Enough is enough. We all know by now that blogging can not just be called a hobby anymore. With so many people out there successfully turning their blogs into thriving brands & businesses, you should make no exception and start taking your blog seriously for once. Let me tell you why…
Look, it’s simple- if you want to have sponsors to get in touch and start working with you, you need to make sure your blog is on point. It’s not only about your blog design or self-hosting your blog. Although that’s pretty important… It’s also about the way you run & maintain your blog.

You have to publish regularly, be approachable, include your contacts visibly & make sure your social media accounts are running smoothly.

Your Newsletter is another way to show that you are in this for all the right reasons. Start growing your list sooner than later, it’s so easy to start, but it is so worth it!

However, despite all of the coolest things you have included into your blog, it’s all about your approach. If you treat it like a business it will become one. You just can’t be scared here…

You have to go for it, put yourself out there, be yourself & keep growing daily. Don’t be afraid of a change. Take online courses, research best services and don’t be afraid to invest.

Analyse online influencers that inspire you. I bet they spend AGES editing those Instagram pics & invest THOUSANDS into their equipment. Their lives might seem like a dream, but they most probably work more than any other regular human being out there.

These guys definitely love what they do and so it shows!

Let me be honest with you here. I’m no saint either. I was a bit of a Scrooge to my blog for years, but I finally got over this. I now invest in social media scheduling tools, online courses and happily pay to keep my websites secure through best web-hosting services.

Look, the reason I am telling you all of this is to show that your blog is just as any other business out there- you need to invest in it in order to grow.

You need to take your blog seriously if you want to start making a living out of it and there’s no other way around this.

I’m not talking about financial investments only. You can invest your time, your skills or your emotions, but you need to give in order to get something back and deep down- you know this yourself… Since the day one I started this blog, I spent hours & hours working on it. I still do & I’m so happy to do it!

You know what they say: “Good things come to those who believe better things come to those who are patient, and the best things come to those who don’t give up.”

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Thus, if you’re ready to take your blog seriously for once, here are some way you can do this!

 

Go Self-Hosted

Going self-hosted only might look like a real hustle, but in reality, it can be done in less than a day. If you’ve been thinking about the move for a while- autumn is just the perfect season for this.

I always see my clients super excited about moving to self-hosted WordPress. Even if they feel a bit scared at first, they always get back that burning passion for blogging once they re-launch their blogs on a new, professional platform.

Ok, ok, so if you’re a bit confused on how you can take your blog a bit more seriously, I have you covered! Just go ahead and follow these tips, depending on your needs:

• How to Create a Self-Hosted WordPress.org Blog In 5 Minutes?

• Moving your blog from Blogger to WordPress

• How to move your blog from WordPress.com to WordPress.org?

• How to Move Your Blog From Wix to WordPress.org | Step By Step Tutorial

Get Professional Blog Design

If you feel like you get a bit unmotivated when it comes to your blog- give it a facelift! Trust me, there’s nothing that feels more like a fresh start than a new blog design!

It can also be a very quick & budget friendly upgrade if you get a premade theme.

All you need to do is choose the design you like, download it, install it on your blog & you’re good to go!

If it still feels like a hustle for you- we offer free installation services on Kotryna Bass Design so that you can get a fresh look with a professional care in no time.

Work On Your SEO

Since I’ve started taking my SEO score seriously, I experienced a huge jump in my stats & income. I have no idea why I’ve been ignoring this for years! Be smart & learn from my mistakes!

SEO is definitely something you should study if you want to take your blog to a new level. You have to make it easy for your potential readers to find your blog.

If you’ve been postponing SEO work for ages now- it’s time to get to work! I previously shared seven effective SEO tips that will help you blog better, attract more visitors & finally get the hang of all that SEO fuss.

Update Your Old Blog Posts

Examine your old posts & get rid of what’s no longer relevant. Seriously, just get cleaning! This can also improve your blog’s traffic without a need to create new content. Read: 10 Ways To Upgrade Your Old Blog Posts.

Set Blogging Goals

Every new season is perfect for creating your new goals. Take your notebook & list all of the tasks you wish to achieve during the fall.

Setting clear goals for yourself can be the best thing you will do for your blog. If you feel like you need some extra help in the field, check out my blog consulting services. I’ve been helping other bloggers build & maintain successful blogs for years. By now, I have a strong idea about what works on a blog and what doesn’t. Let me save your valuable time & guide you to the right track, just get in touch & we will get things going.

 

I hope you guys enjoyed this post, let me know if you’re currently working on improving your blog!