10 Most Common Myths About Blogging
Blogging has been around for years, yet people still have a lot of misconception & myths about what running a blog truly is. In todayâs post, I decided to discuss 10 most common myths about blogging and I hope it will help you get a better idea of why this is the best way to make money online.
Blogging Is Easy
It might look as if bloggers spend all of their time drinking coffee and taking selfies, but in reality, itâs far from the truth. Blogging requires a lot of skills and patience. Thereâs so much admin work, creative development, picture editing, socialising involved that most of the bloggers definitely work more than eight hours per day. In fact, they usually shut their laptops down at 11 pm and get back to work as soon as their eyes open.
Blogging Is Just A Hobby
In most cases, that is the truth, but what a lot of people donât understand is that blogging can become a profitable business if done right. In fact, blogging is currently considered one of the most profitable ways to make money online and I donât feel itâs going to go away anytime soon.
Blogging Is Dead
Talking about going awayâŠyou might hear from time to time people saying things like âblogging is so deadâ and encouraging you to find a âreal jobâ. The funny thing is, companies and individuals are using content marketing more actively than ever. Blogging is going to stay in our lives, but the truth is- it is changing. Itâs no longer possible to run a blog without a strategic plan and you should really start taking your blog seriously if you want to make a living out of it. With more interest in blogging than ever, you really have to put an extra effort if you want to stand out.
Bloggers Only Advertise Products If They Get Them For Free/Are Compensated
Oh my! You couldnât be more wrong about this. Bloggers spend years growing their personal brands and most of them wouldnât risk ruining their trustful name for a free mascara. Iâd say only a few percents of all of the products sent our make it into the blogosphere and professional bloggers really take their time to know the companies they are going to work with.
All Bloggers Want Fame
It might look like bloggers are full of themselves, but in reality, most of them are pretty shy and introverted. Despite the number of followers one might have on Instagram, they might freak out surrounded by the fans on the streets & thatâs why most bloggers tend to stay pretty humble.
Itâs All About Writing
Great content matters, no doubts, but with growing competition you can not only focus on the writing anymore. To run a successful blog, you should also make sure to take high-quality pictures, get professional blog design and have a clear marketing strategy.
Bloggers Have Awesome Social Life
Blogging events and stylish friends is what most of the bloggers seem to be showing off on Instagram, but the harsh truth is- most bloggers can be extremely anti-social. Itâs hard to keep your social life on point when 90% of your work is done wearing pyjamas and eating last nightâs Chinese food.
Maintaining A Blog Is Expensive
I always encourage my readers to invest into their blogs as much as they can, but if youâre currently worrying about how expensive maintaining a blog can be, let me tell you to have nothing to worry about. Starting a blog can be done with only a few bucks a month if you follow this tutorial.
Blogging Consumes A Lot Of Time
It might take time to develop your blog at first and start getting that content out, but once you get the ball rolling- you can manage your blog with a few extra hours per week. Of course, it depends on how large you want your blog to be, but these days, you can run your blog even when it seems like you have zero time on your plate, especially if you use these scheduling tools.
You Can Only Make Money Blogging If You Have A Huge Audience
When I started my blog, I had zero following. Seriously, the only people that knew about my website at that point was a few friends. Even my parents didnât know about my new hobby for months. Yet for some reason, only three months into growing my blog I started making a profit online. I believe I only had around 100 people following me on Instagram at that point and my newsletter list simply didnât exist. Obviously, I didnât have a huge following then. In fact, I still donât, but my blog allows me to make enough income to live comfortably & not worry about where the next paycheck is coming from. You see, your readers and potential customers do not care about how many followers you have on Instagram, they care about the work you do and the content you create.
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Let me know whatâs the most common blogging myth youâre aware of!