Here we are at day 31! I am so excited to be here and to know I survived the Ultimate Blog Challenge! When I first started out, it seems so overwhelming-it almost seemed impossible.
Reflecting back I can see where I could have had a better plan. Ultimately, I think this challenge will help me to be a better blogger. I can see that having a set schedule of posts are good thing…new, consistent content for you! So, I while I may not be posting on a daily basis, I will be posting at least three days a week. Maybe more if the inspiration hits!
As a new blogger, I haven’t had a lot of time to create new posts in advance. So, this will be another goal. We took a few days and were away from the house. This is where I could have scheduled one of those “prewritten” posts.
I have to say, as a perfectionist, it drives me crazy that I am a few posts short, but I know that I am a better blogger for not giving up even though I wasn’t where I wanted to be on my post count. I think this helps reinforce the preplanning aspect!
Finally, I really ENJOY reading other people’s blogs. I think too much. I found that I would sit down to start a post, but would first peruse everyone else’s blogs first. We will just say, it took a long time to do this. So, I know that I need to set a time limit for myself. I will probably use a timer to “remind” myself. Ultimately, I think this will allow for more time to support other bloggers and myself through social media. (Darn, I guess that means I will have time now to learn Google +.)
Now, I want to say thank YOU! I appreciate the comments and your questions! It helps me to know more of what you like to read. It’s been fun to see what posts you respond to. It also makes me feel like I’m not talking to myself! Ha, ha!
I’m looking forward to the next year and bringing you interesting “stuff” to read! Thanks, The Ultimate Blog Challenge for the “challenge”! I think I am better for it.
It was great to be a part of this challenge with you! Hope to see you again next time.
Thanks Jeanine, You as well!
Congratulations. I’ve done the UBC several times plus three other blogging challenges. Glad this one was a good fit for you. I’m happy you are deciding to keep a regular blogging schedule. It certainly doesn’t have to be every day – the consistency is what is important. If your fans you will know you blog on certain days, and (the important part) you stick with it, you should be fine. Good luck.
Alana, I have to say its a bit of a relief to be done!