There are a few common blogging myths that seem to make the rounds on the internet. You’ve probably come across these yourself, and they might even keep you from starting your own blog someday.

Those who haven’t been in the blogging industry don’t always understand the work and process that goes into running a blog. The countless hours, do research, money spent on tools and photography… In the past few years, I’ve come across several myths that completely had me in awe…

Today we set the record straight, so let’s deep-dive into the common misconceptions about blogging.

5 Common Blogging Myths You Should not Believe

Blogging is not relevant

There’s no denying that the blogging industry is not as popular as it once was. But, the truth is that blogs are constantly growing. They might look different than 5 years ago, if anything, blogs have taken it up a notch or two. The quality of blogs keeps getting better.

How else will you find helpful tips or that those recipes you’ve been dying to try.

You need to be a good writer

Okay, this is probably one of the most common myths I’ve come across. Truth be told you don’t need to be a brilliant writer to start a blog, nor do you need a degree in English. Write the way you speak, this gives your unique writing style and it’s easier for your readers to understand.

Your blog posts should be over 300 words

You’ve probably heard that you need to create blog posts that are at least over 300 words. Well, this is false. Not everyone enjoys lengthy posts, although having in-depth articles on your blog can boost your search engine (SEO) rankings. Rather spend your time focusing on creating valuable content instead of how many words your post is racking up.

Related: The Best Google SEO Tools Every Blogger Should Use

You have to post every day

Posting a few times a week is more than adequate. You want to rather focus on quality over quantity and have a blogging schedule and stick to it. Create a blogging schedule and stick to it, to create consistency. Perhaps you post twice a week Mondays and Thursdays. This helps your audience knowing on a certain day they can expect your blog posts.

Traffic results in success

Although having lots of traffic to your blog is great, it’s not the be-all. There are many ways you might define success, this doesn’t always get measured by how many page views you’ve had. 

What other misconceptions about blogging have you heard floating around the internet? Drop them in the comments below and let’s discuss them.