The Power of Daily Blogging. And Its Drawbacks.
If you've been reading or merely seeing my posts in your feed for some time, you probably know until recently I used to post daily.
When I started on the previous chain, if I remember well, I continued with a pace I was familiar with: posting twice a week. That seemed ok then, and normally, that seems ok now too, as a pace.
But the world has changed. We moved from a post a week to multiple short-type content pieces a day kind of rhythm, to keep the attention of people and not only people.
The pace of short-form content has always been too much for me, and I barely do anything with it. Perhaps I slowly (or quickly) become obsolete for the social media realm.
But yep, on the blogging side (what an old word—blogging), I did move from two posts a week to eventually daily blogging. Somewhere in-between I took a longer break (with seldom or no posts), then I got back into daily blogging. I don't know if this will happen again, but I like the newly-found liberty of not needing to produce daily content, of questionable or even poor quality or even usefulness sometimes, for my own standards, as a non-writer and non-native English speaker.
However, daily blogging comes with a few key benefits:
- a better connection to people interacting with that content regularly, which should not be underestimated; the bad side is this can be time-consuming: turns out I spent a significant chunk of time daily checking and replying to comments on my posts, sometimes comparable or even more than writing the posts themselves, because the comments could have come days after the post was written—I only realized how much time that was after I had no more comments to reply to
- other people have more chances to see your content, if it's regular, and perhaps be interested in it, and wanting to see more
- daily blogging becomes a routine; the posts are easier to write, even if they may not be masterpieces (some may be close to or even garbage, others may be close to "your best"; it also depends on how you judge them: writing/images/video quality, usefulness, state of mind transmitted, expertise, news, or life experiences shared, etc.)
Since I stopped blogging daily when I went on vacation and then with my decision afterwards, I... have a choice. Every day. To write or not to write a post. When I published daily, I didn't. It's interesting to remark that with that choice, despite some days having subjects to talk about which in the past would have resulted in a daily blog, now I question if I should, and, turns out for the last 6 days I came out with the answer "no". Maybe I wouldn't have had good topics to talk about without thinking about it in all of these days, but probably in a few of them, I could have come up with some easy topics.
What I can tell from my previous experience of taking a long break from posting is that going back into the writing habit is much more difficult than suddenly stopping. So... I knew what I was doing. But if you are considering doing the same... know the risks!
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As a beginner in a blogging I find it difficult to make an engaging content. Although it's time consuming,I find myself happy in writing even though I'm stuck sometimes with my topic finding the write words.
As you write more, words will come easier and you will have more ideas for posts.
Still finding time to make post .. Mother sometimes are having hectic schedule.. But I find joy in writing blog.
It's true daily posting makes more engagement and becomes a routine so it's easier to do it, but if it becomes a hassle or feels like a work, then it's better to do it only when you feel like doing it... I suppose you got a job so hive is just an extra income
It felt like hassle sometimes, but more like it, it felt like my content slowly but surely started to become more "automated" (not as in produced by a bot/AI, but as in produced without thinking much) and less qualitative, at least in my eyes. With exceptions, of course.
yeah i get you there, a sort of factory production line doing more or less always the same
sounds like a good comparison, in many cases.
i atleast do actift post a day. but sometimes i miss them or don't complete the steps. But that's ok.
Ya that's very true, going or taking a break and then coming back, makes it difficult to write a post. either being lazy or just not in writing mood.
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I used to do those at some point, but mostly on an alt account. The best thing about that period was that those reports forced me to walk more than I do nowadays.
Consuming short form content always tend to reduce my ability to process information in a more nuanced way. It's like I ate something without really digesting it. I think having a choice to post daily or not is where the true power lies, provided also writing as a habit is already well structured. Sometimes, I might find something interesting to me and write about but I will not end up posting it because it doesn't come out as presentable enough per my standards :)
Makes total sense and the comparison with digestion is well chosen. For me, it's also tiring to read or watch a succession of short form content.
Yes, that is true. Many, including myself, used or use Hive for journaling some activity or stats. They make sense at a personal level, but not so much for others, maybe except as a model or source of inspiration. But otherwise, having that immutably imprinted in the blockchain, probably not the best decision. Even though I miss some of the clarity they gave me on where I was and where I needed to be. Still haven't bothered to find a way to completely replace or upgrade what I was doing with tracking my goals on Hive.
Yes, I realized that not everything needs to be put on a public and immutable blockchain from an individual point of view although it seems tempting to also see it as a journal of sorts to track one's journey across time, as of documenting it for future generations, whoever they may be. At least, we're open to change our minds, depending on context and circumstances.
It's difficult to get into the grove when you stop: somehow laziness sets in, and you just find yourself struggling to create anything, but the upside is that you get the needed time off.
Sometimes could be laziness, but at least in my recent experience, it's different. I had the chance to use that time to help out the family more, plus, I worked on my tools and made some detailed action plans for the following period in the crypto market.
Daily blogging definitely builds momentum, but it’s easy to lose steam once you stop. Having the freedom to skip days is nice, but it can also make it harder to stay consistent in the long run.
Well said! It is like a steam engine that gets more pressure built in the more it is fed, and starts losing it when you stop. I am still consistent in other ways, but writing is not and probably will not be one of them, at least for the foreseeable future.
It's very understandable though
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Thanks.
The most difficult thing is trying to find effective topics to publish that will be of interest to readers, and this is the biggest obstacle I personally face at the moment.
I feel that my thoughts are scattered and I have not settled on a specific community to publish in. My greetings to you and my wishes for your success in the coming days.
Many people I know on Hive don't publish only in one community, although they may favor one or a few over others. There are authors who are more focused, and others who are very scattered in the subjects they talk about on Hive. Both types can be interesting and can find an audience, even though theory says it's easier when your content is focused, because readers know what kind of content you produce.
Before joining Hive World, I did some research online, and my conclusion was essentially the same as what you mentioned in your comment, with the advantage of focusing on a single piece of content and a single community. Anyway, thank you for your kind words, and I hope to find what I'm looking for and settle on a specific piece of content.
Me ha gustado mucho tu reflexión sobre el blogging diario. Es cierto que mantener un ritmo constante puede ser abrumador, especialmente con la presión de la calidad y la interacción. Me parece genial que hayas encontrado la libertad de decidir cuándo y qué escribir. La conexión con los lectores es valiosa, pero también es importante cuidar de tu bienestar y creatividad. Yo estoy encontrando ese mismo equilibrio.
I really liked your thoughts on daily blogging. It's true that maintaining a steady pace can be overwhelming, especially with the pressure of quality and interaction. I think it's great that you've found the freedom to decide when and what to write. Connecting with readers is valuable, but it's also important to take care of your well-being and creativity. I'm finding that same balance myself.
In the end, it is about balance, as you mentioned too. When something starts to disturb the balance and you can do something about it, it's better that you do it. And that's what I did. It wasn't easy to let go of my routine, but my vacation helped to see things more clearly. Thanks for your comment!
If you feel you need to blog daily it is just like a job.
Well, it was more of a routine I was too involved with to be able to make the decision to break the daily posting streak, for my own benefit, and probably not only.
THAT! Exactly that was on my mind, but in a different "approach"... When you do something over and over again, you start to do it without even thinking... While I was on vacation and got sick, I was thinking about what I am doing. And why do I always get sick when I'm on vacation?
I realized that in those days, I was not living MY LIFE, but rather the life that others are pushing on to me... Running from one family member to another, from one place to another, from one bar to another... I had 0 control over my life in those days... I was doing what was EXPECTED of me to do... That's not a choice...
I know it sounds like a different thing from yours, but they are pretty similar... Freedom of/is choice!
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I agree. It is still about the freedom of listening to your body when it says: "I had enough! I need some rest today!" instead of pushing it for another family obligation. Some people can handle better than others such a marathon. While the family members only see you once each (or maybe some see you multiple times), you need to meet with each of them individually or in small groups, and that takes a lot of energy. With the lost energy, not enough time to recover, and meeting with so many people, that's the "perfect combo" for your body to drop the guard and let the viruses in. Not to mention you usually come after a drive across Europe, but I think I read in your posts that this time you took a flight. I hope you're better now!
I hope you will implement these wise words on yourself too... ;) I suppose in some way, HIVE took a lot of energy from you too...
Haha, it still does, but in different ways. I need to really take it slower.
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It's just a difference in what you want to prioritize. I am still doing things daily, and I find it easier to keep it as part of my pattern. However, I do think it can be rough once you stop things from being a pattern. Let's see how things happen.
Yep, it's tested on my own skin in the past. Maybe now I am more experienced with all this, but then, it was pretty difficult to get back into writing regularly after a serious break (I think it was about a month with close to no posts, but the slow period was longer).