As I previously stated, there are numerous drawbacks to beginning and maintaining a blog. It isn't an easy path to success. It can also end up being more stressful than you thought if you aren't prepared.
Continue reading to learn more about the disadvantages of starting a blog.
1. It's a lot of work:
It's not easy to maintain a blog. We rarely see what goes on behind the scenes of successful bloggers, even if they make it look easy. There's a lot of stress, hustling, and hard working days behind the amazing graphics and snappy writing.
Expect to work longer hours than a typical day job if you want your blog to succeed. And those hours frequently continue into the nights and weekends, when you should be unwinding.
Blogging requires dedication, patience, and commitment to stay on track. You will only be able to reap the rewards after that.
2. It is not a quick cash to solution:
Despite the fact that many bloggers praise the merits of blogging for a living, you won't be making any money quickly. Blogging is not a way to make quick money, and if you start a blog for that reason, you will fail.
As I previously stated, it takes time, effort, and strategy to even consider generating a living from your blog.
3. There is no such thing as a fixed income:
Even if you can make a living from your blog, it will be difficult.
Don't quit your day job just yet, because the income from your blog will fluctuate wildly. You might do well some months, while others will be lucky to earn a modest proportion.
Many bloggers I know have done exceptionally well over the years, even to the point of working full-time on their blogs. However, even they have months when their earnings are lower than planned.
It's difficult, but it's all part of the blogging experience. It's probably preferable to retain writing as a side hustle if you're prepared for these volatility.
4. Blogging is a solitary activity:
Prepare yourself for a lonely road if you start blogging as a way to get into the work-from-home market. Working from home as a blogger may be terribly lonely unless you rent a co-working space or spend your days in a coffee shop.
I've gone hours without speaking to anyone (except myself), and the loneliness effect is genuine if it becomes a habit. You begin to miss the human connection you had at work and begin to doubt your capacity to continue.
In times like these, reach out to your community, and if you're still having trouble, it's possible that this isn't the right career for you.
5. The blogging landscape is ever-changing:
No amount of reading will prepare you for how quickly the blogging world changes. You have to re-learn everything as soon as you discover something new.
A good example is Google's algorithms. The gate posts are constantly shifting, forcing you to alter your approach.
It's also not just Google. Facebook and other social media platforms are constantly evolving to reflect their business objectives, which may or may not be the same as yours.
Then there's GDPR, which has everyone on the edge of their seats.
If you're serious about blogging, be sure you can stay up with the latest developments.
6. Excessive use of social media can have a negative impact on mental health:
Blogging and excessive use of social media can put your mental health at risk. While the benefits of connecting with your audience through social media can help with social anxiety, there are some drawbacks as well.
Many bloggers, including myself, have a habit of comparing ourselves to our peers in the blogging community. It's often something we can't keep ourselves from doing. Comparisons and negative encounters, on the other hand, have been linked to increased levels of despair and anxiety, according to study.
However, blogging isn't the only place where people make comparisons and have unfavourable encounters.
7. Working long hours interferes with family time:
Remember how I mentioned you'd have to put in a lot of effort to make your blog successful? Those long hours in the early days, on the other hand, can eat into the time you'd normally spend relaxing and spending time with your family.
Prepare to bring your work with you on vacation. One eye will constantly be on your phone at a family supper. The notifications will continue to annoy you when you're at the park with your children.
You won't be able to relax and spend time with your family until you build strategies to control your workflow.
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