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The Ups and Downs of Blogging

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There are many, but specifically those of us who blog spend various amounts of time on posts, pictures, videos, etc., to attempt to generate interest in our blogs. Most blogs appeal to a certain audience, and in my case I try to address those who are readers and those who are writers and those who at the least have an interest in God and at the most love Him passionately. Fairly specific. However, I welcome all viewers who dare to tread Into the Fire.

The upside is of course the generated interest and appeal that results in followers and comments. Being an author, that's a good thing. I've had some comments from dear friends (acquired via this blog) make my day – sometimes my week or month!

The downside comes when I feel like I let my faithful readers and commenters down, and I wonder why I'm still doing this blog thing.

The absurd thing is one day the views will shoot into the stratosphere and the next day there will be next to no one tuning in to Into the Fire. Strange. Humbling.

I confess this one thing is the most discouraging: I'll post something that I think has real merit, that I really like, that I can't wait to read the feedback. And then . . . NOTHING! Not a single comment, a few views. Whaaaat? And, yeah, sometimes I'm saddened, frustrated, annoyed, fill in the blank . . . with myself.

Not important. Not whining on purpose. Just a view from this seat in the bleachers of life . . . nosebleed section.

Up . . . and Down . . .

 

Father, you know. Over sensitive me. I need your perspective. Thank you for every word, every post. Thank you is never enough. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.

 

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5 responses to “The Ups and Downs of Blogging”

  1. BK Jackson Avatar
    BK Jackson

    I don’t know how you do new content day in, day out. There’s no way I could change content daily.
    In any case, don’t take it personally. I think the biggest problem for anybody trying to get anything out there via blog or website is that everyone is suffering from information overload. I feel the stress of it more and more every day–not just at home but when at work. So much information to keep up with and less and less time with which to do it.
    There are a million opinions on how to extend your reach on the Internet but who knows what’s right. It’s like a crapshoot.

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  2. Brenda S. Anderson Avatar
    Brenda S. Anderson

    As Brenda said, I have no clue how you continue to blog every day! And do it well. And I hear you when you say you’ve written something brilliant & thought-provoking and all you hear back are crickets. 😉 But then something else, that you barely put a minute into, gets tons of love. (sigh)
    Once upon a time I followed a ton of blogs and read every one, every day. Needless to say, I didn’t get much else done. Now, your blog is the only one I read regularly.
    From what I’ve seen in blogs over the past years is that fewer and fewer people are commenting, and there has to be some kind of incentive to encourage readers to comment.

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  3. Nicole Petrino-Salter Avatar
    Nicole Petrino-Salter

    Thank you both for your compliments and wise words. I know I used to read a whole lot more blogs/sites myself. I cut way back to almost nil. So why should I expect any different from readers. That said, the one thing I appreciate about your blog, Bren, is that you reply to comments. To me, that makes a good blog no matter the frequency of posting. When I write a reply, I’d like to think it’s noted. That’s important to my idea of communication/appreciation.
    I love you ladies and appreciate your faithfulness. I hope I will continue to amuse, inspire, inform, or provide a moment away . . .

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  4. Debra Avatar
    Debra

    Yes, we’ve all cut back on the blogs we follow. I whittled away to two and I was surprised that one of them recently changed completely. It is no longer useful or enjoyable for me, but apparently it’s what she learned that readers want. So, I’m down to reading just one, but it was always my favorite anyway! I never did comment on the others, but you make it convenient to comment. Some days I don’t comment on yours because I hardly have time to read it. Other days, words fail me. I admire you writers!

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  5. Nicole Petrino-Salter Avatar
    Nicole Petrino-Salter

    You’re a treasure, Deb. Like Bren and Brenda, when you can, you give thoughtful and insightful comments. You three are the best kind of readers and writers. Thank you for staying with me, Deb.

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