Opinions on Blog Promotion | In the Clouds

Today, I read an article related to blogging, which was about blog promotion. Regarding this, I share the same feelings: we have written so much, and we once took our blogs seriously, but it's hard to increase the traffic. Over time, our enthusiasm is gradually consumed by the harsh reality. Look at how many people start their blog lives every day, and how many people who once had a blog impulse end up quitting. I've seen countless blogs whose latest posts are still from 2005. I really want to ask the owners of these blogs whether they still remember having such a blog, or if they still recall those clumsy yet sincere words they wrote back then. Undoubtedly, these blog owners have abandoned their blogs. For them personally, it may be out of helplessness, but for the blog hosting providers, it’s cruel.

All of this boils down to one fundamental issue: the lack of blog traffic. We are not people seeking solitude or quietness, nor are we involved in secret work that requires us to keep a low profile. As "common folk," we yearn for recognition and more attention. We hope to cultivate genuine friendships online. I believe this is also the initial wish of every blogger when they first started. But reality can be cruel—blogs give many people hope and ideals, but they also bring the pain of shattered dreams to even more people.