The numbers game is something anybody who has any sort of online social media platform will understand. And no, it’s not a real game. The numbers game is a term used in the social media world. Almost every social media platform now has follower counts and like/comment counts which everybody can see. And blogging is no exception to this.
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Will blogging still be relevant in 2022? I am here to make some 2022 predictions for blogging. In 2020 and 2021 we saw a surge of people joining blogging platforms as a way of escapism – me being one of them. My blogging journey began in July 2020, right in the middle of a long lockdown in the UK. It became such a big distraction from what was going on in the world, and at times it still is.
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Trying to think of blog post ideas for 2022 may be hard. I’d be lying if I said that I struggle some weeks thinking of content myself. Which is why I always love reading blog post ideas made by others. It can really get the creative juices flowing! I did a similar post in 2020 for 2021 blog post ideas, which is why I decided to bring it back for next year too! Coming up with fresh new content on a regular basis is tiring, especially if you have writers block.
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One of the main goals for alot of bloggers is learning how to work with brands. And finding those opportunities is probably one of the hardest things. They don’t fall into your lap, sometimes you have to go out there and find them yourself. Working with brands is something I never knew would be possible for me. When I first started blogging I had no expectations that my website would turn into what it is today. I never intended to make money from my blog. I am so grateful though, that it’s something I am now able to do regularly.
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Being a lifestyle blogger is really one of the best titles to have. Lifestyle bloggers really dominate the world of blogging, with it being one of the biggest niches of writers in the blogging world. With a great title comes great responsibility. Being a lifestyle blogger is one of the best things ever, but it can be really hard at times. And I am sure that other bloggers in other niches feel this too, this isn’t just for Lifestyle bloggers.
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When I first started my website, I always wondered what affiliate marketing for bloggers was. I always remember seeing the words floating around the blog sphere and not really having any idea on what it was or how it applied to me. The idea of turning your hobby into a way to make money can seem scary, and honestly it is. Sometimes when people do that, their hobby stops being fun. Which is why when you introduce money into anything, you should always be careful.
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There are so many factors that come into play when you are wanting to make your blog successful. And honestly, some strategies work for others and might not work for you. I get emails regularly with people wanting the secret to growing their blogs. Let me just say, there is no secret. Other than hard work and getting things done. There is no work around to success. Alot of the most successful people and bloggers in the world, got there because they worked their butts off. It’s kind of insulting when people ask what the secret is. It diminishes the hard work you have put in to make something work.
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Whenever I read posts about starting a blog in 2021, I am always met with all of the roles and responsibilities that come with running a website. Very rarely do I see people discussing how much it actually costs to run a blog. Money talks can be uncomfortable for some, so if you aren’t interested or don’t want to hear about money, I’d suggest clicking off this post. Because I am about to give you a real insight into really how much it costs to run a blog. And believe me, it isn’t cheap!
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There have been many times on my blogging journey that I have felt its time to take a blogging break. And each time I feel it, I do it. If you’re an outsider looking in, you won’t know the ins and outs of what it takes to be a blogger. It’s much more than just writing and uploading. It’s about the admin that comes with it. The promotion on social media, and the building connections with brands and other bloggers. It’s really a full time job, and something I wouldn’t trade for the world. However, like any job you need time off.
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What do you enjoy most about blogging? Is it the freedom to say what you want online? Being able to share your own personal stories or work? What is it about blogging that keeps you coming back? I have always wondered what motives people have behind wanting to blog. For me, it was something to do during the height of the pandemic. I needed a focus and something to fill my time. I wasn’t going out anywhere, or seeing friends or family. So being able to connect and create a space on the internet was something I really enjoyed about starting my blog.
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