A while back I discussed what to do for your business during downtime and the same can be applied to your blog. During quiet times or even when you're feeling a little restless a refresh can be all you need to reignite the enthusiasm for blogging.
#1 Consider what your blogging goals are
#2 Tweak the layout; change fonts, the format, or blog header
#3 Tidy up the sidebar; remove any clutter
#4 Take a new head shot
#5 Update permanent pages ('About,' 'Disclaimer,' 'Archives,' etc.)
#6 Start a mailing list or work on newsletter content
#7 Update topics and features so they are current
#8 Check social media links and share buttons
#9 Update social media profiles
#10 Add or change your favicon
#11 Work on a networking plan
#12 Create an editorial calendar or plug holes in an existing one
#13 Clean up old posts by making sure links and images are working
#14 Upgrade old posts; refresh the content and promote online
#15 Work on ideas for new features or a series of posts
#16 Add pages or remove outdated ones
#17 Introduce an easy and intuitive navigation system
#18 Design and print/order business cards
#19 Work on future content
#20 Analyse your analytics
#21 Rebrand*
* I'd only suggest this if you're really dissatisfied with your blog, if it's taken a new direction, or your last update was years ago.
These are all great ideas, and I'll try to give a couple of them a try ASAP. I always read about how creating a mailing list is helpful for your blog, but I find the idea intimidating. What exactly do you include in a mailing list that people might find interesting?
ReplyDeleteGreat tips, I have to say I really like the layout of your blog, it looks really professional and tidy!
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Yes! Constantly working on these things, it's nice of you to put it into a list for me/us!
ReplyDeleteGotta say I really love your blog, the way you present information and just all of it! Keep the good stuff coming :)
ReplyDeleteMy blog is still relatively new (a year or so) and I need some ideas to create some fresh layout pages for the new year. This has motivated me to work harder and to pull some crazy stops out and upgrade my blog. I've also just screenshotted your advice on my phone. Thanks so much! Xxx
ReplyDeleteI have to say your blog designs are always my favorite. Thank you for the all of the ideas, these are good ones!
ReplyDeleteWhat is a favicon and what does it do...I have no idea of it's purpose....! ;((
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Very nice list! I'm always looking for ways of improving my blog, so I'll definitely save this list very close for future use. :)
ReplyDeleteI like these ideas:) My blog just got a makeover, but I am sure I will use these tips in the future!
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wow, such a beautiful post! cx
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Fab ideas!! Now just to work out how?!
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Soo looking forward to reading all about your travels! Where are you going next? And these are great ideas - thanks so much for the inspiration! xx
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I love these posts. Some great tips and ways x
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Such a great post. Thank you Sophie.
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Oh my Sophie! I haven't been around your blog in a while and it looks gorgeous! Love the new layout! As always, you offer great advice here :) Revamping my blog is on my list of things to do during the upcoming winter break. Really looking forward to it!
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Thank you so much, Colette :))
ReplyDeleteAwesome - I'm glad you enjoyed this one.
ReplyDeleteThank you for reading, Jana.
ReplyDeleteI'm pleased you found it useful :))
ReplyDeleteWe're going to Norfolk early next year, then we have plans to re-visit Berlin and maybe take a trip somewhere else in Europe.. we want to go everywhere! :))
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ReplyDeleteHaha, oh dear.. and the time, right??
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ReplyDeleteSome of them I check over (links especially) every so often to make sure everything is working well :))
ReplyDeleteI hope it helps!
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ReplyDeleteOh, it's the icon that shows up in the web browser tab? You can edit that to show a tiny image :))
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. I'm not certain everyone is in to them BUT I think I am going to continue to write useful blog-specific posts in relation to creativity and small business advice. I don't think I will write much else, to be honest.
ReplyDeleteOh awesome, that's so good to hear :))
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Maxine :))
ReplyDeleteI hope it helps!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Hannah, I really love the new layout design.
ReplyDeleteI think I will write a post about this because I am a HUGE advocate of mailing lists, they are incredibly useful.
ReplyDeleteUmmm yeah! Bang on!
ReplyDeleteAs my blog is pure hobbyist, it comes after all the other time commitments and down time time. Once the big house faff is done (which should be just before xmas) I think I'll have much more time to play with :)
I badly have to change thing sup on my site. I don't know what it is but every year I have an obsession with change. Your site looks beautiful. So clean :)
ReplyDelete:-) It was my pleasure girl!
ReplyDeleteWow those are great tips. I do like the sticky navigation bar. What hosting service do you use for your blog? I'll admit I'm not very tech savvy but I would love to tweak the design and layout of my blog!
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All things that I need to do before the new year!! :) Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant post! I'm looking to rebrand before/in the new year - also really need to update my about page and so on! Thank you for sharing these tips! xx
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