My blog postings are pretty inconsistent but when I do get to one it’s very satisfying. It reminds me though of Hank on Corner Gas, wondering if anyone is reading it!

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[...] Effective Blog Time Management [...]

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I enjoyed this it, thanks Evan! Is it bad that I read this post partly to procrastinate? Now, to answer your questions…

1. How much time do you put into YOUR blog?
Now that I’m out of school I’ve probably been spending about 60 hours a week on the Internet. But I would only consider about 30 hours of it to be productive time. The other 30 I spend finding and reading interesting articles like this one. I don’t plan it that way, but that’s how it seems to happen.

2. Do you use a system of Blimage (Blog Time Management)? If so, please share it!
I do. Do I use it to it’s full potential? I don’t. For the summer (I’m a senior at Colorado State University) I have developed a 13-week project charter for my business. Within the charter I have established 6 objectives and 20 goals. 3 of these objectives are directly tied to my site. They are: 1) To increase traffic, 2) To boost my online social media presence, and 3) To add interesting and relevant content. Additionally, I have set 11 goals under these particular objectives.

To accomplish these objectives and goals I have set weekly and daily tasks. For instance, under the adding content objective I will publish a guest post on Mondays, a new article on Thursdays, and a JJ Entry on Saturdays. I’ve found that subscribers are most likely to open and read their emails on Fridays and Sundays; so I publish my articles the nights before. I have a number of other tasks under these objectives but I don’t want to bore you.

As far as sitting down at my computer and getting these things done, I’m terrible at Blimage. So I have found your tips very helpful.

3. Do you believe successful time management helps you become a better blogger and at the same time gives you more control over your blog?
I think time management is integral for a successful blog and any business, for that matter. If you don’t know what to expect from your blog, then how are your readers/customers supposed to know what to expect? Also, developing a project charter provides accountability; which is huge, especially if you are doing everything by yourself.

Thanks again,
Nick

Nick Tart’s last blog post..Guest Posts + Digg Shouts = 77% More Traffic – JJ Entry #14

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Hey, if it works and you’re successful, then do whatever works for you!

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I don’t have any time management when it comes to blogging. I always get distracted with Facebook and chatting on AIM, or simply just enjoying life outside of the blogosphere. I post, comment, and market my blog all in the same day. Some days I do more, and some days I do less. If I plan out stuff, and follow the plan, it makes blogging feel like work to me. When I enjoy what I do and whenever I feel like doing it, blogging does not feel like work.

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I feel good about blogging, because I only go to school. I don’t have a job (will most likely get a summer job), but for now I make the best of my time between school, social life and blogging.

It’s always a shame to see some potentially awesome blogs die because of poor time management, but there’s not always much you can do about it really. =/

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Your right, it makes it much more easier to plan things out rather than just go straight into them. However, some people do prefer to jump right into things.

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A topic that comes up a lot and something I have blogged about on my past blogs.

Working your time out is another key factor in doing well with your blog. If you are unable to get time to blog, you will find your visitors decrease and find your blog not really getting far. However, if you do space out your time and work on your blog you do see it get better ranks and visitors, etc.

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