Olivia Lucie Blake

Musings of a Millennial. Life, The World and Everything In Between.

My One Year Blogging Anniversary

I can’t quite believe that Olivia Lucie Blake has turned one and its my one year blogging anniversary. Coming back to blogging after having almost 4 years away from this site, I had no idea what I was coming back to. If you are unsure of my blogging journey story, my blog was originally called Diadem of Beauty. With my main goal of wanting to share about beauty and hair products for all different races and hair types. I blogged on this topic for about a year. I didn’t see much growth in that year, as I was so inconsistent and realised that I had created such a small niche in my content. Slowly realising that I had lost my passion, the posts were few and far between and thats when I gave up.

Flashback to 2020 right in the middle of the pandemic, I decided to log into my WordPress account and see what was going on in the blogging world. Right as I did that, it’s like I found my passion again. I saw the views and likes I used to get, and realised that actually my little hair and beauty blog didn’t do that bad. Being at home and not able to go out really left me with this burning desire to have a new hobby. And I decided that blogging would be it!

I changed my blog name to what you see today, and Olivia Lucie Blake was born.

WHAT A YEAR OF BLOGGING HAS TAUGHT ME

As its my one year blogging anniversary. I thought I would reflect back on the last 12 months and share some of the lessons I have learnt. And believe me, there are alot!

KEEP GOING, EVEN WHEN YOU FEEL LIKE GIVING UP

There have been many occasions where I wanted to throw in the towel from blogging. And I am sure so many other bloggers experience this. I wasn’t seeing growth – or I was too impatient to wait! I wasn’t getting the attention and love for my writing that I wanted either. And really it came down to being impatient and wanting things in my own timing. And of course, we know life doesn’t work like that.

I have had many conversations with bloggers about this, and it can be really hard to not let it get to you. One of the most important things I have learnt is not letting numbers get in the way of enjoying writing. Don’t even worry about it. Remember why you started a blog. You started because you had something to say, and wanted to share it with the world. Not because you wanted to get rich or famous.

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BEING CONSISTENT IS IMPORTANT

If you have been a follower of mine for some time, you will know how I always tell my readers about consistency. I put my blog growth down to the fact that I posted alot in the beginning of my journey. Almost everyday I posted a new blog post. I stuck to a schedule. And this is why I am always telling my audience to do the same. I remember reading advice from another blogger when I first started, which told me exactly the same. Posting more and often, brings more followers and readers. And it really does.

If everyday is not achievable for you, just making sure that you are posting regularly is good too. Getting your work and name out there into the blogging world will help your blog to grow.

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MAKE BLOGGING FRIENDS NOT BLOGGING ENEMIES

One thing I learnt very quickly is that in this community you are not to step on anybodies toes. Stay in your lane and do what you have to do, without it affecting anybody else. I have spoken about this before, but I remember coming into blogging thinking I needed to be just like everybody else. I needed to use their styles and be like them to get somewhere, and of course that is not the case.

Don’t ever copy or imitate anybody else. You will slowly lose respect in this community if you are found out to be someone who copies other people. Not to mention it’s against the law too. There are unwritten rules that we all must follow.

Blogging friends will become your support. They will be the people you will go to for help and support. You need good, honest and reliable blogging friends by your side.

A special mention is needed here for some of the most amazing people who have been with me since the beginning of my journey. Thank you to Growing With Spawn, Mind Beauty Simplicity and Delicate and Brutal. I have made genuine connections with these ladies and I am so thankful to have them in my life.

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SUCCESS WON’T COME QUICKLY, BUT IT IS ACHIEVABLE

As I reflect on my one year blogging anniversary, I have to remind myself and all of you that being successful at anything won’t happen overnight. Overnight success is very rare. Most of us have to work hard for years and years until we reach the level of success we want to achieve. Sometimes we don’t even achieve it.

What I have learnt is to be comfortable in the stage I am at. Whether it’s blogging or in my personal life. Alot of the time we get what we desire when it’s not in our own time. Trust the process friends.

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When is your blogging anniversary? What lessons has blogging taught you?

I can’t quite believe it’s been a year since I restarted this blog. It feels like yesterday that I logged back into WordPress and started all over. Thank you for the continued support and love you show me and my website. I am truly so grateful.

Olivia x 
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Comments

  5. Shelly DS

    Happy Anniversary!!! It’s insane to think I’ve known you for nearly a year now. Your blogging journey has been an interesting one to follow because you don’t just grow along, you help everyone you can too. That’s the amazing thing about you, and partly why I think you’re doing so amazing. You’re so talented, selfless and such an incredible business woman! Congrats on 1 year and here’s to many more 🥂

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  11. Lokesh Sastya

    Hi,

    4 days ago, I wrote a poem, informing my readers that I’m starting SEO for The Gondwanaland, my blog. Some of the readers disliked ideas, some showed their curiosity. There a lot of myths about the topic.

    I’m starting it because it challenges me as a writer. It’s a way I can serve more people. It’s a fact wp bloggers are talented but they don’t want to optimise their content. Means increasing its worth and meaning.

    Happy Anniversary Olivia💐💐
    You’re an inspiration.

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  12. LetsTakeAMoment.com

    Congratulations and Happy Blogiversary! 🎉🎉🎉 I really agree with you growth takes time and staying determined is important. It’s wonderful to see how quickly you have grown in one year. Support is important and the writing community is great! Continued blessings!

    Pastor Natalie
    Letstakeamoment.com

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  18. Yernasia Quorelios

    💜 Congrats SupaSoulSis; in My Case I started in 2009, had a two year hiatus from 2011 to 2013 and NOW!!! I AM constantly evolving

    …💛💚💙…

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  23. Biren

    Many Congratulations, Olivia on your blogging journey! I’m glad to know that you opt to bounce back and it worked well for you! Indeed, all the pointers which you’ve mentioned – Never Give up attitude, Consistency, Patience and most important, fellow bloggers are not enemies or rivals but friends! It shows the wise thoughts! Great to know about your blogging journey! Thank you so much for sharing this with us!

    About my journey, I’ve started only 5 months back so it’s yet to come but have taught me a lot!

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  25. Stuart Danker

    Congrats on this milestone! I’ve seen you grow by leaps and bounds this year, and you really have grown MUCH more than any typical blogger in just one year, so here’s to more years and growth in your time to come. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  26. seankfletcher

    Congratulations on your one year bloggerversary, Olivia. Your blogging success is well deserved and you have inspired me along the way to be a much better blogger. Your advice is like pixie dust and it seems to be working. I can’t put the time and effort in like you do, but what I have gained from your selfless insights has helped me be in a very happy place with my blog. You advice to never give up is so true! May the good times roll and I look forward to more of your awesome advice.

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  29. mindbeautysimplicity

    Congratulations!! 🎉 I’ve loved following your journey from the beginning and seeing you grow with blogging. You are such an inspiration to us all and someone I’m so grateful to have connected with this past year! You are a true friend through and through. 💕 Cheers to another year & many more accomplishments in the future! 😊

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  35. Dream With Harsha

    Congratulations Olivia!!! Your blog really inspires me. I am learning a lot from your blog. I absolutely agree with the consistency point. Though I am not able to post everyday I am trying to fix a schedule and be consistent. I have just started my blogging journey and am really excited to see where it takes me. I wish you more success for future and looking forward to read more tips on blogging from you! x

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  37. The Pretty Thoughts

    Congratulations Olivia on your Bloganniversary! Thank you for all your helpful tips 💖

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  39. Pooja

    Hearty congratulations Olivia!!! You are very inspiring:) I still remember your blog was the first that I started reading ever since I started my journey. It has given me an agile blogging perspective. Thank you!!

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