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How Old School Bloggers Can Incorporate That New School Blogging Mentality

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There have been a lot of bloggers over the years. I have known some that have been blogging since the late 1990s, before a lot of content management systems were available. These are the people that are known as “old school bloggers.” These people started in a time where the Internet was fresh and concepts like a web log were brand new. That and Yahoo! glitching majorly in their chat applets. 😉

A lot of these bloggers and site owners had pretty interesting sites, but eventually whether it was money, or time constraints, they let their site die, never to be seen again. Some even have websites that have not been updated in nearly a decade. That is a scary thought for someone like myself who has been blogging for a long time.

So, how can an old school blogger revive their site and adopt the mentality of the new school blogger of today?

1. If your site is not what you want it to be, change it!

It is understandable that people do change their minds and sometimes that means that your site is not conveying the point you want it to. This is where you sit down and brainstorm what you want your site to be about, who you want to reach, and how are you going to make that happen.

2. Know your competition.

If you want to your site to succeed, you will need to check out other sites that are in your niche. You will want to take notes on how your opinion differs and how you can provide valuable yet unique content. These are also the people you might want to connect with, which leads to number 3 on this article.

3. Connect with people who have interests in your niche.

These people will be able to provide a nice support system. It is also a way for you to support them. They are the ones that you will visit or the ones that will leave feedback on your website. This creates a unique community that is a win-win situation for all involved.

4. Be open to change.

Technology is advancing rapidly, especially with the Internet. No one will negate this truth. Because there are so many things to learn, it is important to be open to learning new techniques, whether it is search engine optimization, social media marketing, or even web design. Being close-minded to these changes will only hurt.

Although your business might be your pride and joy, taking advice from people who could possibly make you more money makes sense. Listen to them! Some of these people offer free advice, like here at Famous Bloggers. 🙂

5. Be a “Go Getter.”

Be excited to share your knowledge or product with others. Encourage conversation. Have fun and let people see it. They will see a successful person who is determined to get ahead.

Are you an old school blogger? How have you adopted the new ways? What can you suggest to other old school bloggers trying to find that second wind?

Are you a new school blogger? What advice would you have for old school bloggers that you have seen? What errors have they made that you could kindly suggest in order to help them improve their websites?

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Sassy blonde mom from Southern Illinois who is a Professional Blogger, AND a WordPress web designer and developer. Nile loves to help others rock out their blogs and social media handles. If it was not already apparent, she is addicted to WordPress, Blogging, Social Media, and in general, anything about the Internet. It is not uncommon to see her speak at WordCamps (WordPress conferences) and blogging conferences across the United States. Her website is Blondish.net.

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  1. Jason Jumat says:
    "Some even have websites that have not been updated in nearly a decade." I can't believe that there would be people like that! I mean do they realize how valuable their website is in the eyes of Google? Maybe these people just thought that blogging got too complicated and that the competition started to overshadow their schedule . . . I mean" What else?
  2. JR says:
    It 's true that any kind of online endeavor is often trial and error and learning through experience, and altering campaigns and making adjustments suite goals just goes with the territory. .-= NEW from JR @ Internet Marketing ´s last blog ..How To Secure Wordpress Blogs & Prevent The Hacking of Your Blog =-.
  3. Chadrack says:
    Old school and new school? Oh I think the old school truly need much to learn. Think about it. With all the new things and concepts on blogging today if any of the old schools really want to carry on with the passion then learning what it takes today is definitely a must. Think your post is something they must read to keep inspiration flowing :)
  4. Agent Deepak says:
    I am a old school blogger type. This article was really helpful. .-= NEW from Agent Deepak@Blogging. Marketing & Success´s last blog ..Help Me Choose a New Blog Theme =-.
  5. Dennis Edell says:
    Ah the memories. I too have a few old friends I should send this too; a lotta laughs and forehead smacks would come from it for sure. LOL I knew a bunch of "web diary" owners and even a few 1st at it blogging marketers. Many tried to get me onto blogger, but I wasn't budging. I was too into building my first physical product e0-commerce site, long before anyone realized an attached blog was the way to go. For the truly old school, I'd say 1 & 4 are the most important. Adapt or die. ;) .-= NEW from Dennis Edell @ Direct Sales Marketing´s last blog ..WANTED: HootSuite vs. TweetDeck Comparison Guest Post! =-.
  6. Shirley says:
    I'm a new school blogger and I think that old school bloggers are not making great use of social media as a marketing tool and I think that it's high time they did cos it will help them greatly in taking their blogs from one level to a higher one :). .-= NEW from Shirley´s last blog ..27 Young Internet Entrepreneurs Who Inspire =-.
  7. Olusegun says:
    Hey Hesham, I can't tell you how much i value this post. It's has some tips i need to apply. I wonder who the oldest blogger you know is? :)
  8. lawmacs says:
    This is a tough one because ten years ago blogging was not the same there wern't so much blogs so the old school bloggers had an easy run less competition but today there are millions of blogs so to stay in the game we have to move with technology and as you rightly said adapt to the changes and most importantly have the passion for blogging. .-= NEW from lawmacs´s last blog ..What Is Search Engine Optimization? =-.
  9. Lucifer says:
    Hey Nile Nice Post ;) would like to just say that old or new school blogger its very important that you connect with your readers... .-= NEW from Lucifer@Blog Is Blogging´s last blog ..Why? What? How? “About” Twitter =-.
    • Nile Flores says:
      Connecting is important period. (agreed) :) .-= NEW from Nile Flores´s last blog ..12 Ways To Eliminate Spam =-.
  10. Onibalusi Bamidele says:
    Hi, This a really great and powerful post. You have to be open minded to be a successful blogger. Thanks a lot for the great post. .-= NEW from Onibalusi Bamidele´s last blog ..5 Great bloggers that inspire me =-.
    • Nile Flores says:
      As the community changes and information does too, that open minded mentality will go far. :) .-= NEW from Nile Flores´s last blog ..12 Ways To Eliminate Spam =-.
  11. Kiesha says:
    Hi Nile, I'm a new school blogger and I'd say - be more interactive. Respond to almost every comment, even if just to say "hello" or "thanks for stopping by" - this shows your readers that you care and that you're not just there soaking up all the benefits of blogging. I'd also say, continue to self-educate yourself on blogging - things are constantly changing. Every time I read a new eBook there is at least one thing that I learn that I didn't know before. You've got to keep learning and evolving. .-= NEW from Kiesha @ We Blog Better´s last blog ..Role Reversal =-.
    • Nile Flores says:
      A lot of the ebooks written have been things that myself and many other other school bloggers have tried to educate others wanting to become successful in their niche. I have a couple ebooks that I will have out soon. Though I am sure a lot of it is similar, but also I wanted to share my take on how blogging has progressed and how it has been for me to adapt. From that, I hope others might be inspired. I have seen a lot of good sites die out and some of them are just sitting stagnant with information that is still relevant and should be capitalized on. .-= NEW from Nile Flores´s last blog ..12 Ways To Eliminate Spam =-.