Sometimes blogging can become time consuming, especially if you have a large number of blogs to maintain. That means, every moment that you can make more productive is time that you spend doing something else.

Consolidate Your Blog E-mail Management

Instead of using a new e-mail address for each blog that you maintain, consider setting up a central e-mail address for all admin and contact messages.

By using forwarders, you don’t need to list this central e-mail address on all of your blogs. Instead, set up a separate e-mail address for each domain and have it forward to the catch-all. If your e-mail client supports it, you can have multiple profiles for that catch-all address so it will appear you’re responding with the specific blog that the original message was addressed to.

Use A Blogging Client

Blogging clients allow you to blog without needing to log into your blog’s admin panel. Many of the blogging clients on the market even allow you to set up multiple blogs, save draft entries, publish a post as draft, upload or edit images, and much more.

The blogging client you choose will depend on your specific blogging habits and needs as well as your operating system. But, some of the top blogging clients I’ve found include:

  • w.bloggar (Windows) - this is great software, especially for the geek bloggers, but it’s quickly becoming outdated as others enter the market.
  • Zoundry (Windows) - allows for easy integration of affiliate links and other money-making ads into a post. One flaw I’ve found with the software is that the blog passwords are stored in plain text. This is great if you’re the only person who uses your machine, but not so great for communal set ups.
  • BlogDesk (Windows) - Lightweight, straight to the point blogging client. So far, it’s the only one that’s been able to drag me away from w.bloggar for more than a few days.
  • Ecto (Mac | Windows) - This is a popular client among probloggers, however, it’s not free.
  • Performancing (Firefox plugin) - This is not a desktop blogging client, but it allows you to blog directly in Firefox without logging into your blog’s admin panel. It sports a number of features, and is great if you have Firefox open for most of the day.

Know When To Ask For Help

Sometimes we like to think we can do it all ourselves, especially the perfectionists. We try to wear as many hats as possible: designer, coder, and editor. The truth is, sometimes we do need help and knowing when to ask for help can save you hours (and many hair follicles).

If designing or coding isn’t your strongest asset and you’re on a budget, consider looking through the themes available for your blogging platform. WordPress, Movable Type, and Expression Engine all have some free themes available.

When you can’t find a theme that fits your blog or has the functionality you need, consider hiring a designer or finding someone strong in the skills you lack to partner with you.

If your blog covers a topic that has a wealth of information, consider starting a collaborative blog or outsourcing some writing. A number of bloggers and prospective bloggers are looking for the perfect opportunity to get their names out there.

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