Comments on: Blogging SUCKS!

By: Mike Helton

Mike Helton — Fri, 28 May 2010 20:20:33 +0000

Hi Paul,

Your post describes nearly to a “T” how I’m beginning to feel about my own blogging. I have other things I’m doing and those take up a good portion of my time. And when I add up all the time I need to make sure all the “rules” are followed on all my blogs and on my other non-blogging sites, I have to be at my computer over 12 hours per day. Can you say J-O-B!

It’s just not as much fun as it used to be and I’m like you in that I think I’ll do what I want, when I want to.

Great post. I will be subscribing to your feed. Look for my name.

Thanks,
Mike
Mike Helton´s last blog ..How List Marketing Builds Higher Profits

By: Nick Stentiford

Nick Stentiford — Fri, 21 May 2010 15:32:49 +0000

Hi Paul

I have just reads your post. I am new to blogging so I am still in that checking stats stage!!LOL I must admit tho I can see myself feeling like you….it takes up so much time!!! Is it worth it….do yoiu still get tons of traffic or has it stopped?

I would love to hear from you

Nick Stentiford

http://www.workfromhomeideas-nickstentiford.com

By: James

James — Sat, 01 May 2010 20:46:45 +0000

What you describe here is pretty much what happened to me over a period of three years with my first blog. I got hung up on schedules, stats, growth, etc. It was fairly successful, but it hit a wall for the last year and stopped being fun (that, and I seemed to be rehashing old ideas in order to keep up with my schedule).

So, I started afresh with a new blog, with pretty much the same philosophy as what you describe – avoid the stats, post content when I feel like it and, most importantly, enjoy what I’m writing.

Good luck with your little experiment!
James´s last blog ..Does Work/Life Balance Really Exist?

By: Parlay Payouts

Parlay Payouts — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 21:54:04 +0000

I think I spend way to much time online reading blogs & articles. However, I come out learning at least one new thing every time I read one. This is no exception. I keep my brain over loaded with information I may or may not need. I have gotten more information after reading this blog. I look forward to coming back and reading more. I just added this blog to the thousands of other blogs I have in my bookmarks.

By: Ralph

Ralph — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:34:49 +0000

Thanks for this post. That picture is hilarious!

By: Estani

Estani — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 16:51:11 +0000

Kind of liberating feeling I got after reading your post. I was thinking about combining blogging and static content easy to find and navigate. I think that’s the best way to go for me.

Hope you’ll get more inspiration and write about what’s going in your mind soon.

Happy holidays and Happy new year 2010

Estani
Estani´s last blog ..Small business internet marketing plan

By: GotPassport

GotPassport — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:56:00 +0000

Hi Paul,

What a relief to read this because I’ve been thinking and feeling the same way- but have not been able to even put that into a post. There’s politics in blogging too- go figure. Thought I was getting away from that when I left my 9-5 job. I also find that it is harder for me to write when I am not traveling. We don’t expect to make $$ from our blog and I agree with you completely that I write when it’s right for me. I did write about my frustration about my writing- how it sucks when I am not in the mood to write.

We wanted twitter to be a communication tool and it worked really well when we were traveling. Now that we are not, we are finding that at times others are too busy promoting and RTing that they don’t have time to communicate authentically. In addition, even though we are trying to promote others, authentically, it’s just not a mutual thing.

So it’s great to see this post here and can completely relate to it. I agree that refocusing is a great idea. Doing the same here! Thanks for the validation.. good to know we are not alone!

Hope you will “dig” blogging again!

take care!
GotPassport´s last blog ..Let’s Build A School Together

By: Dave Whittle

Dave Whittle — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:47:55 +0000

Hi Paul,

Excellent rant!
Great post!

Yes, I go along with your comments totally.

I wonder sometimes if having a different niche blog as opposed to an internet marketing blog would make things easier.

Will try that soon.

Hang in there.

Regards,

Dave
Dave Whittle´s last blog ..WARNING:Wordpress Security Problem – Update And Backup!

By: Vance Sova

Vance Sova — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:37:37 +0000

Hi Paul,

Blogging does tend to suck at times when you put pressure on yourself to blog even if there is nothing you want to write about.

It sucks when you are expecting results from it and fast.

Commenting on other blogs when truthful doesn’t make you a traffic whore. It only happens when you give comments that aren’t reflecting what you really think and feel about what you comment on.

Your resolve to do only what you want to do is great. It will take off the pressure which you yourself put on in the first place.

Take care,
Vance
Vance Sova´s last blog ..Email List Building, Email Opt In List, Online Giveaways

By: Evan Beck

Evan Beck — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:36:46 +0000

Don’t quit! Three months is nothing. I see that many of these guys are somehow doing what Alex calls strategic blogging, which for me I think means learning how to blog less.

By: Mike Shippey

Mike Shippey — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:06:18 +0000

Dude – don’t even think about packing it in…I just started following you (and it is all about me, you know? Ha!)
Be yourself! Be authentic! Write what you feel!
Hitting a wall usually means that we are just at a place we haven’t been before. Power through, brother…it’s all about growth and I’m thinking that you’re about ready to take it to another level.
Peace
MS
Mike Shippey´s last blog ..Success By Association

By: Nate

Nate — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:55:21 +0000

Man I am with you 110% percent on this. The last few weeks I’ve been thinking the same stuff. I might as well have written this post haha. I think the reason I keep going is the relationships I’ve been able to create through my blog. I really value them, so I don’t quite feel like stopping altogether. I guess I’ll just see what the future brings. GREAT post man.
Nate´s last blog ..what does lifestyle design mean to me?

By: Mary

Mary — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:09:40 +0000

Ah, I know what you are feeling. Blogging can be fun, it can be an amazing way to get connected to people you want to be connected to, and it can offer a lot of amazing opportunities. But the money and fame sandtrap trips up a lot of people. Once you start chasing either of those things it gets less and less enjoyable. So just stick with doing what YOU want to do. People will find you and like you and stick around. You don’t need to listen to anyone else’s rules on how you should be blogging.
Mary´s last blog ..Photo: Stick Season

By: Jen

Jen — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:11:02 +0000

Hey Paul
I read a similar post by Gordie at http://www.lifestyledesign4u.com today, it might be worth you checking out, he got some great advice. I have only been blogging for 3 months but am sure I will hit a wall at some point too! Thanks for your honesty.
Jen
Jen´s last blog ..Your Money or Your Life!

By: Dena

Dena — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:20:27 +0000

Paul,

I am right there with you. In the beginning, my thoughts mirrored your own. This past month, however, I have decided to make it fun again. I rarely check my stats anymore (once or twice a day if that). I post when I “feel” like posting, because I want to NOT because I feel OBLIGATED to. I’ve given up on trying to monetize right now. If there comes a time where I can devote myself to this full time, that would be wonderful; but that time is not right now. And that’s okay. One step at a time.

Thanks for your honesty. It’s really inspiring.

-Dena
Evolution
Dena´s last blog ..Pretend and Be: How to be What You Dream of Being