How often should i post new content on this blog?
If you’ve been a good and loyal reader, you know that Shutter Slacker is updated almost daily. Recently, however, i’ve been worried about this regular but seemingly quick frequency in posting.
(It’s not because i’m having difficulty coming up with new content; heck, i’ve never enjoyed shooting and blogging like this before! And i’m only too happy to oblige publishing something new everyday. There, just so you know.)
My main concern is that older posts don’t get long enough exposure because of the very short interval between yesterday’s and today’s post. As much as i want to bring you all my latest photographic randomness, i’m thinking of maybe slowing down a bit and give a new post time to warm its butt off before being replaced by a new one.
That being said, is updating only on specific days sound like a good idea? Like, maybe Tuesday Thursday and Saturday? Or more/less frequent than that?
Please tell me your thoughts. Your readership keeps this blog alive, so when it comes to this type of decision-making, you’re the boss. :)
Love, Odee. :)
Whatever works for you! I personally blog from M-F and never post on weekends, since I’m usually out shooting anyway. When I come back from the weekend, I’m super excited to post more.
I’ve noticed that Saturday/Sunday are slow days, anyway. If I were you, I’d favor posts on weekdays.
The same goes with major holidays – Christmas in the US is a day when my blog obviously won’t get many hits.
April 8, 2011 at 8:25 am
thanks for your input Josh! My concern is simply that other posts are bumped out super fast. If i’m only posting one photo a day, it shouldn’t be a problem to post daily… har har i dunno why i’m even making this a dilemma^_^
i usually shoot on weekdays after work. :))
April 8, 2011 at 3:48 pm
I agree with Josh’s comment. Over the past few years, I’ve done post-a-month, post-a-week and post-a-day frequencies (and everything in between) and I did find that my views dropped way off when I went too long between posts. A few times a week might be ideal. Everyday is fun, but we all do have the occasional off day or dry spell when we need to regroup and come back even better for the next post!
April 8, 2011 at 8:46 pm
good thought, Christine!!! :D
“Everyday is fun, but we all do have the occasional off day or dry spell when we need to regroup and come back even better for the next post!” –> this is the best part, i totally agree. Thanks for sharing your opinion, i appreciate it very much!^_^
April 8, 2011 at 8:53 pm
3 – 4 times a week is also good. That’s a day after another posting. Short enough to not keep us (your followers) waiting and ample time for exposure and comments for your current post/s ^_^
April 9, 2011 at 7:14 am
thanks Chester that’s what i’m thinking too… you and Christine are really convincing! :D
BTW, saw your blog. Welcome to WordPress phoblogging!^_^
April 9, 2011 at 2:42 pm
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