One of the questions I get from my followers all the time is, “Hey Mr. Lion, why do you only blog once a week? You can’t muster up the stuff maybe two or three times? I thought you were a young lion, not an old one past its prime.”
Ok so, I’ll level with you, no one has ever asked me that, but since we are on the topic now, I might as well steer into the wind…..
Time constraints
I firmly believe that if you have the ability to post quality content every day, you will build an audience quicker than anyone else. However, most of us live in the real world and have a job. With said job, writing a novel, going to the gym, and touching myself, I don’t have enough time to post every day. So until I start posting my poetry, or I learn how to slow the hands of time I will be relegated to weekly content, unless you guys want to support me. (Puts hands out in shame)
Quality posts
I see a lot of bloggers try to post as often as they can and almost completely forget that quality can’t be rushed. If you want a genuine following, then build it with a great foundation and high quality content. Remember, you want people to actually learn something from your blog and take knowledge away with them as they go about their day. And yes, whilst “Keeping up with the Kardashians” is painfully interesting and gratuitous, it lacks substance.

You see Morty, the Genius waves get hidden by the, uh….Morty waves
Blog once a week means: Better blogging
When you blog once a week, it gives you more time to correct errors, to insert wit, to make each and every post the Rickest (Best) version of itself. (Here come the grammar Nazi’s) And when you do that, it really makes your page shine among the others, and I personally believe you will enjoy writing it a bit more.
One of my favorite bloggers actually posts each and every Wednesday, with her whimsical words of wisdom and guess what? My dumb self will roam her page on that day with a grin on my face looking forward to her well throughout brilliantly written post, because she took the time to write it eloquently and with her own sense of wit and imagination. My friends – that’s what blogging is about. It’s about you, us, me and of course, Dupri.

I can focus on something else, if you know what I mean 😉
I can focus on promoting each post for a week
When you post daily, your audience will learn to come each and every day, therefore traffic will tend to generate itself organically through your posts. When you blog once a week, that will not happen. However, this is like the gift that keeps on giving (And it’s almost Christmas!) because you will have to focus on promoting each blog post. What will inevitably happen, is that you will receive more comments and more likes versus if you posted daily. What this means is, not only will your SEO score be higher due to the amount of engagements, but there little to no trade-off doing it this way as the amount of potential followers will essentially the same. SEO is tough, I get it. But at least now you have another weapon up your sleeve aside from the normal avails of witchcraft, voodoo magic and CrossFit.
That’s right, there’s a method to the madness. My utter, unadulterated laziness.
The genius behind weekly posts, is that due to the higher level of engagements, there is actually a snowball effect, because it is human nature to click on something with a bunch of likes and comments.
Go ahead, I’ll even give you time to think about it. (Jeopardy clock ticks) Times up!!!
If there is a meteor flying through the sky and one person looks up, no one really pays attention, but if you walked by a thousand people looking into the sky, wouldn’t you look up as well? (No?) Ok, I got an even better one. Imagine a guy walking down an empty street. Now imagine that street with a bunch of hot yoga girls bending and stretching. Will he look? Yes. In fact, he might break his neck. It’s your goal to be the hot yoga girl! Breathe and stretch girl, breathe and stretch.
By focusing on promoting your blog week after week, your post will get its chance to shine in the limelight and by god, you might even go viral….hehe, I’m just kidding. The only thing going viral is your cold.
Side note: If you don’t know how to promote your blog (click here and stop being square) Congrats now you’re a circle.

Blogging once a week means I have more time to do other things.
more time to think about a new blog
You have more time to think of a new post. When you force yourself to post day after day, you will eventually reach a point of diminished returns, where you won’t be able to generate value with your post. When you blog once a week, not only will you have time to come up with solid thought-provoking ideas, you will be able to build on them and add in your awesome touches of wit and hilarity. Or not, maybe you’re just not funny. No worries, I still love you.

I wanna touch your body
Blog once a week = No burnout baby
The best part about this whole thing is longevity. If you posted every day for a one-hundred days, you might just run out of clever things to say, (unless you’re me) but if you posted one-hundred posts in as many weeks, well, that’s two years and by then you could be the President of the United States. It’s well documented that the President got started as a blogger first. In fact even today you can still see the remnants of his blogistry on twitter.
Moral of this story: Don’t rush your posts. When you write quality, informative content, people will appreciate it. They will come back and if you cry just right, they might even share it. So here’s my one little tear, just for you.
And in the immortal words of Justin Timberlake “Cry me a river.”

Grease lightning approaches!
“Sirens, lights, cries of joy and adoration from the crowd.”
I have had so much fun writing the “Why no one is reading your blog series” that whilst I figured part two would be my last, I’m bringing it back baby. Part 3 will be out before Blogmas.
You’re welcome.
Now you can open your gifts the same time you read my blog. Oh who am I kidding, read my blog first of course.
Check out part 1 and 2 here. You’re also welcome.
I believe the posting schedule depends on your need, what are you expecting out of your blog. For example, being a writer who is trying to improve his creative writing skill, I do prefer posting everyday. And I’ve the proper crowd for that, my followers are creative writers too.
Absolutely true. It’s like you said, it depends on the blog. I’m referring to resource blogs. In that case it’s difficult to write every day, however my main point is to write when you have something to say. And I believe a lot of creative writers can do that a lot. Just like poets. I’m actually thinking about putting my poetry here as well. That way I can post more often. 🙂
Poetry works best on blog. At least that’s my experience. Agree with you completely about resource posts.
Great post and great points. Peace and Blessings
I started following one blogger and MAN is he prolific. He will post 3-4 in a DAY every day! I’m almost tempted to Unfollow him because at this point, he’s more annoying than interesting.
I know I should post on a more regular basis, but I have yet to find the schedule that works for me. I’ve tried the “post every day” thing, but it does lead to lesser quality posts. I’m very sporadic right now.
I just can’t do everyday, it’s a lot of pressure. I would need to have stuff written for months to do that haha. I like weekly. It’s almost stress free.
It takes me so long to do a post I always think I must be doing something wrong lol
I’m sure your posts are amazing though! 🙂
Probably the best blog no one ever reads haha 😂
I enjoyed it 🙂
There’s a lot of great blogs no one sees, probably too many to mention.
Absolutely!
This totally makes me feel better about only having time to post one time per week. I’m thinking I need to choose a day and stick with it, though! Cuz right now I just post whenever I’m done 😐
So far I have stuck with Monday’s. I am going to try my best and stay like that as long as I can, that way people can know when to expect a post. But honestly just posting once a week regardless of day is great. Consistency in general is awesome 🙂
Job, novel, gym…. touching myself. BWAHAHAHAHAHA, Dude straight up hilarious!!!! Another great post fam, keep it up.
Love it. I also am a weekly blogger.
Thanks for the like, lead me to follow you.
Great stuff ‘Young Lion’. Your style and thought process blared through my speakers as I have Siri read new writers. Thanks for being a pillar in the blogging community.
Oh, that’s cool!! Siri reads it aloud. That’s awesome. I wonder what my words sound like haha.
I’ve been trying to post more frequently lately to up my exposure. I’ve probably been averaging five times a week as a result. Now I’m worried about the quality! There are a lot of good tips here. Thank you!
Oh, I was just making a general point, I’m sure your quality is just fine!
I blog when my dog inspires me. End of story. He is my muse. I loved this post, by the way! Great sense of humor!
I love that. Whenever your dog day comes it comes! Thanks for reading 🙂
I like your perception.
Thank you Swapnil 🙂
Good insight. I feel writing shouldn’t be time bound. It is very individualistic view how and when. We should be genuine in our following and likes.
I really love this blog, hey can you please have a look at my post , i need some advice as I’m rookie in this work thank you
Very valid points, don’t want WordPress to consume your life as it shouldn’t be one of your top priorities!
Explains why you have an awesome blog. Been a fan since day one.!!!
You’re the best 🙂
I’m seriously enjoying your blog, Leo! I’ll keep in touch.🤗
Thank you so much!! It means a lot because your blog is one of my favorites to read. 🙂
How sweet of you! Please keep in touch ! 🙂
Thanks for your like on my recent post, A Day with Grace! I really enjoy your stuff. Keep writing!
Well said lion…
And I happen to absolutely agree with you
I find it absolutely strange how get as much likes as 200+ with only 62 followers…
Good job 👏.. I’m lucky if I get 30 likes …
you must be doing something right
This is absolutely amazing and right along my line of thinking. I recommitted (like for the fifth time, lol) a few weeks ago and this formula is what has made me stick to it for the fourth week in a row!
I posted two times for this week (today being my second) for the first time. That is because today’s post was a bit different than my regular content. Every once and a while I will do that. However, I agree with all your points and you made some really good ones. I will continue with one post a week and throw in an extra here and there when inspired.
Thanks. Simple and Great Read! You have a new follower!
Thank you for reading! Yeah eventually I want to start posting more but that’s going to take a while. Right now I’m sticking to once a week then twice, and then, if I go crazy three times!!! I also followed you 🙂
Lol @ touching myself .
Hehe.
I love your sense of humour! Thanks for your rationale. It makes me feel better about only being able to post once or (max) twice.
I love your writing style and witty humor… awesome..
🙂 really appreciate all the kind words. That’s nice of you 😉
Thanks for liking my 3am Musings post – I appreciate you stopping by 🙂 I am enjoying reading through your blog – your tips on blogging, especially limiting posts to once a week, are particularly helpful to a newbie like myself. I am so quick to hit publish once a post is written, even though I know I will likely go back and tweak it further. Argh. Patience, young grasshopper!
Yeah, if I run off a few posts on my computer I just put them in the bank for later. That way you can remain consistent. It gives you time and hopefully makes each post better in quality and content. Thanks for coming by. I really enjoyed your post as well. 🙂
I post once a week, on Sundays. Been thinking of moving it to a day during the week. Do you think it matters?
I definetly think during the week is better I’m just not sure which day. I normally post on Monday but my highest result was 700 views on a Wednesday so I have no idea. Try during the week for sure though. And keep it on the same day.
Luckily I’ve only started posting on the same day, so I doubt people drooling for my posts. Thanks for the advice.
This is interesting.
I think I need to put a schedule in place too.
I would prefer posting 2-3 times a week to be honest instead of once 😩
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