Jeremy Kaplan
The amount of people who begin blogs with the greatest of intentions, only to get bored, distracted or lose confidence with their dream of blogging is pretty staggering. There are many reasons why people abandon their blogs, but perhaps you’ve been thinking about restarting your own?
But is your mind full of doubt? Is it worth the time? If you find parts of the blogging process difficult, is it really rewarding to see it through? For 5 reasons why you should restart your blog this year, read on.
You can make it easier for yourself
We all struggle with things like spelling, punctuation, flow and clarity when we begin blogging. Even the most experienced and successful bloggers have bad days! Whether its plagiarism you’re worried about, or you need help with proofreading or maybe your citations need a little work – – there is software providers that are available to help make the life of a blogger a little easier. Check them out.
You could potentially earn money
Let’s not get ahead of ourselves – while it is possible to make money from your blog, the bloggers who are turning their passion for writing and their knowledge of particular topics into steady incomes have been blogging for many years. Success isn’t something that happens overnight, however, if you are consistent and you work hard then you may have the opportunity to make money.
You get to make your voice heard
Why did you start a blog in the first place? Many aspiring bloggers begin because they find that blogging gives them a voice. A voice that can be heard. You get your own little corner of the internet to give your opinion on something or tell a story or two without being interrupted or immediately shut down. It’s a great feeling, and many bloggers attribute their boosted confidence to their blogs.
It increases your writing skills
Look back at some of your old posts and you might cringe at your tone or the structure of the piece – and the spelling and grammar errors? Nightmare! Getting back into the habit of writing will only increase your skills and allow you to grow as a writer and as a creative thinker. Not only is this great news for your blog, but it might also make you stand apart from other job candidates if you’re looking to structure a career around writing.
You get to help others
Many readers head to blogs for advice. That could be anything travel related, to instructions on how to change a tyre. If you don’t have a niche then you might be wondering on what impact your blog has on your readers. The truth is, if it provides entertainment, makes someone feel good, boosts their confidence or raises a smile after a really hard day then blogging suddenly seems worth it!
So, give it a try. Restart your blog this year and see how far it can take you!
