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I have been blogging for almost 3 years and I have seen many bloggers come and go. Many bloggers who were doing great, sold their blog or just left their blog. Some of them had better plans and some are not even blogging today. There was a time when I also had to give a long break (almost 4-5 months) to my blogging. Why did it happen?
I had my personal reasons. I got admitted to new college and I had to adjust to the new environment. Also there was the pressure of studies. But all of these are just excuses. The main reason this happened was because I was not well prepared for it. I still have pressure of my studies but now I am well prepared. Are you prepared enough?
From my experience as a blogger, I have found out that preparation is a important key of success, not just for blogging but any other job/work you want to do. You need to be prepared to tackle the upcoming problems. Blogging, as we know, is not an easy task, it needs time, intelligence and preparation.
What does “preparation” mean?
Preparation means being ready to face whatever problem comes your way. And having all required tools ready. For example, imagine that you are going to plant a tree. You collect the tree, pot, water, soil, fertilizers etc. This is preparation.
What is the role of Preparation in Blogging?
Preparation is the first and foremost thing, when you are either starting a new blog, writing a new post or comment. As par as blogging is concerned when you start a new blog, you have to get ready to do all the things necessary to create a successful blog. From investing money and time to answering readers comments. From promotion to SEO. When you start a new post you have to get prepared to accept all criticism and comments.
How does Preparation helps?
When you are better prepared to handle all the upcoming problems, the problem seems small. You are able to solve it quickly. Take for example, you wrote a controversial post and a lot of criticism came as comment. If you not ready for it, you will not be able to defend yourself or accept their points. But if you are prepared you will be able to create a good debatable topic, answer comments well and impress your readers.
Doesn’t it sound similar to Planning?
Yes, it sounds similar to planning but its not the same as preparation. Preparation is having all required ingredients ready and making yourself mentally ready for things to come. Whereas planning is creating alternate solution to tackle upcoming situations. Preparation comes much before even planning takes place.
How can I prepare myself?
Its a difficult question to answer. Every individual has different potential and a different method to tackle situations. And there no specific way to prepare. You will have to learn it by yourself. Make it a daily routine. Mentally prepare yourself while going to school/work. You will slowly learn to do it unconsciously.
Never forget, preparation is a important key for success in blogging. Always ask yourself if you are prepared enough. If you are ready, go and do the job, you are bound to get bettter results.
 About the author…This was a guest post by Agent Deepak, who blogs at AgentDeepak.com. You can also follow him on twitter (@AgentDeepak) or add him on Facebook (/AgentDeepak) |
It’s true. Its hard to neglect the fact that even though we thought our blogs are going to be with us forever, there will be times were we just need to take a break and think.. Many people think preparation is just about strategizing but its more than that. Its looking farther.
Great article..
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Melvin you got the point right. The main aim of this post was to teach others the essence of Preparation. Planning is something which everyone does.
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When ever, I write a new blog post, I have self discussion with myself. I discuss the potential reactions I could get from the readers and also the answers I would give them. This helps me a lot in regards to keep up with the discussions on my blog.
By the way Simon, I would like to appologise for the big mix up about your guest post on my blog. Did you get my twiter message about that?
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That awesome. You are doing the preparation thing correctly. I bet it gives you good results.
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Yeah, I got your Twitter message. It’s totally OK man, we all make mistakes!
last month i “rest” from blogging, i not updated my blog since December.. and this year I wonder should i restart my blog or just leave it.. i decide to continue.. and I hope I prepare enough to improve my blog this year.
happy new year to you and also to Simon Rogers.
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Amazing article Deepak. I wonder I am reading you for the first time but would love to see more articles from your own blog.
For me preparation means some intense confidence in what you do and being a blogger it helps you towards success. Wot say?
There are only a few times when I start writing a post unprepared! Many-a-times, there is everything on my mind and mostly on paper too..So it becomes easy for me!
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Hi Deepak,
Its a very interesting and a different article, i should admit that…. Preparation is needed for every work…Planning and preparing is important.. This will help us to tackle any situation when there is a difficult problem.
One more thing planning can be done easily. But following that is very much difficult. Once we started to follow our preparation and planning together, then it will be much effective.
Accepting critcisim is a good quality and correcting the mistakes make us much professional..
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Completely agree with your points.
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Wow, Cool article. Preparation is a thing not every starting blogger things off.. Most of the bloggers of today just think blogging is a peace of cake which can give tons of money..
This is really cool and a must read for new and noob bloggers !
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This is for all bloggers. No matter how experienced you are preparation is necessary. As I told it is required while writing a new post too.
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Good post – I like how InternetHow mentioned above about having the “self” conversation regarding him. Most of my posts are more “how to” related though I did post an opinionated one this past week regarding the new ReTweet feature on Twitter.
Overall I feel pretty prepared…my main problem is just setting aside the time to do the posts….I have more ideas, it seems, than time to actually write out the posts. But…that’s on my 2010 list!
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Great tips, Agent. Nothing without preparation can succeed and that sure includes blogging.
Happy New Year, Agent and Simon
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Deepak, overall an excellent article. However, I would have to disagree with you on the comment regarding preparation and planning. They are very similar words, but I would certainly put planning below a bigger category called preparation. Preparation can certainly do what your definition of planning does–prepare for the unexpected. However, preparation certainly includes much more than planning, as you have stated at various times throughout the article. Just thought I’d give my opinion on the preparation vs. plans idea.
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I completely understand your point. I do not consider Planning as a part of Preparation so as to divide my efforts properly. And ease my work.
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yes deepak you are right every one have to make a good planing to start blogging. if someone is prepared for this than they can do blogging effectively.
IMO, there’s always time for blogging. Of course, full-timers can do a much better job of promoting and monetizing but if a blogger is passionate about the niche they’re writing about, there’s no reason to give it up.
Given the right topic, blogging could be fun and almost therapeutic.
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You are right Gabe. It should there are no excuse to quit bloging.
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I just found blogging difficulty because lack preparation for new years holiday. It make my blog do not have post for almost 5 days now. I am still working to get my blog rhythm
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I hope after reading my article and taking the point into consideration you will create a good blog rhythm.
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Nice article Deepak. Well, being prepared is important be it in blogging or any activities you get involved in. How are you going to be successful in any of your chosen career if you are only willing to do things when you are free or idle.
You have to give the best and give more than you could.
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I hope I’m prepared and am ready to commit the time required to take it to the next level.
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I think i’m still preparing myself to involve in blogging now. Recently, i’m too busy to write article to update my blog as busy on my study. Hope that i can prepare well for my blogging life in the future. Thanks for sharing!
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