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In this short video, I’ve shared some thoughts about the single greatest threat to your blog, or even your entire blogging career. A few notes are below…
The single greatest threat to your blogging career is YOU!
Four ways you can kill your own blog…
About Brandon CoxBrandon Cox is a Pastor who is currently planting Grace Hills Church in northwest Arkansas. He is also Editor of Pastors.com and Rick Warren's Pastor's Toolbox, one of the world's largest online communities of church leaders. He's also a communications consultant for churches and nonprofits and writes a top 100 church blog.
Brandon is married to Angie and has two precious little kids. You can catch up with him on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or Google+.
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The One Thing That Might Just KILL Your Blogging Success…
In this short video, I’ve shared some thoughts about the single greatest threat to your blog, or even your entire blogging career. A few notes are…
Thanks for the great video full of mouth watering content. I just started to use video myself and I’m really liking it.
I agree with your points that we can be detrimental to our own success. I think this advice shouldn’t be apply to just blogs but to everything else in life.
I appreciate you sharing with us this content.
Hi Brandon. First time commenter here. Great blog by the way. Out of those 4 things, it’s always LAZINESS that comes back to bite me. I’m so good at planning and organizing, but when it comes down to actually doing WORK, I’m so good at procrastinating. Knowing that I’ve got the other 3 down cold helps me stay positive. Now I can focus on beating that lazy bug up.
.-= Josh´s last blog ..History of Tibetan Singing Bowls =-.
Josh, that’s a very good point – a work ethic will go a long way in carrying the other three.
You really hit on 4 great points. You are right a lot of bloggers come on to the scene thinking they can make millions over night and when they find out it doesn’t work that way they throw in the towel. Its too bad that there are so many scams out there that make people think that it can happen.
Honestly it is tough when first starting out. I did and still do at times have that feeling of self doubt. Its not easy. I mean you sit at your computer generating posts and if no one is reading them it can get kinda lonely and make you think why am I doing this anyways. But I have to say when I create a post the best feeling is to post it and watch the comments come in. Its such a rush I really enjoy it. Its the interaction with my readers that keeps me going. I really enjoy blogging.
You have some good stuff here, I have to take a look around.
Thanks
Jim Hardin
Thanks so much, Jim. I definitely think when we bail out too early it doesn’t just hurt a blog, we miss out on a chance to grow.
I have to say I think I have grown through blogging. I think it actually has made me a better communicator. I think it has actually helped me at work. Before when I would recieve an email from someone I would just answer the email. Now when I recieve an email from someone I read it like I would read a post and email back someone like I would comment on a blog. I think reading blogs and commenting on blogs has helped me to respond to people at work better.
.-= Jim Hardin´s last blog ..Hearty Old Fashion Plug-In Stew =-.
I haven’t been doing the blogging thing for a super long time at any hardcore level, now I would say I am at a completley different level than I was before.
The hard work pays off as long as you keep at it, by the looks of things lazy bloggers seem to fall out of the trees. I hate seeing blogs not updated for weeks or even months, then come back and write a welcome back post and vanish again for 2 more months. Why bother?
.-= Extreme John´s last blog ..27 Things Your Position Requires =-.
It’s a good question, John. Far better to stick with a community than to only visit it occasionally.
Brandon,
Thanks for this video. I struggle with self-doubt in many areas of my life, and my blogging is no exception. It’s so true that we are often our own worst enemies. Self-doubt was starting to creep in again with me this week, but this was a timely video making me realize it so I can now take steps to squash it.
Brad
.-= Brad Harmon´s last blog ..5 Ways to Make Your Goals Even SMARTer this Year =-.
Yes Brad, you really should kill that self-doubt. I can see that you have a great blogging acumen – keep up the awesome work!
Couldn’t have said it better, I think I may have been guilty of a couple of the four ways you listed above. I know this because my traffic took a dip during my negative trying to be controversial moment. Now that I am back on the positive uplifting momentum that I started out with well my traffic is returning.
Super thought inspiring video thanks for sharing it. :)
.-= Ms. Freeman´s last blog ..Carry a Notebook Everywhere You Go =-.
You know, controversy can go either way. It can draw traffic or drive it away, all depending on the personality of your readership.
Fantastic!
Congrats on beginning to use video (read the other post).
It’s great to just watch or even passively listen as you continue to read a post or work on your own projects.
I’m about 2 1/2 months into my DJ blog and it’s been a lot of hard work but every day continues to pay off. I’m developing my writing style, making some great connections and get plenty of experience with the backend of WP.
.-= Murlu´s last blog ..The Beginner DJ Equipment Guide: Building Your First DJ Setup =-.
Very cool man. And I agree, I’m liking video more and more.
Hi Brandon,
Really sound advice, great video and I like Sarge’s example of the coffee shop guy !
Is this also available on YouTube?
(would love to add it to my channel there)
Cheers
Will
.-= Will´s last blog ..Sites Of The Month – December 2009 =-.
Will, yes it is and here’s the link to The One Thing That Might Kill Your Blog on Youtube. Thanks!
First time I’ve seen you on video Brandon – you nailed it! I like how mentioned self-discipline – it’s extremely important, even more so if you’re blogging full-time because you depend on making it successful.
.-= Sarge | BeginnerBlogger.com´s last blog ..Guest Post Interview: Henri Junttila =-.
Yes, and it never lets up. Self-discipline is essential across the board!
Definitely enjoyed this blog post, I would have to agree that stupidity and laziness are the top two reasons to impede online success. I will definitely have to read some more of your work. Thanks for keepin’ it real.
Thanks so much! Read away!
I like this type of post Brandon. I wish to see more from you.
By the way, the advice you give is great. I completely agree that “I” am the worst enemy of my blog. those four points are definitely something that we should take notice of.
I would also add burnout as another enemy.
.-= Design Informer´s last blog ..Impressive Tumblr Customizations =-.
While you obviously don’t want to burn yourself out you want to push yourself as much as you possibly can.
I got some great inspiration over the weekend from someone that is just opening up a coffee shop. He’s getting up at 3am and working solidly setting up the store (painting, building etc) till the sun goes down. That’s dedication!
I looked at this example of the coffee shop and thinking about starting websites from my point of view. All we’re doing is moving the mouse the clicking buttons. While we’re using a lot of mental energy it wouldn’t hurt to break a few self regulated bed-time rules and lose a bit of sleep for example to complete a project you’re working on.
.-= Sarge | BeginnerBlogger.com´s last blog ..Guest Post Interview: Henri Junttila =-.
That’s true. I love designing websites and blogging. I haven’t experienced burnout yet but I know a couple of my friends who has.
I actually work full-time working at an email marketing company, then I freelance part-time, and I also blog full-time, most of the time from evening until early morning (3-4 am) and I work at 9 the following day. :)
But thanks for the example. I agree though, about losing sleep. I never get enough sleep ;)
.-= Design Informer´s last blog ..Impressive Tumblr Customizations =-.
Good points, both of you. Nothing wrong with hard work, and burnout is only preventable when we see the larger purpose behind what we’re doing.
Great video Brandon! I interviewed a blogger today, who I watched struggle and has finally paid off for him, I think the link is in the commentluv (man I love that plugin!) If you want to take a peek. He still works full time and is on pace to make mid 5 figures this year. Great guy, and a good example of hard work and determination.
.-= Keith´s last blog ..Blogger Interview – Todd Fratzel =-.
Very cool, Keith, checking it out now – thanks!