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My First Blogtober

10/1/2019

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In 2017 (when I first started blogging) I saw bloggers talking about challenging themselves to take part in "Blogtober". I didn't know what they meant and I kept on my merry way, then in 2018 I learned what Blogtober was but decided it was too much for me to commit to. Now in the year 2019 I have decided to take the plunge and give Blogtober a try! 

What is Blogtober?

Blogtober is a blogging challenge where bloggers from all across the globe set the same goal for the month of October. Post a new blog post everyday for the entire month..

The Biggest Challenge of Blogtober

From an outsider's point of view posting a new blog post every day doesn't actually sound that hard. Some bloggers might put a lot of time into writing the perfect post that follows all of the proper SEO recommendations each day and others might just post a paragraph. And guess what? Both of those submissions would count. Blogtober is what the blogger makes it. But there's a HUGE challenge that comes along with publishing a new post every day for the month of October. COMING UP WITH 31 TOPICS! Seriously, why couldn't Febloguary be a thing?
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Topics for Blogtober

From what I've gathered Blogtober is a "there are no rules here" challenge which can be a blessing and a curse when it comes to thinking of topics for each post. I've seen a ton of Blogtober calendars that have 31 prompts laid out for each day. A Blogtober participant can use another blogger's prompts, create their own ahead of time or just wing it. (I'll give you one guess as to how I'm going to tackle Blogtober).

Popular prompts include introducing Blogtober (hey I did one!), Autumn activities, Autumn recipes, and Halloween decor. Fear not! Blogtober, though it takes place in October does not mean all 31 posts have to be about all things fall. Some bloggers find it's easier to do it that way and others find it's easier to just write about whatever topic comes to their mind. 

Blogtober Begins Now

To keep myself honest I'm going to include a post tracker in each of my posts in the month of October. Hopefully by the 31st I'll have 31/31. So far I'm off to a great start. Bloggers, it's not too late to join in on the fun! Not a blogger? Follow the Blogtober hashtag on Twitter to see new posts each day from a wide range of bloggers. Be sure to check back tomorrow to see if I've already given up or if I've managed to go two for two..

​Wish me luck!

Other Bloggers Taking the Challenge 

Check out these blogs for more Blogtober fun!

The Lupie Momma 
Clothes and Curves
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Dare to Discover Life
LoveMaisie

Blogtober Post Tracker

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13 Comments
Joanna link
10/1/2019 08:53:42 am

This is the second time I'm doing blogtober. I actually did it when I first started blogging back in 2012 its definitely a big commitment and I'm glad I'm challenging myself to do it again.looking forward to seeing all your posts this month #blogtober

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Samantha Donnelly link
10/1/2019 09:51:35 am

This is my third year in taking part, good luck and hope you enjoy your first year #blogtober

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Kristen//Gen-Y Mama
10/1/2019 09:49:34 pm

It's encouraging that you have taken part in Blogtober more than once. Maybe it won't be so bad after all LOL! Good luck to you this year!

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Kim Carberry link
10/1/2019 10:01:26 am

Ahh! A first timer! Good luck with Blogtober! It sounds like you are well prepared x

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Jo link
10/1/2019 10:57:36 am

Good luck with it. I did it full on last year and loved it. This year I've had some health issues so can't do 31 new posts but I'm using it as an excuse to update and share some older posts for my newer readers.

I look forward to reading your challenge #blogtober

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Maisie link
10/1/2019 02:53:21 pm

Although I've been blogging for 7 years, this is my first time attempting blogtober! Good luck to us all! x

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Laura link
10/1/2019 03:34:31 pm

This is my second year taking part and I'm so excited to share my posts and catch up with all the other blogtober content! Good luck with your first year!!

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Cait link
10/1/2019 04:10:40 pm

This is my first go at Blogtober too, though I've done a similar challenge (the A to Z challenge) with a previous blog.

Good luck with yours. :-)

Cait @ <a href="https://ofneedlesandnoodles.wordpress.com">Of Needles and Noodles</a>

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Marie link
10/1/2019 09:15:33 pm

I love the blogtober tracker I might steal it if that's okay with you! We are both off to a great start to the blogtober!!

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Kristen//Gen-Y Mama
10/1/2019 09:47:09 pm

Hi Marie!
Good luck to you this Blogtober. By all means include a tracker on your posts! I hope we both get a perfect 31/31!

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Fee link
10/2/2019 11:40:18 am

I have tried and failed so many times at blogtober over the years that I am determined to complete it this year! Look forward to reading your posts over the course of the month :)

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Kate Davis-Holmes link
10/2/2019 01:25:42 pm

Good Luck with Blogtober which brought me to your lovely blog so has to be a good thing. And here's to winging it! #Blogtober19

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Dana, A Mamanista Life link
10/3/2019 11:54:23 am

I've just found out today about the Blogtober Challenge, good luck to everyone taking part. I hope to take part next year x x

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