Hello everyone, and welcome to another post for this week. It feels a little weird having one post each week, but I’m finally catching my breath. If you missed my previous post, I announced some important things which you can check out if you are interested. Anyway, last week I posted about the DIY project. This week will be about blogging tips. Well, this is my second topic on the blog. You can browse the blog for more blogging tips posts. So, these are simple things that will make life easier for bloggers.
It’s been a while since I post about blogging tips and post something other than last week. Well, if you are new here, I’m going to post every Monday. If you want to read more like this post and awesome DIY projects.
I got a helpful post and simple things that will make life easier for bloggers. So if you are a blogger or want to become a blogger, please keep reading to find out what are these things.
Before I talk about the post and talk about these simple things that will make life easier for bloggers. I just want to quickly say that I forgot to mention how the one post per week will be. So I’m going to make it one week a DIY post and the next week would be blogging tips.
This way, I will be able to include both on the blog. If you are looking for DIY craft posts. I got an awesome DIY project for next week. Please stay tuned for it.
Simple things that will make life easier for bloggers
Like I said, today’s post will be about blogging tips. And I’m going to mention for you guys simple things that will help to make life easier for bloggers. You may ask, how do I know if these will help to make life easier?
The answer is because I’ve tried them and they helped me a lot. There are a lot of things that we do as bloggers and I hope that I will include the ones you look for. So please keep reading and see if it’s on the list.
The good thing about these simple things that will make life easier for bloggers is that you don’t have to spend a lot of effort to do them. However, paying attention to them is what we need because sometimes we skip them AND do them later, will cost more effort for you to do them.
Maybe you will feel unmotivated to do them as it’s already messy, and organizing them will take time. Make sure that you don’t skip them for future posts and keep doing these simple things that will make life easier for bloggers for old posts. You can do it slowly for old ones and don’t need to rush.
Well, I used to mention 3 in each post but this time, it might get more than three. There are a lot of things and tools to help bloggers to have an easier life during their blogging time. So I’m not talking about tools only, but also things you simply can do and that will help a lot more than you even know.
Also, there is not only for bloggers on WordPress because all blogging platforms should have and most of these simple things don’t require a specific platform to be on. Just in case some people wonder something about this point or have a question about it.
I said to make life easier, and that doesn’t mean all the time. Because we can’t have an easier life every day, you know haha. However, in some situations, it will make it easier for you. Don’t expect these simple things will make life easier for bloggers all the time.
1. Add the Alt as a description of the picture
So the first thing of these simple things that will make life easier for bloggers that I’m going to talk about is important and I will tell you why. And how this is one of the simple things that will make life easier for bloggers. I’m assuming you already did research on blogging guides and learned about it before starting. You learned about something called “Picture’s Alt”.
This will show up for any reader when the picture doesn’t load. So people can understand what is the picture about if it didn’t load. However, some people don’t care about it. Some just put whatever and there is nothing wrong with it. But, did you know that this could help you a lot?
If you ask how it will help. Well, if you got any problems and something happened to the pictures files on the server. It would still load the “Alt”. And if you describe the picture, you will be able to upload it quickly from the PC, and easier for you to do it if you have a lot of pictures on the post. Instead of looking at what the picture would be and where it could be.
Make sure to add and make a description of the picture. If you are moving from one hosting company to another. Or moving from one platform to another. Sometimes some pictures won’t be included in the backup you did before moving. Let me tell you that I already went through it and I had a lot of help just reading the “Alt” text.
Also, adding the SEO keyword to the “Alt” will help you with SEO ranking and if you are using Yoast as your plugin on WordPress, it will tell you to do that. And that’s another thing about this and how it’s one of the simple things that will make life easier for bloggers.
How to add the “Alt” text?
This depends on the platform you are using, but every blogging platform should have it. For WordPress, if you click on the picture, you can find the setting on the right side. I’m going, to be honest, even though I came from the blogger platform, I forgot how to do it there hahaha. However, I’m sure it won’t be as difficult as you imagine if you haven’t added it before or blogged on most of the blogging platforms.
2. Name the folders on your PC as the post title
The second one of the simple things that will make life easier for bloggers is something you do like the first one. And as you read it, very easy to do, but you need to pay attention to it before finishing the post. By that, I mean if you write it and post it. However, you can write the post and add the title, but also name the folder that contains the pictures on the post by the post title.
Every post should have pictures. And if you name the folder that contains the pictures of that post. Then, you will be able to know each folder on your PC. Well, if you can do that, when it comes to updating the pictures or content, you will have an easy reach for them.
Also, this applies when moving from one hosting company to another or from one platform to another. You will sleep feeling good that you will get it back easily if something happens to the pictures.
Once you have a lot of posts and folders on your PC, it will be difficult for you to keep track of which folder. How messy it could get after that? I think having an organized PC means everything will be easy for you. Even if it’s only one picture or just a thumbnail. Don’t just name folders that contain a lot of pictures. Even for posts with one picture, name the folder with that post’s title.
Feeling organized also makes you feel good mentally, which is why I mentioned this among the simple things that will make life easier for bloggers. If you haven’t tried it, please give it a try and let me know. If you already doing it, good for you!
You can also organize the PC and folders as you feel comfortable and that makes it easy for you to know which folder for which post you know.
3. Use Google doc or word to write blog posts
Coming next on the simple things that will make life easier for bloggers is a tool. Well, it depends on which you prefer to use. However, Google Docs and Window’s software “Word” are awesome ways to help you write blog posts faster and I will explain why right now.
Well, if you are writing on WordPress, you will need to specify whether you need a paragraph or an image, or a heading. However, you can easily write and upload images on these two softwares. That will help you with writing and the time spent on each post. If you find this a struggle, then it makes your life easier.
There are more apps that you can use, but whatever works for you. If you feel comfortable using WordPress to write, then stick to it. But if you feel like you need to stop it from letting you choose first what to add. Then, this software will help you a lot.
You can just copy and paste to WordPress and you won’t have to deal with blocks anymore. But if you are okay with that, then stick to it. However, I added this to the simple things that will make life easier for that reason. And I have tried it, and it helps to write faster as well.
When you first use it. It might not be comfortable. That’s just because it’s new. And when you keep using it, it will be easy for you to write in there. Therefore, don’t worry about the first days of using the Doc or word to write blog posts.
4. Write down blog posts ideas every time
Coming to the last one of the simple things that will make life easier for bloggers. Well, I’m going, to be honest, I wasn’t doing this until I realize how important it is. Probably, a few weeks ago and from that time until now, I’m doing it every time.
Make sure to write down every blog post idea you have on your mind, that’s what I meant by “every time”. Also, you need to keep getting ideas daily or every couple of days. You can already imagine how this will make your life 100% easier and this is something we all struggle with.
Every day, try to figure out blog posts and write down the ideas. Or if you get an idea during reading a book or talking to someone, make sure to write it down. Because that could be content for you even if you are not sure about it. Just write it and write the main important points.
If you just write the title, then it would be for nothing if you didn’t write down the main points or important things about the post. You will forget by the time you want to start planning it and things could get messy and can’t post something because of that.
Also, you can see why I mentioned the simple things that will make life easier for bloggers. You just pay attention to writing down the ideas and spend some time figuring out ideas every day. You don’t have to spend hours on it as you already have content on the blog.
If you wait until your next post day, trust me, things will be messy and you will be all over the place trying to figure out a post and write about it.
5. Organizing regularly
One thing that will make your life so much easier as a blogger. You will need to keep organizing regularly and that would make it easy for you to take other things. And I’m going to talk about it and how that can help you with that.
As you all know that working as bloggers. We do a lot of things. Such as downloading pictures. Edit videos and do so many things. And sometimes when we work, things might get messy during work time. That’s normal and happens to everyone, including me.
Well, for me, sometimes my files on my laptop are messy and the pictures as well. Therefore, we must keep things organized. So, if we leave it for a while, it will make things so much more difficult to deal with.
Trust me, that’s something we don’t need it. And you could get this in life in general. When you keep things organized regularly, it will be easy for you o deal with things. It works well with blogging and blog work.
Don’t wait so long to organize things. Whether pictures, files, or anything. Because it will be more complicated to work. And it will take more time to organize them. Just like anything in life and maybe you have already done this before.
6. Grammar check tools
This is one of the best things a blogger can get. It will make your writing so easy. You will be able to write easily. And this is something we do in our daily life, if not a few days a week. So, it’s important to have grammar check tools.
You can download it and use it for free. However, if you afford to buy one. That would be good. Because they will have more options. And that will help more with writing and make it super easy and quick for you to write.
Won’t have any struggles with writing. So, that means you took a big part in blogging and make it stress-free. Because so many bloggers would get a difficult time writing. Especially when you are new to the blogging world.
There are a lot of tools that you can download. A lot of people would use one tool. However, if you have something that you like. You don’t have to use something that you don’t like. Maybe it won’t have what you want. Therefore, make sure to research and find the tool for you.
Also, some people would download on the browser. There is no problem with that. But I’m sure you can find a software version that you can install on your PC or laptop. This way, wherever you write, it will help you with Grammar.
Conclusion of the simple things that will make life easier for bloggers
Well, these are the simple things that will make life easier for bloggers. I hope you guys find it helpful and enjoyed reading it. I would love to know what you guys think of these things and which ones you do on the list that make your life easier.
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Great tips on helping bloggers making their life easier. I like using the post title on files, especially pictures when you upload them. I personally don’t like the idea of pre-writing an article in Word but that is just because I hate doing things twice but that is just me.
I am doing tip no. 4. This come in handy when you ran out of ideas for your content.
I always write or note down blog ideas as I go along, this is a great read! I’m sure bloggers around the world will enjoy this advice.
Nice tips… Thanks for sharing. The second tip is really life saving tip..👍👍
Do you believe that some of these very simple tips I am applying them too and I must say that you are right in their apparent simplicity, they help a blog a lot to grow!
Great recommendations, I love the idea of the Alt text 🥰
Thanks for sharing
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Love all of these ideas! I like to have a notebook with all the blog ideas I have and to keep them on the side when I don’t know what to write. The tip on having folders named as the articles I am sure is very helpful when changing host or theme and to be on top of organisation! Thanks for sharing x
I couldn’t agree more with using Word Docs to create your posts. It’s made the transition easier, and you don’t fall into the trap of using social media as you try to write.
I totally agree with the photo sorting. For years, I just uploaded pix. Currently, I’m spending long hours renaming and sorting them. Do it right the first time – this motto will save you lots of time and energy 😀
I’m a blogger so I know how hard can be to do all these things but with organization and constancy you can have the control. Thanks for the info. – Paolo
These are such great tips! I think having a calendar or planner would also help when it comes to staying on track of your blog. Thanks for this!
I use Google Doc to schedule my blog posts and to write a “to-do memo” there. I have a lot of ideas, but need a place to remember,
Agree with all points. Basically, blogging can be a chore, but you have to develop a system that will make things easy.
I highly suggest the third one – Using Word (or Notepad). Honestly, I think it’s less distracting (I lose my train of thought every time I stop typing) at the same time, you need not worry so much about adding blocks every time you want to a paragraph. Notepad, especially since it’s not formated – it’s easier to copy and paste. The downside though it doesn’t autosave. These are such helpful tips!
My desktop is filled with folders named blog post titles. I put the photos I want to use in there, the Pinterest images I make, and anything else that needs to go in there. It really helps when you plan out your content monthly. You can spend 1 day writing as many posts as you can. 1 day to find all images and make Pinterest images. It saves you a lot of time being really organized.
I definitely agree with and do all of these. I didn’t know to do them at first so posts like this helped me so much when I was a new blogger. Thank you for sharing!
Notion makes it easier for me to write ideas every time. When I come up with blog titles or I read something I want to write about, I just open notion or word to note them down.
Good reccomendations. Will try them!
Agree with all. These tips, I wrote down all my blog ideas and write my post with grammarly.
These are obviuos points , but we tend to forget. thanks for pointing out those.
Great tips and a great post! The Google doc one for sure! I love mine (thought it’s starting to need a bit of folder cleanup).
I definitely need help being as organized as you! Great tips! I think I will try writing in Google docs too!
You content is very helpful for all bloggers…the thing i liked the most that is it helps to save time and do things systematically…thanks for sharing this article.
I agree with your tips! I also name my folders with blog titles and the year and month it is published, making it more organized.
I like using Google doc. It’s a great resource for drafting blog post. Currently on my laptop I try to keep everything organized. All of these tips are great
That’s awesome, thank you for your feedback!
Great tips! I always write my posts in Word. I’ve been burned by WordPress before.
Thank you! That’s awesome, yeah, there are better options than WordPress Editor.
Wow that’s nice but looking
Simple practices but oh so useful! I previously did alt text but stopped! I don’t recall why but now you’ve highlighted why I should start doing it again.
Thanks for these!
These are definitely some simple tips and tricks that will help out us bloggers! Thanks so much for sharing!
These are such great and simple tips. Thanks so much for sharing.
Wow these are really great tips! As a blogger, I can relate to your tips so much and I know it will help others as well 🙂
Great tips! I’m definitely guilty of saving images for my blog under very random names and having no idea what they are. Thanks for sharing!
Alexis| https://cafe-beauty.com
I did that for a while but I find it easier when it’s more organized.
Love these tips! I always write in WordPress as I love to have the images in place and write around them.
I don’t find the blogs too annoying, you can just press return and it starts a new paragraph!
Corinne x
That’s a good point! I would want to do that too.
Great tips, I always have a blog planner with space e set aside to write my post ideas down, and I always tell people to use word o google docs to draft! I think WordPress is way too glitchy when it comes to saving, it’s always good to have a backup somewhere else!
Thank you!!
love these tips! thank you for sharing
jessica | http://www.overdressedblogger.com
Glad you loved them! Thank you for the comment!
Love love love these tips! I always write down all my post ideas, I have a note in my phone for them and my planner has a full section for mind mapping, honestly the best thing I have ever created lol.
I’m glad you loved them haha. Thank you so much for the kind comment! That’s awesome!!
Hello, these are some great tips! I totally agree with creating folders on your computer for posts as it can get really messy. I’ve never thought about creating my posts on a document first! Thanks for sharing these tips, Alicia
Hey, Alicia, thank you for the comment!
Some good tips here! I never thought to have separate folders saved for each blog post but I might start doing this just in case anything ever crashes.
That’s awesome! I’m glad you found this helpful!
Hello, thanks for sharing a great post, Adding alt text really changed my blogging game also writing all my post ideas, I now have a big spreadsheet to save them all on. Thanks for sharing a great post! Alicia
That’s awesome, it helps a lot to stay organized.
Really great tips. I have got to start naming folders after blog posts. It will make things, as you said, so much easier. Nice post!
Thank you so much! Right? you can edit and work easily with them.
Some good tips here! I mostly use Word to create my posts and I’ve got a system of folders in place on my drive. Thanks for sharing your tips.
That’s awesome! Well done! Thank you for commenting!
Great tips! It’s so important to make things easier for us bloggers as it can be hard work and overwhelming at times!
Corinne x
Thank you so much!
Thank you for these great tips!
Thank you for reading!
Brilliant ideas! I already do most of these already 🙂
That’s awesome! Thank you for the feedback!
Hello, thanks for sharing this great post. I do these and it makes it so much easier! Alicia
That’s awesome I’m glad you did it and helped you.
I’ve always just wrote my posts straight on to WordPress but I think I’m going to try typing them out on Word first. Thanks for the tips!
That’s awesome! I’m sure it will be easier and smoother.
So many great tips for bloggers! I love typing into word first then transferring to WP. Thanks so much for sharing!
That’s awesome!
Love these ideas! I use Notion to write my blog posts as I can organise them really well there 🙂
Caroline | https://envirolineblog.com/
Thank you so much! I’m glad you loved them!
I totally agree with the #1. Image alt text needs to be specific but also representative of the topic of the webpage it’s supporting. It also helps a lot when it comes to SEO.
Thank you for commenting!
Awesome tips thanks for sharing! I find writing my blog in Google Docs very helpful too.
Yeah, thank you so much for reading! Docs are good tool to use.
Some great tips here Fransic – I have read about the alt text for images and I need to start working on mines because I am not the best at doing all of them!
Well, that’s ok. Because we better at things. Thank you for reading!
Thank you for sharing! I’m terrible at organising files on my computer so actually, naming thel as the post title makes sense, I just needed to hear it from someone…….. So thank you!! x
Em – earthlyem.co.uk
Yeah, it will help a lot to stay organized. Thank you for reading!
These are some great suggestions for bloggers to make life easier and less stressful. Alt text is something I have been doing but still have to work on the pictures from my first blog posts. Thank you for sharing.
Lauren – http://www.bournemouthgirl.com
Yeah, thank you so much for your feedback! I’m sure you got this!!
This is a very helpful post. Naming the image is an awesome tip! Thank you for sharing and helping new bloggers like myself:)
Thank you so much for reading and sharing your thoughts!