This is a question that a lot of bloggers are asking, especially new bloggers. I’ve wondered about this myself, too. There are times when it’s not the highest priority for me to put up a post on my blog. With life being so busy, I always have what seems like 50 different things I could or should be doing at any given time. If you’re serious about your blogging, though, it’s important to pay attention to how often you post.

Here are a few guidelines:

1. Post on a regular basis. You may not be able to post every single day, but you should try to post on some sort of consistent timetable. This might be 3 times a day or it might be once a week. Much less than that will tend to not draw in much traffic.
2. Post good content. Ever heard of re-blogging? This is the practice of just posting with a short link to another blog’s post without much commentary on the topic. A certain amount of this is ok, but using it excessively will make readers turn from your blog to those with real content. Even if your blog is a sort of news aggregator, writing a paragraph or two in response or adding to the linked content will make your post much more interesting.
3. Stay on topic. If your blog is a niche blog, your posts should primarily stay focused on your niche topic. If it’s a personal blog, then your posts can be anything you want them to be, but should still follow the above guidelines.

If you’re having trouble keeping to a blogging schedule, try giving yourself a little break and reevaluating where you want to go with your blog. If you push yourself too hard, you’ll burn out fast and possibly lose your love for blogging. With a little experimentation, you’ll find a schedule that works for you and your readers.