One year ago today I took the first step in my blog journey by creating my WordPress website. Like every adventure, it started off a little rocky and I thought that my blog dream would crash and burn. I even took off a few months from blogging because I was becoming so discouraged. In all of 2018, I had only 118 total blog views. I was heartbroken and disappointed in myself because I felt like I failed at yet another thing.
Then I bucked up and remembered why I wanted to start a book blog. I love books! I love reading them. I love supporting authors. I love recommending my favorite reads to others. So I got back into it with renewed determination and it’s slowly growing. I’m now at just under 300 blog followers and In the past 3 months had over 1,200 views. That’s nearly 300 people who want to hear what I have to say about books. 300 people that I can help connect with a new author or a new series.
I know I know, there are bigger blogs out there. That’s great! I’m so happy for them and how successful they have become. My point is, I’m getting there and I’m more successful today than I was a year ago, even 3 months ago. I’m so thankful that I didn’t give up!
So if you’re reading this and have ever thought about giving up, I’m begging you not to. You have no idea what could be if you don’t give it your best! Ask for help, reach out and connect with other bloggers. Join blogger support groups. Whatever it is you blog about(even if it’s not the awesomeness of books) just know that someone out there is rooting for you to succeed. I support you and wish you the very best in this crazy blogging life!
❤️ Brittany ❤️
Congratulations on your blogiversary! Sounds like you’re doing amazing!
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Thank you so much Steph!
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Happy One-Year Blogiversary Brittany! Wishing you many more happy book blogging years head!
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Thank you so much Stephanie!
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Congrats on 1 year! That’s exciting!
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Thank you Stephanie!
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Congrats. Lovely post.
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Thank you Alex!
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Congrats on one year! 🙂
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Thank you Jess! 🙂
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Happy Blog Birthday!! I have just found you and love your blog! 💜
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Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoy it 🙂
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Congratulations Brittany💖 you have a beautiful blog and your words above are very encouraging and optimistic for everyone who is trying to make a place for themselves in this bookish community. *Hugs*
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Thank you Surbhi! 🙂
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Congratulations! Your blogging journey is so inspiring, and I hope I’m able to have a one year blogiversary like yours! Thanks so much for the blogging tips ❤️❤️
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Thank you Caitlin! I wish you the best with your blog! I know you can get there too! 😉
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Congrats!!! You’ve hit some fantastic milestones! Those are great tips and I agree. The book community is generally really supportive and you can meet so many fantastic people who want to see you succeed!
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Thank you Melanie! Yes, the bookish community has been so amazing and supportive. Specially on Twitter! I’ve connected with some truly great people.
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Aww! Happy blogiversary! The first year is always the hardest so congrats on achieving this amazing milestone!
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Thank you so much!
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Happy Blogiversary!!!! I just finished my first year in January! So congrats!!!!!
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Thank you Megs! 🙂
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Your welcome!! ☺️
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That’s so exciting! Blogging can be hard, especially in the beginning! But if you love it, stick to it! Share your posts and people will read them! I can’t wait to read more!
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I think we’ve all thought that. Ive just reached my 4th and it’s only now that I’m starting to get good views and followers. If you only help 1 person then you’ve achieved something. congratulations.
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Thank you and congratulations on 4 years!
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Thank you.
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Thanks for the follow and congrats on your blogiversary!
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Thank you so much Yolanda!
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