Is blogging fun, or not?  You may ask yourself as a newbie.  Even if you’re already more experienced, you might question yourself.  If you want to evaluate if investing time and energy is worth it, read on.

I’ve been a solopreneur for 11 years (at the time of this writing), and my blogging activities started 6 years ago. In my post, I’ll highlight both sides of the coin. 

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Misconceptions and myths

New sites come to life every day. However, fewer survive over a year. Why do newbies give up?

Some tend to say blogging is all fun.  On the other hand, others say it’s too hard.  Which one is correct?  It’s challenging to choose a single one as a reply. 

Secondly, different people see the activity differently. However, taking a bird’s-eye view allows you to consider things more clearly. Seeing things better from afar makes it easier.  

In my article, I’ll highlight both sides of the coin.  Through my lived experiences, I’ll illustrate with examples.  I’ll also share some handy tips and ideas for better results.  You can also find general stats from Backlinko.

Blogging for fun

How enjoyable is it?  I’ll list the bright side first.  There are endless reasons to embrace it.  My list is non-exhaustive.

What makes it exciting:

  • Self-improvement
  • Hone existing skills
  • Living your passion
  • Flexible agenda
  • Monetization opportunities 
  • Passive income
  • Self-expression 
  • Networking with others
  • Supportive community 
  • Helping your readers

Skill-building is ongoing.  With technology, blogging evolves.  I always find that I need to learn more.

To get the most out of it, I also hone my learning skills.  It supports a better platform experience.  I thus gain more quality for the time I spend taking online courses.

One of the perks of working on my terms is handling my agenda.  Flexibility counts a lot, and I ensure a good level of self-care.  Burnout is never acceptable, and taking regular breaks is crucial.

Monetization is handy.  It’s also a means to measure your goals.  I find that passive income is an opportunity to go for.  Find how supportive blogging is in business.

I currently only do ads and affiliate marketing.  Going for digital products (as well) is best.  Doing so, however, requires putting in more time and other resources.

Self-expression is one of the special gains.  Use your full name or a pen name.  I use a shorter version of my name.  Read about anonymous blogging.

How it’s hard work

Although blogging is fun, every day isn’t rosy.  There are ups and downs.  Sometimes, you tackle matters that need your urgent attention.

The challenges to take:

  • Being consistent
  • SEO challenges
  • Writer’s block
  • Success takes time
  • Specific niche
  • Avoiding burnout
  • Out of comfort zone 
  • Technical side
  • Criticism 
  • Motivation decrease 
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The fear of blogging can hamper the start of a new project.  It can also hinder the progress of an existing one.  Have realistic expectations, as there are both sides to the coin. 

Nothing is 100% easy, nor all hard.  It’s often, based on the given situation.  It takes patience and time to grow a site.  Those who give up early, are likely to miss out.  On the other hand, those who learn from failure (and from industry experts), are better off.

SEO evolves constantly.  You need to stay updated.  Read my other article to see if SEO is still worth it.  You’ll also find out how I keep up with the latest developments.

Getting out of your comfort zone is challenging.  It puts your ideas in front of the world.  However, writing is still easier compared to vlogging.  Speaking on camera is often more daring.

Not everyone has the technical skills to manage a website.  However, you can choose to go for user-friendly options if you prefer to.  Find the best blogging platforms to publish articles. Self-hosting is advantageous, as it provides better control.

Fun vs hard work

Is blogging fun or hard work?  It’s both, and they’re not mutually exclusive.  They coexist and are both reality.

Find your balance of fun and hard work.  Persevere through hard times.  Relax and chill when possible.

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Work smarter not toil

I use my 24 hours of the day to my advantage.  With this activity, I don’t have to spend 8 hours daily in my home office.  Enjoying my morning coffee at my own pace is natural.

There are days when chaos hits.  Unexpected events come up.  For example, I once noticed that my top-performing post declined.  I decided to urgently make it a priority to tackle it.

Get the best of both worlds.  Embrace enjoyment and sometimes chores.  Work smarter, not harder to find your desired balance.

Have a niche

Having a niche can contribute to your success.  Firstly, you should choose something you truly enjoy and believe in.  If not, why would you spend hours (for many years) working on it?

Your niche must cater to your target audience.  What you offer must solve pain points.  This is essential if you plan to monetize your site.

Alternatives to blogging

Aside from writing, there are other options.  If writing isn’t for you, consider the others.  Best of all, adopt more than one, as far as possible.

  • Vlog
  • Podcast
  • Email
  • Social Media
  • Webinars

Personality types differ.  Bloggers may be more of the introverted type.  Vloggers are often more extroverted.  However, anyone with passion, determination, and willpower can persevere.  Find vlogger questions to ask yourself, before diving into video creation.

I’m an ambivert, leaning more on the introvert side.  Writing comes easier to me.  However, I find making videos fun.  On my Instagram channel, you’ll also find some reels.  

Always diversify your traffic sources.  Don’t rely on one content format or platform.  Go for an email list, which you have better control over. 

Neither enjoyable nor hard work.  Rather a blend of both.  Find your balance for long-term success.  Work smarter and enjoy your content creation journey.

Conclusion

Blogging is both fun and hard work.  However, find a good balance.  Work smarter for the best results, and enjoy the journey.

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Hi! I'm Sharvina Y. (nickname Sharvi). Welcome to my blog. I share self-improvement for bloggers and solopreneurs.

37 thoughts on “Is blogging fun or hard work?”

  6. Awesome post Sharvi. For me, blogging is both fun and hard work. It’s fun because I can express myself through my words but hard because coming up with content can at times be a struggle. In the end, we as writers have the opportunity to get our thoughts out there and share it with others. I do like your insight into this.

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  7. Excellent post about blogging. I definitely learned a lot over my 6 years having my own blog. I agree, consistency is always a challenge, and motivation as it can look daunting sitting down and sometimes forcing words to come out after a long day at work, etc. But this is something I love, so I have no problem setting time aside for it.

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  8. I enjoy your posts. They’re always clear and to the point. I’m a newbie and can’t imagine not having fun, though my mindset is business. The creativity is freeing, and I love the constant learning and challenges.

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  9. My eclectic blog is one of my hobbies and is written for fun and mental stimulation. I sit at my desk and the words flow out of my fingertips. I’ve blogged long enough to classify blogging as a habit.

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  11. I started my website just to share some of my works and poems with the world, a kind of record for when I am no longer here. As they say, everything on the internet is permanent. It’s not professional by any means…but, for me, writing, especially poems, helps to vent my insurmountable pain and frustrations with themes that others could identify with. Every sentence is a searing into the muscle of a bleeding heart to stop the loss. A scar that helps to stop the failure leeching of who I am. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. We’re only human.
    Blogging for me is both fun and painful, but perhaps a necessity in my life to assist with keeping my humanity intact. If we can’t shout out ourselves at times, we would surely wither within.
    Thank you for the blog, Sharvi. I always look forward to seeing your posts on Fridays. They help a lot, always know that.

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  12. I love blogging on my subject. This is my 15th year and it does become part of your life. The worst part is criticism but when you look behind that, a lot of the negativity is envy and jealousy (the blog or the subject matter (mostly the subject matter)). I can deal with constructive critique, but when people are just being plain nasty, it kinda sucks. But overall, I have a good following on wordpress and other platforms that feed in like facebook, twitter and insta. It’s a good way to express yourself if you are a little bit on an introvert.

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  14. Blogging for me is really enjoyable and fun, but sometimes it becomes a full time job. This happens when I want to reply to all comments and read and comment on all the posts of my fellow bloggers. In those moments I feel like abandoning everything.

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    2. I agree with this. As much as I enjoy it, it does become daunting at times. Even in leisure, it comes with some toil, especially as most of us don’t want our fellow bloggers to feel unappreciated. That said, it is difficult and oftentimes unrealistic to think we can keep up with everything.

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      4. I understand completely, Luisa. That’s the catch of it all. Most people probably understand, but we often put an undue burden on ourselves trying to keep up. We make it into an all or nothing proposition instead of trying to find the balance. Which, mind you, is not easy.

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