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August 25, 2017 · 104 Comments

Questions All Bloggers Need To Ask

Work Smarter

Part 1 of the Work Smarter Series 

10 Questions All Bloggers Need To Ask Part 1 of 4 Part Series
10 Questions All Bloggers Need To Ask

So, you want to start a blog! Congratulations. You have just made a life changing decision and it will change your life forever. Before you take the big leap you need to put pen to paper and ask yourself some questions.

Be honest. Make sure you feel GOOD about your answers. And keep in the back of your mind you can always go in a different direction. Doing so though can cause you time, money or frustration or, bring you greater joy, purpose and inspiration.

Today I am simply going to ask you to consider a few ideas. What comes to mind immediately, then again as a second consideration, and finally tomorrow when you have more time to think and sleep on your answer.

Be honest with yourself, write your answers down, all three of them. No one will see them and no one can say if they are right or wrong. These are for YOU only.

1. What do you have to offer? Do you like to teach? Cook? Name your Passion below.
A. First thought:
B. In an hour:
C. Tomorrow:

2. What aspects do you want to control? Completely control? Own it all? Customize any part?
A. First thought:
B. In an hour:
C. Tomorrow:

3. How much do you know about the Internet? Your subject(s)? How much are you willing to learn? Are there any areas you DON’T want to be a part of?
A. First thought:
B. In an hour:
C. Tomorrow:

4. Are you willing to spend the time it takes to achieve your daily/weekly/monthly/ goals? Can you put your Blog away to take time for yourself, your family, and the unexpected?
A. First thought:
B. In an hour:
C. Tomorrow:

5. Let’s talk finances. Earning: Do you have a budget in mind? Do you want to earn $$ selling? Teaching?
A. First thought:
B. In an hour:
C. Tomorrow:

6. Finances again. Spending: Are there costs involved as far as materials? Gadgets? Phone? Computer? Postage? Education? Conferences? Programs? Technology? Office supplies? Travel? Do you have a budget in mind?
A. First thought:
B. In an hour:
C. Tomorrow:

7. Impact on you and your family. What choices will you make in completing your goals. What are the positive effects and adverse effects? Are you prepared to compromise?
A. First thought:
B. In an hour:
C. Tomorrow:

8. What part of your goals need to be met for you to feel successful?
A. First thought:
B. In an hour:
C. Tomorrow:

9. How much time do you want to operate your blog? 3 months? Forever? Does it matter?
A. First thought:
B. In an hour:
C. Tomorrow:

10. Has this checklist brought up any ideas or questions you hadn’t thought of? Add them to the bottom! Crystal of Sosomom.com offered a great question. Do you have an idea of ‘who’ your reader is? Are you writing for them, or for you?
A. First thought:
B. In an hour:
C. Tomorrow:

Please fill out this checklist. It can be of benefit whether you have never blogged before or are in a rut, or have been blogging for years. Go ahead and copy this questionnaire as many times as you like. Share as you like using the URL to this post.

The next part of this series we will be dealing with why these questions were chosen and decide what your answers disclose about you and your blog!

Marilyn, owner
https://www.marilynstreats.com

You can find Part 1-4 at the links below.

Part 1 of the 4 Part Series. Questions All Bloggers Need To Ask

Part 2 of the 4 Part Series. Your Niche

Part 3 of the 4 Part Series.  Setting Sail

Part 4 of the 4 Part Series. The Bottom Line

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  1. Lori Hill-Smith says

    September 19, 2017 at 9:10 PM

    Amazing resource for new bloggers and experienced bloggers alike! Thank you for sharing at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 19, 2017 at 9:15 PM

      Thank you Lori! Have a good week.

      Reply
  2. blankTeresa - Aging Like a Fine Wine says

    September 12, 2017 at 9:03 PM

    Great, thought provoking questions. I would dare say that very few of us even knew enough initially to ask these questions! They work for people just considering a blog and for those that have had a blog for awhile. Thanks for sharing them at the #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 12, 2017 at 9:28 PM

      Thanks Teresa. I find myself referring to this list as blogging and tech keeps changing so fast. Our direction changes so often, doesn’t it? Good Luck with your journey. Have a great week.

      Reply
  3. blankSue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond says

    September 6, 2017 at 1:10 AM

    A very useful resource for bloggers Marilyn. Thanks for sharing at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 6, 2017 at 9:18 AM

      Thanks Sue. I bet you are getting tired of seeing this each year! ? I wish you a wonderful week!

      Reply
  4. blankAmber Harrop says

    September 5, 2017 at 1:02 PM

    Great checklist and I think as all bloggers we should do this – even if we have been at it a while 🙂

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 5, 2017 at 1:37 PM

      Thanks Amber. I totally agree. So much changes over time.

      Reply
  5. blankSam - Raggedy Bits says

    September 4, 2017 at 10:44 PM

    I would have loved this check list before I started blogging!! Great post!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 5, 2017 at 1:36 PM

      Thank you Sam. I revisit this list every year when my hosting come due. Have a blessed week!

      Reply
  6. blankChristie Hawkes says

    September 4, 2017 at 5:56 PM

    All good questions for a blogger (or prospective blogger) to ask him or herself. I like the idea of renewing your commitment to blogging annually and re-asking these questions. My blog-iversary is coming up in October, so now is the perfect time for me to look at doing this. Thanks for linking up at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 4, 2017 at 6:25 PM

      I reevaluate every year when my hosting renews. It makes me recommit to my goals. And times I have decided to abandon my routine for something more realistic. Thanks for the kind words! Have a great day.

      Reply
  7. blankApril J Harris says

    September 4, 2017 at 1:16 PM

    What a great way to gain a wonderful new perspective on our blogs and on our goals, Marilyn! This is such a useful, helpful post! Thank you for sharing, and for being a part of Hearth and Soul.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 4, 2017 at 1:34 PM

      Thakn you for the kind words April. I hopes it helps someone. Have a great week!

      Reply
  8. blankSadhna Grover says

    September 4, 2017 at 12:18 PM

    This is a great checklist for new bloggers, yes you are right, they should think and answer these questions before they want to start a blog because it is not an easy job.
    Thanks for sharing this lovely post with Fiesta Friday.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 4, 2017 at 1:13 PM

      I am glad you liked it Sadhna. I wasnt sure it would be accepted by the rules. Thanks for allowing it! Have a great day.

      Reply
  9. blankJanice Wald says

    September 2, 2017 at 3:36 AM

    Hi Marilyn,
    I liked your question and answer format which made this fun.
    Janice

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 2, 2017 at 8:17 AM

      Thank you Janice. I appreciate your inout. You are the expert!! Have a good week!

      Reply
  10. blankSandra says

    September 1, 2017 at 9:44 PM

    Great questions and I can only imagine what my answers would have been when I started seven years ago.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 2, 2017 at 8:16 AM

      I am sure they have continually changed. Mine have. I revisit this every year and am totally surprised at some of my answers. Have a good week!

      Reply
  11. blankGrammy Dee | Grammy's Grid says

    September 1, 2017 at 7:28 PM

    Thank you Marilyn for linking up at the #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. I shared your post on Facebook, Google+, Pinterest, and Twitter.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 1, 2017 at 8:28 PM

      I appreciate the shares! Have a great week.

      Reply
  12. blankMichelle says

    September 1, 2017 at 12:48 PM

    How I wish I had this list of questions way when I started by blog, because it’s waaayyyyy harder than I ever thought it would be

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 1, 2017 at 5:00 PM

      It sure is!! And with all the info that is outdated or specific to something you may not have, it is a disaster!! Bottom line, is trust yourself. Unless of course you are trying to make money, then GOOD LUCK!!! Have a good week.

      Reply
  13. blankJudith Graber says

    September 1, 2017 at 12:41 PM

    You’ve certainly provided lots of important questions for new bloggers to ask themselves. I just blog for fun – a hobby you might say and I truly enjoy cooking/baking and sharing what I’ve made/learned. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with Fiesta Friday – have a great weekend!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 1, 2017 at 4:58 PM

      Thank you Judith. I am also a hobby blogger. Keeps me busy since retirement! Have a good week.

      Reply
  14. blankSouthern Food Junkie says

    September 1, 2017 at 12:22 PM

    I wish I had this when I started blogging. Great information. I came from #prettypintasticparty. Thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 1, 2017 at 4:58 PM

      Thanks for dropping by to read the first post. I hope you come back each of the next three Fridays for the rest! Have a good week.

      Reply
      • blankRonnie Williams says

        September 1, 2017 at 5:02 PM

        I signed up do hopefully it will email them to me.

        Reply
        • blankMarilyn says

          September 1, 2017 at 5:08 PM

          It should. The email just went out. If you don’t get it, the part 2 is here:
          https://www.marilynstreats.com/questions-all-bloggers-need-to-ask-part-2-your-niche/#.WanL_NEpChA

          Reply
  15. blankSue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond says

    September 1, 2017 at 1:56 AM

    Love the idea of answering in different time frames Marilyn. Some good tips here and always useful for bloggers. Thanks for linking up and sharing at #BloggersPitStop this week.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 1, 2017 at 4:57 PM

      Glad you liked it Sue! Have a good week.

      Reply
  16. blankTuula says

    August 30, 2017 at 10:09 AM

    These are great questions, Marilyn. Sometimes when you read the “start a blog in 15 minutes or less” posts, you don’t quite get the picture of the commitment and work having a blog requires. All worth it though :).

    #wearepinnable link party

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      August 30, 2017 at 11:49 AM

      I also am fond of “how I made $10,000 my first month of blogging.” Those two discourage many bloggers and can create enough grief to get them to quit. Have a good day!

      Reply
  17. blankLeslie says

    August 30, 2017 at 6:49 AM

    What a great checklist for budding bloggers! There’s so much more that goes behind every single blog and social media post than it seems. The fact that you recommend taking time between responses is a great way to really flesh out your ideas. Thanks so much for sharing at the #happynowlinkup!

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    • blankMarilyn says

      August 30, 2017 at 7:50 AM

      Thank you Leslie for boosting my confidence! I bet you have your blogging habits weel thought out and are doing well. I revisit this list every year when I renew my hosting and domain. Have a great day!!

      Reply
  18. blankCheryl Blinston says

    August 29, 2017 at 4:31 PM

    I’ve just started (5 months) blogging and I LOVE the questions. I am going to sit down with my husband and go through each one. We are still finding our way in all of this but know we have been called to share what we have learned. Thank you for posting. I found you through Trekking Thru and will return!

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    • blankMarilyn says

      August 29, 2017 at 4:39 PM

      Welcome to Blogging Cheryl! I am also glad you found me. I will be posting the other 3 parts of this series over the next few Fridays. If you want a jump on it, the links for each part are at the bottom of this post. Please come back and give me your thoughts on how these questions affect you and your blog!! Have a blessed week.

      Reply
  19. blankJess says

    August 29, 2017 at 11:27 AM

    What a great post!! 🙂

    I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/

    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

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    • blankMarilyn says

      August 29, 2017 at 12:10 PM

      Thanks Jess. Have a great day!

      Reply
  20. blankDebbie Putman says

    August 29, 2017 at 9:52 AM

    So many great questions here. I’m going to have to print this, take some time, and honestly answer these questions. I know there are many areas I didn’t consider when I started blogging, and I need to think about those as I move forward.

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    • blankMarilyn says

      August 29, 2017 at 10:32 AM

      It is good to revisit these questions also as you move along your journey. The goal you had in the beginning may change as well as the elements you need to consider. I hope you find your way. Have a blesses day.

      Reply
  21. blankLaura @ Fantastically Four says

    August 29, 2017 at 7:56 AM

    Love this list! I think some of the most important questions are about the sacrifice blogging takes and whether we’re able to unplug when we should.

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    • blankMarilyn says

      August 29, 2017 at 9:37 AM

      Thank you Laura. I hope it helps some people realize what is involved as well as all the benefits blogging has. Have a great day!

      Reply
  22. blankLeanna says

    August 28, 2017 at 5:11 PM

    Excellent checklist for all bloggers but I think it is very important for new blogger or those thinking about starting a blog. I know several women who want to earn money today online and think blogging is instant cash flow. They don’t feel passionate about the blogging itself and I think your checklist will point them more in the right direction.

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    • blankMarilyn says

      August 28, 2017 at 6:32 PM

      Hank you Leanna. I see a lot of those one click to a blog… everything I wish I knew… Best of the plugins… all try to give one step to a blog but there is much more than that. And there is no one way to go. Have a ghreat week!

      Reply
  23. blankCathy Lawdanski says

    August 27, 2017 at 9:43 PM

    All great questions and ones I never even THOUGHT to ask before I started a blog!

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    • blankMarilyn says

      August 28, 2017 at 8:38 AM

      I know. With the coming of https and all that is involved I have so many people asking about what they should do. I though it was time to resurrect this!! Thx Cathy. Hope you are safe! Have a blessed week!

      Reply
  24. blank[email protected] says

    August 27, 2017 at 6:49 PM

    Marilyn, great perspective and thought~provoking post. Great ideas for new and veteran bloggers. Thanks for sharing on Happiness is Homemade.

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    • blankMarilyn says

      August 27, 2017 at 7:56 PM

      Thank you for the kind thoughts Carol!! Enjoy your week.

      Reply
  25. blankMichele Morin says

    August 27, 2017 at 7:12 AM

    I think this is the first non-recipe post I’ve read from you! And I love it! So helpful!

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    • blankMarilyn says

      August 27, 2017 at 8:44 AM

      Thank you Michele. Tech, SEO procedures and even plugins change so often I found I was spending more time updating instead of having more fun! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I get very nervous deviating from recipes because so many bloggers are at different levels of “need to know”. Recipes are safe! Have a blessed day!

      Reply
  26. blankDebrashoppeno5 says

    August 26, 2017 at 6:49 PM

    This is a very thought provoking post. I did have mentors that really helped but some things you have to learn by experience. But truthfully I do love blogging and having a creative outlet along with meeting such great people.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      August 26, 2017 at 7:22 PM

      I agree Debra. I decided to republish this because I am going over my own goals right now. With the big google changes happening Oct 1 it is causing many folks to reevaluate. Have a nlessed week!

      Reply
  27. blankGentle Joy Homemaker says

    August 26, 2017 at 9:30 AM

    Good post for thinking things through! 🙂

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      August 26, 2017 at 12:55 PM

      Thank you so much. Have a blessed week!

      Reply
  28. blankLou Lou Girls says

    October 4, 2015 at 4:19 PM

    Great post! Pinned and tweeted. We truly appreciate you taking the time to be a part of our party. Please stop by and party with us again. The party starts Monday at 7 pm and ends on Friday at 7 pm. Happy Sunday! Lou Lou Girls

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      October 4, 2015 at 4:54 PM

      Thanks Kim! I’ll be at your party tommorrow.

      Reply
  29. blankKiana says

    October 4, 2015 at 3:47 PM

    This is a great checklist and something I wish I had done before I started blogging. I’m definitely going to take the time to go through this and see what improvements I can be making to my blog. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      October 4, 2015 at 3:52 PM

      Thanks Kiana! I hope it gives you direction and a boost to your blog!

      Reply
  30. blankKaren says

    October 4, 2015 at 1:53 PM

    Some great questions here! Will be keeping this checklist for when I review things for next year. #SHINE Blog Hop

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      October 4, 2015 at 3:50 PM

      Thanks Karen! I hope it helps you as you take stock of your goals.

      Reply
  31. blankLucy @ Bake Play Smile says

    October 2, 2015 at 6:45 PM

    Love this Marilyn. What a great checklist! Thanks for joining our Fabulous Foodie Fridays party! xx

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      October 4, 2015 at 3:49 PM

      Thanks Lucy! I really m glad to be able to share.

      Reply
  32. blankDebbie says

    October 2, 2015 at 5:23 AM

    I’m always learning from you, Marilyn.
    Thanks a lot for sharing such a great walkthrough on #tiptuesday .

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      October 4, 2015 at 3:48 PM

      Thanks so much Debbie! I am glad to share as I learn, too.

      Reply
  33. blankMary Gilbert says

    October 1, 2015 at 5:24 PM

    Shared! Thanks for sharing with us at #JoyHopeLive!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      October 1, 2015 at 8:46 PM

      Thanks Mary! Have a great week.

      Reply
  34. blankKarren Haller says

    October 1, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    Hi Marilyn, this is a great post and I love check lists. I can pin it and print it fro future reference.

    Thanks for sharing on the #OMHGWW this week along with Baking in Batches and Pumpkin Smoothie recipe. Hope you have a beautiful weekend!
    Karren

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      October 1, 2015 at 8:45 PM

      I love lists too, Karren! Thanks so much for commenting. Good to see yu gain and have a great day!

      Reply
  35. blankKirsten Toyne says

    October 1, 2015 at 9:23 AM

    This is a great list. I love number 8. Considering what we feel we need to feel successful is a very important question and we could surprise ourselves by the answer. Thank you. Kirsten

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      October 1, 2015 at 4:05 PM

      Hi Kristen, welcome! I totally agree with you. Most bloggers I think are just worried if anyone will read their work. Past that, then can I make money to offset the cost? But to actually define their goals and feel they have attained them is something we don’t consider enough. You can’t see your destination without knowing where you are going!

      Reply
  36. blankJennifer | The Deliberate Mom says

    October 1, 2015 at 9:01 AM

    These are great questions to ask ourselves periodically… regardless of how long we’ve been blogging for.

    Thanks for sharing (and for linking up to the #SHINEbloghop).

    Wishing you a lovely day.
    xoxo

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    • blankMarilyn says

      October 1, 2015 at 3:58 PM

      Hi Jennifer! Good to see you. I just recently went through this process myself and decided to create a list for anyone to use. I was amazed to go from 90% satisified with my blogging life to actually turning it upside down! I now sleep better, have more time to get things done and am much more satisfied with my blog. I do recommend this process to everyone.

      Reply
  37. blankJess says

    September 30, 2015 at 11:44 PM

    This is such a great article! Definitely important! 🙂

    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      October 1, 2015 at 12:00 AM

      Thanks so much Jess! Have a great week.

      Reply
  38. blankBeverly says

    September 29, 2015 at 8:46 AM

    This is an excellent check list for all bloggers. I jumped into blogging after having done very little research (my mistake # 1). There are any number of things I would have done differently if I had taken the time to go through a list like this one. And it’s a very useful tool no matter how far along in blogging someone might be. Thanks for providing it and thank you for sharing it at Snickerdoodle Sunday. Pinned and Tweeted.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 29, 2015 at 11:46 AM

      Thank you so much Beverly! I did much the same thing, but for the firs year refused to listen to that inner voice. Rather than feel I wasted time though, I think it pointed me in a solid direction.

      Reply
  39. blankCrystal says

    September 28, 2015 at 11:33 AM

    i had no idea how much work it would be to get my blog out there and read. I think another question is how many followers will it take to make you feel like it is worth the time to write it. Is it just for you or do you need a lot of people to read it?

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 28, 2015 at 2:31 PM

      Very good question Crystal. It is so important to write to the “person” you envision as your reader! I am making a point to add that to the list! Thx! Have a great week.

      Reply
  40. blankGail Akeman says

    September 27, 2015 at 10:22 PM

    These questions really make a person think that is for sure.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 28, 2015 at 8:46 AM

      Thanks Gail! I know they changed my whole way of looking at my blog.

      Reply
  41. blankQuinn Caudill says

    September 27, 2015 at 8:33 PM

    Hi Marilyn, This is a great list. I am working through out a lot of these in my blog evolution. Thanks for sharing with us at Throwback Thursday link party. Please join us again next week and invite your friends to come along.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 27, 2015 at 8:55 PM

      Thank you Quinn! I just love your party and wouldn’t miss it!

      Reply
  42. blankNikki Frank-Hamilton says

    September 27, 2015 at 5:38 PM

    Marilyn, these are great questions, I didn’t ask any of them when I began blogging, I took a course from ByRegina.com and was led to questions like these, it changed how I blogged, what I blogged about, my theme, my tagline, everything! I wish I would have known more when I started, it took 3 years of blogging in the dark for me to get it right. These are great questions and I’m excited to read through the whys! Thanks.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 27, 2015 at 7:10 PM

      Thanks Nikki! I know! I have changed everything also. I feel badly roaming so far from food, but I am happier and so much more engaged now! The next part is coming soon. I got derailed a bit with life!.

      Reply
  43. blankBetty says

    September 27, 2015 at 12:49 AM

    Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 27, 2015 at 8:18 AM

      You are welcome Betty! Thank you for the invitation. I love your party.

      Reply
  44. blankHil says

    September 25, 2015 at 8:16 PM

    Good things to think about for sure!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 25, 2015 at 9:02 PM

      Thanks Hil! Welcome to my blog. I hope this checklist gives you some great insight and helps ypu always find your way!

      Reply
  45. blankDebbie says

    September 25, 2015 at 4:01 AM

    Incredible post, Marilyn!
    I do need to make time to reanswer such questions.
    I think it’s important to keep evaluating our progress from time to time.
    Thanks for sharing it on #tiptuesday.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 25, 2015 at 9:20 AM

      Thanks Debbie! Just going throufh my own progress evluations I realized just how far I have come, and then where I now want to go. It saved me from a total burnout! I am so glad to share!

      Reply
  46. blankJulie is Hostess At Heart says

    September 24, 2015 at 10:07 PM

    What a great resource! If I wasn’t so busy blogging, I might take the time to figure some of this out 🙂

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 24, 2015 at 11:47 PM

      Thanks Julie! I know exactly what you mean. Hopefully you will get a bit of time (bored) and take a peek. These made me change my efforts and actually gave me free time! If you can believe that. Happy Blogging.

      Reply
  47. blankMaria says

    September 24, 2015 at 3:21 PM

    I love this checklist. I’m still new-ish to blogging, and it wasn’t until I was in the very thick of it that I actually started realizing what the purpose it for it. Now, that I’ve figured that out, I’m slowly starting to build on that momentum. Thank you for such thoughtful questions. I will definitely be back for the next session of your series. You have me intrigued! Thanks so much for sharing this on Shine blog hop!

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    • blankMarilyn says

      September 24, 2015 at 3:54 PM

      Welcome to blogging Maria! It took me just 2 short years to figure out the consequences of all my decisions when it came to blogging. (LOL). I hope that I can save some folks time, money and aggravation to get their own foundation set up the best way for their goals. I will definitely be posting to the Shine Blog when I have more in this series ready to go. I aim on posting once a week to put out the six parts. Thanks for commenting!

      Reply
  48. blanksue says

    September 23, 2015 at 7:35 PM

    I love this new aspect of your blogging Marilyn! So helpful and supportive to other bloggers. We are all learning and this post has such thought provoking questions to help us clarify our direction. Love it! Thanks for sharing at #AnythingGoes

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    • blankMarilyn says

      September 23, 2015 at 7:56 PM

      Thanks so much Sue! I have so much to say, I feel like I keep jumping around and not finishing a subject. But, I m having fun and if anyone gets saved some time or grief then I am happy!

      Reply
  49. blankLouisa says

    September 23, 2015 at 7:31 PM

    This is a great checklist for new (and not so new) bloggers to think about. It’s funny how you don’t always think a blog all the way through until you’ve started it, but I love this list.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 23, 2015 at 7:54 PM

      Thanks Louisa that is so true. And since I had no clue I “updated” my way of doing things so many times after learning about soc media, hosted/self hosted and seo! Maybe the list will save someone ome grief down the line!

      Reply
  50. blankGina says

    September 23, 2015 at 4:14 PM

    Hi, I found you on the #WAYWOW linkup and I just love this checklist! I haven’t been blogging very long and I think it’s really helpful to take a closer look at these questions. I started my checklist and will update it in an hour and tomorrow. 🙂 Thanks so much!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      September 23, 2015 at 5:00 PM

      Thanks Gina! I hope it comes in handy. When I get burnt out, ready to makexa big change in direction, or just think about an investment in my blog I refer to this list. Hope it gives you some insight!

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  51. blankTerri Webster Schrandt says

    September 15, 2015 at 11:48 PM

    Great, and thought-provoking questions, Marilyn!

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    • blankMarilyn says

      September 16, 2015 at 12:19 AM

      Thanks Terri! I just recently went through all this myself when renewing my commitment to another year of blogging. I learned so much from it and actually revamped my whole blog, niche, and purpose.

      Reply

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