To celebrate 5 years of blogging I wanted to highlight some ways that this blog has actually transformed over the years.
|1| Started as a Simple Advice Blog
I literally used to only post when a reader asked me a question. I would respond in the advice column format. It was okay at first but it kind of got boring, which when I realized I needed to just post advice filled posts rather than just Q&A's.
|2| It used to be Reviews & Giveaways Galore
Yep, I used to have at least 5-6 giveaways a week. I realized after a while that while it helped me build my traffic up, I needed more organic posts that didn't have sponsored content or free goodies. Even when I reviewed a product I had to do it in more of an editorial way.
|3| My Outfit Photos used to be on a Point and Shoot
It wasn't really all that bad but it is nowhere the quality I can get today.
|4| I Don't Post Every Day
I used to post every single day. I realize that is a lot for someone to keep up with if they have a life. So I don't post on weekends, and sometimes I take 1 day off a week to not post. Usually only one post goes up each day rather than 2-3.
|5| I Utilize Social Media Better
Before, I only used social media to help share my posts. Now I post things on specific channels only, and I actually engage more with my readers.
I hope you've noticed some of these things over the years. What's the most memorable change you've seen on Ask Away?
|1| Started as a Simple Advice Blog
I literally used to only post when a reader asked me a question. I would respond in the advice column format. It was okay at first but it kind of got boring, which when I realized I needed to just post advice filled posts rather than just Q&A's.
|2| It used to be Reviews & Giveaways Galore
Yep, I used to have at least 5-6 giveaways a week. I realized after a while that while it helped me build my traffic up, I needed more organic posts that didn't have sponsored content or free goodies. Even when I reviewed a product I had to do it in more of an editorial way.
|3| My Outfit Photos used to be on a Point and Shoot
It wasn't really all that bad but it is nowhere the quality I can get today.
|4| I Don't Post Every Day
I used to post every single day. I realize that is a lot for someone to keep up with if they have a life. So I don't post on weekends, and sometimes I take 1 day off a week to not post. Usually only one post goes up each day rather than 2-3.
|5| I Utilize Social Media Better
Before, I only used social media to help share my posts. Now I post things on specific channels only, and I actually engage more with my readers.
I hope you've noticed some of these things over the years. What's the most memorable change you've seen on Ask Away?
Amazing achievement. Congrats for blogging for 5 years.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to take on board what you have learnt to improve my blog too.
Jenn | Jennifer Jayne
thank you soo much! glad you enjoyed!
DeleteCongrats on making it five years! I enjoy reading your blog.
ReplyDeleteMy blog turned six in May.
well happy belated 6th blogiversary! Thanks so much for being a reader. it means so much to me!
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