After 2 years of blogging, i’ve learnt quite a few things along the way and in today’s posts i will be sharing with you some of them so let’s get into it!
Organization Skills
I will start of with this point because personally this is one that has affected me the most as a result of blogging. Prior to blogging, i rarely ever wrote to do lists or prioritized tasks. I would just just wake up and go about my day doing whatever i felt like; to be quite honest i can’t remember what i did with all my free time before i started blogging haha! Now, i can’t go a day without setting tasks for the next day, and in a way blogging has forced me to become organized in other areas of my life aswell making me an overall more productive person. I have always been an organized person though in the sense that i never like to leave thing to the last minute as that stresses me out; so in a way blogging has enhanced that quality in me and that is definitely a huge positive.
It Is Not As Easy As It Looks
When i first started blogging, it was a three step process for me- take pictures, write blogpost, publish and that’s it. As my blog has grown, i’ve had to invest more and more time on it in order to grow my audience and get my blog out there and now, i would say i spend around 4-5 hours if not more everyday doing some type of blog related activity whether it is taking the perfect makeup flatlay, writing new content, promoting my blog posts through instagram/twitter, engaging with other bloggers, replying back to comments, searching through Pinterest for more inspiration, phew! Don’t get me wrong i love doing all this and yes it is NOT the hardest thing in the world but it can become very time consuming and overwhelming at times and it definitely is not as easy as some people think it is!
Writing/Photography/Social Media Skills
Writing and photography- two main aspects of blogging. Obviously if you do something consistently, over time you become better at it and that goes for blogging as well. I’m not too sure about my writing skills but i’ve definitely gained some amazing photography skills such as what angles/lighting to use, how to edit photos to make them look more clean and professional. I’ve also learnt how to promote my content the right way through social medias such as Twitter and Instagram.
Learning Never Ends
This goes hand in hand with the previous point and is definitely something that is crucial if you want to keep growing your blog. If i was still using the same blogging techniques that i was using 2 years ago, i can guarantee you my blog wouldn’t be where it is right now. With blogging, i am forced to keep improving my content in order to stay competitive and i do inevitably compare my content to other bloggers that may have more professional looking blogs/instagrams than me and that’s not always a bad thing because at the end of the day, it motivates me to learn new techniques and constantly improve my blog.
What have you learnt from blogging? Let me know in the comments!
Thank you for reading! xx
I agree it’s harder than it looks! I’m obsessed with it at the moment:)
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Yeah it definitely is and that’s so good I feel enjoying it is really what makes it worthwhile! ☺️
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It’s so true, the learning never does end! There’s always something new or a different way to approach things! We’ve been doing it for a while but we still have yet to learn and do!
Jessica & James | http://www.foodandbaker.co.uk / http://www.foodandbakertravels.co.uk
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Yesss, I think it’s actually good that we are constantly learning and improving! Thanks for reading! 💕
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This is such a brilliant post 💕. Totally agree! I’m always amazed what blogging can teach us! I learned about SSL certificates and DNS checking the other day when all I wanted was a pretty theme on my blog he he 😄. Awesome post! ❤️ xx
Bexa | http://www.hellobexa.com
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Thank youuu, I’m so glad you enjoyed it! 💗
Haha, that’s so great, I actually have no idea what those things mean so I should probably get on that 🤔😄
But I totally agree, I’m always learning new things along the way! ☺️
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It’s true you gain so many skills from blogging! And I think you also develop a stationary addiction from all that extra planning and note making x
Sophie
http://www.glowsteady.co.uk
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Haha, that’s so true, plus getting cute stationary and planners is so much fun! ☺️💕
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Such a brilliant post and all so true. I have learnt all this and so much more through blogging as well
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Thanks a lot, I’m so glad you could relate! ☺️
And yes there’s always something new to learn! 💕
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I totally agree with everything! Almost 2 years blogging and I still learn everyday! And it is much more difficult that it seems considering all the skills you need!! xx corinne
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That’s so true, especially when it comes to all the technical stuff I’m always a bit lost with that but with time I finally get the hang of it! xx
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This is definitely relatable. I guess what what I learned most is that positive feedback really works in motivating me to do more which is really important.
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That’s so true, whenever I receive positive comments from readers, it makes me feel like what I’m doing is worthwhile and definitely motivates me! Thanks for the comment! 😘💕
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Hi, I agreee with everything that is in your post. Blogging is a continual learning curve and you develop new skills, and yes it is time consuming and planning is key to fit it into everyday life.
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So glad you could relate! 💕
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You are so right learning never stops I’ve certainly become more creative & have learnt a lot using WordPress! Thanks for sharing this great post 😍
Lisa
TVAddict2017.blog
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Yess, creativity is definitely something I’ve learnt too as I didn’t use much creativity in other stuff prior to blogging haha! Thanks for reading! 💕💕
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Neither did I but it’s really got me thinking in a different way! X
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This is so true! You learn so much from it & the whole process makes you grow as a person. Thanks for sharing!
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Totally agree! 🙌🏼
Thanks for reading! ♥️
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Love this post, you are definitely right in all of these. Blogging takes so long, it’s definitely time consuming hobby. xx
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Thanks girl! 💕
It really is, I feel as you get more serious about blogging, you need to put more time and effort in to as well! 💕
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Definitely agreeging with the fact that it helps in getting organized!
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It definitely has me get more organized! ☺️💕
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I agree with all of these things…Blogging has taught me quite a lot and I’m glad I’m learning more everyday! It’s great for resumes too…great post!😊
xx Lena https://lenadeexo.com/
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So glad you could relate, and yes I love the fact that I get to learn all these things!
Thank you! ♥️♥️
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I agree! Blogging has allowed me to be more organized too. I also learned a lot of skills which I can use in other areas in my life.
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Yes, my organization and photography skills are definitely one of those that has improved which is so useful in general as well’ Thanks for resting! 💕💕
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I completely agree – blogging has made me more organised too. Its also opened my eyes to the pretty things around me and I’m always taking photos of them to use on my blog.
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That’s so true, I feel like I’m always on the hunt for aesthetically pleasing things so I can take pictures for my insta 😅
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I definitely agree with the social media skills part! Honestly, getting into blogging has made me realize that I want to get into marketing on a more full-time basis, and the field is growing so quickly! And blogs can be a resume booster in their own right
Sinéad | sincerelysinead.com
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I had no idea blogs could be helpful in resumes! So great that blogging has made you realize your passion for marketing, I hope you can pursue it! 💗☺️
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I think blogging gives us all more confidence as we share a slice of ourselves with the world. 🙂
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That is so true, I feel so much more confident sharing certain things in my blog that I wouldn’t be able to otherwise and in a way that gives me confidence to share them in real life aswell! ☺️💕
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Gosh I so agree with you – I’ve never been so organised until I started blogging, and it’s been a HUGE help to the other aspects of my life. I really can’t wait to learn more things!
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Agreed! 🙌🏼
Although sometimes certain things seem daunting and complicated to learn, i feel in the end, they are super helpful and I always feel accomplished after learning them! 💕
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What a journey, isn’t it! There are definitely some tough moments but overall it’s totally worth it! xx
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It definitely is a journey, a very good one even though it can get stressful at times! 😅 I agree, it’s totally worth it! 💕
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These are some amazing tips. I have noticed that you click some really good pictures. Thanks for sharing😊😊💕💕
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Thank you Swati! 💕
Actually only the featured picture is my own and the rest are actually from Pinterest!
Thanks for reading! 💗
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Featured picture is great too!🙂🙂❤
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I totally agree that it take effort, time and you need to put your creative self out there! It is not “easy do it”
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Totally agree with you! ☺️💕
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I haven’t even been blogging for a long time, but keeping my things more organized and writing down notes is something that I’ve been doing a lot 🙂 Really help put together better quality posts. 4-5 hours is quite a lot :O But blogging + keeping up with an IG account does take a lot more time than the average person would think.
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I think after I’ve started using twitter, I’ve actually see myself spending way more time promoting my blog! 😅
It really does, I want to start using Pinterest but I’m worried at how time consuming maintaining all 3 social media’s will be, haha!
But at the end of the day, I do enjoy blogging so it’s worth it! ☺️💕
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Blogging has taught me a lot of things as well, but reading your post; I think I am more inspired to work harder.
Thank you ❤
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I’m so glad reading my post could get you more motivated, I really hope you can work harder and achieve your goals! ☺️
Thanks so much for reading! ♥️♥️
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Yes I can definitely agree with that blogging has made me much more organised, especially given how time consuming it can be at times! This is why I disagree with anyone who ever tries to argue that blogging is ‘pointless’ because it teaches us so many fundamental and transferrable skills:)
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It’s very frustrating that people think it’s not time consuming or pointless, the more serious I’ve gotten about blogging, the more time and effort I see myself putting in to it and it really makes me appreciate all the other bloggers now as I’m sure they put in just much time if not more! And yes blogging can teach us so many useful skills! ☺️💕
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I’ve learned that I can create a group of friends online who are experiencing the same stuff as I do.
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That’s so true, I think blogging can really help you meet and read the experiences of so many people from all around the world!
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Such a nice post which I can also relate. Yes blogging is not as easy as mostly people thinks. I totally agree that learning never ends whether it’s about personal or professional level.
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Thank you! 💗💗
That’s true I guess we are always learning whether it’s blogging or some other part of our life! It’s amazing that you can do something you enjoy and keep learning a long the way! ☺️
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This is so true. You learn so much through blogging and it really is amazing what it can teach you. xx
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Agreeed! 🙌🏼
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I love this post! I can wholeheartedly agree with literally all of these things – before blogging, I was an absolute mess in terms of productivity, but it completely changed my mental state and organisational capabilities. It’s definitely not as easy as it looks (and you’re so right about the time it takes – it’s a full on commitment) but it’s so rewarding to learn and grow xx
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I can relate to all of these things. It is so time consuming and you need so much dedication that I have to stay organised. And I don’t know what I did with my free time before either, but suddenly I seem to have to look for any spare moments to relax. xx
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Haha, that is so true! Anytime to relax is greatly appreciated 😅
You really do need a lot of dedication which I’ve now started to realize! 💕
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Hey love! Loved this post! Any tips on posting though Twitter and Pinterest. I’m not getting any hits on either of these avenues? Thanks!
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Hey!
I don’t use Pinterest as of now but for twitter, the best way you can promote your blog posts is through comment threads that are conducted by blogger accounts on twitter. This is basically a way for bloggers to swap comments on each other’s blogposts, not only does this greatly help your views but it also helps you find some other amazing bloggers! 💕☺️
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So enjoyed this! I learnt a lot.
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I’m so glad it was helpful! Thanks for reading! 💕
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Thanks for this post. Yes is harder then It look specially for newbie like me. I am in this world since last Year and still need to find the right path.
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Totally agree! xx
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Reblogged this on Write to a T, Brienna Parsons and commented:
A wonderful brief on blogging. For those just jumping in, this is a great place to get started:
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Thank you, that’s really sweet! ♥️♥️
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Very much insightful, Ready to learn every moment has made me grow as well
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Thank you so much for such an informative post! 🙂 I’m a newbie at blogging and it’s very addictive. My new blog post’s up. Please check this out. https://thequirkysapien.wordpress.com/2018/01/14/blogging-an-escape-route/
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You’re welcome! 💕
Hope it helped you out! ☺️
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I’d be interested to hear how you promote your blog on social media. I’m okay on FB, but Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram are still unfathomable!
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Haha! I totally get you!
I only use twitter and Instagram to promote my blogposts as of now but want to start using Pinterest aswell in the near future!
Instagram is a tough one, it can get quite frustrating at times so my tip would be to be patient and keep posting good content and engaging with others!
For twitter, which is my favorite social media for blogging, you can join in blogger chats and comment threads, they honestly help SO MUCH in bringing traffic to your blog!
I really hope that was helpful! 💕💕
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Thank you so much. Gosh, there’s a lot to learn when you’re starting out!
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Yes! The learning never stops haha!
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