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My Blogging Regrets & Mistakes

I think we all have made mistakes and have regrets when it comes to blogging, whether it was done on purpose or unintentionally, that’s why I wanted to share with you the mistakes I’ve made so you can’t do the same mistakes as I did – as well as the things I’ve learnt from these mistakes. But more importantly I wanted to say that it’s okay to have those regrets. We all learn something valuable and it makes us appreciate the things we have achieved right now. So grab a cup of coffee or tea because it’s going to be a long post and if you’re interested then keep on reading!

Je pense que nous avons tous commis des erreurs et des regrets en ce qui concerne les blogs, que cela ait été fait intentionnellement ou non, c’est pourquoi je voulais partager avec vous les erreurs que j’ai commises afin que vous ne puissiez pas faire les mêmes erreurs que moi – ainsi que les choses que j’ai appris de ces erreurs. Mais plus important encore, je voulais dire que ce n’est pas grave d’avoir ces regrets. Nous apprenons tous quelque chose de précieux et cela nous fait apprécier les choses que nous avons accomplies en ce moment. Alors, prenez une tasse de café ou de thé, car ce sera un long post et si cela vous intéresse, continuez à lire!

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NOT POSTING CONSISTENTLY

My biggest regret will always be the fact that I didn’t post regularly on my blog. I created this blog 4 years ago but I’ve only been blogging consistently for 2 years. The first two years of my blog were pretty much non-existent. I only had around 500/600 followers which is a lot considering I didn’t post that often, I didn’t have a lot of traffic either which is obviously normal because I wasn’t publishing any blog posts.

Now that I see a difference after blogging continuously for 2 years, it just makes me feel disappointed. If I had been this consistent since the beginning then I’d have double the followers and traffic right now. There is no point in thinking about the past because it’s not going to change anything and I had my reasons for not taking my blog seriously at that time. I had other things to prioritise which were much more important than blogging and I ended up achieving those things.

For someone who rarely posted, I ended up proving myself that I was capable of posting regularly even in hectic situations so if you have your mind set on something, you can definitely achieve them. Don’t let any other things distract you, organisation is the key! In addition, it doesn’t matter if you couldn’t blog regularly before, what matters is the fact you can change the future. Work hard on your blog even if that means you have to work on it every single day and don’t have a social life. If I can do it then so can you! You can get the same numbers and traffic, if not even more!

Mon plus grand regret sera toujours le fait de ne pas avoir posté régulièrement sur mon blog. J’ai créé ce blog il y a 4 ans, mais je blogue régulièrement depuis 2 ans. Les deux premières années de mon blog étaient quasiment inexistantes. Je n’avais qu’environ 500/600 adeptes, ce qui est beaucoup compte tenu du fait que je n’ai pas posté souvent, je n’avais pas beaucoup de trafic non plus, ce qui est évidemment normal, car je ne publiais aucun article de blog. Maintenant que je vois une différence après avoir blogué de façon continue pendant 2 ans, cela me déçoit. Si j’avais été aussi cohérent depuis le début, j’aurais le double d’adeptes et de trafic en ce moment.

Il ne sert à rien de penser au passé car cela ne changera rien et j’avais mes raisons pour ne pas prendre mon blog au sérieux à cette époque. J’avais d’autres choses à prioriser qui étaient beaucoup plus importantes que mon blog et j’ai fini par les atteindre. Pour quelqu’un qui a rarement posté, j’ai fini par prouver que j’étais capable de poster régulièrement, même dans des situations trépidantes, alors si vous en avez l’intention, vous pouvez certainement les atteindre. Ne laissez aucune autre chose vous distraire, l’organisation est la clé!

En outre, peu importe si vous ne pouviez pas bloguer régulièrement auparavant, ce qui compte, c’est que vous puissiez changer l’avenir. Travaillez dur sur votre blog même si cela signifie que vous devez y travailler tous les jours et que vous n’avez pas de vie sociale. Si je peux le faire alors vous aussi! Vous pouvez obtenir les mêmes numéros et le même trafic, sinon plus!

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NOT GAINING FOLLOWERS ON SOCIAL MEDIA

I have always been active on social media, more precisely on Instagram and Twitter. I’d always interact and engage with other bloggers but after a while with the algorithm constantly changing on Instagram (and there was always some sort of negativity on Twitter), I started to use them less and less which was obviously a mistake. As a result, I’m stuck in the same place I was years ago and it’s very difficult to gain followers. If I have to be completely raw and honest, I thought in 4 years I’d have at least 4000 followers on each platform but I’m not even near those numbers lol!

Even though I should have been more active on these platforms, I’m not entirely discouraged by it. If there is something I’ve learnt is you never know what might happen in a couple of weeks or months. I’ve seen accounts gaining thousands of followers within a couple of weeks so just because you aren’t seeing a difference now – it doesn’t mean you will never see one! Another thing is I feel much happier being active on Instagram now than I was years ago and it’s due to the fact that I only post whenever and whatever I like. I’ve been spending more time interacting and engaging with other bloggers/accounts as well. I’m yet to find my love for Twitter but I’m working on it haha!

J’ai toujours été actif sur les médias sociaux, plus précisément sur Instagram et Twitter. J’interagissais toujours avec d’autres blogueurs, mais après un certain temps, avec l’algorithme changeant constamment sur Instagram (et il y avait toujours une sorte de négativité sur Twitter), je commençais à les utiliser de moins en moins, ce qui était évidemment une erreur. En conséquence, je suis coincé au même endroit que j’étais il y a des années et il est très difficile de gagner des adeptes. Si je dois être complètement brut et honnête, je pensais que dans 4 ans, il y aurait au moins 4000 adeptes sur chaque plate-forme, mais je ne suis même pas près de ces chiffres lol!

Même si j’aurais dû être plus actif sur ces plateformes, cela ne me décourage pas entièrement. Si j’ai appris quelque chose, c’est que vous ne savez jamais ce qui peut arriver dans quelques semaines ou quelques mois. J’ai vu des comptes gagner des milliers d’adeptes en quelques semaines, donc ce n’est pas parce que vous ne voyez pas de différence que cela ne signifie pas que vous n’en verrez jamais! Une autre chose est que je me sens beaucoup plus heureuse d’être actif sur Instagram que j’ai été il ya quelques années. C’est parce que je ne publie que quand et ce que j’aime. Je passe plus de temps à interagir et à dialoguer avec d’autres blogueurs comptes. Je n’ai pas encore trouvé mon amour pour Twitter mais j’y travaille haha!

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NOT TAKING GOOD PICTURES

For the longest time I wasn’t happy with my blog photography and in some ways I still am. I felt the quality wasn’t good and the composition of my flatlays weren’t the best. I never had the opportunity to work, practice or even improve my blog photography because I never took them freely like how others do.

As you know, people in my real life don’t know I have a blog so taking blog pictures is extremely difficult (it’s a hassle lol!) but I still manage to do it with the little time I have. All the flatlays/pictures you see on my Instagram and blog are taken within 2 or 3 minutes in a hurry.

It’s only recently that I’ve been able to practice my photography skills. I’m always in awe by other bloggers photography and you could say it kind of inspired me to try my best. If you are not happy with your blog photography, try to work on it whenever you can and don’t get discouraged. Every blogger has their own style and creativity so don’t let your negative thoughts ruin the talent you have.

Pendant très longtemps, je n’étais pas satisfait de la photographie de mon blog et d’une certaine manière, je le suis toujours. Je sentais que la qualité n’était pas bonne et que la composition des flatlays n’était pas la meilleure. Je n’ai jamais eu l’occasion de travailler, de pratiquer ou même d’améliorer la photographie de mon blog parce que je ne les ai jamais prises librement, comme le font les autres.

Comme vous le savez, les gens dans ma vie réelle ne savent pas que j’ai un blog, il est donc extrêmement difficile de prendre des photos de blog, mais je parviens à le faire avec le peu de temps dont je dispose. Toutes les photos que vous voyez sur mon compte Instagram et blog sont prises en 2 ou 3 minutes.

Ce n’est que récemment que j’ai pu mettre en pratique mes compétences en photographie. Je suis toujours impressionné par la photographie des autres blogueurs et on pourrait dire que cela m’a inspiré à essayer de faire de mon mieux. Si vous n’êtes pas satisfait de la photographie de votre blog, essayez de travailler dessus chaque fois que vous le pouvez et ne vous découragez pas. Chaque blogueur a son propre style et sa créativité, ne laissez donc pas vos pensées négatives gâcher votre talent.

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NOT SHARING MY MILESTONES

I don’t know if you have noticed but I rarely share any milestones or goals that I’ve achieved whether it’s on my blog or Instagram. Not because I’m not grateful because I really am! It truly means a lot to me, you literally have no idea! The reason why I don’t celebrate or share my milestones is because I don’t want others to feel bad. The majority of my followers are bloggers themselves so I don’t want any of them to feel discouraged or disappointed. I know how much time and hard work it requires to run a blog and when you don’t see a difference on your blog while others are reaching many milestones, it can be the worst feeling ever and I don’t want anyone to feel that way.

By sharing my milestones once in a blue moon is a good balance for me, I still get to thank you and I can make sure that I don’t hurt anyone’s feelings. When it comes to numbers, it’s not really a regret for me because it’s there for everyone to see so I don’t need to share it – if you know what I mean. On the other hand, there are certain things I wish I could share and be proud of, for instance when I get to work with brands that I’ve always adored. Maybe it’s all in my head but I’d rather share my tips and tricks to reach a milestone which will be helpful to so many of you than share a milestone or goal that I’ve achieved.

Je ne sais pas si vous avez remarqué, mais je partage rarement les objectifs que j’ai atteints, que ce soit sur mon blog ou sur Instagram. Pas parce que je ne suis pas reconnaissante parce que je le suis vraiment! Cela signifie vraiment beaucoup pour moi, vous n’avez littéralement aucune idée! La raison pour laquelle je ne fête pas et ne partage pas mes objectifs est que je ne veux pas que les autres se sentent mal. La majorité de mes abonnés sont eux-mêmes des blogueurs, je ne souhaite donc pas qu’ils se sentent découragés ou déçus. Je sais combien de temps et de travail durs il faut pour gérer un blog et lorsque vous ne voyez pas de différence sur votre blog alors que d’autres atteignent un nombre d’objectifs, cela peut être le pire sentiment de tous les temps, alors je ne veux pas que quiconque se sente de cette façon.

En partageant mes objectifs une fois de temps en temps est un bon équilibre pour moi, je peux vous remercier et je peux m’assurer que je ne blesse pas les sentiments de qui que ce soit. En ce qui concerne les chiffres, ce n’est pas vraiment un regret pour moi, car tout le monde peut le voir, je n’ai donc pas besoin de le partager, si vous voyez ce que je veux dire. D’autre part, je souhaiterais pouvoir partager certaines choses que je souhaiterais être fières, par exemple lorsque je travaille avec des marques que j’ai toujours adorées. Tout est peut-être dans ma tête, mais je préfère partager mes trucs et astuces pour atteindre un objectif qui sera utile que de partager un objectif que j’ai atteint.

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NOT BEING VOCAL

I’ve been starting to be more open on my blog which is really amazing, it’s so weird to think that people in my real life don’t know about my anxiety but I’ve shared it online. I want to be more transparent and open up on my blog & talk about so many things but I don’t want it to turn into a mistake. Some people can be very vile online and when you share something vulnerable, they can turn that against you. I’ve seen it in so many instances that’s why I’m so reluctant to share personal things.

Sometimes people can misinterpret your comments. You might say something completely normal and people might hear it in a different tone and take it the wrong way. There are times even native English speakers get into trouble because of it, so you can imagine how hard it is for me because English is my third language. I always try to be extra careful, it’s like walking on eggshells.

J’ai commencé à être plus ouverte sur mon blog, ce qui est vraiment incroyable. C’est tellement étrange de penser que les gens dans ma vie réelle ne connaissent pas mon anxiété, mais je l’ai partagé en ligne. Je veux être plus transparent et ouvert sur mon blog et parler de tant de choses, mais je ne veux pas que cela se transforme en erreur. Certaines personnes peuvent être très viles en ligne et lorsque vous partagez quelque chose de vulnérable, elles peuvent vous en vouloir. Je l’ai vu dans tellement de cas, c’est pourquoi je suis si réticent à partager des choses personnelles.

Parfois, les gens peuvent mal interpréter vos commentaires. Vous pourriez dire quelque chose de complètement normal et les gens pourraient l’entendre sur un ton différent et pourraient le prendre de la mauvaise façon. Il arrive que des anglophones aient des problèmes à cause de cela, alors vous pouvez vous imaginer à quel point c’est difficile pour moi, car l’anglais est ma troisième langue. J’essaie toujours de faire très attention.

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NOT TALKING ABOUT THINGS THAT MATTER TO ME

When I first started my blog, I’d always share or talk about a charitable organisation every Friday – that was literally my thing! As my blog started to grow, I realised that people weren’t really interested in that topic which was very sad to me because it was something very close to my heart.

I get why my audience isn’t interested and it might not be everyone’s cup of tea but I always wanted to use my blog to raise awareness on so many causes. Now I have a page on my blog where I share some charities, that’s a compromise I’ve made so if people are interested then they can check it out! Also if you know a good non-profit organisation then please share it with me!

Quand j’ai commencé mon blog, je partageais ou parlais toujours d’un organisme de bienfaisance tous les vendredis – c’était littéralement mon truc! Au fur et à mesure que mon blog commençait à se développer, je me suis rendu compte que ce sujet n’intéressait pas vraiment les gens, ce qui était très triste pour moi parce que cela me tenait à cœur.

Je comprends pourquoi mon public n’est pas intéressé et ce n’est peut-être pas la tasse de thé de tout le monde, mais j’ai toujours voulu utiliser mon blog pour sensibiliser à tant de causes. Maintenant, j’ai une page sur mon blog où je partage des œuvres de bienfaisance. C’est un compromis que j’ai fait. Si les gens sont intéressés, ils peuvent le consulter! Si vous connaissez un bon organisme à but non lucratif, merci de le partager avec moi!

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THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR READING!

xo N

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  1. I loved this post, it’s such an interesting read! I had no idea you used to share charities every Friday, it’s such a shame that those posts didn’t do very well, considering it’s for a good cause xx

    Hannah | luxuryblush

  2. Love this! All are definitely relatable! It’s amazing how people may stop by our blogs for just a few minutes but we are spending hours upon hours working on all the details of our blogs! 💛 Thanks for sharing!

  3. This is very much a motivational post for me. I always say to myself, you have to have a passion for blogging because of all the hard work that goes into it. It’s awesome that you have decided to be more transparent. Id love to see your milestones and goals. It gives me motivation as a new blogger to, one day, get to those places as well. I love it! Thank you!

  4. That was a very nice read!! thanks for sharing, I will make sure to take all of these into consideration!! Also, I love movies so much but I don’t think anyone is interested in reading my reviews so I got so discouraged to share them but I found a solution, and decided to post every month a set of mini reviews in one post. Like this, it doesn’t affect my traffic but the people who enjoys movie reviews get to read every month my reviews!!

  5. This is one of my favorite posts Ive read. I relate to this smooch and being consistent is so important and definitely posting what matters to us as individuals to share what truly matters to us is also important! Great post Xx

  6. Omg, you hit every point. This is exactly how I feel. I started my blog about a year ago and just had no idea what I was doing… I just knew that I wanted to write. I was on and off all last year, but I wanted to change that this time around. I am more active, posting consistently, getting my social media all to tie in and interact with other bloggers and found out that’s really the way to go.

    Thank you for sharing. It makes me feel like I am moving in the right direction 🙂

  7. I adore this post!! Every point made was literally me when I started! I share your exact sentiments and I promised to be more intentional with my blog and my instagram page this year. Hopefully I get to celebrate 400 followers or more like you sooner than later.

    Thanks for sharing.

  8. J’apprécie toutes tes pensées et sentiments profonds que tu as partagé avec nous. Ca prend du courage.

    Je veux dire que, pour moi, en tant que bloguer, je me suis encouragé et inspiré quand j’entends parler de les accomplissements des autres dans la même ligne de travail. Tu n’as aucun raison d’avoir la honte à cause de ton travail dur ayant des récompenses!! ☺️

  9. I feel ya when it comes to consistency. I know I need to treat it like a true blue day job. I also feel like your blog is outstanding love the posts, pics, and bilingual aspects. Keep it up!!!

  10. I agree with all of these. Consistency is so important, even if that means only consistently posting once a week. I know this for clients but don’t implement it myself so I have started developing a strategy to combat this issue.

    I can’t do Twitter. I have tried and I just can’t. LOL There is so much information I get lost and overwhelmed. But it’s great when I want to learn something new quickly.

    1. I keep hearing people pushing Twitter as an asset to Blogging, but I can’t seem to like it either. At least not now. 🤦🏾‍♀️

  11. I love all of your posts! I’m with you on the picture taking. I know I need a new phone with a better camera, but I don’t have the money yet. But I definitely share more online than in real life! No one I know in real life follows my blog and very few my Instagram… I think the internet knows more about me than anyone else lol

    1. Thank you gorgeous! Haha it’s the same thing with me as well! I open up way more easily online than in real life 😂

  12. I can relate to a lot of your regrets/mistakes, I’m probably stuck in some of them right now, but I’m ok with my pace thus far, and the important thing is to keep working at it. I especially like how your ‘regrets/mistakes’ always have something positive mentioned at the end, it’s a nice and encouraging touch.

  13. Such an honest post – loved it! Not blogging consistently was also my biggest mistake, even though I´ve had two babies since I started. But the truth is even when I had time to work on my blog I choose not to, cause I wanted to watch TV shows, talk to friends over the phone etc or simply didn´t feel inspired! But blogging requires discipline like everything else! As to the social media, I still can´t find my inspiration with Instagram since they changed the algorithm. I keep losing followers cause I just don´t post lol

    Have a great week!
    Anna
    http://atlifestylecrossroads.com

  14. Hi, Thanks for stopping by my site today! I have just seen yours and I appreciate all your comments about blogging! I’ve made the same mistakes-not posting everyday, inconsistencies in subject, being unresponsive, etc. Somehow my two sites have taken on lives of their own and I have a good many followers. Be true to yourself and your your passion-it only works when your heart is in it! Your site is beautiful!!!

  15. Thank you so much for this. As a new blogger I enjoyed the tips you gave. I look forward to reading the rest of your content. Thank you 💜

  16. Such an encouraging post. It’s like a mirror to check our mistakes.
    … and 500-600 followers is not a bad start at all!! This is to all us bloggers – let’s keep at it !!

  17. Great article. I like how you weaved awareness for charitable organizations into your blog post – even if it wasn’t intentional. As you mentioned, organization is key, and while you might not have a regular post about charities, you can find creative ways to give a link back to your Make a Difference page. Also, I don’t see a link to that on your header or footer, maybe putting a featured section somewhere in your widgets so people always know your main motivation. Thank you for a wonderful read. A bientôt!

    1. Thank you Rika! That’s a great idea! I’ve only mentioned it on my About page. I might add it on my sidebar! Thanks for reading lovely x

    1. Thank you so much hun! It means a lot to me! I don’t know when, to be completely honest, I’ll definitely tell them one day but I don’t think it’s anytime soon. You are so kind, my lovely! x

  18. I felt the sincerity and honesty in this post. I’ve always enjoyed having a community of people following each other’s blogs or sites here in WordPress. And actually, what made me go back to blogging once again (yes, after five failed attempts and five erased websites. Lol) were the things you mentioned in this post. Perhaps, the online space is the new “earth to walk on” where we can meet as much real people as we do offline. I’m lucky to have stumbled upon a few of them — you included. 😉

  19. As I read your reasons for not sharing your milestones, I couldn’t help but wonder if it may be quite the opposite. Blogging is a time consuming task and once you’ve accomplished something that you’re proud of, you should definitely share. This can help motivate others to push harder and encourage them not to throw in the towel.

  20. This is so relatable. I had done the same where I wasn’t posting consistently and I always think had I started then I would have gotten farther than where I am today. But everyone’s journey is different and everything is a learning process. Thanks so much for sharing!

  21. Hi!!! Thanks for liking my blog post. Your like brought me here to read your post. It was really interesting one.

  22. Thank u for sharing I am one of those u like my post. Sometimes some of them you even give them inspiration to write about your mistakes. But it is ok because that is when u will know and reveal who u realy are. And u will thank God for growing spiritually.

  23. Thank you for your insights and for sharing blogging mistakes that we all make. I have been blogging for four years with few followers. Perhaps it is because my blog is primarily inspirational and the public is not looking for that.Anyway, I will keep writing.

  24. Wow thanks for the tips ..my blogging mistake was not owning my domain and not networking ..but now I own my domain and I’m trying to network and also post consistently…

  25. Reblogged this and commented:
    Here’s a list of regrets over on New-Lune about blogging, but what it actually is, is a list of things to strive for to make our blog just a little better and as someone trying to do just that, I found this post at just the right time. If you’re new to blogging or even looking to inject some new life into your blog, you could do a lot worse than reading this advice…

  26. I hobby blogged for ages before recently starting to take mine more seriously. I wish I had been more consistent at the beginning but it has been a journey and I have learned so much. I can relate to this post a lot. I have just recently decided to be open about my blog with people in my real life.

  27. Consistency is a lot more difficult than it sounds, I try to be sometimes but my workload or other stuff may be overwhelming.
    The trick I try to use is to write something everyday, it doesn’t work all the time but it’s something whether 10, 50 or 100 words.

  28. Love this post! I stopped blogging over the past several months for a few reasons… one of the being that I started finding blogging a little draining as I realised that as time went on I began to blog more about what I thought others wanted to see rather than what I wanted to write about. So thank you very much for sharing this. Xx

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