tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post8283908188147252500..comments2024-03-28T16:52:31.923-04:00Comments on The Write Conversation: How Often Should I Post—Keys to a Reasonable Blog ScheduleEdie Melsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-88843258085098412812012-02-14T23:32:05.584-05:002012-02-14T23:32:05.584-05:00I have been trying to post on Saturday's becau...I have been trying to post on Saturday's because more people tend to read it on weekends, which is when I have a longer post. Then I post one every monday that's a little shorter. Those are the only two I schedule. Anything else is just gravy! =o)Celeste Vaughanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518136866180830749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-77712357486667143982012-02-09T12:02:57.382-05:002012-02-09T12:02:57.382-05:00I'm just coming off a blog hiatus so this is a...I'm just coming off a blog hiatus so this is a pretty relevant topic for me today. I'm planning on blogging twice a week, on Mondays and Thursdays. On my author blog, I blog three times a week, so on my professional work blog, I'm doing two blog posts a week, so I can plan out the content a little more, and not have to be constrained by the amount of time I have between blog days. I'm filling the third day each week on my professional blog with a podcast that I let fall off. While podcasting isn't easy, it takes a different skill set, so I can keep it lively for me, and I won't lose interest.Suzanhttp://www.novelistsatwork.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-52970476044404960482012-02-08T16:48:10.414-05:002012-02-08T16:48:10.414-05:00Hi Edie, I'm a stay at home mom with four kids...Hi Edie, I'm a stay at home mom with four kids, and I just started blogging in October. I post once a week, and I'm happy with that for now. I want to offer thoughtful, well written posts and can only do that on my current schedule. I've decided that I can always add on later when I'm more comfortable my blog writing process.Julia Tomiakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17999070457191845503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-24204264394319757762012-02-08T10:48:33.746-05:002012-02-08T10:48:33.746-05:00Thank you for your great post. I post three times ...Thank you for your great post. I post three times a week and have considered going down to two. You have some great points. I appreciate your encouragement.<br /><br />Glenda Parker<br />http://glendaparkerfictionwriter.blogspot.comGlenda Parker Fiction Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11754857128158965300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-14050033168830842372012-02-07T23:54:06.823-05:002012-02-07T23:54:06.823-05:00Thanks for the helpful hints. I find that I feel ...Thanks for the helpful hints. I find that I feel bad for not posting more than about 1-2 times a week, on average. <br /><br />The idea that spacing posts apart is a good thing is encouraging. It feel like I've got 'permission' to just do what I can. Thanks.Ellen Andersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05474986203062305511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-87364352216014156612012-02-07T17:57:59.820-05:002012-02-07T17:57:59.820-05:00Thanks for the reality check. I am experiencing so...Thanks for the reality check. I am experiencing some burn out.Don the Baptisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03908000006052802948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-61293516366534658752012-02-07T16:09:02.297-05:002012-02-07T16:09:02.297-05:00I think you're all doing a great job of follow...I think you're all doing a great job of following what works for your particular situation. It's just sometimes hard to tune out all those "shoulds".<br />Thanks for stopping by!<br />Blessings, EEdie Melsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-56958591542176907022012-02-07T15:27:10.114-05:002012-02-07T15:27:10.114-05:00As always, great post, Edie!!
I'm trying to b...As always, great post, Edie!!<br /><br />I'm trying to blog 3 times a week. Monday Meditation~a verse to ponder, Wednesday Worship~a song to encourage, and then whatever God lays on my heart (hopefully on Fridays).<br /><br />Blessings!Kristi Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16028243971764320954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-87537021384187532862012-02-07T14:56:53.829-05:002012-02-07T14:56:53.829-05:00Hi Edie, I used to post one long post a week, but ...Hi Edie, I used to post one long post a week, but that became way too long. So now I post 3X a week: Tuesday--teaching, Thursday--announcements/opportunities, and Friday--very short devotion. So far it seems to be working, although there are some weeks it feels like too much with everything else that's going on. <br /><br />I'm certainly not married to it and may change it in the future.<br /><br />Thanks for addressing this much-needed topic!Vonda Skeltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15709374938210704402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-19156237114046605702012-02-07T14:51:32.159-05:002012-02-07T14:51:32.159-05:00I used to blog twice and week, then my time went o...I used to blog twice and week, then my time went out the window. Not I blog for sure once a week, then if I can twice. I always love your practical advice. Thanks.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17012982939454873340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-90346574550417824772012-02-07T12:14:24.960-05:002012-02-07T12:14:24.960-05:00I post M-F. But here's why it works for me:
I ...I post M-F. But here's why it works for me:<br />I keep my posts short & focused.<br />M, W, F it's all about quotes, hence the title of my blog: In Others' Words. My word count per post runs 100 to at most 400 words, and that includes the quote for the day.<br />On T-Th I post on writing, but I still keep it short. <br />Two reasons for keeping it brief:<br />1. There are lots of other blogs out there, so I hope by being brief, others are more inclined to read my posts.<br />2. Short posts are easier to write.<br /><br />:O)Beth K. Vogthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04032849469366266791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-60597372419155029222012-02-07T11:45:37.084-05:002012-02-07T11:45:37.084-05:00I appreciate your post! A number of people have s...I appreciate your post! A number of people have said I should blog daily, but that's not a good fit for me. <br />Consistency is burdensome when we set our schedule according to others' expectations insteadd of by what God is calling us to.Jodi Schummhttp://www.sacredroutine.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-46177380245589567262012-02-07T11:11:17.403-05:002012-02-07T11:11:17.403-05:00This is great advice! I'm trying to revive my ...This is great advice! I'm trying to revive my blog after being away for awhile, and I'm trying to revamp the way I do it. I just did a post today about what I'm after as a blogger, and I'm looking for ways on how to get it. So this post is timely for me! :)I think I will try to aim for 3x a week. Now to come up with attractive content...Mining for Diamondshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14926572748712180041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-20967558515085262602012-02-07T10:03:48.918-05:002012-02-07T10:03:48.918-05:00Hey Edie. I started posting more regularly back in...Hey Edie. I started posting more regularly back in November. I now post 3x a week (MWF), though Fridays I've made more of a "fun question" post that actually gets MORE reads sometimes (ironically). I usually write all of my posts at once so I don't have to commit time each day to it. It's just easier for me to know that all the posts for the week are taken care of. I have considered at times going down to 2x a week, but I've got some pretty regular readers (surprisingly!), so I wouldn't want to lose that. Anyway, 3x seems to work well for me for now!Lindsay Harrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09379628592162011068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-39846079553614111872012-02-07T09:28:47.948-05:002012-02-07T09:28:47.948-05:00Great advice, Edie! I tell my friends that it has ...Great advice, Edie! I tell my friends that it has to be manageable AND enjoyable, or you won't do it. And having a schedule was good to help me be disciplined. Thanks!!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04823919278259760743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-1680056574085975342012-02-07T08:21:28.273-05:002012-02-07T08:21:28.273-05:00Great points! I've been falling into a trap my...Great points! I've been falling into a trap myself of daily posting from the weekly Friday post I used to accomplish. But, it could be because I've been going blog crazy lately, so that's probably another reason for my unpredictability lately!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com