How Long Before You Quit Your First Blog?

12 years ago

My first blog back in 2006 lasted about the same time, I wish I would of kept it, early lessons learned. I learned to always keep it up and running even if your moving on to other projects because it can still make you some extra cash.

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Simmeon

12 years ago

Originally Posted by entrepreneurjay

My first blog back in 2006 lasted about the same time, I wish I would of kept it, early lessons learned. I learned to always keep it up and running even if your moving on to other projects because it can still make you some extra cash.

Same here I wish I kept mine, it paid for its self in 2 months but damn writing content was a drag.

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retsced

12 years ago

Mine was about the same time, 6 months. I picked the baby stroller niche... what a sad thing to do. Writing content for that website was a real drag and it just doesn't feel right writing about something you have no passion for. It doesn't feel right monetizing products you have never used either. This is why I always tell people to learn everything about what they are promoting and always try the products yourself so you can give an honest review. Sadly this doesn't happen most of the time.

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fin 12 years ago

I quit my first two after 6 posts each.

I got advice that they weren't going anywhere.

Now I would never quit my current one if someone offered $1M.
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- mgreener 12 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by fin
  
  I quit my first two after 6 posts each.
  
  I got advice that they weren't going anywhere.
  
  Now I would never quit my current one if someone offered $1M.
  
  Well you could take the offer and then just start a new one on the same topic...lol
  
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  fin 12 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by mgreener
  
  Well you could take the offer and then just start a new one on the same topic...lol
  
  Haha, I think there would be some sort of non-compete clause, or maybe I would lol
  
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- GSMarketing 12 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by fin
  
  I quit my first two after 6 posts each.
  
  I got advice that they weren't going anywhere.
  
  Now I would never quit my current one if someone offered $1M.
  
  I'll give you $2M???
  
  I haven't got my first up and running yet but I wont be quitting it any time soon. I chose a niche that is my passion and therefore will not be bored of.
  
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Mark Alan 12 years ago

My technique with blogs is a bit different than most. I like to make them and forget them. Often I can come back to them even years later and they will have great rankings just because of age. Then when they start ranking I add money makers and more content. So whatever you do don't let the domains or hosting expire on your old blogs keep them up and let them age. It is like money in the bank.
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hebsgaard

12 years ago

I started my first blog as a result of doing Britt Malka's Quicksilver course (I believe it's still only available in Danish). As a web developer with a keen interest in web design my choice of topic seemed obvious.

I started a Danish web design blog, actually got a really good domain name too, and started blogging. It did pretty well, but there was one problem.

It was too related to my day job. After a couple of months I really couldn't take working with web development during the day and blogging about web design in the evening.

5 or 6 months into the project I stopped blogging. Too bad too because traffic and adsense revenue was really kicking off.

Before getting my own domain I had started the blog as a WordPress.com blog. That version, with 2 months worth of posts, still exist.

It's really depressing logging into my WordPress.com account to watch the stats. That first blog is still getting more traffic than several of my current blogs!

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Simmeon

12 years ago

Originally Posted by hebsgaard

I started my first blog as a result of doing Britt Malka's Quicksilver course (I believe it's still only available in Danish). As a web developer with a keen interest in web design my choice of topic seemed obvious.

I started a Danish web design blog, actually got a really good domain name too, and started blogging. It did pretty well, but there was one problem.

It was too related to my day job. After a couple of months I really couldn't take working with web development during the day and blogging about web design in the evening.

5 or 6 months into the project I stopped blogging. Too bad too because traffic and adsense revenue was really kicking off.

Before getting my own domain I had started the blog as a WordPress.com blog. That version, with 2 months worth of posts, still exist.

It's really depressing logging into my WordPress.com account to watch the stats. That first blog is still getting more traffic than several of my current blogs!

However much we dont want our blogs to be using a free platform, they rank so well. That's really a killer. I agree blogs linked to closely with work will make you depressed.

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hebsgaard

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Simmeon

However much we dont want our blogs to be using a free platform, they rank so well. That's really a killer. I agree blogs linked to closely with work will make you depressed.

The truth is there are times I wish I had kept that blog running. That's when I usually start another techie blog, keep at it for a few weeks and find myself remembering why I quit in the first place.

Techie niches can be really profitable, but when you've spent years of your life with techie stuff running a blog about it can be a real pain.

I have never had regrets about starting that blog. Well, that's not quite true, but whenever those regrets appear I am reminded of the things that blog taught me.

Mainly that writing is my real passion. I just love it. As insane as it may sound the clicking noise of the keyboard is something I know I can never give up

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Lisha5684

12 years ago

Originally Posted by hebsgaard

I started my first blog as a result of doing Britt Malka's Quicksilver course (I believe it's still only available in Danish). As a web developer with a keen interest in web design my choice of topic seemed obvious.

I started a Danish web design blog, actually got a really good domain name too, and started blogging. It did pretty well, but there was one problem.

It was too related to my day job. After a couple of months I really couldn't take working with web development during the day and blogging about web design in the evening.

5 or 6 months into the project I stopped blogging. Too bad too because traffic and adsense revenue was really kicking off.

Before getting my own domain I had started the blog as a WordPress.com blog. That version, with 2 months worth of posts, still exist.

It's really depressing logging into my WordPress.com account to watch the stats. That first blog is still getting more traffic than several of my current blogs!

Why don't you register a new domain for the wordpress.com blog and install wordpress and redirect your wordpress.com blog to your new wordpress.org blog. Then you can make money on that traffic. Make sure it's a 301 redirect though so you keep your PR and SEO.

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mgreener

12 years ago

If you do your niche research properly, you should never quit your first blog, the longer it's around, the more powerful it will become. Even if the topic does not inspire you, you can outsource the writing. A good evergreen niche can last for decades. I still get traffic and sales from several of my first blogs which I haven't touched for years.

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TimothyTorrents

12 years ago

I still have my first blog but a never update it. I still use my second blog though - i have been publishing articles on it for almost 2 years now. Not much earnings but i didnt make it for earnings - just to record my articles.

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Simmeon

12 years ago

Originally Posted by timbonitus

I still have my first blog but a never update it. I still use my second blog though - i have been publishing articles on it for almost 2 years now. Not much earnings but i didnt make it for earnings - just to record my articles.

How often do you post new content?

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headmaster211

Banned 12 years ago

I really hate Google updates. Once, you have your sites at Google #1, another update and it's gone. You lose your money overnight. I shifted to Youtube after trying Blogs for 3-4 months. Its much better there. If you could find the right niche and keywords you can stay there for years without worrying about any updates. Also, it is easier to rank quickly on Youtube.

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Becky Rogers

12 years ago

Mine lasted about 4 months. Well, actually it's still up but I never knew how to put together all the pieces of the puzzle to make it flourish. Now that I have been successful in another niche, I'll go back and rework the first one.

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thinkoutthebox

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Simmeon

I quit my first blog after a month 6 months. I picked the wrong niche, not much scope to monetise, interest too small.

What about you? Your first blog, how long did it last?

First blog lasted
2 years

I was in a niche
that I was there
for my own passion
and not a full
understanding of
the real things in
demand that would
be more worthwhile
to me blogging about.

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Simmeon

12 years ago

Originally Posted by thinkoutthebox

First blog lasted
2 years

I was in a niche
that I was there
for my own passion
and not a full
understanding of
the real things in
demand that would
be more worthwhile
to me blogging about.

2 years for a first blog is awesome, most never reach that mark - EVER.

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Simmeon

12 years ago

Originally Posted by handymoney2

lol my first blog was a month. I quit fast

Any newbies when we see no traffic, we bail fast.

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fin 12 years ago

Originally Posted by Simmeon

Any newbies when we see no traffic, we bail fast.

Sometimes quitting a blog is a good idea. It saves people wasting time.
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- Simmeon 12 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by fin
  
  Sometimes quitting a blog is a good idea. It saves people wasting time.
  
  I agree, if you initially take a path that you know is the wrong one then nothing wrong with changing your direction.
  
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Anonymous Affiliate

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Simmeon

I quit my first blog after a month 6 months. I picked the wrong niche, not much scope to monetise, interest too small.

I believe that ANY niche has monetizing potential if you engage with your audience.

Unless you've picked the niche "growing giant red pickles", there's no such a thing as a *wrong* niche. Besides, you should blog about whatever niche you're passionate+familiar with, not whatever niche a keyword tool deems as profitable.

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michellex

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Simmeon

I quit my first blog after a month 6 months. I picked the wrong niche, not much scope to monetise, interest too small.

What about you? Your first blog, how long did it last?

I had my first blog for a few years. It brought in about $100 a month from Adsense. Sold it on Flippa for a nice chunk of change.

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RyanLester 12 years ago

Originally Posted by michellex

I had my first blog for a few years. It brought in about $100 a month from Adsense. Sold it on Flippa for a nice chunk of change.

Hi Michelle,

Great to hear this. I am about to join the Flippa train, I have a couple of ideas i want to test.

Have you only sold one via flippa or more? Can you elaborate on the niche, traffic sources etc.

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Usmile

12 years ago

Personally, I had about 20 startup blogs created before finding what's really work and what I really love.. most of the blog I created before reach 4-6 months before I give up because lack of interest. Hope you will find what you really love to do too.. It's not how long you quit but how long you enjoy..

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affilorama-portal

12 years ago

I must agree to some who choose a niche from what they love and then monetizing it after. I always believe that doing what you want and what you know well about can really turn to success.

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Simmeon

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Anonymous Affiliate

I believe that ANY niche has monetizing potential if you engage with your audience.

Unless you've picked the niche "growing giant red pickles", there's no such a thing as a *wrong* niche. Besides, you should blog about whatever niche you're passionate+familiar with, not whatever niche a keyword tool deems as profitable.

Sure, no niche is wrong. But is was not the right one for me. It was not something I was passionate about so hence it being WRONG!

Originally Posted by michellex

I had my first blog for a few years. It brought in about $100 a month from Adsense. Sold it on Flippa for a nice chunk of change.

Do you still have blogs you maintain?

Originally Posted by Usmile

Personally, I had about 20 startup blogs created before finding what's really work and what I really love.. most of the blog I created before reach 4-6 months before I give up because lack of interest. Hope you will find what you really love to do too.. It's not how long you quit but how long you enjoy..

Yeah, now I have found something that I enjoy writing about.

Originally Posted by affilorama-portal

I must agree to some who choose a niche from what they love and then monetizing it after. I always believe that doing what you want and what you know well about can really turn to success.

A genuine interet is mandatory, without the passion it will not last long or will just be average at best.

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charlesmurphy

12 years ago

I've started quite a few blogs, I've only let one go, the rest I keep around and come back to after they get some age.

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Simmeon

12 years ago

Originally Posted by charlesmurphy

I've started quite a few blogs, I've only let one go, the rest I keep around and come back to after they get some age.

Are those monetised in anyway?

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Banned 12 years ago

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Simmeon

12 years ago

Originally Posted by btm2012

I have often struggled to get a blog ranked, due to niche selection, lack of content, etc. Blogging can be profitable and quickly but you have to have the right strategy.

Choosing the right keywords and knowing how to choose the right ones is what makes all the world of a difference.

I am not someone who joins any scheme type programs that say they give you a blog and you can throw it up and voila! But you know what...

I was turned on to the empower network blogging platform. I see the power behind the network and how you can get your posts ranked very quickly for keywords you didn't even realize you were ranking for!

Here's the thing though, I have learned some strategies form some top Marketers here and am starting to see success from this network. I simply use it as a leverage for my Overall Business Plan! It truly is an amazing system I am working through and you simply can't get this type of training unless you have thousands for some guru who only teaches you how to be happy with yourself.

Guys, and Gals, If you truly want to succeed with blogging, PLEASE, hit me up on Skype and I will show you how to get the exact same training I am receiving now, just hit me up and we can talk about it, NO HITCH!

I hate MLM, but trust me on this, I have a way we can utilize the network as leverage for greater success in other facets of online business.

I look forward to talking to you!

To your success,

Brent M

Brent,

Why did that sound like a sales page?

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Morten V

12 years ago

Mine was about 2 weeks before I moved on in the same niche, but made the new site more brandable which I still have today.

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Lana Holmes

12 years ago

Mine is up for 6 years now (from 2006). But I did it just for pleasure and for my Russian friends and colleagues, so I knew nothing about SEO, keywords and things like this. But the content, design and structure are good, because it is about marketing research - the thing I'm very passionate about.

So people from the industry began to put backlinks to my site, clients started to find me by my name etc. It's funny but other sites I made (about 5) with some (basic) knowledge of SEO, keywords etc. are far not so successful as my first blog.

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Simmeon

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Lana Holmes

Mine is up for 6 years now (from 2006). But I did it just for pleasure and for my Russian friends and colleagues, so I knew nothing about SEO, keywords and things like this. But the content, design and structure are good, because it is about marketing research - the thing I'm very passionate about.

So people from the industry began to put backlinks to my site, clients started to find me by my name etc. It's funny but other sites I made (about 5) with some (basic) knowledge of SEO, keywords etc. are far not so successful as my first blog.

Thanks for sharing, thats an awesome story. Happy you found success.

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Lisha5684

12 years ago

I created about 6 blogs right away when I first started, all on different topics (because I'm interested in too many things). I wrote about 5-10 posts on each and then started just focusing on my favorite one and kind of abandoned the rest. I should go check those now and see how they're doing...

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Randall Magwood

12 years ago

I used to own a blog about Google Adsense. Didn't last long lol. Now i got a blog that goes hand-in-hand with my site, and this is definitely something long term. And i update it everyday.

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SEOBigMan

12 years ago

Same here, I think you should keep your blogs and do 301 redirects from .wordpress.com blogs. Patience is key my friend

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kdbbdl

Banned 12 years ago

i wait around 3-4 months to see if there is some improvement, if not the X the blog

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Simmeon 12 years ago

Originally Posted by kdbbdl

i wait around 3-4 months to see if there is some improvement, if not the X the blog

Yeah, All my blogs neber make any movements until around 3 months..
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nick04

12 years ago

I quit my blog in just around 2 months or so. Reason: I was not very serious about it.

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Lisha5684

12 years ago

Originally Posted by Vadja007

I never was a blogging guy. But since a lot of people say that they make thousand every month I decided to give it a try. Doesn't seem to work.... Maybe I should do something else with my life

You just have to learn to do it right. Also, it takes more than a few months to make money with a blog. The longer you have it, the more potential for income with it. Also you can create small blogs with just 10 or so article on them that just make $100 a month (or whatever) and if you create one of those, then start a new one, and when that one's done, start a new one, eventually you will have a bunch of residual income. But it has to be done right and there are a lot of steps before it's "done".

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badyari121

12 years ago

I quit after two months,it was not indexed in google

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rslayter

12 years ago

I made it 3 months!! That was before I joined the Goon Squad Marketing Team. I didn't know what I was doing and nothing was getting ranked. We live and learn and then we make the money

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contentwriting360

Banned 12 years ago

We haven't quit managing our blog page. I think it's a 'must' for us to maintain it because we offer content writing services and it goes without saying that our own blog should be updated all the time.

We haven't had any challenge in terms of maintaining it because our writers regularly submit their blog posts.

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mindfulness

12 years ago

Same with me, 6 months. I wrongly doing keyword research and then I using it for backlinking

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WF90te

12 years ago

I have just started my first blog and will be updating it frequently. It is about my experiences and knowledge I gained in my quest to find quick ways to make money online. I am looking forward for people to share their experiences and also to enable all of us to make further progress by learning from each other. I will be keeping this blog for as long as I can because there is so much to share and learn and the IM world is changing all
the time.

I guess if you choose a niche which is evergreen and which you have a a passion for , your
blog will not run out of things to post.

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FIP

12 years ago

I have had to focus on one due to time constraints. I am reluctant to let them go based on emotional attachment (i'm sentimental

and the fact that since I created them, they may just be sound websites to have in several years.

Some comments here support that approach.

That said there are several that I will 'let go' as they are going nowhere and never will.

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hayriku

12 years ago

Let's see... about 1 month i think, everything is screwed.

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Jonathan Smith

12 years ago

Love blogging and have been doing it for a while. I sold my other blogs and recently started a new one in my favorite niche even though it is a saturated niche. I blog about money and affiliate marketing.

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dc_publius

12 years ago

About a week.

To be fair, it's still out there, and I'm still posting some thoughts occasionally. It's just not a focus or source of any profits.

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hazyl lee

12 years ago

My first blog which I have just created a few months ago and it is still alive. I write down whatever I have done so far in IM niche and try to share out some tips that I have discovered so far. Blogging is fun when you have something to write or share.

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aksports2003

12 years ago

I notice many people quit their blogs. Usually it is the wrong niche they pick or they get bored. A lot fo the people who stick with it usually keep getting more users.

I see a lot of the people solid blogs integrating Chatwing live chat and this helps keep users talking and coming back. Also, chatwing helps the blogger to get direct feedback.

I can tell you 1st hand, the bloggers who use Chatwing are much more successful.