I could never neglect my fellow-bloggers; I like being there for them.
For quite sometime, I have been blogging on a regular basis and I also enjoy visiting the blogs of others.
I have noticed that there are serious bloggers out there; they may not update their blogs regularly, but they make the time to visit your blog, comment on the topic and press, “Like.”
WordPress is indeed a special place and I would have to admit that there is no other blog-site like it.
A blogger might not be in the mood to write anything, but whenever they go through the blogs of others, they acquire inspiration to write.
In my case, it is not hard to write since it is part of my personality and I can safely say that it is a talent. The only this is: I may have to make up my mind about what I would like to write about.
I definitely appreciate the readership from my fellow-bloggers and all the other people who came across my material on the worldwide web.
There are times when I wait patiently for some of my fellow-bloggers to update their blogs; I am anxious to peruse what they posted (I have to say that my patience is sometimes tried since some of them do not post on a regularly basis).
Now, come on, fellow-bloggers. You need to create a pattern; one where your readers can recognize the fact that you post daily, or weekly, or twice a month, etcetera (It is as though some of them haven’t got the hang of it yet).
Are you serious about your blog? Or, is it something you engage in when you have time to kill?
Nothing pisses me off more than a person who doesn’t take their blog seriously. I find it to be such a waste of time on their behalf when they post once every three or four months. How in God’s/Goddess’ name do they expect to build a following with poor blogging practices like that?
Please don’t start a blog if you know that you’re not going to be fully committed to it.
Hmmm. I wonder: what goes through the minds of the creators of WordPress whenever they discover that someone has deserted their blog?
They probably say, “Another one bites the dust!”
In the meantime, I will continue giving the encouragement and support to my fellow-bloggers.
Once they know that people are there for them, they will make the effort to participate more often and eventually learn the proverbial blogging ropes.
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As you know I post everyday, even with the problems I was having yesterday I still posted my usual two. I didn’t want to, I just wanted to curl up and ignore everything and hope the world went away. But I have a following of people who like what I do. Yourself being one. I thank you for that Renard. And it is always a pleasure coming to your blog. I may not click like on everything, but that’s because I don’t like that item. Not in a bad way, it just isn’t my cup of tea, but I will still come and support.
Thanks Renard
[ Smiles ] Thank you for the kind sentiment, Alistair.
Nothing is certain with me, the ideal default of one a day, sometimes two a day, sometimes one after a gap of a month. I agree consistency and of course inform readers when an absence from blogging is expected.
Of course nobody can know if blogging is for them until they try it. I say all try blogging, but no dishonour if the activity is quitted since blogging appeals only to some never all.
[ Smiles ] Thank you for sharing your perspective, Alex.
You are so right! A couple years ago I created a blog but wasn’t passionate about it. The tone of it didn’t really work and I found that I lost interest quickly. But now, with my current blog, http://dissertationgal.com, I LOVE it! I feel compelled to write every time I have a research epiphany, every time I learn something, and of course when I make progress on my dissertation. It’s strange – the more I write the clearer my thoughts become. Sometimes I do wonder who’s reading and who’s just pressing “like”.
Also, you have to write the blog for yourself, which means that there has to be a real purpose driven from inside, not from the amount of “likes”.
[ Smiles ] Yes, we have to write our own blogs and passion has an important role to play in making your blog a successful one.
Thank you for your input and I wish you the best of luck in the blogging arena.
People might be busy, traveling or ill and because they are not my personal friends or family I dont feel that they are obligated to inform me. The quiet time is when i get a chance to create my posts or catch up on more important projects than blogs.
I write according to when my heart wants to express and therefore have no “schedule” — and also according to my family duties and personal health.
Sometimes I delete people who post too frequently (like they are desperate for attention or dont have a life) or whose entries are exceeding lengthy — because my time is precious. I have found only one writer here whose LONG entries entrance my mind for a long read…and it is my pleasure to sit back, sip my tea and enter the world of fiction that he writes with creative and professional talent. If you should care to know his name, just ask and I will be happy to share.
[ Smiles ] Your input is appreciated and I wouldn’t mind getting his name.
http://orpheusword.wordpress.com/
He goes by Orpheus. He writes stories that can hold my ADD brain…which is great feat…lol
[ Smiles ] Thank you for the link.
Thanks for all you are pointing out here Renard!!
[ Smiles ] You’re welcome, Laura.
Blogging should not become a chore. Some bloggers have busy lives and not much time. As for me I enjoy my blog and blogging, but i cannot make a commitment to blog every day. Time does not allow it. Mine is sporadic and I totally enjoy it like that. Also I only press like when I really like it. We have to be honest here. You alwasy have interesting thoughts I must say and it gives me something to think. Thanks Renard.
[ Smiles ] Thank you, my friend.
I agree that blogging should not be a chore and I no way insinuated that it was mandatory to press, “Like,” on someone’s blog for the sake of pressing it. One must only press “Like” because they genuinely liked the post.
I too have a busy schedule and as a result of that, I have blogging down to a Science. I made it my priority to have at least three scheduled posts daily; this is done in my free time; I have managed to schedule my posts a week in advance on the computer, so I really don’t have to feel pressured to post anything and sometime throughout the day, I would respond to comments and visit the blogs of others via my smartphone; it is that easy and well-planned!
Blogging is not Rocket Science!
you are right, I haven’t quite figured out how to do it via smart phone, but I shall give it a go……
[ Smiles ] You have the right attitude. It just takes a little practice and eventually it becomes second nature.