Struggling with Your Blog?

Whether you are a relatively new blogger or you have been at it for years, there are going to be times when it can become frustrating. There are going to be days when you feel like you can't write a sentence, let alone a full blog. There are going to be days when you can't think of a single topic for your blog. You may sit down to write, and it can feel like pulling teeth, just to write a few hundred words.

So, what can you do when you are struggling with your blog? Here are some tips to help you get through the rough patches.

Remember that you decided to be dedicated to your blog (and those who read them). You may need to rededicate yourself to your writing. Make sure that you realize that you have to provide quality content to your readers regularly.

Sometimes, you are just going to need to push a little harder than others in order to get your blogs done. It helps to remember that blogging is a long-term project. You need to stay motivated and push through the bad days, in order to keep your blog going. The other alternative is to give up.

It may help to revisit your goals. If you are struggling with your blog for different reasons, you may want to revisit your goals. Why are you blogging? Do you want more people to visit your website? More people to share your blog? Do you just want the satisfaction of seeing comments, letting you know that people are in fact reading your pieces?

Your original goals may have been too high, and you may need to make goals that are more achievable. You may also want to rethink why you are blogging, so that you can make sure that you adjust your blogs to fit that. If you aren't seeing the results that you want, it may be time to try something different.

It also helps to have a list of topics ready for you. Some days, getting started is the hardest part. For this reason, it helps to have a list of topics that you want to write about. You can add to it as you think of more topics, so that you always have topics to choose from!

Don't be afraid to ask for help. Even the most dedicated blogger needs a break. There is nothing wrong with getting some help, as long as the content that you publish is still high quality, and you like it.

So, if you are having a rough time writing, look for a guest blogger. If you select the right person, this can bring even more readers to your website and business. For those who don't enjoy writing, there are plenty of freelance writers who do!

Keeping a blog going is just like anything else that you do. There are going to be good and bad days. There are going to be days when you can write three blogs in an hour, and days when it takes hours to write a single blog! This is really normal, and it does not mean that you have to give up on your dream.

Instead, take time to look at your blogging to see if you are truly dedicated to it. Maybe you need to revisit your goals and make them work better for you. You may want to focus on something else entirely when it comes to your goals.

That being said, you may want to get some help. Don't be afraid to have guest bloggers. Not only is this good for you (by giving you a break), it can also help your blog by bringing in even more readers!

Previously published on Medium.