Best Time of Day to Post?

Discussion in 'Blogging' started by ejmeier, Feb 18, 2009.

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    Just wondering if anyone has any opinion on whether it would be more advantageous to post to your blog at certain times of the day versus others. (Traffic-wise.)

    One of my blogs, I'm trying to update everyday. I sometimes write a post in WP ahead of time and schedule it to be posted the following day: I usually choose about 7AM, but was wondering if there would be a better time?

    Most days I post basically whenever I get around to writing something, usually in the afternoon or evening. Do you all schedule your posts to be published at a more strategic time?

    And in the same vein, even if I post to my blog everyday, should I save the "best" posts for the beginning/middle of the week?
     
    ejmeier, Feb 18, 2009 IP
  2. bankesyjp

    bankesyjp Peon

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    I get alot of american readers, so I post at night UK ready for them in the morning.
    Jp
     
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  3. SEOVICE

    SEOVICE Peon

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    I read somewhere that the main thing is to be consistent when you post, that way people who visit regularly know when to expect something new.
     
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    I get a lot of new traffic when i post early on Sunday morning, especially when I am talking politics.
    When I post on my music blog, I get more traffic Tue, Wed, and Thu if I post before 6 p.m. EST.

    I don't think everyone will get the same results since demographics are different from blog to blog, but as was said, being consistent is the most important.
     
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  5. Civin

    Civin Well-Known Member

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    #5
    If you post daily:
    - Posting earlier in the day allows you to reach all of your readers that hit the site

    If you don't post daily:
    - Posting earlier in the week allows you to reach all of your readers that hit the site during that week

    Also I agree with SEOVICE that if you do post constantly to attempt to keep it consistent on times as you build a heavier readership.
     
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    arramuse Active Member

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    Sunday morning is best time..
     
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  7. deluxdon

    deluxdon Catch Me If You Can...!!!™ Staff

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    Posting time is not important for me as i am posting at my blog whenever any new ideas comes in my mind which i think to share with others, thats all.

    DON.
     
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    does the posting time really matter...does it make a difference??
     
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    Not really, unless your topic is current events, or daily news. If so the earlier EST the better.
    If not, regular frequency is more important.
    Don't post everyday for 3 months, and then take 2 weeks off, like a lot of new bloggers do when the mony isn't rolling in.
     
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    mdamin76 Well-Known Member

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    Whenever you're thinking of new idea, that's the best time to blog, doesn't matter if you're on bed or in the bathroom.
     
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    i agree that posting time is not that important. what's important is that when you have an idea, you write your blog and post it
     
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    GuardianAngel thanks for that dailblogtips link, some good info on there.
    Jp
     
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