In the last few years, we’ve seen mummy bloggers explode into the mainstream, with many achieving book deals, full-time incomes andnear-celebrity status as a result. If you’re a parent, blogging can seem like an attractive concept. You can look after the kids and stay at home, all while writing about your family life to earn money. While blogging can become a transformative career or simply an enjoyable pastime, there are some myths about what it’s like to be a full-time blogger that need debunking.
- Anyone can start a Mum blog
While it’s true that anyone can start a blog, not everyone can do it well. Although all parents can attest to the highs and lows of having children, not every mum or dad can write about it in an engaging way, or understand the nuances of blogging. These skills can be learnt, of course, but you shouldn’t be fooledinto thinking blogging is easy. Just like any other goal worth pursuing, becoming a successful blogger requires time, hard work and lots of practice before it will earn you a living.
- Creating a website is free
While there are plenty of free ways to build a website, if you’re serious about blogging for a career,you’re going to need to invest at least some money into it. Whether you use a paid platform and buy a domain name or hire a web designer, if you want to stand out from the many other mum bloggers already making waves online, then your site needs to look professional and be easy to navigate.
- Promoting a blog is easy
We’ve all seen blogs promoted on Instagram and Facebook and the bloggers make it look so easy.The reality is, Internet marketing is a tricky business, which is why there are entire companies that provide expertise in this field. Yes, you can share your blog posts with your current social media followers, but how do you attract new readers? If you’re serious about making money from blogging, then consider hiring a search marketing agency to drive targeted traffic to your website.
- Working from home is the dream
Most people have a warped idea of what working from home is actually like. They forget that you cannot work and look after children simultaneously –you just can’t. Blogging is hard work, and while a lot can be achievedduring naptime or when the kids are at school, you will still find yourself trying to juggle the many responsibilities of the working parent. If you blog for guest sites or have a regular posting schedule, you have deadlines to hit and emails to send and people to answer to, just like any other job.
Conclusion
Despite the hard work it entails, there are plenty of wonderful things about blogging, and it’s definitelyworth doing if you feel passionateabout it. Mum-blogging gives you an excellent opportunity to share your hard-won wisdom with the world and even make some money from it, so if you’re determined to succeed, then you shouldn’t let anything hold you back.
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