The Stress of SEO
Maintaining a blog or website creates its own set of challenges. Design, content, regular updates are all subjects that weigh on the mind of website owners. Then to add to the list search engine optimization practices, suddenly this fun adventure can become very stressful.
I love to blog but sometimes the well of ideas is dry. No matter how much I read or think, new subject matter just does not seem to come into my mind. The longer I go without an idea, my stress level rises. I feel more tense, more likely to snap at comments, and just in general an unpleasant person to be around. When I feel this coming on, I try to relieve the stress I feel simply because if I don’t, then I will begin to worry about other things, which will cause more anxiety.
My best plan for dealing with stress at it relates to SEO is to walk away from the computer. I unplug for a few hours. I might watch a little TV or take a walk. Doing something else besides trying to think of ideas is a big help in relieving stress. Most of the times I usually find inspiration when I’m away from the computer. I also try to remind myself that even though daily updates are important especially for blogs that all will not be lost if I miss a day.
Also a good night’s sleep does wonders for the creativity and to clear the mind. Sometimes website SEO can stress me out. It’s at those times that I try to relax and take my mind off of it. Then when I come back to writing it always seems better.
September 5th, 2007 at 6:18 am
Do not underestimate the good nights sleep! I couldn’t agree more with that.
While at university I would often stay up until 3am cramming for an exam, but turns out, I would do even better studying less and going to bed earlier!