More Than A Few Words

Even for the most accomplished writer, creating an effective blog post takes time.  This is especially true as the word count requirements have grown. Even if it is only an hour or two, over the course of the year, that adds up. As you are working on your plan, make a list of all the things which need to be done to make that successful. So how long does it really take to write a blog post?  Research (1 hour) – Maybe you are writing from your own experience, but in many cases, you will need facts or data to support your arguments. Writing (1.5 hours) – These days your average blog post should be 500+ words. If you have a good outline, you should be able to knock out the post in the time allotted. Editing and SEO (.5 hours) – Assuming the post is fairly well written, editing should be just a few minutes. Then you will need time to check any links, write the meta description, and confirm that the headings and titles connect to the relevant keywords. Graphics (1 hour) – If you are going to share your blog post on