How to Set Goals for Successful Blogging
It’s no secret that the internet has made it easier than ever to start a blog and put your thoughts, opinions, and experiences out there for others to read. But starting isn’t enough; you also need to set goals in order to ensure that your blogging experience can be considered successful. There are so many different ways to be successful with blogging, but these seven ways will help you to make sure that your efforts remain on track and your goals are met at the end of the day.
1. Define Your Goal
Before you can set a goal, you have to define what it is. Before you do that, make sure your goal isn’t fuzzy or vague. It has to be clear and well-defined so that it’s easy for you (and anyone else) to track how close you are getting towards reaching it.
2. Write Down Your Goal
Your goal should be specific, but also actionable. It should push you outside your comfort zone but not be so far-fetched that it’s practically unattainable. For example, your goal might be to publish a new post on my site every week rather than to get 10,000 visitors a month. Both are great goals, but one is more realistic and therefore more effective.
3. Share your goal with others
When it comes to setting and reaching goals, you need a support system. This can include friends, family members, and your colleagues. Think about ways in which you’ll be able to hold yourself accountable with others. For example, if you want to lose 15 pounds in six months, tell your spouse that you’re working on losing weight so he or she will help keep tabs on how much weight you’ve lost over time.
4. Use technology to motivate you
The best tool I’ve found for managing daily goals is Toggl . I log everything I need or want to do every day in 15-minute intervals. At first, it felt like an extra task, but now it’s almost addicting because of its simplicity and convenience. Once you start tracking your time online, you can easily compare how much time you actually spend working versus doing other things on your computer (like checking Twitter) so you can make adjustments based on actual data.
5. Accept failure as part of the process
At some point, you’re going to fail. It’s part of the process, and it will make you stronger in the long run. Letting go of your past failures can be just as important as accepting them into your life. Failure is not a sign that you should give up; instead, recognize that it offers an opportunity to learn how to become more successful in future endeavors. With persistence, you are sure to succeed. If you try something and fail 10 times, don’t worry—as long as you have what it takes...you’ll get there on your 11th attempt!
6. Log progress everyday
Once you’ve established your goal, make sure to log your progress and monitor your results everyday. This will help you stay motivated and accountable. Once you’ve made it a habit, you won’t have to force yourself to do it every day--it will become an automatic part of your routine. Use social media platforms like Facebook or Twitter as support networks that allow you to share with friends how great it feels when make progress towards your goals!
7. Celebrate Milestones
Success is a journey, not a destination. You’ve set up your business and have come up with some awesome content. But now what? To keep blogging—and growing your community—set goals that are both realistic and challenging. Celebrate each milestone along the way and don’t be afraid to reach out to other bloggers who inspire you! Everyone started from somewhere!