10 Harsh Truth Of Blogging No One Will Tell You

Do you want to know the harsh truth about blogging?

If you are reading this post, you might be thinking that I am a blogger who is probably relaxing on the beach and accumulating a lot of money.

Or maybe you think that blogging is taking your laptop with you and traveling the world, working a few hours per week.

No dude…

This is how I am working right now.

Before I dive into the harsh truth about blogging, let me tell you that I am not here to discourage you from starting your own blog.

In fact, I want to lay down all the things that most bloggers won’t tell you.

Blogging is not all sunshine and roses. 

Just like any other new business, blogging takes time, dedication, and hard work.

It is possible to earn a lot of money with blogging, but you will have to wait for at least 1-2 years.

Meanwhile, you can start your blog and earn a side income to pay for your blog’s expenses.

If you like to write a lot, then blogging is the best side hustle you can start.

Trust me, making money is not that easy. If it was, everyone would be wealthy by now. 

Dedicating 1-2 years of hard work to travel and work whenever you want is not that bad at all.

Isn’t it?

So, are you ready to make the necessary commitment to make your blog profitable?

If your answer is yes, then let’s see the 10 harsh truths about blogging.

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The harsh truth about blogging No One Will Tell You

1. Blogging is hard work

Blogging is a lot of hard work. It’s not just creating a blog post and hitting the publish button.

If you plan to start a blog and think you will create a few articles and get money right away, you are wrong.

You will have to do a lot of work for at least 1 year to start to reap the benefits of your blog.

Your blog is just like a baby that needs a lot of attention in the beginning. 

If you can nurture your blog with quality articles, then the baby will help you make money. In fact, the baby will make money for you while you are sleeping.

But there is a lot of foundational work that you will need to do. 

You will have to :

• Plan your content in advance.
• Do keyword research.
• Create compelling headlines to attract people to your blog.
• Learn and work on SEO to improve your ranking.
• Update your blog regularly.
• Share your blog posts on social media.
• Network with other bloggers and the list goes on…

It’s a lot of work? Isn’t it?

Well, it’s just like doing several jobs at the same time.

Now you are confused? Right? 

You are wondering if blogging is meant for you.

I firmly believe that anyone with an average IQ can start a blog and earn decent money if they focus on their blog for 6-12 months.

But for that to happen, you will need to give your blog your undivided attention, and you will need to invest money in your blog, which leads us to the next section.

2. Blogging requires you to make an initial investment

In the business world, you will have to spend money to make money. 

There is no such thing as making money for free, especially when it comes to creating an online business.

Now before you exit this page, let me share a simple example with you.

On average, a student invests $25,000 up to $100,000 to get a degree with no guarantee of getting a steady job.

Have you ever tried to reflect on this? Why so many super successful people in the world are college dropouts?

Take your time and think about it for a few.

If someone wants to start a blog, they will only need to invest between $70-$150(Basic hosting).

If you take your time and think of both scenarios, you will surely know which path is better. 

You should always keep one thing in mind: If you cannot invest in your business, will other people believe in you or your business model?

First, you must believe in yourself, then invest in yourself and your blog.

“Income seldom exceeds personal development,” Jim Rohn.

So, invest in yourself, and the money will follow. 

Always remember this: The value you put out into the world will determine the level of money you will earn.

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3. You will have to make an extra effort to stick to your schedule

Working from home is a fantastic experience. But it doesn’t mean that you will be able to get more done.

In fact, when you will work from home, you will have the tendency to let go.

Since there will be no one around you to monitor your progress, you will be more prone to distractions.

This is why it is essential to create a blogging schedule and take breaks every 1-2 hours.

Why I am saying 1-2 hours, you ask.

If you try to work for more than 2 hours, you will start to lose your focus. Taking breaks will allow you to recharge and become more efficient at what you do.

Here are a few things that you can do when you take your breaks:

• Go for a walk.
• Play with your dog.
• Talk to your parents or friends.
• Relax and drink fresh juice.
• Take a power nap.
• Practice a hobby-I usually play guitar for about 10-15 minutes.
• Meditate.

What I have learned is this: These little breaks will make a significant impact on the quality of your content. With every break, you will have a fresh perspective, which enhances your writing significantly.

Do give it a try for 1 week, you will surely see the difference.

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4. You will feel very lonely

You will see yourself sitting in front of your laptop more than you imagined. Once your blog is gaining some traction, you will be super excited, and you will try to get more done. You will want to spend your weekends working on your blog.

Should you do that?

Of course not.

Go out with your family and friends. Go on dates and enjoy yourself.

You will read many articles where bloggers tell you they have succeeded by working 15+ hours per day.

Do you really want to work for 15+ hours per day?

I don’t think so. 

Spending quality time with your parents or friends is vital for your mental health. Money is essential but not more important than your physical and mental health.

Human beings need social interaction to be able to flourish. 

Therefore, you should always try to keep the right balance between your professional and personal life.

If your family and friends are busy, you can try to network with other bloggers and run online businesses. 

Trust me, these people will help you more than you can imagine, as they are the ones who will understand you better.

Speaking of understanding, do your family and friends support your blogging journey?

Or do they even understand you?

5. Your family and friends may not be supportive of your blogging journey

I know. This one is really harsh. But let’s face the truth.

How many times your family and friends have told you to go and find a job?

Too many times, I guess. Right?

It’s quite evident that you will feel super excited to share your little blog with your close ones. 

You will expect everyone to be happy for you and support you in your new blogging venture.

But, the response can be otherwise.

You may hear them discouraging you or even telling you that blogging is just a scam where people will take money from you. 

Or maybe there is no way someone can make money with a blog, and instead of writing articles, you should try to find a real job.

But those people don’t know anything about blogging or online business. They firmly believe that working 9 to 5 your whole life is the only way of living a fulfilled life.

It doesn’t matter if their perspective about life is like this. You just have to be courageous enough and believe in yourself.

That is all that matters.

Besides, it’s your life, and you must do what is truly meaningful to you.

And you need to understand that your family and friends are not your target market. You are not here to convince them to start their own blog.

It would have been awesome if they could support you. But this is YOUR journey and not getting support from people you love is okay.

Therefore I will suggest you focus all your energy and efforts on creating a successful blog and helping people who are ready to listen to you.

There are people out there who will appreciate your efforts and genuinely thank you for providing useful information.

6. It will take some time to make money from blogging

You saw this coming. Right?

Now, you must be asking yourself, why should you even try to start a blog when you have to wait to make some money.

This is entirely normal. People wait for 3-6 years to get degrees to work in an office for the rest of their lives.

So, waiting for 2-3 years for blogging is nothing to be scared of. 

Isn’t it?

The truth is that most bloggers will give up on their blogs when they are just a few months from reaching the tipping point.

This is why I always tell my readers to have realistic expectations about blogging.

If you have a proper strategy for your blog, you understand that it takes time to earn money.

7. People might steal your work

There are always some people that will try to steal your work. These people are lazy, and they usually lack morals.

I don’t think you should get angry or even frustrated when this happens. 

At least you know your content is good enough because people are copying from you.

The sooner you get comfortable with this, the better you will be prepared to grow your blog.

These are the same people who will criticize you for your work. They will leave all kinds of comments on social media and on your blog.

Should you care about them?

Of course not. 

You MUST ignore these negative people and keep on creating valuable content for your readers.

How can you deal with that?

If they comment on social media, don’t react. If they put a comment on your blog, you are free to delete it.

I know it’s hard to ignore negative feedback. But you gotta do what you have to do.

Besides, it’s your blog, and you are free to choose which comments to allow on your blog. Right?

8. You will need to learn constantly

It doesn’t really matter which niche you choose because you will need to learn and tweak your blog regularly.

Since online marketing is evolving so rapidly, you will have to learn constantly to get long-term success.

Whether it is SEO, blog traffic, or content marketing, you will need to provide updated information for your readers.

Well, I am not telling you to read a book every week, but one blog post per day will be enough to get the latest information.

9. Blogging is a non-linear journey. So expect a lot of ups and downs

You will get a lot of failures. This is very important for you to understand before you even start your blog.

Many new bloggers start their blog, write 20-30 articles, earn $3-5 per month, think that there is no money in blogging, and stop creating content.

This is typical for many aspiring bloggers. They have unrealistic expectations about blogging.

This is why I always tell my readers that blogging requires a lot of patience. If creating 20-30 articles would bring thousands of dollars, everyone on this earth will become a full-time blogger.

There will be weeks when your traffic will increase, and you will be at the top of the world.

But, there will be weeks when your blog traffic will drop. This is completely natural.

Even the best blogs on the web have a constant fluctuation in traffic.

10. You will probably gain some weight

This is quite obvious as you will be on your laptop for long hours. When you have just started your blog, you will be seriously addicted to getting the work done.

Maybe you will even skip meals to be able to complete some critical tasks.

Don’t forget to take care of your health and take breaks every 1 or 2 hours.

You need to understand that creating content at your own pace is the key to success.

If you can create only 1 blog post per week, it’s completely fine. Just make sure those articles are of high quality.

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Final thoughts: 10 Harsh truths about blogging

Blogging is a lot of work, and it takes time to start earning some decent income.

Once you have started your blog, it will be vital to focus your efforts on creating quality content.

For the first 6 months, focus all your energy on creating quality content. 

Trust me, everything will start to fall into place after 6 months.

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