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The Importance of Consistency

November 18, 2011 26 Comments

If you’re looking to build a website that sees nothing but growth and success, then this is your opportunity. But it requires one thing above all others: consistency.

Why consistency? Because it means posting each and every hour, day, or week (stray into the “month” territory and your blog will be pointless, unless each post is very long and well-written). Whether you talk about BullionVault or Steven Spielberg, it’s crucial that you keep posting and post to a schedule. Not only does it look more organised, but it means readers will come to rely on you for something to read, and that something to read is what makes them come back, time and time again.
The best thing to do is to give yourself some form of reward, if you’re struggling to motivate yourself. Or, for those with a little writing experience, know that the reward is written, finished content. Consider using fun writing sites like Written? Kitten! to help you achieve your word count goals, and keep pushing to the next paragraph. Clean-up can be done afterwards, in editing – getting the content laid out for working on is what’s most important.

But even more importantly than that; if you’re not enjoying what you’re doing, stop. It’s not worth struggling through your writing. If you’re not eager to blog, then you might want to find something to blog about that makes you feel enthusiastic

So find something that excites you and drives you forward into writing new content, and involve yourself to the fullest extent. This is a great time to really get into blogging, and many people are making a living from being proactive and driven with their blog content. Who knows, you may even find yourself contracted to write similar posts for other sites, and your career could lead off from there. So work hard, and good luck.

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  1. Lisa @ Cents To Save says

    November 18, 2011 at 9:04 pm

    I am definitely enjoying blogging. It has filled in some of the gaps since my unemployment. Looking forward to see where it leads!

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  2. Maria@moneyprinciple says

    November 18, 2011 at 10:55 pm

    Completely agree. But I have also noticed that my motivation ascilates between high and moderate – in fact, sometimes when life gets a lot, it is really tempting to give up. What gets me through is that I never forget how much I like blogging.

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    • Aaron Hung says

      November 19, 2011 at 3:39 pm

      It is really hard when you have a lot going on with your life to stay focus, but always remember that blogging is FUN and that alone will motivate you

      Reply
  3. Melissa - Just Another Girl With a Blog says

    November 19, 2011 at 1:32 am

    I am the most inconsistent person ever. In almost everything I do. It is something I really need to work on. Thanks for sharing the Written Kitten website. Maybe that will me help be consistent in writing so my blogging gets better. Looking forward to browsing around your site some more.

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    • Aaron Hung says

      November 19, 2011 at 3:36 pm

      Thanks Melissa 😀 and I do the same

      Reply
  4. krantcents says

    November 19, 2011 at 2:21 am

    Consistency keeps your readers back! My best and most enjoyable posts are ones that I enjoyed writing. I think my readers enjoy the ones I enjoy writing.

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    • Aaron Hung says

      November 19, 2011 at 3:35 pm

      Well said Krantcents hehe and true too

      Reply
  5. YFS says

    November 19, 2011 at 4:53 pm

    Consistency is very important. Like you say. “Get into a schedule” you need to develop a routine for your readers but more importantly you need to convince yourself you’ve formed a new habit.

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  6. Sustainable PF says

    November 20, 2011 at 12:58 am

    Agreed. Consistency has been key to our (limited) success.

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    • YFS says

      November 22, 2011 at 5:06 am

      Limited.. aww you’re being humble 🙂

      Reply
  7. ProfitsOn says

    November 21, 2011 at 12:41 am

    Yes. Practicing consistency reinforces consistency.

    Good post. Thank you.

    Reply
  8. The Jenny Pincher says

    November 21, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    I couldn’t agree more! Consistency is the key. It can seem like it takes forever but when you write a few times a week over time you look back and see how far you come. This has motivated me several times to keep moving forward.
    Thanks for the reminder!

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    • Aaron Hung says

      November 21, 2011 at 2:59 pm

      Yes, with blogging you have to think long term. Think of it as a savings account. In the long run, the fruits will be sweet 😀

      Reply
  9. Little House says

    November 21, 2011 at 2:55 pm

    Definitely agree. Consistency is important, even if it means only posting a couple of times a week! I know a few people who have wanted to start blogging, but just couldn’t commit to a post schedule. It’s harder than it looks!

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  10. marissa says

    November 21, 2011 at 5:22 pm

    I so learned this lesson the hard way. I thought that I can just post whatever I wanted to. Not so much. The amount involved is a lot more than I expected.

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  11. Doctor Stock says

    November 22, 2011 at 2:58 am

    Consistency in quality, frequency, etc… all good points.

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  12. Shaun @ Money Cactus says

    November 22, 2011 at 1:10 pm

    It is really hard to find a rhythm for writing, but it is important. Consistency is key, but so is punching out some extra work when you are feeling productive so you can give yourself a break when you need it. Oh and rewards are a must!

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  13. Miss T @ Prairie Eco-Thrifter says

    November 23, 2011 at 3:48 pm

    I try to be consistent with everything I do. In order to actually be consistent I try to set reasonable goals and plans. Nothing that is more than I can realistically manage. For example, I can commit to working out 4 days a week. I sometimes do more but I almost never miss the basic 4. This has been key to staying healthy and looking after myself.

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  14. Jen @ Master the Art of Saving says

    November 24, 2011 at 6:06 am

    I totally agree with you, consistency is really important. I’ve been able to stick with my schedule of Monday-Saturday for a long time now. Sure there are times when I don’t have an actual post, but I make a quick one to let my readers know what’s up. Consistency actually keeps me going. 🙂

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  15. Barbara Friedberg says

    December 6, 2011 at 5:37 am

    If you don’t like writing, then blogging isn’t for you!!! Personally, I like to write and share my years of finance experience.

    Reply
  16. Judy Caroll says

    February 8, 2012 at 8:47 am

    Hi Aaron,

    I love your points here. The idea of consistency really gets lost in the shuffle, especially among many bloggers. They think that their efforts will be paid off overnight. That is not the case. It takes time to see results from our blogging efforts , and we need to be consistent with our production to get such results.

    Thanks for sharing,

    Judy

    Reply

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