My Blogging Tips & Tricks

I started my blog over a year and a half ago and, throughout that time, I have found some tips and tricks that certainly help with planning and posting. I know that some of you have (or are thinking about creating) a blog so I thought that it would be helpful if I shared some of my tips with all of you fellow bloggers.

Planning: 
Planning is a very crucial step if you want to alleviate stress and stay on a schedule. Without some form of planning process, I honestly don't know how I would be able to stay sane while releasing new content. I personally enjoy using a blogging binder. It makes it easy to know when to post and even keeps track of what days I should be active on social media. It has helped tremendously. I will also sometimes use just a notebook and it seems to work out just as well. There are many free downloadable blogging planners so I am sure that you will be able to find one that you like. If that doesn't work out then you can even create your own or use a notebook.

Schedule:
Sticking to a schedule, the thing that took me a while to do. As of now, I plan on posting every Sunday and Wednesday. I know that I have missed a few days but my schedule is still my goal. It took me a while to start posting on a schedule because, at first, I didn't really care about it but now I realize its importance. It helps me by holding myself accountable and it helps my readers by knowing when to check back for more content. Sticking to a schedule shouldn't be your top priority but it should definitely be thought of with importance. Using your planner would help greatly with reminding yourself.   

Content:
I struggle a lot with coming up with blog post ideas. In order to help with that, whenever I think of an idea, I try to remind myself to write it down because (knowing me) I'm sure I would forget it within the next ten minutes. Also, whenever I really need an idea quickly, I search for inspiration. Whether that be, Pinterest, other blogs, Instagram, you name it. It seems to help bring in a few new ideas.

Social Media:
Some might think, "Why do I need to keep up with my social media when it has nothing to do with my blog?". Answer: it does. A lot. Social media brings in new people, brings in returning people, is another form for people to keep up with you, and is a great marketing strategy. I don't have an issue with this because I personally love social media so I would use it anyway but for some, it seems to be another thing added to their to-do list. Using it doesn't mean you have to be on it 24/7 but it should mean staying up to date with it every now-and-then. It really does make a difference.


How did you like this post? Did you get anything out of it? Let me know in the comments down below. Also, what are some of your blogging tips and tricks? I would love to know! ♥