Are there any blogging disadvantages? Just like with everything else, there are advantages and blogging disadvantages as well. But you will most likely not find many people talking about them online.

So I decided to write this post and let you know about them so that you are aware if you are considering starting your own blog.

The 11 Blogging Disadvantages Nobody Will Tell You

1. There are no guarantees of success

Am assuming you have been reading and admiring your favorite blogs and the lifestyle the bloggers live. Well it is a very lucrative career path with so much benefits in store the greatest being the level of freedom it brings you.

But with all that said, not everybody that starts a blog succeeds and gets to live that glamorous lifestyle you admire. Starting a blog does not guarantee popularity or financial success in any way.

Obviously there is more to blogging than just writing and publishing great content. Read these major facts about blogging you should know before starting.

So before you start your own blog, be sure to invest some time to learn more about it, the ways in which those bloggers make money and gauge yourself if you got it in you to give it a shot.

2. Requires huge investment

Financially, starting a blog is so cheap that you can start one in the next 10 minutes. The investment in question is on commitment and work.

Since starting a blog is so cheap, what makes the difference between the successful bloggers and those who quit and fail? This boils down to the commitment and work put into running and maintaining the blog.

After starting a blog, you will need to work on it consistently by creating and publishing great content for your readers, promoting the content to create awareness and attract readers to your blog and so much more.

And guess what, during these building stages there are zero returns from the blog and the sad truth is that it can take months to years to see results. Usually that depends on how good you are at learning the ins and outs of successful blogging.

We all can agree that it is not hard to put efforts on misleading blogging information and end up frustrated and quit. So yeah, blogging will require much investment in terms of time and work to run and maintain it for the success you desire.

3. It is hard

Do not listen to someone telling you that blogging is easy. Honestly, a person who says that to you is not a blogger but just a marketer trying to sell you something like a course on how to make money in 3 months blogging.

That’s not mean that courses aren’t worth the time, there are courses out there which are very great but all I mean is that if someone is selling you that fantasy ensure that they can prove it by their blog results.

This is because there is no standard way of successful blogging that applies to all. If you are looking to create a career blogging, then you will need to ensure that you learn all you can about blogging as a career.

On the other hand if you want to blog just as a hobby and feel good then it’s a totally different case. Successful blogging is hard because you will need to learn about so much more which I believe nobody will tell you when starting.

The good thing is that if you really are serious about it, then it won’t be as hard since it is more like learning in running the blog which every successful blogger does.

I learn new things almost daily as well and I enjoy it because it helps me improve my skills and adds to my experience if I ever need to start another blog or help someone start theirs.

4. It is a job just like your 9-5

Most of the times you will see pictures of bloggers at the beach with their laptop enjoying life while making money at the same time. This can be so convincing I agree, but trust me all you see is the highlights.

Blogging really gives you the freedom to work from anywhere but the work that bloggers put in before going to take those great vacation pictures with their laptops is not easy.

Being a full time blogger means that you are not waiting on a monthly paycheck and so you are responsible for each and everything you do.

You are accountable to yourself and this pushes you to set yourself to meet the deadlines of your blogging activities. Think of it like replacing your 9-5 boss with yourself.

You have to plan everything on your own, research what people in your niche are looking for, come up with unique content for them, edit, publish, promote, and reach out to freelancers if you are outsourcing services etc.

See? Blogging is more than a 9-5 since you do not have an office you close in the evening. Most times you might find yourself taking your dinner late due to a busy task on your blog.

So if you are thinking of starting a blog, do not start it for the sole reason of making money. Ensure you can dedicate yourself and resources into it. Here are the different ways on how bloggers make money.

5. It requires more than just writing

So you are thinking all you need is to write and publish articles on your blog and then people will notice your blog. That is totally wrong anybody with primary education can do that.

Blogging will require you to understand content marketing, search engine optimization, effective communication among many more skills. Here is a blog post example format for you.

It is not necessarily required to know all that before starting, but being aware and open minded to learn and adapt is a major key. Most of the blogging skills arise when running the blog.

The reason there are no blueprints on what to focus on is due to the fact that every blog has different objectives which require different skills to achieve. Ensure that you are able to adjust and adapt to the matters arising on your blogging journey.

6. Your passion doesn’t determine success

Starting a blog about something you are passionate about may help you stay motivated during the early stages. But when it comes to achieving your blogging goals, your passion will have nothing to do with it.

This is because many people advise to go with what you are passionate about. But what if there are no people searching for that thing you are passionate about? I hope you get the point.

Not unless you want to blog for fun without expectations of any returns then it’s different for you but for those who wish to make money or attract an audience, then you will need to think of what people want.

What are people searching for in relation to your passion? You might find that you end up with something different from your passion which will be worth it in the long run. Remember it is about your readers, not you.

A shop owner will sell what the customer wants and in this case your blog readers are your customers. Ensure you write what they want to read and you won’t have a hard time blogging.

7. Blogging can hurt your brand if done wrong

Let us assume you have a business and wish to start a blog for it. If you do not know how to do it properly to compliment your business then you run the risk of destroying your brand reputation.

You need to ensure that your blog is valuable and adds on your current existing customer satisfaction.

If the blog does not offer anything useful in terms of attracting more customers, it will not only be a waste of time but may tarnish your brands trust and deter customers.

On that note, ensure you optimize your blog properly to be able to be found by new customers.

8. It is not what you see advertised online

So far you have an idea of what blogging entails. It is not about idling around with your laptop drinking coffee. It needs creativity and research not forgetting marketing.

All of that requires internet and it is not so easy to be productive while living the type of life you see advertised online of tropical vacations.

9. Affects your social life

Well this may not apply to everyone but the likeliness is high among beginners. It is not hard to find yourself in a meeting with friends and constantly on your phone checking on your blog analytics and notifications.

We all need that work-life balance to be able to enjoy life not enslaved to some money making endeavors. However, this is something that can be handled by proper planning and time management.

10. Blogging full time and travelling is not fun

Remember the last time you traveled. Not unless you are a travel blogger, blogging can be a hard task if you blog about something different from travel.

This is because the interruptions and limited time factor while travelling may get to you and get you procrastinating on your blogging activities.

11. Blogging is a risk

To sum the blogging disadvantages, blogging is a total risk. This is because of the fact that you are not guaranteed that you will make money or people will notice your blog and be interested in it.

It is so real that people may not want to tell you this fact. There are thousands of blogs being created on a daily basis so the need of making your blog stand out is so high. But with the advantages being so great, it is a risk worth taking trust me.

Conclusion

There you have it “The 11 Blogging Disadvantages Nobody Will Tell You”. I hope you found the post valuable. If you have any questions, suggestions or more ideas on the topic feel free to engage in the comments I will be so glad to hear from you.

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