Too much?

[Miriboheme]

Hey everyone! I am having a problem that I'd love some feedback on. I started two blogs in the interest of promoting my shop. One of them is specifically about textiles. I'm an archaeologist and have a deep interest in some of the more academic aspects of traditional textiles. Long story short, my bog posts are more like mini-dissertations than blog posts. Each one is taking several days to prepare. Therefore, I'm not posting more than once every week or two. I'm REALLY happy with how the posts are coming out, people seem to like them, and it's very fulfilling doing all this research and writing about such an awesome topic. I'd hate to skimp on the research in favor of posting more often, although I recognize the need to post more frequently. I'm over-reaching as it is, with time. I have a 3-year old son (I'm a single mom), work full time, just opened my etsy business, have two dogs, and two blogs. It's a LOT!

The problem, in a nutshell, is that I don't think I'm posting enough. What do you guys think? Is it better to create fewer posts that are of high value, or more posts that are of slightly lesser (academic) value? Can I mix it up? How can I have balance?

Thanks so much!

[COLDHAMCUDDLIES]

Think the main thing is for you not to get over whelmed by your blogging. If research is your "thing", carry on and post as and when you can. If folks seem to be liking it, then you're doing the right thing.

Family circumstances in the last couple of months have dictated that I've not blogged as regularly as I did: checking in, I've found that folks are still reading my blog, even though I've not posted since the end of May. Am hoping to change that, having just come home again: but I only post when I have something I think my Followers and others want to read.

Good luck - and just don't spread yourself too thing1

[LittleGrayFox]

If you are still getting reader comments at that posting frequency, then I'd say continue on. Don't add more just to have "filler"

I used to post 5 days a week but then life kind of got in the way and now i'm down to 2 or 3 times per week. It's much easier to keep up with :)

[Former_Member]

I think content is better than frequency. Of course it depends on the purpose of the blog. If it is to educate and you enjoy it, do it when you feel like it. If it is truly to promote your etsy shop, you might need to be more frequent with your posts.

One suggestion: Can you split up your posts into a series? I have done this and got good responses from readers

Also, what is your blog address? Would like to look at it! Thanks!

[Miriboheme]

Thanks so much, guys! I think I will try to split the posts up. That way I can have continuous updates and hopefully generate some traffic.

Linda:
http://miritextiles.blogspot.com/

Thanks so much!!!

[COLDHAMCUDDLIES]

On checking in since my post yesterday, have to agree with the follow-up comments. If you, and they, are interested, my blog is at www.ColdhamCuddliescalling.blogspot.com. Hope to see you all there!