How To Be A Neglectful Blogger In One Easy Step

January 7th, 2008 by Eric Socia

  1. COMPLETELY forget that you even have a blog/website for a good long time, and then remember, and come back to it, and write a post about how neglectful you’ve been.
  2. (OK, so there are two steps) Apologize profusely

Wow. I’m soooo sorry to those of you who’ve stuck around and kept coming back, and to those of you who’ve continuously left comments on the past few posts, and even some on older posts. I’m terribly, terribly, ridiculously sorry. I simply have no excuse whatsoever. I bought a new Pocket PC phone with an incredibly addicting Sprint plan that includes unlimited texts, unlimited data, etc., and 500 anytime minutes, all for just 30 bucks a month. MY PHONE HAS BEEN EATING MY LIFE AWAY SINCE THEN.

It’s absolutely amazing how obsessed I get with things, thus leading me to forget about other things.

To try and explain:

My phone is an HTC Titan, dubbed by Sprint as the HTC Mogul. It’s, as I said, a Pocket PC loaded with Windows Mobile 6. It is the most amazing thing I’ve owned so far. I can do just about anything with it. Currently, I’m using it to read the Bible. Yes, the entire Bible. No, I don’t consider myself Christian. Although I’m starting to think it may be time to give Christianity another shot. But that’s completely besides the point. The point, my friends, is that I am a slave to technology. And when I get my hands on something new (like my new phone) I simply cannot put it down and keep up with the other things in my life. At least, not at first. But as you can see, I’ve realized my mistake, and here I am.

I promised in a previous post that I would be here more often, typing out new stuff for y’all to read. I am sorry that I didn’t keep that promise. This time, I promise to simply try harder. I’ve realized that’s about all I can do at this point. Try.

I’m also up for a promotion at work, and that’s been kind of stressing me out a little bit. Getting prepared for interviews and whatnot.

So. With that out of the way…

How’s everyone doing? Anything exciting happening or already happened that I’ve missed?

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  1. 1

    promotional products

    Lol..Good post though and I am sure u will not neglect that u hav a reader for ur blog posts here after and continue posting..Thnx for the post

  2. 2

    international scholarships

    LOL…I think you need to be more consistent on the next future. I see your blog has already had a good alexa rank.

  3. 3

    Make Money Online

    That’s hilarious.

    When I got my iPhone I was the same way. So it’s understood!!!

    Make Money Online’s last blog post..For Subscribers Only

  4. 4

    Tummy Tuck

    That is SO true! That’s what makes blogs so much fun and interesting. You don’t have to blog everyday, but may what you blog about have a hook or angle that people can relate to.

    Tummy Tuck’s last blog post..Cosmetic Surgery Tummy Tuck Things You Should Know

  5. 5

    nicusor

    At least you have an excuse… ;)

    Cheers,
    Nick

    nicusor’s last blog post..Happy New Year!

  6. 6

    El Yanqui

    Only two steps? At least you’re streamlined. :)

    I’m hoping to get an iPhone to eat my time away.

    El Yanqui’s last blog post..Die, Die My DRM

  7. 7

    Bingo Online

    looz, don’t let the phone eat your life away! there’s plenty more things that you still haven’t accomplish..

    cheers!

  8. 8

    Colorado Lasik Surgery Guide

    Oh come on don’t be so hard on yourself. Who hasn’t stopped posting on their blog once in a while?

  9. 9

    Liposuction Dallas

    I’ve been there more times than I can count. But get back on the horse and you start feeling so much better:)

    Liposuction Dallas’s last blog post..Tumescent Liposuction Dallas

  10. 10

    James - DigitalKeyToInfo

    That is one of the funniest posts I have read in a long time!

    James - DigitalKeyToInfo’s last blog post..New Year New Hope

  11. 11

    Thevamp

    Nice post… Very funny

    Thevamp’s last blog post..Apa Tujuan Anda Ngeblog ?

  12. 12

    Tao Las Vegas

    Very funny!

    But even the best bloggers have to have some time off. That’s why they created the Guest Blogger!

    Tao Las Vegas’s last blog post..Tao Las Vegas and Other Cool Places To Visit In Las Vegas

  13. 13

    Crazys

    lmao…that was really an interesting one…im looking for more :P
    Crazys’s last blog post..Crazy little excited cactus

  14. 14

    Richy

    Great post! Funny though & very informative in a way.

    Richy

  15. 15

    Tips & Tricks

    Nice post on how you can neglect writing. Keep up the good work, you have a nice blog hope you enjoy writing.

    Tips & Tricks’s last blog post..Recover Deleted Files with Handy Recovery

  16. 16

    SEO RI

    Is it wrong I haven’t updated my blog in 2 months? Ha!

  17. 17

    apple pie recipe

    Its been a long morning.. Thanks for giving me something interesting to read.

    apple pie recipe’s last blog post..Gluten Free Apple Pie

  18. 18

    Jed

    I can totally understand stress. Good luck with the promotion and I am glad to hear you are back to blogging.

    Jed’s last blog post..Having Profitable Losses

  19. 19

    Fort Worth Liposuction

    Stress is good and bad! I live off the rush of having to get something done as opposed to planning it out.

    Fort Worth Liposuction’s last blog post..Information On Liposuction Surgery In Fort Worth

  20. 20

    PokerStars Marketing Code

    Its hard to update a blog everyday..especially when you buy a new toy.

  21. 21

    sexy boots

    I truly agree with you dude..After I got a WII I seldom updated my blog

  22. 22

    Make Money Blogging

    I’ve seen so many posts like these on so many blogs. If you want to show your lack of commitment do this. Well, I guess you had a good excuse in this case.

    Keep up the good work,
    Hafiz Dhanani

    Make Money Blogging’s last blog post..A Comprehensive Guide to Widgetbucks

  23. 23

    Mark Boucher

    Thanks for the Post.

  24. 24

    Keira

    Seems like a lot of people went missing over Christmas :P
    Keira’s last blog post..Seven Ways to Make Money Gaming

  25. 25

    Johnny

    First of all, I’d like to say I understand how you feel!
    I think I’d started so many blogs and then gave up on them that even I can’t remember them. But I know how irezistable temptations can be. I already red 3 novels on my smart phone!
    So, welcome to the club!

  26. 26

    avant garde

    nice to have you back online :)

  27. 27

    BloggerBible

    We too started many blogs without success but are slowing learning our lessons.

    BloggerBible’s last blog post..SEO Strategy For Bloggers

  28. 28

    Andrew

    Hahah that sounds what i do, and have been doing for a year. Yes i know its not the best thing to do. I post for 3 weeks and then have a month off. I think the 14 readers subscribed to my RSS have got use to my infrequent posting. These tips will definetely help me. I just have to stop being so lazy.

  29. 29

    neil strauss

    Its not that long that you’ve been away!

    neil strauss’s last blog post..Gunwitch Method

  30. 30

    Valentine Day Gifts

    I have a couple of feeds in my reader that I have been meaning to get rid of. Too many, I haven’t bloged for so long because X comments. Thanks for the reminder.

  31. 31

    Movies To Buy Online

    I’ve more than one blog. Some times it’s really confusing to controll all of them!

    Movies To Buy Online’s last blog post..Heat Movie Review

  32. 32

    Lazy Boy Furniture

    Seems you’re more worried about your new phone than the promotion you’re going for?!

    Good luck with both.

    Lazy Boy Furniture’s last blog post..Buying Lazy Boy Furniture online

  33. 33

    ACT Test Preparation

    Yeah, we all go through this problem. Life takes over sometimes. All we can do is get back on the horse and get going again.

    ACT Test Preparation’s last blog post..ACT Practice Tests - Tricks to Watch For

  34. 34

    Nikki

    Great post! Thanks. :D

  35. 35

    Investment Banking Jobs

    It happens to the best of us unfortunately… sometimes I’ve forgotten to post for weeks at a time because I’m too busy with other projects.

    Investment Banking Jobs’s last blog post..How Investment Bankers Decide If You Get An Offer

  36. 36

    West Covina Criminal Defense Attorney

    I have a blog. I check it twice a day. It is very time consuming. So I can understand how you neglected your blog. I actually see my readership goes up and down every other day. Not sure what this really means.

  37. 37

    Barbeque Sauce Recipe

    I love the wordpress feature that lets me cue up a bunch of posts and then they are only shown when the date I have specified occurs. Makes it look like I am blogging every day or every other day. Of course, if your blog is time sensitive, that may not work, but if it is not time sensitive, it works great.

    Barbeque Sauce Recipe’s last blog post..Sugar Free Barbeque Sauce Recipe

  38. 38

    Cinin Kanda

    I also having the same problem. Having a lot of blogs doesn’t help either.

  39. 39

    Weight Loss Wand

    Oh my god! You are so true Eric. A similar kind of thing happened with me too. I hope a pocket PC would help me too.

  40. 40

    Handheld GPS unit

    People who don’t have subscribers? But that’s just a guess.

  41. 41

    Romancy Pants

    I know what you mean. I got the somewhat older version of the mogul through cingular, the 8125. Those pc phones are amazing.

    Romancy Pants’s last blog post..Fun Date Ideas

  42. 42

    Texan Democrat

    While I am mad at you… I understand lol
    Happens to me…

    Texan Democrat’s last blog post..UFO sighting in Texas yet no one had a video of this??

  43. 43

    Bose Speakers

    Haha! Back when I was blogging, I think every post I did started out with an apology for not posting enough or at regular intervals. I can certainly relate to this post!

    Bose Speakers’s last blog post..Bose® Acoustimass® 16 Series II home entertainment speaker system

  44. 44

    Website design company

    I really like your posted topic its well informative for your readers as well in your blog, i like your web design i find clean and well relevant to your posted topic. keep it up…

  45. 45

    Pictures of Hawaii

    Congrats on possibly being up for a promo. I think a lot of bloggers go through the same ups and downs that you’ve been experiencing. It’s relative. Hang in there!

    Pictures of Hawaii’s last blog post..Chilly Hawaii Weather: Haleakala, Maui & Kona, Big Island

  46. 46

    Good Tips

    hahaha, I see this ALL the time, especially on personal blogs. you’re right, it’s much better to act like you never missed a beat.

  47. 47

    Gaming Forums

    I’ve a few blogs. Some times it’s really confusing to controll all of them!

  48. 48

    Tylamar

    Hey just writing to say I am a singer/songwriter and get very busy so I understand. I am trying now to be consistant with visiting and writing in my blog. I also wanted to say give Christianity another try! :)

  49. 49

    Tylamar

    Hey just writing to say I am a singer/songwriter and get very busy so I understand. I am trying now to be consistant with visiting and writing in my blog. I also wanted to say give Christianity another try!:)

  50. 50

    Toronto SEO Company

    I would not blame a bloggers those stop blogging for a while, I understand that they are like any of us having jobs to look after, family to take care of and they also need some time to have fun, the only situation that blogger must consistently blog is when he blogs to make live (professional blogger)

    Toronto SEO Company’s last blog post..Toronto SEO Expert, How to Find?

  51. 51

    Frederic alias Coos..

    And what about a writer’s block? It’ll pass eventually. Believe me, I know ;-)

  52. 52

    seo

    Yea, I heard that. It does get old writing when there’s no one reading your blog. I should know. I have one blog that gets good readership, but no one posts comments. My newest project is a forum. Maybe I’ll get more interaction with that.

  53. 53

    Naming Company

    I too went through this. And we coined a name for it - we call it a Schrodingers Blog. Is it alive? Is it dead? Who knows?

  54. 54

    ActorsWebsiteDesign

    I go with the writers block…

    ActorsWebsiteDesign’s last blog post..D-List

  55. 55

    Holly

    I’ve seen a lot of bloggers do this not once, but several times in a few months’ period. It’s annoying, makes you lose subscribers and any viewers your site may have accumulated in the first place.

    Holly’s last blog post..Warning: It’s Only Sexual Assault if He Succeeds in Getting a Blowjob

  56. 56

    babyblue

    Nice tactics..hehe!^_^

  57. 57

    Terry

    Had the same problem while running too many blogs at once. There was always one that was neglected.

    Terry’s last blog post..Coming Soon on TV And At the Movies STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS

  58. 58

    noni gurl

    Hey, this happens to people all the time. I guess what really matters in life is how you bounce back from the falls (or so I’ve heard). But yes, I will agree…technology is a compelling distraction for anyone. I get lost in texting or surfing the web all the time and neglect the errands I really have to get done that day, OOPS! ;)

  59. 59

    Stomach Bloating

    This happens a lot and it sucks. Good to see you back though.

  60. 60

    lower stomach exercises

    You are forgiven

  61. 61

    chris goes sightseeing

    I can totally relate to that, been there and going back to a regular posting schedule is the hardest thing. Keep it up!

  62. 62

    Canned Fitness

    lol, i remember i used to do personal blogs about my life waaaaaaay back when. . . . man, i don’t even remember those passwords to gain access if i DID want to apologize profusely!

    Canned Fitness’s last blog post..9.5 Things To Consider When Choosing A Gym

  63. 63

    Telugu News

    Its a routine thing, time to get over it and move on :)
    Telugu News’s last blog post..Jodhaa Akbar Review - Aishwarya rai Hrithik Roshan

  64. 64

    Matthew Peters

    Dude, at least your being transparent about the absence. That seems to be the key to staying alive on the net.

    Matthew Peters’s last blog post..Subscribe To This Blog and Get a Free Kiss!!

  65. 65

    Horoscope Lover

    If you think you have it bad look at me. I have twelve blogs I have to keep updated.

  66. 66

    Mario

    Whoa, that sound like a sweet phone. How much was it?

  67. 67

    ACT Practice Question

    I love the Wordpress feature which lets you queue up posts that can appear at the specified date and time. Let’s me do a bunch when I have time and they come out when I want them to. That’s one way that I get around not getting the blog updated regularly.

    ACT Practice Question’s last blog post..ACT Practice Tests — A key to ACT Test Success

  68. 68

    Tamas

    Your blog has a good readership I guess,then why do you want to neglect it.By the way you write awesome and the excuse is as if a genuine one ;-)

  69. 69

    Marco Petri

    All good… blogging’s hard to maintain, kind of like flossing.

    Something I’ve been working on recently? drinking shirts

  70. 70

    SEO Consultant

    I have a few blogs/sites that fall into this category. Damn you’re making me fell bad. Off to do some posts.

    SEO Consultant’s last blog post..We?re do we start with Social Media Marketing

  71. 71

    SEO Consultant

    Wow, just noticed that Comment Luv plugin, really nice

    SEO Consultant’s last blog post..We?re do we start with Social Media Marketing

  72. 72

    jerry

    nice post. very funny

  73. 73

    360 Degrees

    yah-those blogs can eat up so much time. . . .of course, so can phones-or t.v. for that matter. Help! I’m being swallowed by communications devices! Thanks for the humorous post.

  74. 74

    John

    You have no idea how many times I’ve forgotten I have a website.

    John’s last blog post..Schwinn 418 Elliptical Trainer Review

  75. 75

    O'rene Ashley

    You said: “I can do just about anything with it.” So why didn’t you use it to write your blog?

    O’rene Ashley’s last blog post..Math Is Fun Too

  76. 76

    Home Security Guru

    I find myself neglecting certain blogs too at times. It’s so darn easy to get distracted–especially with all the technological innovations that seem to happen daily.

    You’re reading the whole bible on your phone? That must be a pretty small screen. I’m impressed.

    Home Security Guru’s last blog post..Wireless Security Systems Basics

  77. 77

    InjuryProne

    We all know about how hard good habits–and blogs–are to keep up, but why is it I have to exert no effort to pick up a bad-for-me habit?

  78. 78

    Pet-a-holic

    Geez, I know what you mean. I got a Nokia N95 a few weeks ago and Have been attached (literally!) to it ever since…

    Pet-a-holic’s last blog post..Re: What have I gotten myself into?

  79. 79

    Brad Hart

    perfectly fine to be neglectful when you don’t have a nofollow engaged

  80. 80

    How to choose web host

    It boils down to commitment. People fail in their blogs because they are not committed to developing and maintaining it. This is where we could separate the boys from the men.

    How to choose web host’s last blog post..Search for Best Web Host in the World [Digg]

  81. 81

    storage alexandria

    I agree it boils down to time you want to invest in your blog…I know for me writing is work and I have to dedicate 20 minutes a day to an hour of sold writing.

    But I chose a career on the Internet so I could make money with little or no effort and maintenance.

  82. 82

    storage alexandria

    I agree it boils down to time you want to invest in your blog…I know for me writing is work and I have to dedicate 20 minutes a day to an hour of sold writing.

    But I chose a career of Affiliate Marketing and SEO, PPC Bid Management and Affiliate Marketing the Internet so I could make money with little or no effort and maintenance.

  83. 83

    Tom Roompot

    A blog is like a pet - if you don’t take care of it, it will die.

    Tom Roompot’s last blog post..elk.nieruchomosci.pl

  84. 84

    online gift shop

    Don’t torture yourself, it happens to all of us bloggers! :-)

  85. 85

    Property Development News

    Just keep it going. Try to update at least once a week.

    Property Development News’s last blog post..Mortgage Lending Rose 11% in January 2008

  86. 86

    larry

    I just got one of these new gadgets myself. Being an old guy seems like it is taking me for ever just to learn how to use it.

    larry’s last blog post..Home Made Apple and Grape Wine

  87. 87

    Bob Liddle

    Blogs are inane. It is used as disguised method to make people worry.

  88. 88

    Elliott Russell

    Heh at least you fessed up! I have just started my own blog and i already feel like i bought a small dog that needs me home every night to feed her.

    These things eat time, it is good on you that you keep it up! Even better that you do so well at it, others stick around while you drool over technology :)
    Elliott Russell’s last blog post..Hello Technorati!

  89. 89

    Chic-Street

    I update once a day, I I get more than one idea a day I just write it and leave it to publish another day. Helps me avoid gaps :-)
    Chic-Street’s last blog post..Free Mascara!

  90. 90

    Weird Gifts

    Apology accepted.

    Weird Gifts’s last blog post..Does Your Nose Hair Trimmer Have All the Comfort of Your Own Finger?

  91. 91

    Chris

    Easily done. Don’t be too hard on yourself!!

    :-)

  92. 92

    Red Deer Information hound

    If you run a bunch of sites, it can get pretty hard to keep up.

    Red Deer Information hound’s last blog post..Red Deer Swap Meet March 15 at Westerner Park

  93. 93

    Jien

    I have been a neglectful blogger all my life. I just hope I’m like you that can still haul it though despite everything.

    Jien’s last blog post..Is It A Dress or Is It A Top?

  94. 94

    Makeup Junkie

    Well you have to do what you have to do. If you’re busy with other stuff, it’s very understandable.

    Makeup Junkie’s last blog post..Bare Escentuals Big Tease Mascara

  95. 95

    itchy scalp

    Don’t worry about it…we’re all busy people. If you’ve got a ton of sites to run, then you gotta do what you gotta do to make the moolah.

    itchy scalp’s last blog post..Causes of Greasy Oily Hair & Scalp

  96. 96

    Angilina

    Thats why I dont have a Cell Phone :)

  97. 97

    VS

    I thought this post was pretty hilarious and a very good reminder for me of what not to do. I love these ‘what not to do’ posts, I think I react better to negative reinforcement, lol.

    VS’s last blog post..2008 SXSW Video Roundup: Helio Sequence, Islands, Darrel Hall

  98. 98

    Makeup Junkie

    @VS
    Yes, giving a negative slant on articles seems to make it a little more appealing (or entertaining at the least) for me too.

    Makeup Junkie’s last blog post..Bare Escentuals Big Tease Mascara

  99. 99

    Scoop

    I definitely understand how one can become consumed with something new and neglect other things.

    I was guilty when I decided to learn currency trading. I got so consumed with that that I had little time to devote to my website, which is a bad thing because visitors will quickly choose to go elsewhere.

  100. 100

    Josh - Phoenix Resorts

    ‘COMPLETELY forget that you even have a blog/website for a good long time’

    Check.

    I don’t think I will complete the other steps just yet. But I am glad I have this step done, so that it won’t be as hard when I go back. Thanks.

  101. 101

    Get Six Pack Abs

    Updating your blogs regularly is very important

  102. 102

    satellite tv for pc, free satellite tv for pc

    So does this really work? I think there might be some really pissed readers. If one decides not to write on his blog anymore he can simply say he’ll be back to posting in a while. It’s only common sense.

  103. 103

    Education Lead Management

    I do the same thing. I consider myself a slave to technology because I can’t seem to find a balance, when something new and awesome comes out, I’ll have it and I won’t even think about the other stuff I have.

  104. 104

    Chauncy

    LOL, I’ve done both steps on most of my blogs ;)
    Chauncy’s last blog post..Fun Windows Glitches

  105. 105

    iPod accessorizer

    I’ve done both steps also lol… ;)
    iPod accessorizer’s last blog post..Bose Portable iPod Sounddock Digital Speaker System

  106. 106

    Lisa

    My brother has all of last season’s Lost Tivo’d. I keep telling him he better watch it before somebody spoils it for him. How can he resist watching?

    Lisa’s last blog post..Cream Cheese Marshmallow Fruit Dip Recipe

  107. 107

    Vista Sidebar Gadgets

    Or you could have titled this post: How to be a neglectful blogger, and not learn from your mistakes. Anyway, it’s been a while since there are any updates on this site.

    It’s a shame, you obviously built a good audience, and have a bunch of content on this blog. 3 posts/week should be your minimum!

  108. 108

    Dan

    I think anyone who has done blogging in the past has fallen into this trap before. Life happens and the blog goes on the backburner for awhile. But you make some good points!

    Dan’s last blog post..Thank Goodness for Rockstars!

  109. 109

    MyOldClockStore.com

    Man, Dan got it right. Sometimes life just gets in the way of all my priorities! What’s up with that? Doesn’t everyone else know I’ve got way more important things to do than pay bills and go to the mailbox?

  110. 110

    how to invest

    At least you have an excuse lol. At times I have lost interest in some of my sites and literally gone years without posting anything. Its amazing how traffic still comes lol

  111. 111

    Chauncy

    LOL, if you’re really away for years, your domain names must be worth a fortune due to age.

    Chauncy’s last blog post..Getting Ahead by Getting Some Tail - Part Two: The Keyword Domination Experiment

  112. 112

    Franchising

    looz, don’t let the phone eat your life away! there’s plenty more things that you still haven’t accomplish..

  113. 113

    survival

    That’s the tough thing about blogging - it HAS to be a regular activity. It’s just like anything in life; success comes from persistance. Bloggers than can do it EVERY DAY are the ones who earn a living from it.

    Me personally, I like to get outdoors and breathe once and a while…no time for marathon blogging!

    Good post!

  114. 114

    Trends Depot

    good post..thanks!

  115. 115

    Gardening Items

    If you are going missing in action dont forget to have your domain names set to auto renew or the hard work you have done could all be bought buy someone else for a few bucks.

  116. 116

    Karl

    Crazy you really read the whole bible? I`m extremly impressed! Which page you are?

  117. 117

    LostInPage

    Very good post thank you.

  118. 118

    Pardeep

    So u read full bible, its great n moreover u realized ur mistake thts NICE!!

  119. 119

    bissell

    Interesting. But if you leave your blog a bit, its still good. Like wine, you know ;) If you do some stuff on other blog in the meantime, even better!

    bissell’s last blog post..Bissell Green Machine

  120. 120

    Acupuncture

    Isn’t it great that the blog continues to get new content from visitors while you are gone? Can’t do that with a static site!

    Who can keep up with a blog 24/7? Unless you are getting big buck from google adsense or similar you have a life to live in order to eat.

    Speaking of blogs….I think I’ve been neglecting mine. Writers block maybe? lol

    Guess I should put up some of my own content and stop playing around :(
    Acupuncture’s last blog post..How does Acupuncture Work?