Blogging has changed so much hasn’t it? I’ve been blogging for 4 years in March, and even though it’s been the best thing I’ve ever done, it has changed so much. I mean if you’ve been around since my first ever blog post honestly I’m so thankful and proud of you for sticking around, but when I first started there was a massive sense of community, I got excited at the thought of having a massive chinwag on the blog chats, now? The community seems to have changed so much, an even though it makes me sad, I need to adapt.
The blogging community is one of the greatest things, don’t get me wrong, the community is the reason my blog is the way it is today. The people, the way they motivate, they push you to be the best version of yourself, and that is something that is ridiculously special to me.
However over the years the amazing blog chats that I would look forward to, sharing thoughts, learning new things from others and to be honest I miss it. I miss the opinions, I miss the laughter if I’m honest, it was something that I always enjoyed and I loved being able to chat and talk to bloggers about so many different topics. I mean there are still a few but there used to be about 2 or 3 every single night.
The blogosphere seems to have changed so much to the point I miss the way that we used to all interact. I feel like there is a massive piece missing and I don’t know how to get it back.
So how am I adapting to the change in the blogosphere?
Well besides reminiscing over the way that the blogosphere used to be, I’m curating my own personal blogging community. A place where I have all of my favourite blogs all in one place, I can comment, read, write and feel inspired all at the same time.
It’s a place where if you have a problem, you can talk about it, message them, chat to them and just be yourself.
A blogging community doesn’t have to revolve around 1 social media platform, you can have your own community, it’s about creating a space where you feel supported – especially if you have a problem which happens a lot, and at the end of the day that is one of the most important things in the blogging world.
When it comes to the blogging world, it is important to remember why you started it in the first place, the reason that made you start a blog, put all the hours of work to create this amazing content, the tears and the hours of proof reading, if it has all been worth it then keep going, keep doing your thing.
Blogging is the place where I write about everything I want, my thoughts, my feelings, the things that I love and topics that are close to my heart and that is what I’m going to continue to do!
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100% agree with you on this! It’s changed SO much!
I wrote something similar a little while ago about how I miss the old days of blogging!
Zoey | http://www.zoeyolivia.com
It’s so different isn’t it? Blogging has changed so much! xxx
I totally agree with everything that you have said beautiful. Blogging is changing so much, so quickly! I do have to admit that I miss the way blogging was all about support and community whereas now it feels to be about drama and copying each other. I have all of my favourite bloggers in one place too where I can keep up to date with what everyone is up to, love this post babe! 💜✨
With love, Alisha Valerie x
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I feel like we are missing the community so badly, but I’m trying to create my own place where I can just support my favourite bloggers! xxx
I’ve been around for the past decade (although 7 years only in the current form), it went from personal and hobby-like to an industry turning over millions with the big influencers. As it became more like a job the whole community spirit died a little. The drama and competitiveness came and it’s been ages since I went to an event which didn’t revolve around more opportunities, just hanging out with a drink whining about the state of things like friends but who understand because of the shared backgrounds, unlike most people’s real friends. The online chats are so monotonous and all oriented to sharing help but nobody digs deeper enough because there’s a lot to lose when you make money from it, so you scroll through loads of answers agreeing with you. And hardly any conversation. Sometimes I think I should just get my. head above the parapet and throw out there what I would like to see in the community even if fear of rejection is a big deal!
Blogging can be incredibly competitive, and you’ve been around a lot longer than I have, so you’ve seen a lot more change than I have! xxxx
I can’t believe how much the blogosphere has changed over the last few years, this year especially I think. I’ve been blogging nearly 5 years now and it’s so unlike how it was when I started. There never seem to be chats on anymore and there’s always some sort of drama going on, it’s easy to get down about it all. I just try to remember why I started and go back to writing for me rather than worrying about what anyone else is doing anymore xx
Tiffany x http://www.foodandotherloves.co.uk
I miss the chats so much and the community spirit, but I just want to be able to write and enjoy what I do on my corner of the internet! xxx
It’s really changed but I’m enjoying writing and using Instagram a lot at the moment. I think as long as you still enjoy it then that’s all good 🙂 xx
Jessie | allthingsbeautiful-x
That is the most important thing, if you still enjoy it, keep doing your thing! xxxx
I haven’t been blogging as long as you but this was a very interesting post to read. Its a shame that you feel like there’s less of a community now but I love that you’re focusing on why you started- that’s so important to do!
Soph – https://sophhearts.com/ x
That’s what is important to me, I still enjoy it, I still love writing, and that is all that matters! xxxx
God it’s changed SO much. I’ve been blogging 6 years next April / May and everything is so different!
It feels like everything is completely different! xxxx
I’ve only been blogging for a little over 2 years and even within that time I have noticed the change; definitely, the community feel has really lessened. The only thing I see a lot of now is drama by the same faces usually and it’s just sad. x
Sarah <3
http://boxnip.co.uk
I just want to enjoy what I do, support people with similar loves as myself! That is all that matters to me! xxxx
I am trying to use Instagram more and promote my posts more on twitter xx
I love Instagram right now! xxxx
Loved this post! I only started blogging a couple of months ago and so I always find it super interesting to read about blogger’s journeys who started years ago!
Ahh congrats on starting my lovely! I can’t wait to see what you create my lovely! xxxx
I’ve been blogging for over five years and it has changed SO much! x
http://www.ofbeautyandnothingness.co.uk
I totally agree, everything is so different! xxxx
It is interesting to see how the blogging world changed. Overall, I feel good about the changes – it’s so much easier to digest posts these days. I haven’t participated much in bloggers chats. I like that we’re using Twitter to really promote our content. My way of adapting to change is to be aware of what’s going on around me :). Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Nancy ♥ exquisitely.me
I love the blog chats, it was such an amazing way just to chill, chat and have a laugh! I loved it! xxxx
Thank you for your encouragement! It is definitely needed(: I have only been blogging for two years, but I can only imagine the changes that have occurred, I only hope genuine people like you stick around to remind us what creating is all about(:
I think as long as you’re still enjoying creating posts, that is what is important! It has changed so much! xxxx
I think it’s good to evolve with time. I want to spend more time on YouTube in 2019 x
I totally agree my darling! I love your YT! xxx
Loved this post! The blogosphere has changed so much over the (almost) five years I have been blogging.
I totally agree my darling, it feels like such a different playing field! xxxx
I’ve only been blogging for a little over 2 years but I do feel it has changed a bit since then.
http://littlemissmelanie.com
I feel like it is completely different! xxxx
This was really interesting. Even though I’ve only been blogging a little over a year I can still see some changes in the way people interact. I love that you’re focussing on why you started. I think one of the best things about having your own platform is that you can create your own little community, Twitter chats aside x
Sophie
http://www.glowsteady.co.uk
It’s so important to remember why you started when it comes to blogging! xxxx
Great post! I’ve only been blogging about 2 1/2 years, and already, I’ve seen so much change. I think it can be really hard to adapt to the changes, but if you accept that it’s going to change, and just kind of roll with it – which it seems like you are doing – I think it will really help! 🙂
I totally agree my darling, it’s so important to roll with it! xxxx
Completely agree! I miss blogger chats so much 🙁
Imogen’s Typewriter. <3
It was one of my favourite things to do of an evening! xxxx
literally couldn’t agree more!! it has changed so much just in the three years i have been blogging.. i wonder what changes will happen next!
Rosie
It makes me so sad when things change, but everything happens for a reason! xxxx
I agree, I started in 2013, and wow things have changed!
Everything has changed so much! xxxx
I agree with you SO much girl! I used to love getting involved in all of the chats and making new friends. I guess I just need to reach out more to make friends now, but I find it so difficult in the blogosphere these days!
It can be so hard but you have always got me my darling! xxxx
I think it’s good that people have been able to pursue their blogging passions and make it a career, but I do agree that there has been so much bitchiness and a definite hierarchy within the community. Feel free to disagree, but that’s my personal opinion.
Amy | hookedonthemusic.com
I totally agree my darling, it’s an added bonus when you can earn money from it! I love being able to see other people’s views on it! xxx
this is so very true, blogging has changed so much!
It definitely has! xxxx
Such a great post!
I have to say I feel blogging has changed so much since I started it 4 years ago, in just that small amount of time!
A lot of bitchiness and people showing off with sponsored post.
However, the supportive side of it hasn’t changed which is something I’m so grateful for.
Luke | http://www.lukeheywoodstyle.co.uk
This is a beautiful post! I started blogging because of my love for books but I’ve come to love the community I’ve found myself in. I’ve started branching outside of the book community; I’ve especially been loving the mental health and lifestyle community.