New Year’s Blog: Top 10 Resolutions

I’ve got to say that as a new blogger, this last week has been the most intimidating yet.  It seems that at this time of year many bloggers choose to show you their best work of the year…and all I can say is WOW!  I’ve loved reading about the top 10 destinations people traveled to (Many that I cannot even pronounce) or the best adventures people have taken (The pictures alone have left me speechless)! There are so many amazing bloggers out there and I’ve been soaking it all in to learn from the best.  This isn’t something you can have as a major in college so your education comes from those around you that have been doing it for years.

One common post I’ve been reading is that this is the time of year to reassess your goals for your blog.  It is time to look at what is working and what needs to change.  One way many people are doing that is through Blog New Year’s Resolutions.  So here we go…my top 10 for 2016.

1. Blog more.  I need to write, write, write.  One blogger said she writes at least one sentence a day just to keep the creative juices flowing. Not every blog is going to be great, but at least I’ll give it my best shot.
2. Develop a schedule.  Many bloggers suggest having a predictable schedule so your readers know when to expect new work.  It also seems to help keep you on track for the week.  So my first step will be to create a schedule that works for me for blogging and social media.
3. Post daily on Instagram.  Who knew what a great tool Instagram could be?  Not only is it a way to gain readers, but looking at other people’s accounts is so inspiring.
4. Create more Pinterest pictures.  Although this is pretty time-consuming, I’ve got to get back in the habit of creating those vertical pins with titles.  I’m currently using PicMonkey but am open to suggestions.
5. Look for more Facebook groups for bloggers.  My groups have been a lifesaver! I’ve gotten so much positive feedback and wonderful suggestions from some great bloggers.  I’ve also seen some great posts from people outside of my niche.
6. Post more often to my Facebook page.  I must say I tend to neglect this social gem a bit more than I ought to.
7. Twitter…I feel like a 90-year-old woman admitting this but I have no idea how to use Twitter. Time to get off my rocking chair and figure it out!
8. Fix my ads.  They are driving me crazy!  They don’t look the way I want them to (They don’t fit the boxes), I need more of them on my front page, and something’s not working right because Google AdSense said there was no activity in December even though it was my best month yet.  Ggggrrrrr…how frustrating!
9. Fix the little things that have been bugging me.  I need to tweak some menus, center some pictures, and add some things to my main page.
10. STAY MOTIVATED! Blogging is hard work with little payoff (And this is coming from an ex teacher!) I’ve got to remind myself why I started doing this and where I want to go with it.  So far it’s been a fun ride!

Have a great start to 2016!

What are your resolutions for 2016? I’d also love any helpful hints on how to keep up mine!