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When Did You Last Post?

I find it intriguing looking at other Masterclass student’s blogs and wondering why some have not posted recently. On investigation, of the people who started the course in January 2010 many have not posted for 3-4 months. Others have not posted for a month or more and only a small minority have posted regularly. Some of these people were prolific posters in the first few weeks of setting up their blogs.

The reason I mention this is a while ago I read  Mandy Allen’s excellent post ‘Bloggers Guide’ (Course Discussion 24.07.09) on the Masterclass Forum. Mandy conducted a survey on last years students and the results compare very similarly to this years students.

What can the reason be for this anomaly? While accepting a lot of folk are holding down full time jobs and just do not have the time to devote to this activity you would think that they would be able to submit a post at least once or twice a month. As with anything I suppose some have lost interest and dropped out of the course and some have been spending their time on product creation.

There may of course be other reasons, I would be interested in your thoughts on this subject, so please leave a comment.

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29 Responses to “Blogging”

  1. I think posting regularly to your blog is absolutely vital Bill, It’s the only thing I have concentrated on, (which is why I dropped out of the Masterclass at lesson 10). I try and post every 2 or 3 days, if more than 3 days go by without a post I start to get anxious.

    Writing for the blog has got easier and easier…practice make perfect. ;-) My next stage will be writing articles, which I will probably do for 6 to 12 months, before my final step – the eBook.

    New Masterclass students are full of enthusiasm at the start and write plenty of posts, but I think they try and do too much; i.e. the whole Masterclass Course in one go. It’s much easier if you concentrate on one stage at a time, getting really good at one thing before moving on to something else.

    This is an important topic Bill, and I’m glad that you have raised it. It will be interesting to see other peoples thoughts on the subject.

    John

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  2. I think you are going about IM in the right way John, too many people are anxious to make money immediately and when they don’t they invariably quit. As someone who is going down a similar route, your plan of action seems sensible to me. Although I have an ebook written already I am not convinced the niche will prove to be very profitable. I agree that the more posts you write the easier it becomes and is excellent practice for tackling an ebook. Bill

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  3. Hi Bill

    I am one of the guilty ones! I have been so busy with my landscaping business that I have not made the time available as I should have done! however having read your post you may have just given me the kick up the backside I needed!

    Keep up the good work!

    Nick

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  4. I realise how busy you must be with your business in the summer Nick. Not everyone is fortunate enough to have the time to post regularly like little old retired me! Bill

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  5. Hi Bill,

    Thanks for the mention.
    I see a very similar pattern emerging this year,
    but there are always alot of different
    circumstances and reasons for people dropping out.

    Good post, thanks.

    Enjoy the journey.

    Mandy

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  6. I suppose it was inevitable that one years statistics should be repeated the following year in a venture such as this Mandy. As for the drop-outs, as you say there may be many reasons but I think the main one is that people expect instantaneous success, which only happens in a very small number of cases. For most of us it will be a long hard slog before any decent incomes are achieved. Bill

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  7. hi …I am on week 7 of the masterclass, but I work away from home during the week, sometimes 14days straight. I have only posted 3 times yet I think that the way the course is set up it is easy possible catch up, even though I only manage to do IM course work occassionally, I`m total intent on success…Thanks for inspiring me to comment..MIKE

    Thanks for dropping by and leaving a comment Mike, I can appreciate your problems with work, I have been there myself, as you say you can always catch up. That’s the beauty of the MC course, if it takes you 2 years to complete it, eventually you will and that’s all that matters. Best of luck to you. Bill

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  8. Hi Bill,

    Guilty of not posting to blogs more often here too. With the exception of the full-time job, and lots of extra time with the grandkids (which I wouldn’t give up for ANYTHING), various other projects and meetings in my life, I have no excuse. (Except maybe about the lack of sleep when I DO follow through and work on my Product Creation.)

    I have gotten past the “tough getting started” part of Product Creation and have moved into the “I actually am enjoying this!” part of Product Creation.

    Guilty of being behind in the class also. My product is almost ready. I tried to start on the Sales Page stuff, but it just became too much and I found myself getting discouraged and wanting to take a loooong break. So I stopped the worries of the Sales Page and decided to concentrate completely on the Product until I am finished with it. THEN I should have an easier time getting the Sales Page done. (Right?)

    Thank you for the post! It is good to know that I am really doing okay and others are struggling to ‘keep up’ also. The goal is SUCCESS, not STRESS. (Sounds good anyway.)

    Climbing down off my soap box now.

    Keep up the good work Bill! Keep us honest and moving in the right direction!

    Great success to you,

    Dj
    Enjoy each day, it only comes once in a lifetime!

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  9. You are perfectly correct DJ in making your grand kids a priority, time steals and you can never get it back. I speak with the experience of missing my own children grow up while working all hours building a business. As long as you keep working on your IM business then eventually it will all prove worthwhile and it really doesn’t matter how long it takes does it? I look forward to seeing your finished product. Bill

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  10. Hi Bill, I’ve noticed that as well.

    I used to go around all the masterclass blogs and leave comments on them all. On those that hadn’t posted for a while i would send a comment of encouragement and check back a couple of weeks later only to see “Your comment is awaiting moderation” on many of them.

    I also noticed that loads of people wouldn’t even acknowledge my comment or return the gesture. After doing this for some months i stopped and now I concentrate on those blogs that interest me and/or those that leave comments on my blog.

    I realise that people have busy lives with work and family commitments, and that keeping up can be very hard, (i know this better than most), but if you enter a game surely you should at least try and play it.

    I read Mandy’s post and report from last year and they were excellent. It does seem strange that people would put in so much financial commitment only to let it slip on effort.

    Like John McNally said “New Masterclass students are full of enthusiasm at the start and write plenty of posts, but I think they try and do too much”. Concentrate on one thing at a time.

    Hope you’re well Bill, catch up soon, Barry

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  11. I think along similar lines Barry, if people haven’t the courtesy to reply to a comment, then why should we re-visit? I only visit blogs that interest me or give good information, unfortunately they are in the minority. I find some blogs a complete turn off and can’t even fathom out their intention. That’s my thoughts and if it upsets some people, tough, I was never going to join the Diplomatic Corps. Bill

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  12. Hi Again Bill….Many thanks for your comments on my blog, it`s nice to know somebody has actually read it and possibly taken interest (it give me a real buzz).
    Yes..Things have changed with all the H & S on site, some rules are sensible, some are beyond belief. By the way I work as a sub-contract FLOORLAYER. Health & Safety is one thing I do have issues with, and will certainly be touching on it in future posts.

    THANKYOU AGAIN FOR YOUR ENCOURAGEMENT ….Mike

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  13. Hi Bill

    I suppose that the course just reflects life, for some this is a good time to get ahead, for some it’s a bit of a slog and for others well, let’s just say that life gets in the way.

    Some of us will just fall by the way side; however, the good thing about John’s course is that no one needs to know that you have fallen behind. You can take a break if and when you need it and catch up again when you are ready.

    I noticed something different. Yesterday, I clicked on all of the Masterclass Student Blogs which are being advertised on my Blog. I was surprised to find that very few were advertising 15-20 other students’ blogs and disappointingly, some were showing none except their particular friends.

    Best, Theresa

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  14. I agree with you Theresa, that the beauty of the MC course is that you can proceed at your own pace but there are obviously some drop outs as in all walks of life. As Barry Wells comments “It does seem strange that people would put in so much financial commitment only to let it slip on effort.”
    As you mention, some are not advertising other people’s blogs, but some have different headings other than Masterclass Blogs, i.e. ‘students blogs’, ‘my favourite blogs’ if you refresh the page these will change the listings.     Bill

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  15. Hi Bill,

    While I am making my way slowly through the Masterclass the one thing I try to do is write on my blog. I figure it is the only thing keeping me connected to the Internet while I develop my idea(s).

    If I put my mind to it, I can always come up with something to write about, just trying to make it interesting each time is my goal.

    My wife often complains that I do not do things fast enough for her and I am sure the Masterclass would fall in that zone. But as I tell her, I may take longer but I am very stubborn and never quit.

    Have a Great Day Bill,

    Mike

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  16. I agree Mike, you have to make your blog interesting or people just won’t return. Speed doesn’t matter, we will all get there in our own time. Bill

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  17. Hi Bill, as John Thornhill said in the beginning, you must be prepared to work.

    The test comes when the problems arise. It all boils down to how bad someone wants something and how determined they are.

    How long it takes doesn’t matter. Doing your best does. As Mandy Allen says, enjoy the journey, Terry Conti

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  18. “It all boils down to how bad someone wants something and how determined they are.”
    Well said Terry, I couldn’t have summed it up better myself.     Bill

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  19. Bill,

    Good post! Many of the internet beginners I have seen failed to do online business is because they keep falling for the overload information. Also, another big one is the spam and fake product that’s doesn’t deliver what they promised. They grown tired and gave up on what they started after a while. But yeah, successful people fail just as much but they just don’t stop and keep getting back up each time they fall. It’s very true how this all comes down to how bad someone want something and how you cope with challenges.

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  20. [...] second post that got me thinking was by Bill Murney entitled “Blogging”. Where Bill talks about some of the Masterclass students’ lack of [...]

  21. Thank you for bringing up this subject Bill. I was being hard on myself for not posting 2-3 times a week. Now that I know that I am in the average, it feels better.

    The challenge for me seems to keep the pace with the lessons. I’m only up to week 6 of 22 even though it’s a step-by-step approach, which I’m so grateful for. If it was any other way I would have quitted I think. And now that I read about the eBook and sales page I get concerned. I know. I better start worrying when I’ll get there…

    Chantal
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    Bill MurneyNo Gravatar Reply:
    August 18th, 2010 at 9:11 pm

    I am sure you will have no problem writing your ebook judging by your blog posts Chantal. Just take things at your own pace, time is irrelevant. I am also behind on the MC course so you are not alone. Bill

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  22. Hi Bill:
    Thanks for the kick in the butt (sometimes it’s needed)! I too am one of the guilty ones. I have not been blogging as much as I should and am behind in the class. I’ve had life get in the way (burglary of my home, full time job, etc), but am getting back in the saddle. I fully intend to finish this class, no matter what even if it takes me a little longer.

    Good luck to you!

    Waltraud

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    Bill MurneyNo Gravatar Reply:
    August 29th, 2010 at 8:58 pm

    My sympathies on the burglary Waltraud, the same thing happened to me a couple of years ago. The low life scum left over £2000 ($3000) worth of damage all for the sake of a ring and £5 ($3). If I could have got my hands on them I would be serving a prison sentence now! I know it’s difficult spending time blogging when you have a full time job but if you can write a post a couple of times every month it will make a big difference. Best of luck to you. Bill

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  23. I can’t speak for the class as I do not follow mentors of any kind. I can say however, that the majority of bloggers end up closing up shop after they have reached their limit on “trying” to get their blog going and hitting roadblocks. They lose faith in the whole thing, and get lazy.
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  24. Blogging for a year now I came to find out that regular posting can be difficult. The number one reason is running out of ideas, and form there procrastination and laziness sets in. Blogging is indeed a test of one’s capacity for success. :-)

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    Bill MurneyNo Gravatar Reply:
    September 19th, 2010 at 12:49 pm

    I have to agree Walter, finding suitable subjects for posting on a regular basis can be difficult. Perhaps the answer is to post on your own interests, even if other people may not have the same enthusiasm for the topic as yourself. Bill

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  25. Hi Bill:

    It is interesting that you are writing about this issue. I have noticed the same lack of posting. My personal feeling is that if your not seeing at least minimum success along the way you will tend to lose interest. We all must support and encourage one another and seek joint ventures.

    Anthony

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    Bill MurneyNo Gravatar Reply:
    September 25th, 2010 at 7:32 pm

    For most people in this information marketing business success may take years. Those that expect instant results will be sadly disappointed. As you say Anthony, if we all support one another at least you don’t feel as though you are alone in the wilderness. I see from your blog that you are a recent recruit to the MC course, keep at it and the rewards will come in time, patience and persistence are the key. Bill

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