Every blogger faces problems.
Successful bloggers move through resistance.
Everyone else turns obstacles into roadblocks.
I face resistance like any blogger. During lean times I stopped the moment things felt uncomfortable. I soon learned that organic traffic waited for me beyond my comfort zone.
No blogger solves problems from within their comfort zone.
During my theme change I slammed into resistance after activating the theme. Some elements of my old theme stuck around.
Trouble shooting the issue for hours revealed a caching issue. I deleted my caching plug-in to solve the problem.
Testing for hours felt highly uncomfortable to tech-averse me. Yet I found the blogging solution by leaving my comfort zone.
Could I have avoided this blogging problem?
Probably not because caching issues follow me wherever I go. In duality, specific problems surface consistently in your experience. No one ducks every problem. Repetitive issues are built into your script; you have probably recognized this by now.
But doing specific things lets you skirt most blogging issues.
Blogging can largely be smooth sailing if you keep certain ideas in mind. Some problems are self-created since self-sabotage runs deep in the unconscious mind.
I estimate at least half of all blogging problems can be easily avoided. Blog intelligently going forward. Stick to the basics. Be transparent. Succeed peacefully.
Follow these steps to avoid blogging problems.
Be Honest
Be honest; especially when you understand this means losing the attention span of most of the general public.
Losing the masses is a good thing. Targeted readers remain.
Problems dissolve into honesty. Be truthful to put many blogging problems behind you.
Being honest means being fair. Put your personal opinions aside. Share the pros and cons. Share the rest of the blogging story.
I historically criticized Blogger as a potential platform. But I published a post sharing both positive and negative aspects of the platform.
Google approved:
Park your personal bias at the curb.
Share an honest take to attract genuine readers.
Be Kind
Be kind.
Being nice dissolves blogging problems instantly.
Smile. Be compassionate. Avoid drama. Look past negative reviews. Never prove yourself to anyone. Never work to convince critical readers.
Smile. Move on.
Be kind to be problem-free.
Be Transparent
Publish what you achieved.
Sell what you reached.
Be fully transparent. Back up all claims with tangible results.
Share failures and successes. Talk about your struggles. Give readers a glimpse into how you felt during difficult blogging times.
I freely admit my screw ups to be human. Readers appreciate my transparency. If I can screw up they can screw up too. Making mistakes seems normal if established bloggers make mistakes too.
Teach bloggers how to succeed by highlighting common blogger problems. Being transparent means dissecting common errors versus sweeping these stumbling blocks under the rug.
Transparent bloggers maintain a sterling reputation.
Highly credible bloggers hop scotch over blogging problems.
Share it all to earn trust.
Let Go of Statistics
Psychologically detach yourself from traffic and income metrics.
Observe stats to spot progress or lack thereof. Mentally release fear related to blogging metrics.
Let stats guide you versus deflating you. Put blogging problems in your rear view mirror. Never handcuff yourself to metrics.
Bloggers struggle based on a scarcity pattern replaying in the mind. Bloggers see numbers. Bloggers fear the numbers to be low. Bloggers either quit for a bit or abandon proven strategies. Struggles follow. Failure follows.
Lose yourself in the blogging process. Enjoy helping readers with detailed content. Be consistent. Follow the fundamentals. Create and connect. Let the process care for the outcomes. Allow your content to drive organic traffic and referral business.
Stop micro managing metrics. Let the numbers do what the numbers are meant to do.
Give Freely
Give freely to earn credibility and exposure.
Generous bloggers drive organic traffic and blogging income.
Problems rarely follow generous bloggers. Giving freely lays the foundation for receiving easily.
The more you give the more you get. Sear this idea onto your mind.
Publish long form blog posts.Step readers from problem to solution. Do thorough work.
Organic traffic flows to bloggers who give away the farm. Detailed content drives quality traffic. Generous bloggers earn coin.
Traffic and income problems disappear for generous bloggers.
Practical Tips
- think like an entrepreneur not an employee
- build assets based on being generous with your time and talents
- be generous on the front end to succeed on the back end
Trust Your Content
Trust your content to work for you around the clock.
Believe in yourself. Believe in your blog.
Never panic. Things do not come together quickly. Let your work drive quality blog traffic. Add a passive element to your blogging strategy.
Distribute blog posts consistently. Trust your content to hit the mark. Believe in your blog. Get clear on your design. Do such a good job to leave no room for doubt to enter your mind.
Practical Tips
- follow guidance from professional bloggers to do what works
- appreciate the raw power of running a WordPress Dot Org blog bleeding topical authority
- invest in a premium theme to convey a professional image
- invest in a domain and hosting to own your blog
Conclusion
Avoid blogging problems.
Slide through resistance.
Blog intelligently to thrive.
Prevent issues.
No blogger avoids all problems but following smart strategies helps you skirt most issues.
Ryan Biddulph is the owner and creator of Blogging From Paradise Dot Com.