We’re really lucky to be in 2017. The amount to technology there is to help with both our daily lives and blogging lives simplifies things for us a lot. I have no idea how people lived before iPhone apps and FitBits.
Saturday’s chat was about how we can blog smarter, instead of harder. Things that help us make the most of our time and be more effecient.
Q1: Do you think you’re an organised blogger? #socialbloggers
@skinnedcartree I’m not at the moment! I’m trying to be more organised on the whole – life too! XD #socialbloggers
— Victoria (@VictoriaaHelen_) 21 January 2017
@skinnedcartree NO!!!! Haha. I’m terrible. Just kinda wing it & hope for the best #socialbloggers
— Bex (@bubblybex3) 21 January 2017
@skinnedcartree yes and no. I have all my pictures taken and edit on my laptop. Then I should write down the pics I’ve taken #socialbloggers
— Chloe (@_chloehx_) 21 January 2017
@skinnedcartree I wasn’t last year. Which is probably why I didn’t upload much. This year I got a planner & now I have all my dates planned.
— Cassie Hampson (@ZombieGoddessxi) 21 January 2017
@skinnedcartree A1. Many people say I am. I have projects lined up months in advance and blog ideas coming out of my ears #socialbloggers
— John Sennett (@JohnRdToVol) 21 January 2017
@skinnedcartree I think I am. I write down post and put them on a calendar but I’ve been lacking lately. #socialbloggers
— Suzie (@LifeWithSuzieM) 21 January 2017
@skinnedcartree Ha no. I try to be. But then life happens and my blog gets left behind. Trying to change this though! #socialbloggers
— Beckie (@pixxiepenguin) 21 January 2017
@skinnedcartree No as I don’t really know what I’m doing so posting twice a week and the rest of the week is learning #socialbloggers
— Diaryofa30something (@diaryofa30blog) 21 January 2017
Q2: How would you like to improve your organisation? #socialbloggers
@skinnedcartree I honestly need to find a way to organize my blog promo because right now it’s completely worthless #socialbloggers
— Envy Fisher (@Envy_Fisher) 21 January 2017
@skinnedcartree blog schedule and write plenty of posts in advance #socialbloggers
— Chloe (@_chloehx_) 21 January 2017
@skinnedcartree A2: Whilst I don’t want to give myself a strict schedule, I’d like to be more consistent with my posting! #socialbloggers
— Ashton Jade Gibbs (@ashtongibbs) 21 January 2017
@skinnedcartree a2, deffo bullet journal. Seen loads of cute posts of other people’s and I really need to start!! #socialbloggers
— Jasmine Amber (@Jazziepickles) 21 January 2017
@skinnedcartree A2: I really need to plan my posts of the week so I can take all the necessary pictures during the weekend #socialbloggers
— Ioanna (@ioannafil) 21 January 2017
@skinnedcartree diaries and schedules! And by sticking to them! Need to start my day earlier and go to sleep sooner too! #socialbloggers
— Victoria (@VictoriaaHelen_) 21 January 2017
@skinnedcartree I’d like to be more active in getting things done. I tend to procrastinate for ages #socialbloggers
— Bex (@bubblybex3) 21 January 2017
@skinnedcartree A2 for where I’m at I’m ok at the moment! My blog props could use a new home however #socialbloggers
— Jen (@beautlifemom) 21 January 2017
@skinnedcartree follow my to do lists, and actually write even half the ideas I have #socialbloggers
— Beckie (@pixxiepenguin) 21 January 2017
@skinnedcartree I want to schedule posts so do like 3 a week if possible but im finding it hard at the moment #socialbloggers
— AmyElizabethPorter (@AmyElizPorter) 21 January 2017
@skinnedcartree A2. I just need to keep doing what I’m doing and pushing the boundaries when it comes to creating the content.
— John Sennett (@JohnRdToVol) 21 January 2017
@skinnedcartree in general just by starting my day earlier so I can get more done and learning to write ideas down #socialbloggers
— Gracie (@_gracie92) 21 January 2017
Q3: What tools do you use to help you? #socialbloggers
@skinnedcartree Notebooks 😀 Not only do I work better on paper, it gives me an excuse to buy loads of stationery 😀 #socialbloggers
— Envy Fisher (@Envy_Fisher) 21 January 2017
@skinnedcartree my diary if i remember to write in it
Polls on twitter has helped me with making decisions recently too#socialbloggers— Gracie (@_gracie92) 21 January 2017
@skinnedcartree @Crowdfire is one tool I use to track my growth and schedule tweets ?? #socialbloggers
— Geet ?? (@getalongwith_me) 21 January 2017
@skinnedcartree A3: Notepads, notepads and more notepads #socialbloggers
— Ashton Jade Gibbs (@ashtongibbs) 21 January 2017
@skinnedcartree i use a diary, apps and a calendar they always seem to work for me #socialbloggers
— AmyElizabethPorter (@AmyElizPorter) 21 January 2017
Q4: Do you have a good blog/life balance? #socialbloggers
@skinnedcartree Sadly, no. College often takes over… I don’t like it, but getting a degree is first priority right now #socialbloggers
— Envy Fisher (@Envy_Fisher) 21 January 2017
@skinnedcartree Let’s see… Full-time job, doing a master degree, blogging… There is not much life going on #socialbloggers
— Ioanna (@ioannafil) 21 January 2017
@skinnedcartree Not at all. Life gets in the way all the time. Need more blog life #socialbloggers
— Beckie (@pixxiepenguin) 21 January 2017
@skinnedcartree even as a new blogger I struggle between blogger chats vs quality time with OH – will work on that! #socialbloggers
— Diaryofa30something (@diaryofa30blog) 21 January 2017
@skinnedcartree I do now. Last year was stressful. #socialbloggers
— Suzie (@LifeWithSuzieM) 21 January 2017
@skinnedcartree I want to up my time blogging! Always makes me feel really happy when I’m on top of things 🙂 #socialbloggers
— Making it Mindful (@makingitmindful) 21 January 2017
@skinnedcartree A4 kinda- there isn’t a true balance with work and a kid but it’s balanced enough for what I can handle #socialbloggers
— Jen (@beautlifemom) 21 January 2017
@skinnedcartree absolutely! I balance my life around uni, social and blog and manage well
— Beth Davies (@_bbbethan) 21 January 2017
Q5: What non-blog related apps help you stay organised? #socialbloggers
@skinnedcartree I don’t use apps, I just make to-do lists every single day #socialbloggers
— Envy Fisher (@Envy_Fisher) 21 January 2017
@skinnedcartree A5. Honestly none #socialbloggers please tell me I am not the only one.
— Geet ?? (@getalongwith_me) 21 January 2017
@skinnedcartree always looking at my phones calender and calculator to figure things out #socialbloggers
— Gracie (@_gracie92) 21 January 2017
@skinnedcartree notes, list, calendar #socialbloggers
— Suzie (@LifeWithSuzieM) 21 January 2017
@skinnedcartree I sometimes use the reminders app on my phone to try and schedule or the notes app on my phone for jotting down ideas!
— Making it Mindful (@makingitmindful) 21 January 2017
It was a great chat and really interesting to see everyone’s answers. Thanks for featuring a couple of mine ☺ x
I like to think I’m a fairly organised blogger, I usually sit down on a weekend and plan the following weeks content – that’s the easy part! Even sitting down and writing it isn’t all that difficult but when it comes to the pictures, that’s my downfall! I need to get into the habit of having one mass photo session a week, get them done and out of the way! I’ve tried a couple of apps but I always find planning posts works best with good ol’ pen and paper!
I think I balance everything out well, but the blog will always come second to plans and outings. I would never cancel time spent with friends and family to work on the blog, that’s why it will always be a hobby for me and never a career!
Sarah 🙂
Interesting read. I am quite organized in life and blogging too, but I can do better. As for the blog/life balance, I think it’s fine, I might do a blog post about it.
Awesome post!
An interesting chat, I would love to write more blog post but what I have learnt is with less time I just need to be smarter with the time I have Lucy x
Great topic about blogging smarter not harder. I’ll sporadically be organized with a blogging plan mapped out, scheduled social media, and to-dos for each day/week — not surprisingly, those are my most successful times. Trying to get back into those good habits for the New Year!