14 Harsh Truths You Find Out When You Start Blogging

[@travelingpetitegirl]

Please take these truths with a grain of salt. I say this with love.

[@TargetwithSatyam]

I really and hardly need your help mam!

[@Imancabistan]

Great video. What about an anonymous blogger? Any advice.

[@ThisisRatul]

Helpful content, ❤️🌷

[@skullrose8985]

I understand. It is diffrent for everyone..but i appreciate your guidlines..i mean everyone is diffrent,it can depend on different factors.. But i appreciate you giving your advice & opinion.. Thankyou so much..i hope you are keeping well & staying safe..takecare..

[@krishna-club]

From now on I am one of your loyal followers.

[@Jasiek55555]

Thank you for not making a "YOU CAN MAKE $30,000 PER MONTH BLOGGING!" video.

[@zack-zi2md]

🤣🤣🤣 When I saw this I literally almost passed out 🤣🤣🤣. I was like, "Is that even possible?"

[@jhaehwamoo1256]

Hahahhahaha

[@gigic5822]

How

[@innluvfud]

Exactly thank you for saying that

[@SLove-sx9wz]

Exactly, cause they be lying.

[@projectlifewithred805]

"You will spend more time promoting your content, than creating your content." There is so much truth to this!!

[@Johnhasa1]

So that's what I've done wrong in this media thing

[@michaelstephenvargas8821]

I think it depends on your approach, I do zero promotions and still get google traffic.

[@estherjackson578]

@@michaelstephenvargas8821 hi please can you put me through on how to do mine ? Please

[@sinansinan720]

@@michaelstephenvargas8821 nice🤙 How much traffic u get? And u money? Wt s the subject 4 ur blogs

[@lamborghinicentenario2497]

It's not true at all, brute force with volume in content is way better than wasting time promoting

[@ezinneclare1234]

I've started blogs twice and I gave up and everything you said is exactly what I've been through. Patience is truly key. I'm going back. Thank you Jojo❤

[@mushthaqmusthafa6196]

Hi

[@eatthis6227]

JOOOJO

[@maureenbennett809]

Good for you! 😃👍

[@humbledbyhumanity8529]

Well! your comment is from 1 yr ago, Ezinne! Hows it going ? This makes me think -- we should form an accountability group or something. That's what I really need!

[@takithetutor8300]

Absolutely, Ezinne. It's almost like playing the fish eagle waiting game. Sometimes you win and other times you lose. It's the game of life, but we have to believe it for ourselves. Patience is most certainly a virtue:)

[@whateverwhatever2267]

i think you should blog about something your constantly doing. if you study the bible everyday or most of the time you should post what you have learn

[@fuentevilladianmariet.9187]

💯

[@zebunker]

You don't learn from fictional books.

[@ceciliamutuku5459]

In agreement. Just beginning one

[@foren9490]

@@zebunker you could learn skills like empathy and critical thinking tho. The world of creativity is a fun place to explore. You'd be amazed by human beings.

[@manasavuibaubatiwale3593]

@@zebunker he gave a good example. What's wrong with giving a good example? I bet if he put a book by Gordon Ramsey for cooking, you wouldn't have said anything. Just chill bro... lol

[@baileymch7088]

I felt it when she said it might take 6 months to get 1,000 followers because I've been doing it for 2 years and I have 72 lol

[@osaivbieidehen9180]

😂😂My man, don't give up on your dreams. Trust me, your future is BRIGHT.😂😂 Maybe you should try view more blogging tutorials and try to see if the slow growth rate is coming from your blog itself, your method of promotion or your niche. If you say 2 years, most times the issue is that maybe your target niche do not have a large or elaborate audience. Not like I am promoting anyone, you can try signing up for "onehourprofessor" blogging course. It's free and really educative.

[@UZ489]

Are you talking about KZbin or about blooging

[@elsolyelrio0195]

Do you pay?

[@misakiizome7852]

My name is Abrene and I've been trying to see if I should start a blog or not. The universe has been directing me to just give it a shot. I have no following, 0 audience, and little resources along with a fluctuating mental health, but I want to this for myself. I've always loved writing since I was a kid and want to pursue it as a career, please wish me luck. I need it. Oh and you got yourself a new subscriber :)!

[@mandarue5104]

Thanks for the pep talk! I am about 3/5 of the way towards launching my blog and let me tell you I'm already so over it! *Sigh* But I have to keep reminding myself to learn to love the process if I ever hope to be successful. I have a strong niche with little to no competition, so that is an added plus. I am a strong writer. No one else I know writes a blog so that goes to show, if it were really that easy everyone would be making a blog. One of my largest pitfalls is trying not to be a perfectionist. WE CAN DO THIS!

[@andredarin8966]

They say common sense is instinct and enough of it is genius. You, Johanna, are a genius. This advice is applicable to every endeavor in life.

[@thattannerguy856]

Thanks a bunch! I'm going to start a blog about something in passionate about (not saying what my idea is until it's up and running) lol but I'll be doing it for fun and to spread my knowledge and passion to others. If I make extra money doing it, great! If not, at the end of the day I'm still getting to do what I love and I'm already doing it for free anyways, just not writing about it yet.

[@praneethkumar1188]

1. No one cares. 2. No one will see. 3. Too much time in devices. 4. Time to get subs. 5. Promoting content. 6. Comparison. 7. Reasons to quit. 8. Meet people. 9. Long term.

[@peggybundy7844]

I love, love, LOVE your presentation. 1) you're NOT looking into your phone with your head down (fabulous!) -- I feel as though you are speaking to only me. 2) Your passion is infectious and it is obvious you've jumped through the toughest hoops (only those who have been there know and survived). 3) I am excited to read your launch checklist! Thank you.

[@travelingpetitegirl]

Thank you Peggy! I hope you like the checklist!

[@erinstone8528]

This was so helpful. So much better than the 1000's of "10 super simple steps to making 1 million dollars in your first month of blogging" videos that aren't actually helpful at all. I've been wanting to start blogging for years, but never got started because it all seemed too daunting. This video has given me the final push I needed. I'm going to go download your list now. Thank you. ❤

[@Jerrilynrene]

Great tips! I’m in the beginning stages of my blog and all of these truths are SO TRUE! It’s very accurate, but stay consistent folks! You got this!

[@FaithGracee]

it so truee omg, I realized I'll be making blog content before it takes off, I finally started my blog last month!! but I don't know when it will ever take off, but I am here for the journey and praying I can get enough income generated later on.

[@thecambridgebuzz205]

where have you made your blog? on Wordpress or like Wix?

[@travelingpetitegirl]

yesss! just keep going. Be consistent for 6 months and see where that takes you!

[@shevaphoenix4713]

This was probably the best video I watched. It was so unexpected. I’ve been watching a bunch of technical videos about starting a blog but this one really hit on the emotional side of things that keep many of us with a dream stuck and stagnant. Thank you for affirming me, soothing me, motivating me. This was great!!

[@TheFangGirl]

This is incredibly helpful! Appreciate the realness in this and not trying to sell another course to us. I’m starting a blogging challenge where I write an article every day for 30 days. Wish me luck!

[@thehappymint7349]

How was your challenge?

[@BlessingAmeho]

Good luck

[@WineCheeseScallops]

Great advice! We’re now a month into our blog. For years, we’ve posted our food on our personal Facebook pages, and our friends finally convinced us to make the jump into blogging. We’re having a blast learning everything you mentioned. The first affiliate rejection was tough, and then came the second, third, fourth… OUCH. But finally, a few came through and saved us emotionally-lol. Everything you’ve said here aligns with our experience. We’ll definitely be checking out more of your content! Thanks so much!

[@raeclairdeluneart]

I know that this video is 2 years old now, but the advice is still evergreen. Thank you so much for this! I just started an art channel on youtube and also an art page on instagram, but recently I've been thinking of maybe also doing an art blog just so that I get heard more. I want to talk about my art journey and help motivate others to be creative as well. Thank you for explaining that it isn't an instant success. I've been learning that too just starting out with everything. 😅 I will keep doing more research before taking the plunge but I really do appreciate you sharing your experience with this. Have a lovely day, Johanna!

[@Faithspective]

Thank you for your honest advice. I’ve been told for YEARS to start my own blog. Because I have a talent in writing, this became easy. But there’s a BIG DIFFERENCE between blogging and writing essays. I have a page on Facebook that I am trying to grow now that I’ve finished school. But the professional blogging world is a little intimidating, even with the 174 followers that I have on Facebook. I’m not looking to become an instant success, but to help people along the way, and do what I love most, which is have deep conversations with various people.

[@akire602]

I like how you really talk about those personal self doubt challenges that are natural for everyone. For some reason sometimes we think it only happens to us.

[@stevenmichener366]

I haven't started my blog yet. As this is entirely unchartered territory for me, I have been listening to others and watching their videos on various online related business efforts, to become as informed and well rounded with new knowledge as possible. Johanna, I really enjoyed your valuable information but more so I really appreciated the way you delivered your advice! Thank you for your kindness and genuine good person character. I am happy to subscribe to your channel and plan to view more of your videos.

[@mrs.sanchezbudgetz3787]

Thanks for this video, I wanted to start a blog sometime during the pandemic and literally went through all of this and the places I was following just kept saying I was going to earn money in weeks if I just follow the steps, how naive I was! I don’t want to give up but after watching this I think I should take some time to really work on it first~

[@themercado210]

"make a plan and show up with energy and intensity" love this. I enjoyed this video.

[@jaz1elise]

Great tips! I'm in the beginning of starting my WordPress blog. It's frustrating but I have to keep going.

[@CalphyTravelVlogs]

Thanks

[@zack-zi2md]

I want to start a blog where I write about reviews of movies, shows, and books. Also, talking about college life moreso essentials. I am just very nervous

[@longidude7048]

Thats exactly what my blog is like, I’m still starting but that’s like my niche lmao

[@zack-zi2md]

@@longidude7048 Good for you!

[@longidude7048]

@@zack-zi2md you should start your own too! I don’t really have that much progress yet(i havent earn yet) but i like writing so it keeps me going. At first its going to be hard really and could be slightly terrifying but you’re literally just writing words and clicking that “publish” button lmao. I kept on saying “I’m never gonna succeed in this” before i start posting, I haven’t succeeded yet but im glad i overcome that voice and actually started. Hoping good stuff for you! Hope you overcome that fear!

[@zack-zi2md]

@@longidude7048 Thank you for the kind words! That's how I am I am scared of being judged which is sad on my part. Do you have link to your website? Just to show support.

[@yousra3279]

Please put the link in here whenever you start

[@rocshellsonjon1828]

I can tell this is a person who is very good at what she does. I would definitely use her service.

[@TheoneNonly1]

Quick question about blogging, do I have to focus on making money on there or just start and you’ll get paid if things turned out perfect? I don’t really care about money, I just enjoy journaling and helping others.

[@bruh7249]

Usually you should try and think of ways to make money before you start if that’s your goal. But since it’s not, it’s still a good thing to find ways to bring in income while doing something you love :)

[@thattannerguy856]

Remember to provide people something of value and the money will follow

[@AliciaGuitar]

I use reddit and facebook groups to gain an audience. If my strength is helping women going through domestic violence for example... i join dv groups and offer my help based on my experiences. When i have established myself as a helpful person, if rules allow, i share my blog articles. This stretegy allows you to stay faithful to your goal of helping others vs making money

[@ch4d96]

As a blogger i can relate to almost everything of what you say , blogging is hard but you have to really like it to persevere the continuous failing!

[@ICreateThoughts]

I’m creating a lifestyle blog! Your advice was very helpful!

[@Tingtheordinaryfilipina]

Thank you so much for this video 🥲 the harsh truth I feel is compare my vlog to other bloggers. Huhu

[@wildernesswarcry4882]

Thank you so much for being honest. Thats very refreshing to see someone tell the truth and not make blogging appear as a get rich quick scheme

[@noovernightguests]

This was really helpful Johanna. The bit about promoting your content and whether you allow your personal ideas to stop you really hit home for me. I've been blogging for a few years now and this year started focusing on SEO, marketing, and promotion. Wish me luck!

[@travelingpetitegirl]

good luck!

[@afeezsthirstymind]

How's it going!!!

[@azaleathompson5065]

Thank you so much! I was hesitant to watch this as I thought I might doubt myself and the start of blogging afterwards, but it was actually super encouraging and empowering. Especially about creating my dream life as a badass, powerful go-getter. Thank you!!!

[@travelingpetitegirl]

you're welcome!! You can do it!! Keep affirming yourself. YOU ARE A BADASS, POWERFUL GO-GETTER

[@interestingtopics419]

@@travelingpetitegirl how many article should i write everyday on my wordpress

[@bathos22]

Happy to subscribe for this honesty. If I have to pick only one nugget of encouragement (yes, they are not hard truths, to me) it is: "You are not loosing followers. Your following is actually becoming much more loyal and stronger to you". Sooo good! Thank you. If I were to pick a second nugget it is, paraphrased, "these whatevers are skills you'll learn as soon as you start blogging". Love it! Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@ayeshaholder8178]

I’ve started a few blogs I’ve the years but stopped. I currently have a blog but hardly post. I’m looking to start again. This was really helpful. Thanks

[@sw8cake19]

hi! thanks for the tips! I think most people starting blogging really need to hear this. I already feel inspired through your words 💕

[@Amazonuniqueproducts2022]

Keep posting good vibes, this is a beautiful idea for all of us who just started new business, I wish the best for all u , the only rule is don’t give up.

[@MissJanaeWinters]

I honestly am not looking to get paid for blogging. I just really want to talk about something I really love.

[@christopherlj3831]

Thanks Johanna, I've been thinking about starting a blog and this is exactly what I needed to know!

[@zinneerahalisalim3635]

me too and I am a high school student, I know that you can do it and I can too if we want it bad enough

[@humbledbyhumanity8529]

Thank you for your honesty. I started a blog 3 yrs ago, I was so excited about it but, true, it was a lot of spinning my wheels and I was inconsistent and stopped posting. The WORST part of it (for me) is the programing side. Setting it up too me 2 months and I HATED it. I have been paying the annual fee just because it's still a dream of mine and there's NO WAY I would go thru that again, EVER. Just looking at the programming language gives me anxiety, it's like trying to read in Arabic...it makes zero sense. Right now, I would LIKE to change my email subscriber company, but I'm too scared to plug it in anywhere. Also, my FB was deleted and I started a new one but have no idea how to plug it in to the programming languge on Wordpress. I suppose I could ask THEM but I'm frozen in fear of messing it up big time. Thank you for this video--you make it sound just like investing in real estate....lots of hard work with one big payoff at the end. In this country we are so used to work all week/month and get the pay off way sooner.

[@alexandriaelon104]

Tyler Moore has great videos on how to set up a Wordprsss website. He did a recent one on how to make a blog and it’s a great! I hope this helps.

[@ExpressionBytes]

Hello fellow blogger, I'll tell you one thing that will blow your mind: you don't need to code to start a blog! WordPress self-hosted is the most recommended option, but it's not the only platform out there. I was dreading logging in to my site 1 year ago, but I changed and now I'm much more consistent writing for the blog. Still, don't have the success I want, but I'm getting there. Stay strong and play to your strengths :)

[@StarOnTheWater]

Omg just do what you love. Don't expect anything in return. If anything, success is a consequence and not an end in itself.

[@Nbkanvz]

Random gentleman here, who stumbled upon your blogging truths video. Thank you KZbin algorithm! Johanna, thank you for taking the time to make this video. My blog is still under construction. You have a lot of helpful advice and again I thank you. Keep pointed to your dreams. God Bless and Happy Holidays.

[@RewardsWebsites]

I'm 2 years in and I can already understand a lot of what you are talking about. Thank you for the reassurance!

[@aalsubhan5084]

experience in all activities including blogging is definitely between the two possibilities. 1. feeling happy, happy and filling free time 2. feeling bored, difficult and too futile. We can feel all of this when we really jump in and are serious about doing it

[@travelingpetitegirl]

i agree! it's a whole spectrum of feelings but I like to think it means we're getting outside of our comfort zone

[@user-gm4pw9nc4f]

I want to start blogging for fun, and as a way to express myself. But I can’t help but question why am I doing it in the first place whenever I notice it is barley noticed by other people.

[@cpanui]

Wow! Thanks for the reality check and for giving me a clearer understanding of blogging and what I'm currently going through. Thanks also for explaining what I can expect in the future.. I'm glad I found you, kind of wish I found you earlier.! No matter...Great pep talk for a novice blogger like me

[@kobelskidesigns3068]

Hi, this is the first video I watched of you. It is totally full of insights into blogging. I am fresh out of the gate - not really. I am evolving, that is my new word for next year's word of the year (WOTY). Now I am a follower. I also like watching the first and most recent to see how much they have changed overtime.

[@Elenacupcakes40]

Thank you for sharing the truth!! I have thought about this for long time but haven’t started it yet.

[@itsmarilynlancaster]

I appreciate authenticity in this video!

[@travelingpetitegirl]

aww you're welcome!

[@annie-oo3yt]

@@travelingpetitegirl yesssss

[@jluna231]

A lot of this advice can be applied to many things in life! Thank you!

[@walkingwithin]

Thankyou!!! You are lovely❤💛I loved "you will meet amazing people like you and you get to share your knowledge for free". So encouraging!!!

[@LoreleiCosner]

Thank you for this information. I'm brand new to blogging, and I feel like a lot of this knowledge will help keep me grounded and realistic through disappointing times. Also, thank you for the checklist and blog links, I'm headed over now to start learning. 🥰

[@amberfitz-randolph392]

I just now stumbled across this and I'm loving it so far. I'm one of several admins on a Facebook page that got up to maybe 3-4 thousand followers it's first couple years then blew up fairly quickly to seventeen thousand where it's finally slowed drastically for now due to Facebook bot violation 😒. Brutal as hell putting yourself out there initially yes.

[@SandyChadee]

Appreciate your heartfelt manner of delivery which is inspirational as well as informative. I wanted yo understand the difference from blogging to KZbin videos there's so many platforms out there.

[@brunoarifasiusbinsasi9137]

Thank you for your advices that you mention in this video. I hope i will start to create my own blog and learn from you. Once again thank you very much. Good luck.❤

[@seyahatdeneyimleri]

Hi Johanna! It's been 4 years you upload video but your advices still fire. Thank you very much

[@travelingpetitegirl]

aww thank you!

[@phoebekhins]

Thank you Miss Jojo! I always love your videos

[@travelingpetitegirl]

thank you Phoebe!

[@ugomercyabiding3077]

I started my first blog since 2014 All the things you said are true about what happened to me But am fully ready to go with patients this time around no more quitting

[@messengerbygrace_]

I found a lot of value in the way you transformed the way we can actually view unfollowing. Really, you are getting a more loyal following when others that are not as interested remove themselves. I like that you said that. I liked that a lot.

[@melisaybell]

Thank you for sharing, I love how you ground the journey, sometimes we let our imagination run unrealistically wild.

[@juliegayemurphy561]

A lovely open and honest account of the life of a Blogger. Thank you for the tips and checklist gorgeous lady. A new fan!

[@rachelverde3111]

Gahh this is so true! I've been blogging (and freelance copywriting) for about six months, and have yet to see very much traction. I'm in the process of incorporating more business content to find copywriting clients, but building a strong, consistent identity online is TOUGH. Thank you so much for the encouragement, Jojo! I'll keep at it, I know that it's worth it!

[@whoisharo4689]

Lol "gaahhhh"

[@arobertsonian]

How’s it going?

[@thattannerguy856]

What's your blog? And have you seen success now?

[@ricardo1153]

Realistic explanation! Truth #1 may seem harsh but it’s true non the less! After we pass away, only our close friends and family will remember us for one generation. To the rest of the world we are forgotten, unless you are an Einstein or Brad Pitt. Love your video!

[@classicaprilpie]

This is so refreshing - thank you! I've been on the hunt for gritty and honest advice and this is it.

[@travelingpetitegirl]

you're welcome!

[@Traewashere1]

This was so warm! Thank you for the advice

[@theheartworkhub]

Thank you so much for such thorough advice! Definitely makes me feel better about where I’m at right now!

[@travelingpetitegirl]

You are so welcome!

[@invadingmind4507]

I know you said this more for women. As guy though found this relatable as someone as just started blogging. Thank you for your insight.

[@therealdenisedavis]

The mindset is hard. Sticking with it is also hard. I’m super clumsy and awkward!!!

[@ashleyiz2008]

thank you for this video, it was actually very encouraging and I appreciate the honesty, it's hard to continue doing something when it doesn't seem to be working so thank you for the reminder that this is a marathon, not a sprint.

[@polarbear2014]

I was scared to watch this, As I’ve already been harsh enough on myself lately. Yet even though you’re being brutally honest, you did so in a loving helpful way. Which is much appreciated. Thanks for the great info!

[@hamsburhan2388]

I watched many videos of how to start Blogging, but this video has more and more harsh truth. Many thanks for your knowledges❣️👏🏽

[@devinligtelyn404]

Loved this! You look so young, I almost passed up this video, glad I watched⊙

[@angelitodungca437]

It is an another good information,to let the viewers know and additional knowledge understanding of acceptance.in real world of learning our ups and down experience is a tools to make us awake and possitively effective for a certsin task that we desired for.

[@shannonelliott9230]

I like how REAL this advice is.

[@vishnu_deepak_]

You know ! You can be a motivational speaker & tutor at same time ! ✨

[@misstinaaa]

Thank you for being so honest, real and raw. I’m just starting and already I feel overwhelmed lll

[@markoarriaga5580]

I already gave up and i have not started ,thank you for your advice

[@fallbackweller]

I just put up my website and thought about starting my own blog.

[@giulia6930]

thanks a lot! I had all those bad voices (and still have them, but I don't trust them so much) before starting my blog, so i'm happier now that I have my blog as a "friend" ahah

[@jesuscxmarx6662]

This is surprisingly real. Ok, I’m going to cry happy tears now. Thank you for sharing this.

[@leesun7706]

This video is very helpful and you are such a lovely person!

[@haneefs3103]

you look so confident God bless you

[@simwakanewton]

Well that does sound like great advice! Thank you Jojo

[@xenabellarosepoolreedzilla4405]

Thank you

[@AllThingsKayT]

Thank you so much for this video and for the free download!❤ the tip I enjoyed the most was #13, you hit it spot on!

[@travelingpetitegirl]

You're welcome! ❤️

[@bharathvaj3027]

You know what your harsh truth didn't affect me it actually hits me with the reality and also making me to accept it happily......❤️

[@invadingmind4507]

This is awesome had no idea gonna use these tips as illustrator and graphic designer thank you🙂

[@woodruffmd]

True Video. FYI men struggle with with these things too. More so because they don't naturally create social circles for encouragement. All the best to the bloggers

[@surishomecooking4945]

Thank you for the heads up. I just launched my food blog/Channel and I needed this input.

[@janthony7469]

Thanks JoJo! I felt the love and genuine care! Love your honesty in this and believe it will help many, including myself. This is good content:) And #1 is my favorite and resonates most because it's truth that we all need to hear first and it will make the rest easier to swallow.

[@forevertransforming9729]

Thank you so much for the checklist, as someone with severe adhd a tangible breakdown of the steps and the time it takes to get there is incredibly helpful. I'm excited to get started and a little less overwhelmed now.

[@ctashlambert6814]

So true, I have been trying to build my wordpress blog for months but to no avail, hence I have gone insane. This has also caused me to be unable to live a normal life now, to function properly because of overthinking...

[@THEONARR]

It can take someone 5years just to make more than 50 cents blogging. It takes commitment. I admire people who commit to themselves in that way and pursue what’s meant for them

[@Msstarstruck12]

I think the people who make the most successful blogs are the ones who aren’t expecting any monetary result from it.

[@THEONARR]

@@Msstarstruck12you are right!

[@travelingpetitegirl]

that's true! It's truly a passion project

[@ExploreLearnEnglishWithGeorge]

@ 2:26 : "Eat shit for a very long time." - my personal favourite

[@sandiespeaks4236]

I'm interested in blogging and I'm glad I ran cross your channel. So glad for the truth about this. Thanks so much for the content.

[@NeoMokgabo21]

Just discovered your channel Jojo. Your videos have breathed life into my dreams! Love Harsh Truth #13.❤

[@TONIXZM]

I love her honesty.💝💓

[@valeriesmith9408]

You deliver harsh truths pretty kindly :)