13 vlogger challenges you can overcome

Vlogger challenges exist, and you have to face them.  They concern aspiring, newbies, or those more experienced.  Fortunately, these can be overcome.  Find out more in my article.

Being a solopreneur for 11 years, I’ve been blogging for 7 years, and love it.   I had an Instagram account from the start but recently decided to focus on reels.  Making b-roll videos as a vlogging activity is interesting, though challenging.

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Vlogger challenges

Vlogging is fun, yet can be overwhelming.  Work smarter to meet your goals, avoiding burnout.  There are barriers, and fortunately, also ways to master them.

I’ll list some common constraints vloggers have to deal with.  I’ll also provide handy ideas to handle them.  You can visit the articles that I’ll suggest for more specific tips.

Challenges to overcome:

1. Consistency
2. Topic ideas
3. Content quality
4. Video skills
5. Camera shyness
6. Negativity
7. Productivity
8. Proven method guidance
9. Content Marketing
10. Audience growth
11. Monetization and ROI
12. Tech Knowledge
13. Compliance

Consistency, topic ideas, and content quality

You could ask yourself if content creation is worth time and effort.  In content marketing, it’s crucial.  However, the approach you choose for yourself counts towards your results.  It’s vital to start with a strategy and remain consistent.

On my blog, I share a lot about productivity and working smarter for content creators.  It’s something I do daily, on weekdays.  Consistency counts, and I’ve always posted a new article a week.  Nowadays, I’ve set myself a goal of 3 reels a week, which is also achievable for me.

Video skills, camera shyness, and negativity

Shy to speak on camera?  Try a faceless account.  Showing your face, and better still, speaking works.  However, online brands also work, not just personal brands.

My reels are nowadays full of energetic music.  I don’t normally speak in the b-rolls, and they last only 5 to 7 seconds.  However, I’ve done voice-overs and speaking in the past.  Speaking videos are best, especially if they’re longer ones.  Know your goal and plan the length accordingly.

Negative comments happen, especially on social media.  However, accept any helpful feedback that comes from your real audience.  Ignore the ones that are disrespectful and even block them.  Use helpful feedback to improve.

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beginner skills

Set goals that align with your strategy.  Have a content calendar to guide you in achieving them.  Work smarter to achieve set goals.

Productivity, proven method guidance, and Content Marketing

Use methods like the Pareto Principle to decide what to focus on.  Allocate precious time thoughtfully.  Don’t waste other resources, financial or any other uselessly.

Working in my home office for 11 years, I once faced having no boundaries.  I then decided to draw the line and find better working methods.  Productivity techniques have supported me much.

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content creation trends

Follow best practices, proven models, and techniques.  Most things tend to change often or even constantly.  Other things are more evergreen in vlogging.  Lay a solid foundation, especially with what stays for a longer time.

Audience growth, monetization, and ROI

Growing your audience supports meeting monetization goals.  Use your insights and stats to analyze results.  They provide handy info.

I check my platform stats to see how they perform.  GA4 is an invaluable source.  My affiliate dashboard is another.

Some things have stood the test of time.

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the 5 C’s 

Tech knowledge and compliance

With vlogging, you can’t avoid technology.  It’s an ever-evolving environment.  The equipment you use, social media platform algorithms, and much more.  Equipment can be expensive, however, start with your smartphone as I do.  

Compliance is another area where many content creators ask questions.  You don’t have to be an expert at it.  For the legal stuff, many get started with affordable, professional templates.

Is vlogging right for you?

Ever thought about who vlogging is for?  It’s often associated with extroversion.  However, introverts can work on it successfully too.  

As an ambivert, I have a mixture of both and enjoy vlogging.  My blog remains my primary platform.  Social media and email support me in diversifying my traffic sources.

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ideas for introverts

All the vlogging challenges I listed are just starting points.  Ask yourself about them, and plan to overcome them.  My linked articles dig deeper.

If you’re hesitating between vlogging or not, take a step back and think.  

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Conclusion 

I listed vlogger challenges that most content creators face.  Beginners or more advanced level, it happens to anyone.  Use my examples to craft your strategy proactively.

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