I have no idea how it’s been 12 years since I started this blog. This blog has definitely had different areas of focus, different names even in that time but I have remained consistent and truly can’t imagine not doing this. I had no idea 12 years ago that it would be my full-time job ever let alone for the last 7 years! I want to share 12 tips with you guys that I have learned and that have kept me going over these years!
12 Years and 12 Tips
It’s OK to have no idea what you’re doing. Most people don’t when they start.
Don’t go into blogging for the money, sure it’s great but always remember why you started.
Don’t get bogged down on numbers. It’s easy to mentally go there but remember that things aren’t always what they seem.
If it isn’t a hell yeah, it’s a no. That goes for everything!
Be careful with who you let in, people have to earn trust.
Be persistent!
Work hard and be nice to people along the way. PR people move around a lot and they remember the influencers that treat them well.
Always be willing to negotiate but don’t devalue your worth.
Your time and experience MATTERS!
Just because you have a public platform does not mean you owe anyone every detail of your life.
Give yourself a break at least once a year! You don’t always need to be ON.
Try to keep some semblance of normal office hours. Don’t be available 24/7.
Take these tips for what they are worth. Just my experience but I would like to think after 12 years I have a few good nuggets of knowledge to share!
Thank you so much for reading along these past 12 years. It means the absolute world to me.
These are all such great tips! My husband and I both work for ourselves from home, so having set office hours has been so important to us and our family.
Congratulations on your anniversary. Blogging is such a fun way to be working.I enjoyed reading the things that you have learned along the way and I especially like that you pointed out that just because we aren’t some public platform that doesn’t mean we need to be public about all of our information.
Wow! 12 years is a long time. What a journey it has been and I`m sure you`ll have more great lessons to learn. My blog is just a year old but Ive learned a lot already
I can certainly relate to this; I have been blogging for about the same time. I really didn’t know what I was doing when I started, and have learned so much along the way.
Wow….and to think I have done this for a long while when I have just been at it for 6 years! (hihi).
You’ve come a long way and followed you for the past 4 years, at least! I love how you blog, Neely. To more years into blogging!
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These are all such great tips! My husband and I both work for ourselves from home, so having set office hours has been so important to us and our family.
You’re so right just starring at numbers will make you crazy! As will working all day everyday! Learned that the hard way!
Wow! 12 years is such a huge accomplishment. Congrats on your successes!
Wow 12years such a long time!Thanks for the tips for new bloggers.
Congratulations on your anniversary. Blogging is such a fun way to be working.I enjoyed reading the things that you have learned along the way and I especially like that you pointed out that just because we aren’t some public platform that doesn’t mean we need to be public about all of our information.
These are all valuable lessons from blogging. I also did not know what I was doing at the start but we learn along the way.
Wow! 12 years is a long time. What a journey it has been and I`m sure you`ll have more great lessons to learn. My blog is just a year old but Ive learned a lot already
Appreciate you sharing your tips. Congratulations on 12 years thats a huge accomplishment!!
I can certainly relate to this; I have been blogging for about the same time. I really didn’t know what I was doing when I started, and have learned so much along the way.
Congratulations on completing 12 years as a blogger, Loved all the tips. Thanks for sharing!
Happpy blogging anniversary!! Great tips and very important we pay attention to it.
I can’t believe I’ve been a fan of yours for almost 12 years! You always publish the best content! Cheers to another successful 12 years!
Wow….and to think I have done this for a long while when I have just been at it for 6 years! (hihi).
You’ve come a long way and followed you for the past 4 years, at least! I love how you blog, Neely. To more years into blogging!
Congrats on the 12 years! These are great tips for any blogger to do!
Congratulations on your 12th anniversary. These are some great tips. Thanks for sharing.
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