Yakezie.com - Topic: Getting back into blogging https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/getting-back-into-blogging/ Simple:Press Version 4.5.1 FamilyMoneyValues on Getting back into blogging https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/getting-back-into-blogging/#p41195 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/getting-back-into-blogging/#p41195 Mandi - I started the challenge in April so am looking forward to getting to know you!

]]> Tue, 13 Sep 2011 06:56:30 +0000 Eric - PersonalProfitability.com on Getting back into blogging https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/getting-back-into-blogging/#p41004 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/getting-back-into-blogging/#p41004 I agree that you should pick a moderate schedule and ramp up over time as you feel you can. Posting 1-2 a week is a good rhythm to get back into it.

]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:04:47 +0000 Miss T @ Prairie Eco-Thrifter on Getting back into blogging https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/getting-back-into-blogging/#p40964 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/getting-back-into-blogging/#p40964 I agree with the others. Start slow and just try to stay regular. 1-2 posts a week. Being consistent is one of the best things with readership in my opinion. Beware not to overload yourself or you will get discouraged. And yes, blog what you feel- people like hearing about others lives.

]]> Mon, 12 Sep 2011 07:16:47 +0000 Jason@LiveRealNow on Getting back into blogging https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/getting-back-into-blogging/#p40908 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/getting-back-into-blogging/#p40908 Mandi Minding Money said:

 #2 and #3 will be a chaotic 13 months apart. Save me.) 

 

Wow.  My last 2 were 20 months apart.   On the bright side, diapers will be over before you know it.  

]]> Sun, 11 Sep 2011 20:12:38 +0000 MyJourneytoMillions on Getting back into blogging https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/getting-back-into-blogging/#p40893 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/getting-back-into-blogging/#p40893 Congrats on the baby - start slow 2 new posts a week.  Anymore and you WILL burn out and the blog will die off.

]]> Sun, 11 Sep 2011 18:26:19 +0000 Budgeting in the Fun Stuff on Getting back into blogging https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/getting-back-into-blogging/#p40883 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/getting-back-into-blogging/#p40883 Congrats on expecting!!!  Two kids under 3 at the same time...you have my complete sympathy... Wink

]]> Sun, 11 Sep 2011 16:42:29 +0000 Pat S on Getting back into blogging https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/getting-back-into-blogging/#p40878 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/getting-back-into-blogging/#p40878 Congrats on the little one! Just keep it going little by little, and looks like you have already done the important step- reaching out to the Yakezie.

]]> Sun, 11 Sep 2011 15:36:46 +0000 Mandi Minding Money on Getting back into blogging https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/getting-back-into-blogging/#p40821 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/getting-back-into-blogging/#p40821 Thanks everyone!

 

I talked with some other bloggers (mainly mom blogs) and I have 8 guest posts to write!

 

@Crystal - You're right, I should just blog what I'm thinking and feeling. Unfortunately, I can't blog one thing until we make the official announcement (but if you can all keep a BIG secret.... ahem... we're expecting again. #2 and #3 will be a chaotic 13 months apart. Save me.) So until we make that announcement (which will be soon, I really don't want to wait), there's a few posts I can't really get to just yet.

I didn't do much for pregnancy and new baby this last time, so maybe I can get a list of topics together and work away on those.

I'll be working on some small goals (things like commenting, # of posts per week, etc) to start out with. Thanks!

 

]]> Sun, 11 Sep 2011 06:55:06 +0000 krantcents on Getting back into blogging https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/getting-back-into-blogging/#p40784 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/getting-back-into-blogging/#p40784 I am ver goal oriented.  I set my goal and put a plan together.  Small changes should work and build up to it.  Good luck and congrats on the baby.

]]> Sat, 10 Sep 2011 20:48:22 +0000 Tony Chou @ Investorz' Blog on Getting back into blogging https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/getting-back-into-blogging/#p40712 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/getting-back-into-blogging/#p40712 Make a plan, and stick to it. It's that simple. :)

]]> Sat, 10 Sep 2011 11:17:52 +0000 Budgeting in the Fun Stuff on Getting back into blogging https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/getting-back-into-blogging/#p40708 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/getting-back-into-blogging/#p40708 Buck Inspire said:

Congrats on the baby.  Perhaps you can blend the two, post about personal finance and how things changed with the little one since you are a grab bag.  I'm sure it would be helpful to new parents.  Just a thought.  I agree with the others, get a post schedule, whatever you can handle.  Also make the blog rounds with reading and commenting to get your name back out there.  Good luck!

If I had a baby, Budgeting in the Fun Stuff would go full on baby mode for a while.  Baby stuff, baby complaints, baby costs, etc.  I blog about what's on my mind, so go with what's on yours!  People like stuff from the heart and you need to be able to vent anyway. Laugh 

As for getting back on schedule, make a small list of daily to-do's that you will not allow yourself to skip.  I have 5 HAVE TO DO's:

- answer advertiser emails from my site and my clients
- make sure BFS has a post up every day
- make sure How I Make Money Blogging has at least 2 posts a week
- finish my freelancing tasks for the day
- update my spreadsheets with all new data

Commenting, Yakezie, my other blogs, other projects, and everything else fills in any extra time I can scrimp together, but those 5 things have to be done every day before I allow myself to go to sleep.

]]> Sat, 10 Sep 2011 11:12:18 +0000 Buck Inspire on Getting back into blogging https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/getting-back-into-blogging/#p40695 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/getting-back-into-blogging/#p40695 Congrats on the baby.  Perhaps you can blend the two, post about personal finance and how things changed with the little one since you are a grab bag.  I'm sure it would be helpful to new parents.  Just a thought.  I agree with the others, get a post schedule, whatever you can handle.  Also make the blog rounds with reading and commenting to get your name back out there.  Good luck!

]]> Sat, 10 Sep 2011 10:44:14 +0000 chaircitymatt on Getting back into blogging https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/getting-back-into-blogging/#p40651 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/getting-back-into-blogging/#p40651 If you only have time for one or two posts a week, you could also consider guest posts to help alleviate some of the time commitment. You can do it!

]]> Sat, 10 Sep 2011 05:30:49 +0000 Melissa (Mom's Plans) on Getting back into blogging https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/getting-back-into-blogging/#p40634 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/getting-back-into-blogging/#p40634 It is hard with a new baby, and it can feel discouraging to try to get back to where you were.  Maybe you could take an hour or two away from the family on the weekend to write a few posts that you can schedule for your blog for the week.  Then, during the week, your blog can be hands off and you can focus on family except for tweeting and writing on Facebook.  Then you won't feel stressed trying to fit blogging in with your other work.

]]> Fri, 09 Sep 2011 19:56:56 +0000 Buy Like Buffett on Getting back into blogging https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/getting-back-into-blogging/#p40620 Bloggers Lair https://yakezie.com/forums/bloggers-lair/getting-back-into-blogging/#p40620 I think you just have to set reasonable goals that can fit in your schedule. This may mean posting once or twice a week and reconnecting with your readers. You can slowly work yourself back into the swing of things without stressing yourself out.

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