With blogtober done and dusted, November is well underway. Although blogtober is behind us, blogmas is now just around the corner. Before we know it, blogmas will have arrived!
Before we dive into the blog post, I thought I would take the time to explain what blogmas is for those that may not know. Blogmas is the time of the year were bloggers post Christmas/Winter related content during December in the run-up to Christmas.
After throwing myself into blogtober, I’m also throwing myself into blogmas. If you are also taking part in blogmas, then you’ve come to the right place! For today’s post, I have some tips on how to prepare for blogmas.
Planning and writing posts in advance
When preparing for blogmas, planning is definitely a key element in helping you to stay on top of your game. The more that you plan the kind of posts that you want to go up on your blog, the easier that it’s going to make it for you in terms of staying organised and on schedule.
Alongside planning, actually writing posts in advance is also important in order to stay organised and on top of your schedule. Posting on a daily basis isn’t easy, so having blog posts ready to be published through the month takes off a bit of the pressure. I highly recommend doing this. I have a 25 blogmas ideas post if you want to get some inspiration for the month.
You’re posts don’t have to be festive related
Although generally, bloggers write Christmas/Winter related content during blogmas, you’re not restricted to this kind of content. At the end of the day, it’s your blog and you can write whatever you want for it. Don’t feel pressured to write just festive related content. I have other blog post ideas posts such as 50 blog post ideas and 20 LGBTQ blog post ideas in order to kickstart your inspiration.
Make note of your ideas
Have a look around at different blog post ideas that others suggest or brainstorm some of your own and make a note of the things that you want to write about. Whether you write it down in a notebook or collate ideas in a document on your laptop, this will help you to inspire you. It will also be handy when planning out your blogmas month and what posts you might want to go up at particular times.
Create a blogmas content calendar
After making a note of ideas for posts that you want to write throughout blogmas, it’s also a good idea to create yourself a content calendar. I only thought of this the other day whilst I was planning blogmas content. I have created mine on Excel spreadsheet, but you could also create one in your planner or bullet journal if that’s what you prefer! This way, it’s easier to see an overview of what blogmas posts you want to go up on certain days.
Last but not least, have fun
As much as blogmas is a challenge in order to post on a daily basis, remember not to put too much pressure on yourself and just have fun. If you don’t end up posting every day or sticking to a schedule, then that’s absolutely fine and it definitely does not mean that you’re a failure. Just remember to have fun with it!
Are you taking part in blogmas this year? What are some of your top tips for preparing for blogmas?
Ashleigh
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I am looking forward to reading everyone’s Blogmas posts.
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Love this advice Ashleigh, I’m also doing Blogmas after having just finished Blogtober, really looking forward to it!
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Thanks for the advice! I am planning on participating this year. Fingers crossed it goes well & I agree planning is so important for something like blogmas.
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This is great advice, definitely going to take this on board if I decide to do blogmas! Think it’s especially important to have fun along the way! Thanks for sharing!
Ellie // https://ellielilylouise.wordpress.com
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I (somehow) completed Blogmas last year, but I remember it being a little stressful as it was a last minute decision and commitment and I was NOT organised enough, so tips like these are so beneficial.
great post!
Nat x | https://nataliehansonblog.wordpress.com/
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I’m going to try to take part this year for my very first Blogmas! I am definitely taking your advice and making a calendar!
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This post was very helpful! I’m hoping to take part in Blogmas this year, so need to start preparing and getting ahead of myself! x
Han | lifewithhan.blog
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As some one who’s attempting to blog every day in December I have to say this post has been a god send! Ive been looking for pointers and this is brilliant!
Em x
EmRambles.com
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I’m so very tempted to do blogmas, really wish I had the time to properly invest in it. I like your point about not every post having to be Christmas themed, as someone who’s not the most festive I find it’s quite nice to get a little break.
Megan | https://pixieskiesblog.wordpress.com/
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I am not doing blogmas this year and I admire anyone doing it. Planning and scheduling has helped me massively for my christmas content. Still not blogmas though, just twice a week! 😉
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I’m not doing Blogmas this year, I’ve never had the guts or organisational skills to do it but definitely admire anyone who does! This is such a great post to read for anyone who is prepping for Blogmas this year though!
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Really helpful post! I’m not doing blogmas this year but I think I might give it a go next year 🎄💕
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You have some great tips here. I definitely am glad I have created all my posts in advance
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I had seen a few tweets on Blogmas but had no idea what it was so thank you. I think i am still a bit too new to blogging to tackle blogmas this year but i do look forward to reading some great blogs. Thank you
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Good list, Ashleigh!! It’s nice that you posted this because I know when I first started I had no clue what Blogmas was. I finally just asked someone and I was enthralled with the idea!🎄❄️
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Really helpful post x
My new blogmas post on the perfect gift guide for PETS 🎁🥰 has just gone live ✨
https://butterfliesandboundaries.wordpress.com/2018/12/17/christmas-presents-for-pets-what-we-got-gracie/
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