Managing a Blog Is Great. Managing the Blogger is Even Better.

Your blogging success isn’t about your next post. It’s about all of your posts. It isn’t about a great headline, a huge list, or sweet graphics. It’s about the total package. Whether your blog is personal, corporate, or one of those that’s supposed to make you a millionaire tomorrow, your blog is really all about you.

Managing a blog requires keeping up with posting schedules, comment replies, topic assortment, and external sources. It’s the management of ideas, words, and peak traffic hours. Managing the blogger (yourself) is so much more vital. This is what I mean…

• Managing your body (diet, rest, exercise) prepares you for longevity.
• Managing your time and prioritizing correctly preserves your sanity.
• Managing your mind (reading, learning) empowers your words with greater impact.
• Managing your vision keeps you determined to grow your blog and your brand.
• Managing relationships is the essence of great community-building.

Anybody can manage a blog for a season. But are you managing yourself? It’s highly important! It’s vital.

What are you doing to prepare for the long haul?

Brandon has been doing web and logo design and this blogging thing for about six years. He’s also a Pastor at Saddleback Church in southern California, where he lives with his wife and kids. You can catch him on Twitter or Facebook.