My last post last week is a very clear indication that some necessary changes are imminent in this blog. So now in this post I would particularly talk about the decrease on the blog posting frequency here in MelvinBlog.
Over the past few months I have been consistently churning out 8-10 blog posts per month or a post per three days. During my school days, it was I think 6-8 posts a month. That being said, for a very long time you as my reader is trained for that frequency. You’re not expecting me to post twice a day because you get used to the current frequency that I have
Now that I obviously don’t have the same time to be dedicated in blogging, I’d like to make a short announcement that I would be decreasing my posts more. I don’t have an exact figure in mind but I think 5-6 a month is where its currently heading.
I’m sure a lot of people really don’t think it’s something that important and I really don’t think it is too but because I care for my readers so I’d like to let everyone know. Couple of years back, there was an awesome post at Problogger on that subject and it has been concluded that blog post frequency doesn’t really matter that much in as much as people would like to think to. And I agree.
Right now, I look at bloggers like Glen of Viperchill, Marko of HowToMakeMyBlog and even Neil Patel of QuickSprout as good examples. They really don’t need to commit into writing everyday, what they commit to is writing high quality content each and every time they write and it’s really something that I’d like to implement here.
I’m sure you would notice it with my recent “how to” posts that I really have started to shift into that writing way. That being said, Im not really worrying on a sudden drop of traffic (maybe that would be evident on the first few weeks) because my aim since this year was to make this blog more as a reference guide where people could actually look into this as a reference, not just a blog.
Another reason I’m doing it is because I want to set aside time some time to some of my bigger projects in conjunction with my real-world work/job. I’ve announced a couple of weeks back that I’m working on my relaunch of my info product called MMO Blog Monetizer 2.0. I’m also working on some side projects that may need to take some of my time as well.
How about you guys? Whats your take on posting frequency? Do you think it’s overrated too or what? I’d like to hear you out on this matter.
Hey Melvin,
I don’t think Posting frequency really matters. If you’re writing quality posts (like glen), then readers will going to stick with your blog. I think 2-3 posts a week are enough.
Thanks for sharing this great Post. Keep up the good work.
~Dev
I think it’s like wasting money. (domain, hosting, email software. etc..)
but yeah, I agree with dev. it’s ok, as long as you provide good content. =)
huh? i didn’t quite get your point elie. =p
all I’m trying to point out here is:
“sayang ang ibabayad mo sa hosting and domain, plus aweber pa kung hindi mo rin lang masyadong i-uupdate ang blog mo.”
=D
well, at least that’s what I currently think from my blog since hindi ko na xa gaano na-uupdate ngaun, kasi busy ako sa *tooooot* (bawal sabihin targeted “pinoy” visitors lang ang kelangan ko check mo ung blog ko, hanapin mo ung “orange banner” dun kung gusto mo malaman sinasabi ko lols pa-edit nlng nito bro.)
anyways, Thank god. you had a contest! kung hindi, Naku! wala akong maisip maisulat… lols. 😉
Hiya Melvin,
This is Source Blogger. How are you?
When you had mentioned you had read a post on ProBlogger, I assumed you were thinking of the same one that affected my writing frequency too.
It was actually thinking of a guest post by David Risley on ProBlogger that changed how I looked at updating my site’s content…forever.
David stated: “The simple truth is this: Poor bloggers spend most of their time writing blog posts. ProBloggers spend most of their time on what actually matters – business.”
You can see it here: http://www.problogger.net/archives/2010/04/18/poor-bloggers-focus-too-much-on-blog-posts/
Now, I know that some of you will argue that they use a different metric to evaluate their blog’s success. And I respect that.
But the article is good food for thought.
Thanks…
Jeffrey Baril Source Blogger
“Determined to make you a better blogger!”
http://sourceblogger.com
I agree with you dev, Melvin, as long as you keep the quality of your posts to the top like you already do. It wouldnt matter if you posted once every 3 weeks, I’d still be interested. 😉
Wow, can’t beleive i missed that article, thanks Jeffrey for sharing the post.
you can afford to decrease frequency as your blog is popular and known…..
new bloggers cannot afford to do this
lols, this guy is passing some secret message.. =p
Its your choice man. I do not know how much posting frequency will affect your blog. When I decrease my posting frequency, my traffic decreases and commentators become sloppy and comment less.
Yours is a popular blog, so I think it won’t affect you.
I’m talking to melvin through our native language.. =D is there a problem with that?
lols Breeme! Every time someone speaks in other language, american people usually think they’re saying something shady or illegal lols.
Hey Melvin
I think it depends on how you’d manage the situation. Like what Agent Deepak said, it might affect your traffic and commentbacks, but if you could find out the post/time ratio that your readers are comfortable with, as well as spending more time writing really good posts, that’d more than make up for it.
Agree too with ProBlogger’s point on focussing on business.
So far, sounds good! I’m also doing a major overhaul with my business and blogging, and let’s pray for the best. Selamat! =)
I think posting frequency is important when we are building our personal brand. After we have been recognized by the world, then the posting frequency is not the matter anymore. I’m still new in blogging. Therefore, i still need to post frequently to get more exposure. Good luck Melvin!
I say that you are prolific when it comes to having lots of ideas to write to. But sure enough, despite your plan of decreasing your postings you have gained the loyalty of many readers. You would not gotten this far have you not put quality on your work and that’s the most important thing. 🙂
If you have reached a stable, converting traffic stream, it’s okay to reduce post frequency. In my case, I already reduced the post frequency to 4-6 post a month from 10-15 last year. For me, the most important thing in life is my permanent job..
I don’t think 8-10 a month is excessive. If anything I’d say it is below average
Its understandable that you don’t have as much time as you had before to post on your blog. I dont think its a problem to post less at all as long as you post quality posts each post.
I quite agree in writing high quality content each and every time you write a blog post. 5-6 high quality and rich content in a month is very good. I wish you all the best the in the two projects.
I think that after your blog is established, posting frequency doesn’t matter as much. This is due to the fact that you have built a readership for your blog niche. When you first start up a new blog, it is very important to post frequently to build your readership and also for search engine content. Once you have that in place, posting 6 to 8 times per month seems to work for most bloggers.
I have noticed on my SEO blog that cutting back from posting everyday to every three days, my Alexa traffic remains the same. Therefore, one can devote more time to writing quality posts.
I’m no expert, but what I’ve noticed is that posting frequency matters hugely when trying to get started, trying to get an audience excited about your blog and eager to promote it. It matters a considerable amount for a blog like mine, which is like “the voice of one crying in the wilderness” – if I don’t link to my older work, no one else will.
I’d say in your case, your blog seems to be doing fine with the relatively light posting, and you’re going to do well for yourself.
Melvin thanks for the heads up on this info. I’ve always been “taught” to post everyday all for the sake of content. Looked through those sites that you’ve place on this post and I can say that I’m convinced that it really is not necessary to post everyday. What you do need is quality posts every day. Will stick to that from now on.