{"id":13380,"date":"2010-06-10T22:26:29","date_gmt":"2010-06-10T16:56:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/?p=13380"},"modified":"2026-10-13T13:38:29","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T08:08:29","slug":"blogging-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/06\/blogging-success\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Simple Strategies for Blogging Success (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Is there a secret to <strong>blogging success<\/strong>? Guest author Remi Vladuceanu found an unexpected one in 2010. His new WordPress theme broke, featured images turned into grey boxes, and after 48 hours of failed fixes he asked for help on Twitter with fewer than 500 followers. Strangers jumped in to help, and the experience taught him simple strategies that grew his community. They still work in 2026, so we&#8217;ve updated them for today&#8217;s platforms.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-64344\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/blogging-success-strategies-1024x538.webp\" alt=\"Strategies for blogging success\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/blogging-success-strategies-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/blogging-success-strategies-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/blogging-success-strategies-150x79.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/blogging-success-strategies-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/wp-content\/uploads\/blogging-success-strategies.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Quick answer:<\/strong> Blogging success comes from helping people generously, asking your community for help and feedback, sharing your real problems and solutions as content, using every small asset you have (a few followers, one skill, one contact), building relationships before you need them, staying consistent, and focusing on readers rather than marketing tricks.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ad5508a80b4d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1a202c;color:#1a202c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1a202c;color:#1a202c\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ad5508a80b4d\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/06\/blogging-success\/#A_broken_theme_that_taught_a_lesson\" >A broken theme that taught a lesson<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/06\/blogging-success\/#7_simple_strategies_for_blogging_success\" >7 simple strategies for blogging success<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/06\/blogging-success\/#1_Ask_for_help_publicly\" >1. Ask for help publicly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/06\/blogging-success\/#2_Turn_your_problems_into_posts\" >2. Turn your problems into posts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/06\/blogging-success\/#3_Help_others_generously\" >3. Help others generously<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/06\/blogging-success\/#4_Leverage_your_smallest_assets\" >4. Leverage your smallest assets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/06\/blogging-success\/#5_Build_relationships_before_you_need_them\" >5. Build relationships before you need them<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/06\/blogging-success\/#6_Forget_marketing_tricks\" >6. Forget marketing tricks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/06\/blogging-success\/#7_Be_consistent\" >7. Be consistent<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/06\/blogging-success\/#Measuring_blogging_success\" >Measuring blogging success<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/06\/blogging-success\/#FAQ\" >FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/06\/blogging-success\/#How_long_does_it_take_to_succeed_at_blogging\" >How long does it take to succeed at blogging?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/06\/blogging-success\/#Do_I_need_lots_of_followers_to_grow_a_blog\" >Do I need lots of followers to grow a blog?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/06\/blogging-success\/#Is_blogging_still_worth_it_in_2026\" >Is blogging still worth it in 2026?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_broken_theme_that_taught_a_lesson\"><\/span>A broken theme that taught a lesson<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Remi&#8217;s premium theme used a script called timthumb.php to resize featured images. After a theme change it stopped working. Instead of hiring a developer, he asked on Twitter, and several people helped him solve it. That small moment showed him how powerful a helpful community can be, and the fix itself became useful content for others with the same problem. (Tip: timthumb was abandoned years ago after security issues; modern WordPress resizes images itself.)<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_simple_strategies_for_blogging_success\"><\/span>7 simple strategies for blogging success<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Ask_for_help_publicly\"><\/span>1. Ask for help publicly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Posting a genuine question on X, Reddit, LinkedIn or a WordPress forum connects you with experts and shows you&#8217;re human. People love to help when asked sincerely.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Turn_your_problems_into_posts\"><\/span>2. Turn your problems into posts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you struggled with something, others did too. Write up the problem and the solution step by step; these posts often rank well because people search for exact error messages.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Help_others_generously\"><\/span>3. Help others generously<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Answer questions in your niche, share useful resources and credit people who helped you. Generosity builds reputation faster than self-promotion.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Leverage_your_smallest_assets\"><\/span>4. Leverage your smallest assets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Remi&#8217;s key idea: even a handful of followers, one skill or one friendly contact can be your biggest lever. Use what you have now instead of waiting until you&#8217;re &#8220;big enough&#8221;.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Build_relationships_before_you_need_them\"><\/span>5. Build relationships before you need them<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Comment thoughtfully on other blogs, reply to readers and connect with peers. When you launch something or need advice, those relationships pay off. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2011\/01\/perfect-blog-commenting-strategy\/\">blog commenting strategy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Forget_marketing_tricks\"><\/span>6. Forget marketing tricks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Give complete answers and solve real problems. People quickly sense a sales pitch; sincerity earns trust and loyal readers.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Be_consistent\"><\/span>7. Be consistent<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Success compounds. A steady schedule, regular updates and patience matter more than any single viral post.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Measuring_blogging_success\"><\/span>Measuring blogging success<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Growing organic search traffic in Google Search Console.<\/li>\n<li>Returning visitors and email subscribers.<\/li>\n<li>Comments, replies and shares.<\/li>\n<li>Income that grows month over month, if that&#8217;s your goal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more help, read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/08\/blogging-tips-for-beginners\/\">blogging tips for beginners<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/2010\/12\/create-a-list-blog-plan\/\">create a blog plan<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_to_succeed_at_blogging\"><\/span>How long does it take to succeed at blogging?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Usually 6 to 18 months of consistent posting before traffic and income grow noticeably.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_lots_of_followers_to_grow_a_blog\"><\/span>Do I need lots of followers to grow a blog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. Start with the audience you have, help them well and let word of mouth do the rest.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_blogging_still_worth_it_in_2026\"><\/span>Is blogging still worth it in 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, for people who share real expertise and experience. Generic content struggles, but helpful, original blogs still grow.<\/p>\n<p><em>Originally written by guest author Remi Vladuceanu, who blogged about internet marketing and social media. Updated for 2026 by QuickOnlineTips.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is there a secret to blogging success? Guest author Remi Vladuceanu found an unexpected one in 2010. 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