I must confess: I am bad blogger.
I had this epiphany after attending a social media event on the weekend.
With Fiona, a Sister in Style …
But before I explain why, let me tell you a little about the event … it was hosted by the lovely Nikki from Styling You, to celebrate two years of hosting the #everydaystyle hashtag on Instagram. About 40 regular participants from south east Queensland were invited to don their daytime summer glamour looks (not-so-everyday-style!), for a luncheon on the Hilton’s poolside terrace.
Phones, tablets, action!
Watching how others operate, smartphone in hand, and hearing about their blogging habits, I realised that at times I am a bad blogger – and here’s why:
5 Reasons I am a Bad Blogger!
- When eating out, I don’t take photos of my food for social media. Usually I’ve already started tucking in before I even think of it! Ooops … (although I did manage to snap a pic of dessert before I demolished it, this lemon meringue pie was to die for!)
- I don’t have my blog posts done up a month in advance, like the experts suggest. Heck, if I manage to be a week in advance I think that’s pretty awesome! I’m typing this up on Sunday night ready to publish Monday …
- I also don’t have any real goals or plan of attack for this blog – I’m more of a fly-by-the-seat-of-my pants gal. It can be a wild ride at times, but oh-so-exhilarating! I really enjoy watching Middle Aged Mama develop organically. There is nothing better than running with inspiration when it strikes, rather than following a precise method or plan to grow my social media accounts, run a blog series, publish an e-book or other resources …
- I don’t have an email newsletter yet. But it’s coming, so make sure you sign up at the bottom of this post!
- I don’t always respond to your comments. Bad blogger. I know, I’m sorry. I really love hearing from you and I do try to respond. Sometimes I get caught up in other things – I’m sure you know how it is – from one busy middle aged woman to another!
The view across the table – that’s Nikki from Styling You (standing)
It might be true that I am a bad blogger, but hopefully I’m lovable (and cheeky!) so that kinds of makes up for it π !
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Hugzilla says
More reasons why I like your blog, Janet! I’m a bad blogger too. *raises glass*
Kathy says
I’m such a bad blogger, especially lately. October and November have been my lowest numbers of posts but I think we need to ease back every now and again. Glad you had a good time.
cate says
nothing wrong with being a bad blogger, everyone does it their own way!
(I snap photos of my meals, but forget to share them!)
Lyndall @SeizeTheDayProject says
Join the “Bad Bloggers Club” Janet! I’m in there with you (and Hugzilla & Kathy by the looks of it). I think everyone needs to do what suits them. Don’t put pressure on yourself based on what other people say they do! So pleased to hear you enjoyed the event – you look lovely in the pic, and so does the dessert! π
Trish says
I am a bad blogger too – right in line behind you with all FIVE.
Since I’m riding a wave of mixed emotions about blogging and life. I don’t even care.
I enjoy your posts just as you are.
I delete mst newsletters anyway – no time to read them.
I blog by the whispers on the wind.
Julie says
I love your blog Janet. I think flying by the seat of your pants is fantastic. I am not organised a month in advanced and sometimes go a month without a post on my Julie in the Making. Hope to get back into the swing of things over summer.
lu @ looking for mama me says
haha yeah, I’m a bad blogger too! I do (or don’t do) all of those things too, especially recently!
Melissa @ All Around Oz says
Yep I think I might fall into the ‘bad blogger’ category too. Although I do respond to all my comments because I don’t get many so when I do it’s very exciting! Keep up the awesome work Janet xxx
Liz says
Yes, you’re very loveable and cheeky Janet, which is why I like you and your blog. I’m usually far too serious and need people like you in my (online) life xo
Kooky Chic says
Well there you go, I’m a bad blogger too. I never have anything done in advance. If I did I would just keep re writing over and over until I sounded like a complete tosser. Glad there are a few of us and it’s not just me.
Natalie @ our parallel connection says
Well for a bad blogger I love reading your work. Btw the dress looks amazing on you.
Jo says
Love your blog and your spontaneity, Janet! Don’t change a thing! You rock π
Nat @ sophisticated mumma says
you do things your way! If it suits you and you have a readership then you’re doing a sterling job I reckon! Wasn’t Saturday fantastic? So nice to meet you & I wish we had chance to chat a little more”..next time hey? π
Pinky Poinker says
I could never plan my posts! I sit and write them as the feeling arises. I never take photos of food and I don’t like reading newsletters and assume nobody would want to read mine. I subscribe to posts. I don’t need to read newsletters. Shouldn’t the news be in the posts? But that’s just me. Love your dress. It’s purty. I love roses.
Mumma McD says
Haha I don’t do any of those things either! Sounds like a fun event π
Kirsty @ My Home Truths says
You are not a bad blogger at all Janet. I think there is a great deal of difference between blogging in itself and blogging as a business. It’s all moving to organisation and tools and systems right now for bloggers setting themselves up as a business. But not jumping on that bandwagon doesn’t make you a bad blogger at all – stay you and stay organic x
Toni @ Finding Myself Young says
I’m sometimes finishing my posts the morning I’m posting them lol so if I was a week in advance I’d be cheering. I don’t have proper goals or anything either. I think if I didn’t have a toddler to look after every day I’d be a lot more focused.
Cam @ Gen-Y Mum says
Naughty blogger! To the timeout corner!
Oh if you think that’s bad, I’m the worst then! I’m all those things too. Hello I haven’t posted in 2 weeks. Unfortunately blogging has been pushed down the priority list π It shouldn’t be cause I enjoy blogging, but I don’t like to post stuff for the sake of posting stuff. I know my lack of online efforts is hurting my visibility, but that’s not that important to me either. I think those who enjoy your writing will come whenever you get online.
budget jan says
I’m a bad gal too. I have never had a post pre-prepared, although I do sometimes take a week to do one so it’s not that I’m not working, more like they never get finished until the last minute lol. I love that you are a by the seat of your pants girl.
Janet Camilleri says
I don’t think it matters Jan if we break the blogging “rules”, so long as we are having fun π