I’ve been blogging for almost 8 years now. So I would say I have a good amount of knowledge on this topic and what has helped me become more efficient, what has worked to help me remain consistent, and how I am able to better manage this platform all by myself. If you just started a blog, or have had a blog and just wasn’t sure on how to be a consistent blogger, then this post is for you. So, let’s get right into the tools to make blogging easier!
When I first started blogging, I would think of a post, shoot the pictures, and post it on the same day. While at the time, that worked for me, as I excelled in my career and as other life responsibilities came along, that process was no longer efficient. So, I took it upon myself to write out topics beforehand. If I thought about something, I would write it out (either the title or the phrase to encapsulate what I wanted to eventually write about). This strategy is something that I still use to this day, but I now write it out in a content calendar, about 1-2 months ahead of time. Doing this helps me visually arrange when a post should go live (to coincide with any holidays and to account for seasonality).
Whatever type of blogger you are, it’s always helpful to have some imagery attached to your posts. It’s a great way to break up paragraphs while also providing imagery somewhat relevant to the post. As mentioned above, I used to take pictures one outfit (when I was solely talking about outfits) at a time. And while this isn’t a bad thing, I found much more efficiency in shooting 3-4 outfits in one session, once I hired a photographer. It definitely requires a bit more extra planning BUT, it also allows for you to better prep a post for that content you already have in queue.
I won’t even pretend like I didn’t use to shade the social media engine that is Pinterest. Honestly, I didn’t think it was worth the time or effort. And while I still feel that I can do a whole lot more on the platform, I will say that, with what I’ve done so far, the return has been amazing. This is THE ONE TOOL to aid in getting your blog views up. An eye catching graphic, an attention grabbing title, and Bam! Views on views on views. Do not neglect this platform, I promise your blog will appreciate the effort.
Canva is a great example of a website that is perfect for a blogger. It has a plethora of pre-made templates that you can easily plug and play, or switch up if you want. You can easily make blog graphics, Pinterest graphics, and other relevant social media graphics, and best of all, it’s free! They do offer a paid version that gives you more access as well.
There’s a tendency to want to feel the need to post all the time but the thing about blogging is that you could publish a post that could remain relevant for years to come. There are many times that I go through my older content and I re-share it across platforms because I find it relevant (i.e. financial and health tips for the new year, how to shop during the holiday season. I even have a post from years ago about DIY jeans that still is my top performing post…ever).
This will help to keep you accountable. You can write down when you plan to publish a topic and then work around when you will need to schedule a photoshoot and write out the content. It doesn’t have to be anything fancy either. A simple word doc with a table will do (like I use). If you’re no in the mood to do the heavy lifting, I’ve created a free calendar template that you can just duplicate and copy for your personal use!
And those are my tips on how to be a consistent blogger! I continually utilize all these tips and I have found it so helpful in making sure that I am efficient and consistent in my craft. I hope you find this helpful! Also, if you’re looking for ways to better manage your as you work out your creating schedule, I made a YouTube video detailing it all below!
Until next time…
