How Often Should You Publish Blog Posts? Real Questions for Real Bloggers

One of the comments left on a recent post of mine not only caught my attention but also prompted me to reconsider a subject I have often heard discussed among bloggers and readers: the balance between quantity and quality in blogging.

Quantity vs Quality in Blogging

We think the biggest change in blogging is the number of senseless posts, especially these senseless affirmative comments. There is much quantity and less and less quality. You cannot maintain a certain quality when producing a post daily.
We quite often ask ourselves why we put ourselves through this, visiting so many pointless blogs? That’s one of the reasons we’re considering ending blogging. Maybe it’s our narcissism that keeps us blogging?

What do You think?

What keeps you blogging, and how do you feel about the balance between quantity and quality?

How do they do it?

I’ve often wondered how some bloggers produce so many posts. I’m talking about those who publish more than one post a day. Are they robotic, sitting at their computers all day, every day, or do they have a secret to writing and scheduling posts without compromising quality?

Can We Post Daily and Still Maintain Quality?

What would you think of a blogger who said they published lots of posts daily because they didn’t have anything else to do, but then added they didn’t have time to leave engaging comments, so they left short, non-engaging comments everywhere because they had too many blogs to visit? All that would tell me is that they didn’t have time for the bloggers or blogs they follow.

If you’re producing blog posts with little text and lots of photographs, I can understand why you’re posting so many posts daily. But does producing so many posts affect not only the quality of the posts but also the quality of your blog?

Do Frequent Posts Attract Meaningful Engagement?

One of the reasons I stopped publishing Wordless Wednesday posts was that they weren’t attracting the kind of comments I crave. Instead, those posts were getting comments that I thought made my blog look spammy. It can feel pointless when, week after week, your posts receive the same “Lovely photo!” comment without any detail about what makes the reader say that. I see it all the time, all over the blogging world. How many ways can you keep responding to the same ‘Lovely photo’ comment without it becoming too boring or pointless?

I’ve also stopped following blogs because they were publishing too many posts each day. I found it too overwhelming.

Over to you

This is the place to discuss and engage not only with me but also with other readers. Have your say. I’d love to hear your thoughts, so please leave a comment and start a discussion on this intriguing blogging topic. Do you think posting more often affects the quality of what we publish and how we interact with each other?

How long have you been blogging?
How often do you publish?
What keeps you blogging, and how do you feel about the balance between quantity and quality on your blog?
Do you believe that too many blog posts spoil the quality of posts and the blog they are on?
What, for you, is the perfect quantity and quality balance?

I look forward to discussing this subject with you all.

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104 responses to “How Often Should You Publish Blog Posts? Real Questions for Real Bloggers”

petespringer

May 6, 2026

I’ve been blogging for over six years. I used to write a post every ten days or so, but now it’s only once or twice a month. I’m retired and have a bunch of irons in the fire. I try to read blogs daily, but I constantly remind myself, This is not a job. It’s supposed to be fun. If ever it starts feeling that way, I’m outta here.

I very seldom drop bloggers, but one thing that encourages me to do so is those who submit 5-10 pieces a day. That’s too much for my taste. I always light up when I see a post from one of my favorite bloggers in my notifications. I like those who write about something interesting, informative, and entertaining. I’m turned off by those who insist on putting up every positive book review they get.

Hugh W. Roberts

May 6, 2026

That ‘constantly saying to yourself’ stands out and speaks volume, Pete. I’ve found myself in that situation of blogging becoming a job, a few times. Thankfully, I changed the way I blogged to get the enjoyment back.

The book review thing can become annoying. For me, it’s when bloggers who obviously know each other give each others books 5-star reviews. It’s never 1,2, or 3 stars.

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Michael

May 5, 2026

Hi Hugh. Your post really got me to thinking about my own blogging history. I started in 2011 as a way to record (just for myself) some of the anxiety and stress that I was feeling at the time. I didn’t blog on a regular basis, but when I did, it was to let off steam. I stopped blogging for a bit when life got to be quite busy, but then found my blog again in 2017/18 and began to write regularly. At first, I didn’t think anyone would ever see my blog or comment, so I was quite surprised when the comments started coming. I have met wonderful people through blogging and I feel as if I know them quite personally!

I only post about once a week as I find if I post more, it becomes a “chore”, and that is something that I don’t want my blog to be. I started the blog to chronicle some of the milestones of my life, and to give me a place to look back and remember what I was feeling or going through at the time. And the blog has definitely served that purpose.

I always appreciate it when a commenter leaves something thoughtful as well as specific. It means so much more than a sentence or two. The comment becomes a dialogue between two souls in this wild and crazy place we call earth.

Hugh W. Roberts

May 6, 2026

The word ‘Chore’ stood out in your comment, Michael. I’ve witnessed many bloggers leave the blogging world because of it becoming a chore. It’s a shame that many of them left quickly, without stepping back and taking a good look at what was causing blogging to become a chore. The answers are always there and a simple change in blogging habits is all it takes to get ride of blogging being a chore.

I was surprised when people found my blog, too. But more so, I was surprised that many of them wanted to listen and read what I had to say. I’ve had many who I thought were reading some of my posts, but thankfully many of those disappear when I didn’t give them my attention.

I agree with you about those thoughtful comments that say that the person leaving it wants to engage. They really can make your day, can’t they? They are much better than those comments that end discussion and engagement in so few words yet are left everywhere. The people who leave those short comments certainly don’t have the time for the blogs they visit.

Thank you for responding to my questions.

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1. Michael
  
  May 6, 2026
  
  The thoughtful comments that I receive really make my day. What is written is quite more than just a sentence, and happily it becomes a conversation between two people who are friends.
  
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  1. Hugh W. Roberts
    
    May 6, 2026
    
    I’m delighted they make your day, Michael. Likewise, they make my day, too. And those that leave them really are the ones that can bond friendships and who generally care for that friendship.
    
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BookerTalk

May 5, 2026

There are some blogs I follow that have a new post every day. I don’t know how they manage to keep up that kind of schedule, particularly because the quality is good.

I tried to follow a schedule some years ago where I published on day 1, then spent days 2 and 3 following blogs/commentating, then published again on day 4. But I just couldn’t keep it up so now I publish when I have time and when I have something to say

Hugh W. Roberts

May 6, 2026

I know of a few blogs (not all) where posts are daily and the quality is always good. I’d love to know their secret. It’s when more than one post is published daily that I see the quality suffer.

I’ve witnessed many bloggers publish a schedule of when they are going to blog, only for many of them not being able to keep up. Publishing something as and when I have something of interest to ask or say works best for me, too.

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Danny Watts

May 5, 2026

Hey Hugh, I cannot imagine posting daily. I’ve stopped following blogs that published daily. It wasn’t so much that it was daily, each post was a single sentence. That isn’t quality, I’ve been doing this for 5 years, it is based on a hobby and special interest. Each post takes time; I aim for each Monday, sometimes I make and sometimes I don’t. To be successful the content must be engaging and involved. I follow bloggers that only publish monthly, but they are interesting, engaging and tell a good story.

Hugh W. Roberts

May 6, 2026

Single sentence posts? Were those sentences asking a question, Danny? I know some bloggers will publish a daily quote, but some of those quotes can be inspirational and help those who read them.

I’m very much with you on posts being engaging and involving those who read them. And the comments section is just as important. Comments sections full of comments like ‘great post’ look spammy and only confirm that those leaving them visited rather than read. I think those types of comments are often left because of guilt, another subject many bloggers suffer from.

In think quality is much more likely in monthly posts than daily posts. If I had to make a choice as to which blogger I followed, I’d chose the one who published monthly.

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1. Danny Watts
  
  May 6, 2026
  
  The last single sentence post I read was “Have you ever been camping?” And nothing more. It has to be an AI prompt for those without an original idea. There are bloggers I follow who publish quotes from books and movies. All the best
  
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  1. Hugh W. Roberts
    
    May 6, 2026
    
    That post must have had a comments section full of ‘Yes’ or ‘No’. Or maybe no comments at all. It reminds me of the prompt posts WordPress used to publish, where the comments section was closed off and users were encourage to write a post. Much better had there been at least a few more questions.
    
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    1. Danny Watts
      
      May 6, 2026
      
      The topic could generate a lively series of comments if it had some context. A simple extra sentence like “I’m thinking about trying camping.”
      
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      1. Hugh W. Roberts
        
        May 6, 2026
        
        I’m laughing out loud, Danny. I think you’ve hit the nail on its head.

Dan Antion

May 5, 2026

I’ve been blogging for almost 15 years, I started slow and increased the frequency. I almost got to every day, but a) quality slipped, and b) it started to feel like a job.

I post four times a week. Actually five, but one is an automated recap of a challenge I manage. I also share short stories on that day when I have them.

I enjoy writing and I enjoy being part of this community.

I follow some people who blog multiple times a day. I don’t read all their posts, but the one I read are high quality.

Hugh W. Roberts

May 6, 2026

Dan, I wonder what the secret is for those bloggers you follow who can maintain quality in posts when they are publishing multiple times a day. Are their posts all short, and what kinds of comments do they get on them? Are they the types of comments that are short and close down discussion instantly e.g. ‘Great points, thanks for sharing’ ‘These are great photos’ or are the comments engaging when those leaving them get into a discussion with the host about the subject of the post?

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1. Dan Antion
  
  May 6, 2026
  
  There are a lot of prompts and challenges, Hugh. Most of the multi-posters are responding to those. The comments vary, even mine. Sometimes, especially for poetry, I just push the like button because I have nothing to add. Sometimes, a poem strikes a chord and I reply. I try to make my comments meaningful.
  
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  1. Hugh W. Roberts
    
    May 6, 2026
    
    I really appreciate you sharing that, Dan. It makes a lot of sense. I like the ideas of commenting when something genuinely connects, rather than just filling space. And I like your approach of keeping comments meaningful rather than commenting for the sake of it. And you’re right, sometimes a like says everything. It’s interesting hearing that some bloggers who publish more than one post a day are just responding to prompts and challenges.
    
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Erika

May 5, 2026

Good idea to put this out, Hugh. I think each blogger must adjust their blogging habits to their current lives. Things change. All of a sudden you have less or even more time. It doesn’t matter whether they post once a week, once a day or once a year, it only matters that they can maintain quality plus can make time for interaction.

I used to have different blogging habits 12 years ago when I started. After a year, and I had enough time then, I posted 7 days/week and often more than one post. I had severals series going and took part at that “awared mania” at that time. Later I started an employed job, my life situation changed, and 5 years ago, I added a big field to my own business. Time got rare and I decreased the amount of posts and series again. However, the frequency and the amount of posts have always gone along with real life. Only that way, I could maintain (at least I hope so) quality and discussions.

Hugh W. Roberts

May 6, 2026

I recall the ‘awards mania’ well, Erika. I thought it had died out, but I saw a blogger publish one of those ‘award’ posts a few weeks ago. I think those posts were good for their time, when people had just started to blog, but after a couple of years, they lose the reason why those awards were created.

Time can certainly plays a factor in the number of posts we publish. But so does what else we have going on in our lives. Even as a retired person, I don’t have the time to write and publish daily. But I don’t think it work for me anyway. It’s all about finding the right balance that keeps blogging an enjoyable experience and not something that makes it feel like it’s a job or chore.

Thank you for answering my questions.

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1. Erika
  
  May 6, 2026
  
  Those awares are still around? I have not seen one in years. Yes, it was fun and connected and they helped introducing the bloggers. I am with you, there is no reason for me to participate again.
  
  I agree, it is about the balance. Life changes, we change, our habits change. Blogging mustn’t turn out as an obligation yet it should be done frequently in my opinion. But the frequency can always be adjusted. Everybody understands that, and if not,… it doesn’t matter.
  
  My pleasaure, Hugh, you know, I like your food for thought and your tips!
  
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  1. Hugh W. Roberts
    
    May 7, 2026
    
    I thought they’d long left the blogging world, but it seems not, Erika. Although I have only seen the one awards post in the last few years. The days of seeing them multiple times every day have long gone (thank goodness). I think they have outstayed their welcome.
    
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    1. Erika
      
      May 7, 2026
      
      Haha, yes, thank goodness indeed 😂
      
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Author Jan Sikes

May 5, 2026

There is no way I could post every day. Just the thought of it has me grinding my teeth. I normally post on Monday. Because I am on a blog tour, it’s been more frequent and will be until the tour is finished. But I post when I have something to day, not because it’s a day I feel obligated to post. Interesting questions.

Hugh W. Roberts

May 6, 2026

I can almost hear that grinding of the teeth, Jan. Good to hear that you publish a post as and when you have something to say. I think most of us can feel when a post has been forced out rather than thought out.

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junedesilva

May 5, 2026

Hello Hugh, and thanks for asking questions that made me think! I have been blogging for about eleven years. My blog started with a specific event – buying a house in France – but has developed to cover travel, lifestyle, and general meanderings. I’m still blogging because I enjoy the process and connection with other bloggers. I think the day it becomes a chore will be the time to stop.

I’m not disciplined about publishing my posts. I did participate in Bloganuary for two years running. It was an interesting experience because the content of my posts changed significantly, and I enjoyed the challenge. However, there is no way I could blog every day because I believe it would affect the quality of my posts, and I don’t have the time. I also suffer from occasional blogger’s guilt when I don’t comment on all the blogs I follow, including yours!

Hugh W. Roberts

May 6, 2026

That guilt can lead some to leave the blog world, June. I’ve seen some excellent bloggers leave because they felt guilty because they could not keep up with commenting. But I believe that the majority of bloggers do not expect any of their followers to leave comments on all their posts. People think they have to leave a comment, but that’s just guilt kicking in. I leave comments (and read) when I can. It should be an enjoyable experience, not, as many have said, be a job to read and comment. One engaging comment every now and again is worth far more to the person you are engaging with than leaving them hundreds of pointless comments that only prove you visited their blog.

Thank you for answering my questions. I’ve never done Bloganuary, but I’ll be truthful and say that many of the posts I saw in that challenge felt and looked forced to me. Plus, the quality of posts dwindled as the month went on. Which leads me to believe that everyone should write and publish a post as and when they have something interesting to say, rather than because they feel they have to publish a post.

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1. junedesilva
  
  May 7, 2026
  
  It’s a shame that some excellent bloggers stop blogging due to commenting guilt. I agree that one engaging comment is more worthwhile than many meaningless comments.
  Likewise, I think that publishing a post because one feels a duty to do so. is pointless.
  Thanks for your thoughtful response to my comment.
  
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annabellefranklinauthor

May 5, 2026

I only post once a month. I don’t have time for any more than that when I’m writing, rewriting, revising, editing, publishing and marketing books!

Hugh W. Roberts

May 5, 2026

You sound very busy, Annabelle. I don’t know how some authors and writers can publish so many posts in one day. They must have a secret to how it’s done. However, I notice that many of them rarely leave engaging comments.

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Jen

May 5, 2026

Oh my word, I am new to blogging (less than 6 months) and I can’t imagine the stress of having to post everyday!
I currently post twice a week because I had enough posts before going live to make that maintainable if I caught the flu or something. If I did anymore I would feel like a spam-bot. I do rotate subjects though within my categories to keep it interesting to both me and the audience.
I enjoyed your thoughts on this post and shall bear frequency in mind!

Hugh W. Roberts

May 5, 2026

Welcome to the blogging world, Jen. I hope you are enjoying the beginning of your blogging journey.

You’ll find that as time goes on, you’ll find your perfect blogging balance. I’ve tried different blogging schedules and settled on once a week. That’s what works best for me. And switching categories is something I have always done, because I enjoy writing about a broad range of subjects.

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1. Jen
  
  May 5, 2026
  
  How long have you been Blogging Hugh? I am always keen to hear from others what works for them.
  
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  1. Hugh W. Roberts
    
    May 5, 2026
    
    I’ve been blogging for just over 12 years, Jen. I’ve learnt a lot about WordPress and Blogging since then. I never thought when I started blogging that I would end up giving blogging and WordPress tips, but they seem to be very popular posts.
    
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    1. Jen
      
      May 5, 2026
      
      I think it’s really cool that you’re sharing what you know so thank you!
      
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      1. Hugh W. Roberts
        
        May 5, 2026
        
        You’re most welcome, Jen.

beth

May 5, 2026

i tend to post most every day, have been on wp for 14 years, but used to post infrequently. over the years, i’ve learned by trial and error what fits for me, my natural style, and who i connect with online. i see my posts a a sort of ‘collage’ putting small pieces together to create a blog- a photo or image, a quote, and generally a short form text portion. in everyday life, i create collage art and handmade cards, so it makes sense why this style works for me. i agree that blogging should not ‘feel like work’ or be stressful, and if and when it does, it’s time change it up, or discontinue blogging in my opinion. i enjoy the connections made through blogging, the two-way give and take, and continue to. when it is one-sided or mass produced, with little attempt at real response, i will no longer follow.

Hugh W. Roberts

May 5, 2026

So it sounds as if all your posts are short, Beth? Do you write posts a few days or weeks in advance and schedule them, or do you write and publish on the same day? Where do your ideas for posts come from?

You have the right attitude towards blogging, not feeling like work or causing stress. I’ve stepped back and looked closely at how I’ve blogged quite a few times over the years. It took me quite a few years to find the right balance.

Congratulations on 14 years of blogging on WordPress. In that time, you must have seen many bloggers come and go. I know I have.

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1. beth
  
  May 5, 2026
  
  yes, the great majority are quite short, often a commentary on something i stumbled on, a short article, an image, or something i’ve seen or experienced in real life. i rarely post far in advance, i create them the day prior and set them to post the next morning.
  
  when i see something, meet someone, hear something, read something, or have an idea, i jot it down and when it fits, i combine it with other pieces of my ‘collage’ and post it.
  
  finding balance is an ongoing journey for sure, and it’s important to me to keep that two-way connection, but also to keep it manageable, and maintain the rest of my life.
  like you, i’ve seen bloggers come and go, and i know that’s a part of it, life is for living, and that looks different for everyone
  
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  1. Hugh W. Roberts
    
    May 6, 2026
    
    Thanks for answering my questions, Beth.
    
    One last question for you about the comments you get on your posts (because you publish daily). Is it the same people who comment, and are those comments short (great post, I like this, thanks for posting, etc) or do people engage with you about the subject of the post they are commenting on?
    
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    1. beth
      
      May 6, 2026
      
      a mix, but the people who i have connected with on my posts generally engage with real responses, as i do to theirs
      
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      1. Hugh W. Roberts
        
        May 6, 2026
        
        Which is a part of the whole blogging experience. Good to hear. Thank you for answering my questions, Beth.

Paul Ariss

May 5, 2026

One of the things for me about people who even blog three or more times a week, let alone daily, is that I simply don’t have the time to read them. They may be good blogs but other people also are producing good blogs, it’s hard to simply do them all justice. It shouldn’t be an endurance test.

For me, and this is possibly hypocritical because I’ve never reached even this many, but an average of one blog a week is fine. But in the end, no-one is going to die because I, or anyone else for that matter, doesn’t put out a blog. No-one is going to suffer. At the moment I’m doing an intensive 5-week Script Reading Course for Film and TV with The Script Factory via zoom. I’m also trying to write the first draft of a play. Both are taking up time, but when they’re not I see stepping away from the computer and going out and living, seeing family and friends as more important than worrying about whether I get out a blog. Those who do engage with my blog, like yourself for instance, aren’t going to suddenly unfollow me because I haven’t blogged for a few weeks.

Hugh W. Roberts

May 5, 2026

Your last sentence is very true, Paul. Many bloggers fear they will lose followers not only if they don’t publish a post every day, but even if they take a blogging break. But we all lose followers regardless of whether we publish posts every day or not. It’s a part of the overall blogging process and, as you rightly say, losing followers should never concern us.

I read posts when I can. I leave comments if any of those posts inspire me to do so, but never just to say it was a great post or a nice photo. Connections are important, but we also need to remember that there is a big, wide world out there.

Good luck with your 5-week intensive script-reading course. I hope it brings you many rewards and enjoyment.

And thank you for taking some time out from the course to read my post and join the conversation.

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1. Paul Ariss
  
  May 5, 2026
  
  Thank-you, it is helping already. I may even write a blog about it!
  
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Betty

May 5, 2026

I have been blogging for over 8 years. It has changed through the years, but I seem to publish 2 posts a week now. One is a post that I worked hard writing and spent a lot of time on it. Usually there are a number of pictures – which take a lot of time! I optimize them, crop and resize, place them strategically. I write to capture the memories of our travels, but also sometimes, just to capture my current thoughts, reflections, feelings. My second post is a Wordless Wednesday. I try to capture something unique – whether funny, beautiful – or maybe something just to go along with what I’m currently blogging about – say when I’m in Big Cypress. Wordless Wednesday might be a beautiful bird I saw. My Wordless Wednesdays don’t take much time. It keeps me in touch with my readers. Probably most comments don’t have a lot of depth, but that’s okay with me. Sometimes, there is a bit of discussion. I often send my daughter several pictures and ask for her opinion on which one to choose. (She lives far away.) Sometimes, she’ll send me her own picture to post. (Of course, I credit her.) This gives me a small way to make another connection with my daughter, too. Right now, publishing twice a week – one longer post and one WW – seems like a good balance for me. I have gotten so much out of blogging – ideas, friends, a diary of our travels.

Hugh W. Roberts

May 5, 2026

I’m so pleased that you have got a lot out of blogging, Betty. It seems you have found your perfect blogging balance. Providing you enjoy it, then keep at it. It’s when it becomes overwhelming or makes you feel stressed or guilty that you have to step back and rethink what you are doing.

Thank you for sharing how and when you blog. Many bloggers stop blogging after a year, so it’s great to hear you have continued well beyond that. And I love how you and your daughter swap photos for your Wordless Wednesday posts.

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Anonymous

May 5, 2026

I do not use WordPress I find it messy and hard to use. Rather I use Ghost.

I write a blog story when I have something interesting to share. Maybe every two weeks.

My followers come from Book Funnel. I downloaded all my data from my WordPress into Ghost.

If you enter my name Grace Blair, Author into your browser you will discover pages of who I am because Ghost allows me to be visibile.

Social media is not a friendly environment. In the last two weeks I have received over 300 spammers in my email. I have a VPN and Malwarebytes. There is danger everywhere.

I also use Substack, Facebook, LinkedIn and X to share my stories.

I follow Sally Cronin, Jacqui Murray and you.

I try not to spread myself too thin.

Have a blessed day,

grace

Hugh W. Roberts

May 5, 2026

Hi Grace,

Thank you for joining the conversation.

I believe that any online activity can attract unfriendly comments. Thankfully, the WordPress Akismet Anti-spam system filters out the majority of those types of comments and hides them. Sadly, some can slip through, but nowhere near as many as used to. Social media is a whole different game. One of the reasons I left X (formerly Twitter) a year ago was that it became very unfriendly. I found the best way to deal with Trolls is to ignore them. They soon move on.

Thank you so much for following my blog.

Best wishes,
Hugh

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Brenda

May 5, 2026

An interesting question/reflection Hugh, and I think you’re right, so much depends on the length and depth of the content, the type of blog etc. I think I would need to be treating the blog as a full time job to be able to produce daily content. I don’t think the content needs to be perfect,. but I do believe some quality standard is important. I guess if we appreciate quality and put that effort into our work, then we are likely going to expect the same in the bloggers we read and follow.

The comments side of things is important too – I’ve recently noticed a writer I’ve been following on Medium doesn’t respond to or acknowledge comments to his posts – I left a comment, and weeks/months later others are commenting on my comment, but to date the author has remained silent. I must admit it does undermine his site that he’s choosing not to engage with his audience.

To answer your questions – I think I’ve been blogging 4 years (off and on). I’m currently publishing twice a week – one post for students/writers and one about the history/ethical lines. I’m thinking of introducing a third stream, but I’ll see how that goes. I will only introduce that third stream if I have the energy and ability to maintain quality. I’ve noticed recently that rather than push myself and stress if I’m likely to miss a deadline. I’ll delay for a week or so rather than compromise quality.

The one thing that I’m seeing with some sites is the extensive use of AI to write the posts – I saw one where there were about 50 posts all very similar structure/format and all published on the same date – I wouldn’t be able to prove it, but I suspect they were AI generated – this is what we’re also competing with – I may use AI for ideas generation and some research, and to help with editing, but the content is still my own work.

Hugh W. Roberts

May 5, 2026

Thanks so much for your response, Brenda. You bring up many good points, particularly about the quality of our own posts, which can affect what we expect from others. This begs another question: ‘How long does it take you to draft a post?’ Of course, that depends on how long a post is, but I tend to work on a post for at least a week before publishing it, unless it’s a very short post or just a photo or two. My Wordless Wednesday posts would take no more than 20 minutes to draft.

I agree about the comment side of things, too. I always wonder why bloggers who don’t respond to comments just don’t close comments. It could be that they do not know how to close them off, but seeing an unanswered comments section isn’t particularly good. All it would tell me is that it’s not worth leaving any comments because I know I’m not going to get a response from the host. That also makes me less likely to follow that blog.

It’s very important not to turn blogging into a stressful subject. I’ve witnessed many bloggers experience blogging burnout when they try to publish more posts than they can handle while also trying to be everywhere in the blogging world. Guilt often follows when you can’t keep up with all the blogs you follow. One of the biggest pitfalls is that you believe you are obliged to read and comment on blogs you don’t find interesting only because they read and comment on all your posts.

AI blogs are becoming more common, but I wouldn’t follow any blog that produces so many posts in one day. I can’t see how any individual could write 50 posts in one day. But, like you say, AI does have its uses in the blogging world.

Thank you for answering the questions I also asked in this post.

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1. Brenda
  
  May 5, 2026
  
  I agree, it takes a long time to work on some of my posts, especially as I’ve gone down the historical path. It can take me a couple of weeks or more to do the research but then that also means that I’m probably gathering information that can feed into other posts. But in general, these posts I’d say at least a couple of weeks. The study skills posts are shorter because I’m generally drawing on my own experience. However, I draft everything by hand, so even those can take me a couple of days to write a first draft, then a couple more for editing etc.
  
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  1. Hugh W. Roberts
    
    May 5, 2026
    
    It sounds like a lot of hard work, doesn’t it, Brenda? But if it is giving enjoyment to readers, then it’s worth it. It’s what keeps me going.
    
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    1. Brenda
      
      May 5, 2026
      
      enjoyment to readers – and I’m loving the process too – so I think its a bit both – we need to enjoy the writing. But I also think the readers won’t enjoy the read as much if we don’t have any attachment to it either.
      
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      1. Hugh W. Roberts
        
        May 5, 2026
        
        I completely agree, Brenda. If you don’t enjoy the writing, your readers won’t enjoy the post.

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