Sometimes we change things too much with our blogs, and lose sight of what made us successful to begin with. Depending on what we do, we could lose money, rank in search engines, or the worst thing, readers.

So, if you are fearing there has been a change in your blog, here’s a three step plan for how to return to your more creative self.

1. Do Nothing

Are you just being paranoid? Surprising as it may seem Blogging is not the most important thing in the whole wide world. People are able to disconnect from the internet and do other things, often for days on end. So if one or two regulars haven’t posted for a few days, don’t worry. They may have better things to do.

2. Read Previous Posts.

Usually however, your regulars would suggest that they don’t like what you are writing (mine do, in the nicest possible way, the sods). Depending on the vocal nature of the readers, and the amount of them there are, it may be worthwhile to check previous posts and see how they differ from now. Is there a definite niche change? If so, that could explain it. How about if there has been a monetization? Have you started sponsored posts? If so, maybe that doesn’t sit well with your current readership.

3, Don’t Beg Your Readers Back

If people do disappear, and never visit your blog again, forget about them. You can calmly say that what you previously talked about no longer interests me or you have evolved or you have decided to monetize your site to pay some bills, but nothing more than that. They’re gone, probably forever. Just move on and carry on blogging. You did something for a reason, even if it’s a complete change of niche.

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Rhys Wynne is a 5 year blogger who has had thousands of different blogs, most of them rubbish. His current one The Gospel According To Rhys isn’t, as is his project to help you get more traffic at your blog with Fair Review.

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