Did you know that blogging is considered one of the most profitable ways to make money online? However, there are quite a few things you should consider before you dive in. Particularly, not making any of these 7 mistakes…

Waiting To Invest Until You Grow Big

I think this is by far the most common mistake most newbie bloggers do. You can’t expect to grow a profitable blog if you’re not willing to invest in it. Most importantly, you have to be ready to invest your time & really devote yourself to making it happen. Also, you can get some pretty awesome tools and services to help you get your blog to the level it deserves to be.

Some ways you can invest in your blog today:

• Go self-hosted
• Take these E-courses
• Use scheduling tools
• Start editing your pictures as a blogger using presets & Adobe Lightroom
• Get professional blog design

Expect Super Fast Results

Growing a blog is a constant work, you might be able to start making money from your blog straight away, but in most cases- it will take you months of hard work to see the actual results. Don’t be let down if you don’t see amazing results after a week of starting your blog- the stats will pick up if you continue working on your blog. Just keep believing in yourself!

Postpone Monetisation For The Future

You never know when your next blog post is going to go viral and you need to be ready for that. There’s no harm in finding ways to monetise your blog even before your blog grows and you should actually use this slower period to create some awesome products and start using affiliate links. If you’re keen to know how exactly I make money blogging, read this post.

Saying Yes To Everything

I know every new opportunity might be very exciting for you right now, but do you really want to write a full blog post about lipstick you got for free even if it doesn’t provide any valuable content to your audience? Set your values & stick to them, in most scenarios, it’s better & absolutely OK to say ‘no’!

Not Having A Plan

You need a plan even if you’re just starting out. Where do you see this blog of yours in a year? What about 5 or 10 years? Take a notebook and write down your goals, no matter how big or how small. This will shape your view, help you set clear goals and will keep you motivated even when things do not seem to be falling into places fast enough.

Seeing Yourself As A “Small Blogger”

Stop this right now. If you look at yourself a small, hobby blogger, this is how other people will see you too. Invest into getting some professional headshots, write an informative biography on your about page and don’t be afraid to reach out to brands yourself. You will be surprised by the power of mindset!

Not Seeing Your Blog As A Brand

You can definitely turn your blog into a business if you start treating it like one. Your blog is not just another blog, it’s a valuable brand that can create products, teach others useful skills, participate in conferences and hire people! If you need any help in taking that leap and you want to start treating your blog differently, check out my blog consulting services, I might be able to help!

Hope this post was useful, friends! Let me know what was the biggest mistake you’ve made in your blogging journey!