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February 11, 2013 by 59 Comments
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“Blogging isn’t as easy as it sounds” . This is what one ( most newbie’s as a matter of fact ) feels after one get into blogging. Well, this isn’t all true. Things look easy when you find some success with it. Blogging like any other work needs to be made productive to find success with. No work gets productive all by itself. The same holds good in blogging a well. But the intricacy is  – “How ? How do I make blogging productive ?”

You can be a highly (atleast reasonably) productive blogger if you acquaint yourself with few fruitful tactics which most successful bloggers insist on. Read on to know some such killer ways to shoot up your productivity as a blogger.

Become a productive blogger

1. Team Up

You can make the best of blogging when you gets into it fulltime. But most, for obvious reasons, resort to blogging as a money making sidekick to their fulltime desk job. And this exactly is the classic catch 22 that intimidates you (the blogger) and dramatically trims your productivity. Ultimately, you end up thinking that productive blogging requires you to give all your time.

teamwork

I say “No”.

Blogging can be lucrative to you inspite of it being your part-time take-up.

How ?

Team up !

Yes. Blogging is an amalgamation of numerous tasks like designing, promoting, content writing, auditing, etc. You might sometimes not be good at all of these. Or might not be interested equally in all areas. Also, handling each task all by yourself may take lots of time, which you obviously are short of. Rather, hire expertise in each area and make a team. This way each task happens on time and at best. Some people you can team up with are content writers, graphic designers and web developers. Concentrate on what you do best and find people for the rest.

2. Act

Research is one of the most vital phases of making a blog. Search for something related to blogging and you’ll find that the subject is so extensive that you most probably keep surfing and surfing. This will cause more harm to your productivity than being of help. Jot down the aspects that you wish to implement in your blog when you set out on research. Then grab one at a time, research upon it further and implement it then and there. Then move to the next, learn it, do it. This way you convert all that you learn into action and not just read pointlessly. Just focus on what matters to you and you blog. Snub the rest.

3. Isolate

Yes. You read it right. Isolate yourself. Get away with futile social contacts, those that hinder your productivity. Be it the idiot box (T.V) or any addictive gadgets (audio players, game stations, cell phones). Log off from all your social networking accounts like linked in, facebook, etc. Deactivate your e-mail notifications. All of these make great baits to get us off our work, any work. Hence try keeping away from such distractions for as long as you intent to work on your blog.

4. Pitch your tent

Make yourself as comfortable as possible. Is it lying wide on the bed with your lappy while your typing? So be it. You can get the most out of yourself when you be yourself. Surround yourself with things you like and discard the ones that you detest or are useless. Establish a separate work area where you feel at easy. The environment must be such that you are it peace and your ideas flow. Having things organized, be it you desktop or your desk, matter a lot. Ventilate the work station reasonably.

5. Use Tech

Tecmaking use of technology hnology is coming handy everywhere. Even in blogging. Get yourself acquainted with software for bloggers. There are thousands to name. Each helps the blogger the in its own way. Also you need to ensure that you keep yourself updated with new or changing technologies. For this, you can follow few sites (yes – just few good ones) that pertain to blogging and also your niche. Some common software that help you as a blogger are – Evernote, Windows Live writer, Disqus , AWeber, Focus booster. Some allow you to manage time, some let you produce great looking content, while some others let you snap you ideas instantly and save it for future retrieval. Remember, blogging is a world of tech. It needs you to be tech savvy to turn blogging productive.

Try using these obvious, yet often ignored tactics and see the change yourself. Let us know your ideas for productivity in the comments. We may get to learn something from you as well. 

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  1. Taswir Haider says:
    February 11, 2013 at 3:54 pm

    Nice post ! It’s really helpful become a productive blogger.Thanks for sharing these tips.
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  2. Leon says:
    February 11, 2013 at 4:00 pm


    Twitter:
    Good read. Just like life, with blogs you have to be productive to be a success at it.
    Leon recently posted..Unplugged Wedding Clause For Your Next Photography Or Video JobMy Profile

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  3. Bala says:
    February 11, 2013 at 4:11 pm

    Nice post..I will follow your guidelines to become a productive blogger

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  4. David D. says:
    February 11, 2013 at 4:18 pm


    Twitter:
    Blogging definitely is not as easy as it sounds. But one other thing that will help is to create a content calendar. It will help you plan ahead and create a schedule for you to stick to.

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  5. Andrea says:
    February 11, 2013 at 4:45 pm


    Twitter:
    “Research is one of the most vital phases of making a blog.” Thank you for this… Many forget this vital part. I get some many pitching articles, that just do not fit our blog. So thanks for reminding others the importance of researching content and blogs you wish to write for.
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  6. Junaid Raza says:
    February 11, 2013 at 5:18 pm


    Twitter:
    Awesome Post to be Productive Blogger. I think Every Blogger Should See you Posts. I would appreciate your research.
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  7. prabhat says:
    February 11, 2013 at 5:33 pm


    Twitter:
    nice post amar
    all the points you mentioned here are necessary to become a productive blogger. i will definitely learn something from it and i think acting is the most important thing. if you are learning the things and not applying them, then this is not going to benefit you
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  8. Jacob Arvin says:
    February 11, 2013 at 6:26 pm

    Also bloggers should be prepared to be willing to try more than one or even several options–trial and error is a process that every successful blogger goes through during the early stages.

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  9. Michael McNeillis says:
    February 11, 2013 at 7:30 pm


    Twitter:
    Thanks Amar, definitely agree with the isolate bit, nothing bogs down the mind more than needless distractions!
    Michael McNeillis recently posted..Keep CalmMy Profile

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  10. Justin Musiker says:
    February 11, 2013 at 8:00 pm


    Twitter:
    Hi Amar,

    Great info here. When people start to blog they sometimes think they can just start a site, write some posts, and the money comes in. Not the case at all. Some people just give up. But as you say, teaming up can help out in more ways then 1.
    Justin Musiker recently posted..Link Building Strategy For 2013My Profile

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  11. Ahmed says:
    February 11, 2013 at 8:36 pm

    and if you got worst english like me then yo can’t be a good blogger :( so also improve your English.
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  12. mike says:
    February 11, 2013 at 9:12 pm

    I love the pitch a tent piece of advice. When I was in grad school, everyone always laughed at me because I wrote most of my papers in pajamas while lounging in the grad lounge.

    Reply
  13. Mark Masters says:
    February 11, 2013 at 9:59 pm


    Twitter:
    Interesting read Amar,

    What I’m finding on our blog now is that we’re building a community where content is relevant and people want to share. Whether promoting on different platforms or inviting guest
    articles. So the emphasis on ‘point one’ I do agree with.
    Mark Masters recently posted..How Do Infographics Work?My Profile

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  14. Joe S. says:
    February 11, 2013 at 10:25 pm


    Twitter:
    As with anything in life you have to stick with it if you want to have success.

    Thanks for the read.

    Reply
  15. Calcio says:
    February 12, 2013 at 12:33 am


    Twitter:
    Blogging is not an easy task if you decide to make it profissionally. Research and hard work is needed all the time if you really want to achieve something.

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  16. Robert says:
    February 12, 2013 at 12:49 am


    Twitter:
    Amar, you hit the nail on the head for sure. I work a full time job. Well actually more than full time, usually around 60 hours a week. Sometimes I get really frustrated because I want to spend more time blogging and less time sitting at a desk working for someone else. But taking the plunge to a full time blogger is a scary thing. I know I could implement things that could make my blog successful if I had the time. But without the day job, I would be in a heap of a mess. So that’s where productive blogging come into play. I try to commit a certain amount of time each evening to write content and my focus is 90% content and 10% maintenance. Hopefully some day my efforts will pay off and I can say goodbye to “the man”. :)
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  17. Gary says:
    February 12, 2013 at 3:39 am


    Twitter:
    I really appreciated the tip on working together. And it’s always nice to get a reminder about turning off the TV.
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  18. Lalit Kumar Barik says:
    February 12, 2013 at 4:09 am


    Twitter:
    Thanks Amar for such useful article. Really I get some brilliant piece of information and one thing I must say that to be a successful blogger we have to follow these tips. Thanks again bro. Keep it up.
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  19. Tammy Fuller says:
    February 12, 2013 at 4:32 am


    Twitter:
    Isolate. That’s the key for me. Turn off all the distractions and get to work!
    Tammy Fuller recently posted..Staying Motivated When You Just Don’t Feel Like It!My Profile

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  20. tushar says:
    February 12, 2013 at 5:18 am

    nice post, all the points you have mentioned here are really important to become a successful blogger. You have to be really careful and concentrated while blogging.
    Thanks for the info.
    tushar recently posted..Online Shopping Guide: For Indians (Infographic)My Profile

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  21. Aasma says:
    February 12, 2013 at 6:38 am


    Twitter:
    It’s important to avoid all distractions at first place, so that you can easily concentrate on your blogging. Do research intelligently so that you can also save your time.
    Aasma recently posted..Online Recharge CompanyMy Profile

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  22. Shorya Bist says:
    February 12, 2013 at 7:28 am


    Twitter:
    Hi Amar,

    Thanks for sharing the information with us.Two things which i liked the best in your article.
    1. work as a team – yes it is the best productive thing one can do to grow well and fast.

    Everybody knows that today there is a big competition in blogging industry.So a single person can t compete with this.
    I mean they can but it will take alot of time ,which many not able to have patience and that is why many leave blogging.

    2.Using technology- yes it is very important as i said above that there is a great competition so software and tools can help us to reduce our work.By software and tools i dosnt mean Black hate ,don t go for that not recommendable. The tools you have mentioned are compulsory.

    Thank You
    Shorya Bist
    From Youthofest
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  23. Evan says:
    February 12, 2013 at 7:50 am

    In my opinion it is non necessary to isolate yourself while writing something. I mean don’t get into destruction with social networks like you said, but isolation is something different. If you get isolated you won’t be able to see the topic (problem) from different sides, and the post may be lop-sided… well, IMHO…
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  24. Deepak says:
    February 12, 2013 at 11:14 am


    Twitter:
    It also takes time to establish ourselves , so patience is also needed btw a good post.

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  25. harshi says:
    February 12, 2013 at 12:11 pm


    Twitter:
    a very remarkable post !the focus on “ACT” is hell alot of what it means ! :) !
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  26. Hadley says:
    February 12, 2013 at 3:18 pm


    Twitter:
    Productivity is probably my biggest problem, it’s hard to keep consistent sometimes.

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  27. babanature says:
    February 12, 2013 at 3:25 pm

    This post was a great read and well thought of. thanks
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  28. Junaid Raza says:
    February 12, 2013 at 4:00 pm


    Twitter:
    Surely! All of these points are very true. I think every new blogger should look at your post. Its great blog i guess.
    Junaid Raza recently posted..25 High Page Rank 6 Dofollow Blogs List Food of bloggingMy Profile

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  29. Edgar says:
    February 12, 2013 at 6:55 pm

    Very good post mate,

    I am starting my new blog my self so I was doing some research, but I hear first time about 2.act 3.isolate very interesting approach.

    So far I can say, blogging is much harder that it first looked to be, however it will not put me down.

    Thanks for useful post, and for sure will come back to check new post by you.

    Big thanks
    Edgar recently posted..How do you get a website on GoogleMy Profile

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  30. Alison Moore Smith says:
    February 12, 2013 at 8:18 pm


    Twitter:
    With regard to ACT, I so agree.

    When my husband was earning his PhD, he had an officemate who was intent of thorough research. This is generally good, but he could never move past the reading and move to his actual dissertation.

    When he read one bit of info, it led to another and another and another. He was — obviously — never satisfied that he knew EVERYTHING. And not knowing everything (in engineering?!) he was incapacitated.

    Years after we had graduated and left, he was still there trying to finish. Eventually he left ABD. It was a sad state because as far as academics go, he was about the brightest kid in the department.

    Sometimes we just need to take action.
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  31. myles says:
    February 13, 2013 at 1:40 am


    Twitter:
    Some really good point in becoming a good blogger and earn through it. Good tips and simple ways. thanks. :)
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  32. Ryan says:
    February 13, 2013 at 3:51 am


    Twitter:
    Great tips. I have been enjoying the last few posts on this blog as they have pertained to what I am constantly doing, which is writing and blogging. As you said under the ‘Pitch Your Tent’ headline, a dedicated workspace would help a lot.

    I have honestly been writing in the living room sitting on the couch. I notice that when I am writing at my desk (although it’s next to my bed) I am a lot more productive.
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  33. Agrodut Mandal says:
    February 13, 2013 at 6:33 am

    To be more productive you first set up your goals then create a to do list then stick to it if anyone come to disturb you avoid it focus on your goals. productivity comes when you focus and think more where you are and where you want to be this will give your blogging journey success.

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  34. Vikram says:
    February 13, 2013 at 7:31 am


    Twitter:
    All the points described for being a productive blogger are seems true. This post is really helpful for new bloggers including me. Good tips and thanks for sharing.
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  35. Himanshu Negi says:
    February 13, 2013 at 8:48 am

    Hello Amar,

    Nice tips but the proved thing that I respect and love is knowledge and understanding of SEO (Search Engine Optimization).

    SEO is crucial!
    Himanshu Negi recently posted..The Basic HTML Tags That Every Blogger Should Understand!My Profile

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  36. Samuel Pustea says:
    February 13, 2013 at 9:39 am


    Twitter:
    Turn off distraction.

    That usually takes care of it.

    No Facebook!
    Samuel Pustea recently posted..Are You Missing These 3 In Your Facebook Marketing Strategy?My Profile

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  37. nelnel says:
    February 13, 2013 at 10:59 am

    Thanks for these tips, especially for enumerating the software you use. I’ll try some of those.
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  38. Paul D. Mitchell says:
    February 13, 2013 at 11:26 am

    These steps definitely helps when writing an article. My idea list is jotted down in my cellphone or in a piece of paper. Sometimes I bookmark a page if it will be a good reference to my future posts. But I oftentimes jump from one idea to another when it is time for writing and you are right that it will take more time to write the content. Also I am guilty of not outlining the articles that I am about to write:)

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  39. Rohan Mod says:
    February 13, 2013 at 6:41 pm


    Twitter:
    hmmm i think these are the most basic tips that evryone should consider to become a real productive blogger.Thanks
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  40. Prashant says:
    February 15, 2013 at 1:07 pm


    Twitter:
    I am sure whosoever read this post will get productive results. Such a nice post with fruitful information. Keep writing such nice posts. Thanks once again.
    Prashant recently posted..Apply Password in Ok Prompt in Solaris 10My Profile

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  41. Keith Burch says:
    February 18, 2013 at 2:41 pm


    Twitter:
    How can I use autoblog on my blogger? Is there any body will share with e in here?
    advice please

    Thanks
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  42. Syazrin Rayhan says:
    February 20, 2013 at 10:44 am

    Hi amar…

    Great info there. When people start to blog they sometimes think they can just start a site, write some posts, and the money comes in. Its totally wrong and the result will make them give up and stop blogging. But as you say, teaming up can help out in more ways then 1. Like old people say, more is better than 1.
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  43. Keith Burch says:
    February 22, 2013 at 7:13 pm


    Twitter:
    I don’t get yet the answer of my question in here. Hellooo……. Is there anybody in here that like to share some real conversations? Not the only need a backlink from this part?
    Keith Burch recently posted..Info Publishing Masterplan – How to Running a BusinessMy Profile

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  44. shafeeq says:
    February 27, 2013 at 1:33 pm


    Twitter:
    When start to blog they sometimes people think they can just start a site, write some posts, and the money comes in. Not the case at all. Some people just give up. But as you say, teaming up can help out in more ways than one
    shafeeq recently posted..How to make money from facebook : 7 top ideasMy Profile

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  45. Robert Koenig says:
    March 8, 2013 at 4:25 pm

    Amar this was such a great post. I am always looking for new ways to keep my blog interesting and containing useful information.

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  46. sunil says:
    March 9, 2013 at 6:48 pm


    Twitter:
    I think these are the best tips to become a productive blogger.I like your tips,Great post sir,Keep it up
    sunil recently posted..Antivirus For Mac-Best Mac Free AntivirusMy Profile

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  47. Suraj says:
    March 15, 2013 at 10:57 am


    Twitter:
    I totally agree with your post..Research is a baseline of anything you do…
    Suraj recently posted..Assassins Creed 4 being made by 1000 people?My Profile

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  48. Sudipto says:
    May 3, 2013 at 11:52 am

    Hey Amar,
    Nice post and Thanks for sharing this important tips to become a productive blogger. I really enjoyed this post while reading and surely gonna apply all the points you mentioned above. Yes, software really helps us in many way and I think using software we can easily get success in blogging.
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