may be a lot of us wished our strategies could
bring overnight success but that’s just not possible. If I’m trying out a
marketing strategy, give it time to work! Yes, I will do it.
And, I’m sure it takes time to grow my blog traffic! Give it time, I will
be consistent with my strategy, and be proud of any bit of growth I see!
3. Choose SEO Tool or Pinterest Marketing that will bring us
traffic the quickest?
Choose and practice. And, hope I will grow my Blog 🙂
4. Practice good SEO from the start
This is something I will learn and try.
a. Permalink Structure
I should make sure that my permalink structure is set up right by going to,
wordpress dashboard > site settings > permalinks.
b. Keywords
I should remember when I start writing a new blog post figure out a few
keywords and a long tail keyword I want my blog post to rank for. I will use
those keywords throughout my blog post. These keywords should also appear in my
meta description, (which I can edit with the YOAST plug-in), My headings
(especially H2), permalink, blog title, and alt txt in images.
c. I Use YOAST as a guideline
I’m using YOAST as an SEO guideline. It recommends by almost blogger what I
need to fix in my post in order for my post to rank higher in google searches.
If I get a “green light” then my blog post is optimized well for the
keyword I choose for it to rank for. It also allows me to edit my meta
description. My meta description is what shows when I search on google. It’s my
post title along with a description of what the post is about. I did install
YOAST.
5. Finally, I start a shelf hosted WordPress blog
It’s so important to have a solid blog foundation, without it everything
crumbles! So what do I mean by this?
I previously started on WordPress.com
I realized that it was very limiting and that I didn’t have complete ownership
over my site. But, it’s okay for me because I enjoyed it previously. Then this
year I learned about self hosting
and finally after 10 years I transferred my site to Niagahoster. I have still
learning to my SEO, monetize however
I’d like, have complete ownership over my site, faster site speed, access to
plug ins and so much more! Do yourself a favor and choose self hosting.
It might be difficult to learn the platform but once I do, it’s worth it. Love
it!
After that, I choose simple theme and it’s free. Having a
theme that’s easy to navigate not cluttered and professional is a perfect! Mine
is Blacklite. You can also pay extra to have the theme.
6. I’m trying to use stock photos
In my opinion it depends on the purpose of the stock photo and the quality
of the stock photo. Previously, I took my picture by myself. I knew about these
stock photo membership sites!
I am going to learn 4 stock photo sites:
- Pixi stock
- Ivory Mix
- Styled Stock Society
- Canva
- Creative market
7. Pay attention to google analytics
I wish I knew how helpful google analytics is. It shows me so many
different stats about my audience. From what they are most interested in, to
their age, and even where they are from! But it can also show me when my
audience seems to be most active, what blog posts are most popular, and more.
Figure out what your audience likes and continue to create content they are
drawn to.
8. Make money?
I started my blog April 2009 and in 2020 it is now I choose myself hosting
niagahoster. Let the time flow.
9. Social media I choose
I use the same exact username as my blog to make it easier for people to
search for me on social media.J
I love having a blog and do make sure to use all the free tools that are
provided to me in order to help grow my blogs’ reach even more. Social media
allows me to connect with my audience on a more personal level; furthermore it
allows me to make connections with those who may not know my blog exists yet.
10. I will learn How Content marketing is
I need to market my blog post to generate the traffic. The best way to do
this is by sharing my blog post to my social media.
11. I need to have a mailing list
The reason is I have a plan to publish an E-book. (My next project) 🙂
12. Be About It
Yes, I just want to be myself. Be creative, be creative
and be creative.
I went into blogging with some expectations and if it doesn’t play out the way I expected it to, it’s just okay. I think that we must keep learning so that we can keep growing. There’s always more to learn! It’s also important to not let the learning overwhelm us. I will just take it day by day and learn a little at a time. Learn and enjoy it 🙂
I hope this post will helpful and encouraging! Especially for myself 🙂
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