Most new blogs do not make it past six months. This is not because the writing is bad. It is because the people who write these blogs think that the second month will be like the month.

The difference between what people think will happen and what really happens is where most blogs fail. It is not about how good you're at writing. It is about when you post and being patient. There are also some mistakes that people make that can hurt their blog.

The Traffic Desert Nobody Warns You About

blogs are like new kids in school. Google does not trust them yet no matter how good their content is. Most blogs fail because the people who write them think that nobody is reading so they quit.. The truth is, it just takes some time for Google to start sending people to your blog.

I have seen this happen to three blogs that I helped start. For weeks nobody visited. Then after four months a few people started to visit.. Then around seven or eight months a lot of people started to visit.. By that time the person who wrote the blog had already stopped posting.

The solution is simple. It is not easy. You just have to keep posting even if nobody is reading. If you post eight to twelve articles, one after another Google will start to trust your blog.

Picking a Niche That's Broad (Or Too Crowded)

Sometimes people start a blog about something that's too general. For example they might start a blog about lifestyle.. There are already so many big blogs about lifestyle that it is hard to compete.

The blogs that make it past the year are usually about something very specific. For example of writing about fitness you could write about strength training for women over 40.. Instead of writing about travel you could write about budget solo travel in Southeast Asia. If you write about something you have a better chance of being successful.

When you write about something it is also easier to think of things to write about. You know who you are writing for so you can write things that they will like.

Publishing Without Any SEO Strategy

Some people start a blog. Just write whatever they want. They do not think about how people will find their blog.. The truth is, people will not just magically find your blog. You have to help them find it.

You have to use something called keywords. These are words that people might type into Google when they are looking for something. You should use these words in your articles. Do not use them too much. You should also make sure that your articles are easy to read and understand.

One thing that can help your blog is linking to articles on your blog. This helps Google understand what your blog is about and can help you get visitors.

Inconsistent Publishing (Total Silence)

Sometimes people start a blog and post a lot of articles at first.. Then they stop posting for a while.. Then they post a lot of articles again. This can be confusing for the people who read your blog and for Google.

It is better to post articles even if it is just one article a week. This helps you build momentum and can help you get visitors.

Quitting Before the Turning Point

The truth is, most blogs do not fail. They just get stopped soon. The people who write them get discouraged and quit. If they had just kept going they might have been successful.

Blogging is like a marathon. You have to keep going even when it's hard. If you can make it past the six months you might be surprised at how many people start to visit your blog.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take for a blog to get visitors?

Most blogs start to get visitors after six months. This is because Google starts to trust them and they have more articles for people to read.

Is it better to write about something or something specific?

It is usually better to write about something. This is because it is easier to compete with blogs when you are writing about something specific.

Do I need to know about SEO to start a blog?

You do not need to know everything about SEO. It can help if you know the basics. This includes using keywords and linking to articles, on your blog.

How often should I post articles on my blog?

You should post articles regularly even if it is one article a week. This helps you build momentum and can help you get visitors.

Why do many blogs get abandoned after six months?

This is because the people who write them get discouraged and quit. They do not realize that if they had just kept going they might have been successful.