Aug 262010
Maybe it’s a vacation. Maybe it’s a busy period with clients. Maybe it’s a family obligation. Anything can interrupt your regular schedule and make it tough for you to keep up your blog.
If you know in advance that you’ll need to take a break from blogging, there are several things you can do:
- Warn Your Readers. Post an article that tells your readers upfront that you’ll be away and when they can look forward to your return.
- Write Ahead of Time. Write several articles in advance so they can be posted during your hiatus. Articles can be published automatically; WordPress lets you set the future date and time your article will appear.
- Arrange for Guest Bloggers. Contact other bloggers in advance and invite them to post articles while you’re away. Guest bloggers raise your visibility and improve your SEO, so featuring them is a good strategy even when you’re not on vacation.
- Be Brief. Continue to post during your hiatus, but write short articles that are quick to write and easy to read instead of your usual content.
