Today, I'm excited to open up about the rollercoaster ride I've been on while trying to find my way into the wonderful world of blogging. You know, a lot of people out there seem to have this idea that blogging is a walk in the park, that being a blogger is all smooth sailing.
Well, let me tell you, it's quite the opposite. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out like me, the blogging journey can be a real challenge. So, let's dive right in and explore the hurdles I've encountered on my blogger's path.
Photography
Blogging, you see, involves a ton of photography. Now, being a full-time student, I don't have any fancy, high-end DSLR gear or any of those top-notch gadgets. Nope, I shoot everything on my trusty Samsung smartphone. Then, I give my photos a little TLC using my go-to editing apps, because, well, I want them to look snazzy and ready to impress, at least.
SEO
Out of all these blogging struggles, this is the one I struggle with the most. SEO is way above my head. I'm still trying to get my head around it and make sure I get all the keywords into my post. I've learned SEO once using all that I have - the Internet. And let me tell you, it's complicated as heck.
Consistency
Being consistent with blog posts can be quite the juggling act, especially when you're trying to balance it with the chaos of school life. You know, it's awesome to serve up a steady dose of content for your readers' insatiable appetites, but hey, life's got a knack for throwing curveballs around the clock. After all, I'm just a student.
Technical/ coding
I love writing and blogging and all but the technical side of it? It's quite challenging for me. When something goes wrong with my template or theme, I don't know what to do with it most of the time. I have to Google lots of things and yup, this part requires lots of Googling, at least for me.
Remembering Twitter chats
I love blog chats on Twitter and being able to chat with them is just gorgeous but I guess because of the different time zones, I'm struggling to catch up with the chats. I have to stay awake usually until 3 or 4 o'clock in the morning if I want to join the chat but I keep forgetting it! By the time I decided to join in the chat, it probably ended not a while ago lol.
Traffic
This one is heartbreaking, I have to admit. Even though I've been churning out blog posts like a champ for a while now, there are days when my traffic just refuses to play nice. I mean, I know I should be all about networking and stuff, but there are moments when life throws me for a loop, and I end up dropping the ball. But you know what? Despite all the ups and downs, I'm never giving up; I'll keep cranking out fresh content, riding those waves, and doing what I adore!