yeah, thats what I do!!!
Bloggers like me start out with a lot of enthusiasm at first but eventually lose hope and give up.
A common complaint I hear from bloggers is that it’s no use trying to compete with the big blogging networks. They say you can never beat them.
True, most of us might never be able to match the number of site visits that big blog networks get. But then, who wants to beat them! You should know that bigger the blog, more people it would employ, which means more expenses. Such blogs do need millions of visitors to survive but not you.
You are a one person wonder.

Do not worry about the number of posts that big blogs churn out every single day. Do not focus on posting 10 posts per day, focus on posting QUALITY posts per day. Sooner or later readers will notice your blog and subscribe. Readers will spread the word to their friends. But all this doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time, patience and a lot of HOPE.
1. Love what you write.

2. Do not follow the flock. Write what you like and believe in.

3. Do not keep glancing at your adsense earnings from day 1. They aren’t going to grow! Aim for at least a 1000 visitors per day before seeing any considerable rise in earnings.

4. Do not be bothered by the success of “a 19 year old blogger” or “a 15 year old blogger”.

5. Don’t let your world revolve only around your blog. Read, comment and promote other blogs too. You will be amazed to see the favour being returned.

May you get all the success you deserve ;o)
P.S. It would be great if you could add a line in the comment section to inspire other bloggers.
Vikas SN
October 27th, 2008 at 7:05 am
Nice Post dude. All the tips are so true!!!
Nischal Shetty
October 27th, 2008 at 7:12 am
@Vikas SN
Thanks for the appreciation buddy.. good to see you around
Prasanna
October 27th, 2008 at 8:44 am
Hi Nischal, you are right. I have also seen some posts which compare blogs run by individuals to the once run by a group of professional blogger’s. Though I believe in the power of blogging networks, the comparison between the two may not make sense as the expectations are different in both the cases.
Kiran
October 27th, 2008 at 9:22 am
Great post. Gave some hope..he he..great tips…
Nischal Shetty
October 27th, 2008 at 11:43 am
@Prasanna
What a pleasant surprise! Happy to hear from you
And so very true, expectations are really different in the two cases!
@Kiran
You have a nice and more importantly, a helpful blog for those who want to get in shape. Your traffic chart can only go one way.. to the top
Margaret
October 27th, 2008 at 6:41 pm
Welcome to Entrecard! Keep up the great start you have here and you’ll be one of the “big bloggers” yourself
Nischal Shetty
October 27th, 2008 at 6:48 pm
@Margaret
Thank you so much
Kris
October 28th, 2008 at 1:31 am
You know, for a “little” blogger, you have BIG advice. This is one of the best lists of blogging advice I’ve seen. It’s reality too.
Nischal Shetty
October 28th, 2008 at 2:29 am
@Kris
I realized life experiences teach us a lot. Thought of shring it with all of you. Glad to see you around
Cuckoo
October 28th, 2008 at 6:36 am
Great post. You know I have been asked again & again to write on this topic by my fellow bloggers, & I was about to start this series.
Will do it anyway. All the pts you have mentioned are very apt.
John Sullivan@POTPOLITICS™
October 28th, 2008 at 7:02 am
O I see some competition coming my way
nope matter fact I just saw you FLY right past.
awesome mind and creativity Excellent Blog
Miki
October 28th, 2008 at 8:32 am
just what i needed!
lalaine
October 28th, 2008 at 9:16 am
nice tips! =) thanks for visiting my blog
Nischal Shetty
October 28th, 2008 at 9:57 am
@Cuckoo
And I will be looking forward to reading what you write ;o)
@John
thanks for stopping by and the inspiring lines you have for me there
@Miki
you’re welcome
@lalaine
thanks
bluediamond
October 29th, 2008 at 9:21 am
hey, that was a real cheer-up kinda post.. thank you!!! made my day!
Nischal Shetty
October 29th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
@bluediamond
You know what the best gift a blogger can get?
Not money.. na.. fame neither, it’s the encouraging comments which add fuel to his/her blogging fire.. Thanks
Aman
May 28th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
Great blog man…. am inspired reading this post of yours and the blog overall as well… Its really nice..
Keep it up…
Nischal Shetty
May 28th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
@Aman glad you liked it and hope to see you become a successful blogger