Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst
I just had an involuntary break from blogging. Only two days, but when you just started a new blog, two days without a new post can really set you back. So, while I hope not to experience a problem like that again (Yeah, right), I will prepare myself for occasions like this. If you haven’t already, I suggest you do the same. Write something in advance. When the trouble comes, you just have to publish it.
What can I do?
- Write some timeless content. Prepare some articles that will be as good in two months as they are now.
- Answer some frequently asked questions.
- Be personal and write an off-topic post about something you really like. Your favorite book, movie - maybe you can even link it to your blog’s topic.
- Write a list. Hey, maybe it even draws a couple of these number-fetishists from digg to your site.
- If you do paid posts - they would be a nice emergency post.
What I wouldn’t do:
- Ask questions in your article. If your problem stops you from writing, it’ll more than likely stop you from answering comments as promptly as your readers deserve it.
- Write reviews of other sites. The thing you like most about it might change in the meantime. Or worse, the mistakes you so cleverly point out are corrected.
- Write a how-to. Your detailed instructions on how to install Mega-Plugin 1.2 might look less helpful when version 1.3 just got released.
- Write something highly controversial. Again, you really should be able to comment for this.
- Post an interview. This would just be rude. Interviews are not posts to be put back.
Okay people. I will try to always keep a couple of posts saved. When my computer challenges me to a fight again, I will be prepared. How about you?
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Great article - Here are some other ideas that you might consider - I haven’t read your earlier posts, so if this doesn’t apply, mea culpa. You could give your readers a brief bio on yourself - and if you notice comments - then you could add a bit more. In your ‘wouldn’t do’ list you mention reviewing sites - yes, I agree wholeheartedly, however you can mention sites you’ve come across that were interesting to you - for example, check out this site - chizmax.com - it has nothing to do with blogging, it’s about music and videos of music. You could also mention sites that would help your readers - perhaps something that is not exactly in your repertoire. Just some ideas, please don’t take umbrage with what I’ve suggested. Take care.
I’m just starting so your information has been helpful.
That’s good to plan your posts in your absence based on comments - don’t post something that’s likely to be a conversation starter.
Another idea is to call upon some blogger friends to submit a guest blog (if you plan on being away or busy for a few days in the future - give them a week’s notice to pull something together for you, and then return the favour someday!)
If I’m in a crunch, I’ll post a funny video related to my niche. These aren’t too hard to find
Good tips on blogging. Being a home based travel agent, I was thinking of doing a travel industry blog. I know that so many businesses go into the blogging realm. Could be something to look into!
great,but you should try to work on your blog a little more.
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A great idea to promote the site! I know that so many businesses go into the blogging realm. Could be something to look into!
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While I hope not to experience a problem like that again.. I will prepare myself for occasions like this. If you haven’t already, I suggest you do the same. Write something in advance. When the trouble comes, you just have to publish it.
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Thanks for the pointers. I guess you could also post your articles a day or so in advance and schedule them (unless it is information that should be posted in a timely fashion) then if you unexpectedly have to take a day off, you will still have posts, and you can play catch up when you’re back.
I think the worst part about writing about another website is it takes the attention off of your blog and puts focus on another blog. I will definitely write some articles to keep in my back pocket in case something happens where I’m not able to post. That is a great idea.
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