As much as I love blogging it can be hard to stay on top of it, as there is always so much to do. I feel like I’ve finally found some methods that help me feel productive and not fall behind. So of course I thought I would share them with you!
This is Five Tips to Increase Your Productivity as a Blogger!
Take Photos in Batches
I try to do this once a week, or sometimes try to take more so they last longer. Taking photos can be time consuming, and I don’t know about you, but I don’t have time to be snapping photos every day. Once you have your batch of photos you’re good to go and don’t have to think about it until you start running low. It’s a huge relief knowing all of your photos are done.
Schedule Posts in Advance
Nothing scream productivity like having your blog posts scheduled in advance. When I’m set for more than two weeks, I feel like I have my life together. I know some people schedule for months in advance, but I’m not quite at that level yet. Once you get some posts scheduled, you can work on future content or take a break for a while. It’s up to you.
Use an App to Plan Your Insta Grid
I personally use an app called UNUM and I swear by it. When I’ve taken and edited my photos I upload them to the app and plan out my grid. It’s really simple, and doesn’t take long, but if you’ve got a theme going on then it really helps.
Set Small Goals
If there’s one thing I hate, it’s massive goals. You know those really unachievable goals, where you roll your eyes every time you see it, as you know it’s going to take a long time. Yeah I hate those. I prefer to set smaller goals that lead up to something bigger. Ticking off goals is such a great feeling, so it’s good motivation too, when you know you can do it.
Write To-Do Lists
I never used to be a list person, but here we are. To-do lists really keep motivated, as I’ve actually planned out my day and I know what I want to get done. I always write my lists in the morning, and it sets me up for the day.
There we have it, those are Five Tips to Increase Your Productivity as a Blogger.
What helps you stay productive as a blogger?
These are all very helpful tips, Hannah! I agree about taking pictures in advance and scheduling upcoming posts. These two help me a lot in my blogging life! xx
Naya
http://www.nayatilly.com
Thank you, I’m glad you think so. It really helps doesn’t it? I’m glad they help you too xx
I love the schedule function! It’s so good to know you’re all sorted and have posts set up to go live each day, so you don’t have to worry about hitting publish and then sharing across social media xo
Makeup Muddle
It’s so helpful isn’t it?! That is so true xx
These are great tips! While I can’t take photos in batches (I take pics of what I wear each day) i do schedule my posts in advance – with two little boys that’s the only way I can be consistent with blogging, haha!
Hope you’re having a great weekend 🙂
Thank you, I am glad you think so! Ah no way. Scheduling is so handy isn’t it?! Thank you, and you too xx
I swear by taking batch photos! Sometimes I am in the mood to take them, and sometimes I am not Also, that Nicole Gurriero highlightetr palette is everything! It is so good!
Ashlee
It’s a must isn’t it?! I know what you mean, as I’m the same and it’s so annoying to have to take some when you’re not feeling it. It’s so good isn’t it?! Gutted it was limited edition xx
I live by lists. And taking photos in batches comes in handy especially when the lighting/weather can be so unpredictable xx
Amber | http://www.amberatlanta.blogspot.co.uk
A list is essential sometimes! It’s so handy to have photos ready to go xx
I’m so bad at taking photos in batches! I feel like they on look good when I’m not trying! I get so uninspired too!
Your other tips are great, I’ll be implementing them into my life now, thanks for sharing!
– Katelyn
Ah no way! I don’t know how you cope taking them daily. I know what you mean though sometimes it can be so hard to know how to style things. Thank you, and I hope this posts helps you! No problem, thank you for stopping by xx
Scheduling posts is so important, I usually write my posts over the weekend and I also take all photos so I am ready for the week and start posting. Makes everything easier! x
Yiota
pinkdaisyloves.blogspot.com
It’s such a great tool isn’t it?! Doing it over the weekend is such a great idea xx
Promoting posts and taking photos are my east favourite things to do! I don’t think I could ever schedule a month ahead but I like to have 1/2 weeks scheduled but sometimes life gets in the way! x
Beautylymin
I hate promoting posts too, it’s so time consuming! Ah no way, editing is my least favourite. Me either, that’s a different level of organised xx
Batch shooting photos really does save so much time! I’m trying to get into the habit of doing it once a week so I always have shots to fall back on if I don’t have the time to shoot one week or whatever. Great tips xx
Lauren
It really does, doesn’t it?! I hope you’re able to get into a routine. Thank you xx
I always take my photos in batch I find it so much easier! Blog page view goals is another thing I am quite big on
It saves a lot of time doesn’t it? I hope it’s working for you!xx
This is LITERALLY what I do too! UNUM and post scheduling is a life saver and I sometimes even schedule posts a whole week before!
When i used to blog full time i did most of the these tips and can say it helped sooo much, especially taking photos in batches that was the thing that made me most productive!
I always rely on a to-do list to make sure I am being productive! It’s definitely useful to take blogging photos in batches because for me it usually involves moving everything I own around to get a good shot, so might as well make it worth the time and effort and get lots of images haha!
Love this – I am always torn between being super productive and having no motivation – so taking these small steps will help me find that balance.
Thank you! It can be hard to get a good balance. I hope these tips help you xx
Love all these tips! I schedule everything down to the smallest detail because it keeps me productive and organised! I really need to get one of those Instagram planning apps too xxx
Thank you so much! Yes, having everything scheduled is super helpful. I couldn’t be without mine xx
I have recently started scheduling my blog posts in advance, and it really is a relief knowing that I have blog posts scheduled for a few weeks so I don’t have to rush to write more! I have never taken photos in batches though, and sometimes I rely on stock photos because it’s so much easier than taking my own! But I think taking photos in batches would make it much easier, so thank you for the idea! xx