How a Blogging Community Can Help You Grow Your Blog

Last updated on 2 February 2025

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When I started my blog back in the day, I didn’t really know anyone else who was blogging. Not really. I was basically going at it alone, and even when I tried to figure things out by looking up other blogs, it wasn’t until I was a part of a blogging community that I really started to see my blog thrive.

I lived in England for a couple of years, and one of my favourite activities a group of friends and I started doing was heading to a cafe to write. Some of us were bloggers, and a couple were working on their NaNoWriMo writing projects … but we all gathered for a couple of hours to work on our ✨ stuff ✨ together. There was something about meeting up and working that was super motivating, and it also meant that I had people to bounce ideas off during that time.

From about 2013 onwards (and technically still to this day though we don’t update it much any more) I’ve been a part of a collaborative book blog. There were about 6 of us who posted all about books at various times of the month, creating content for Blogger’s Bookshelf.

In about 2023, I joined the She Owns It community here in New Zealand, which is a group that gathers women in business together from around the country, both online an din person, to grow, connect, to learn together.

Can you see where I’m going with this?

They all have one thing in common: community.

My blogging (and my business!) got ten times better when I had people I could bounce ideas off, ask for advice, seek answers from, and share in the struggles and joys of blogging. I honestly believe that blogging is not a siloed activity, and getting yourself a community or an accountability buddy or a blogging coach can be SO beneficial for all people involved.

6 Reasons having a Blogging Community can be so Beneficial

I probably don’t need to tell you how much community matters. And it doesn’t even have to be big. It could be a handful of people, and that’s it. Here are some of the ways that I think having a blogging community can really help you grow your blog.

Bouncing ideas off one another

Ever have an idea but you’re not sure if it’s brilliant or bonkers? Honestly, I’ve been there. Many times. Having a blog community means that you can bounce ideas off people who are in the same boat as you. They might not be in the same niche but they’re doing what you’re doing.

Support

Having a hard time with something? Not sure how to change XYZ or get your blog to do ABC? Having the support of a blogging community means you’re able to throw your questions out there and then actually stick and not be sucked into a void. Your community is there for you to give you ideas, support, and help when you need it.

Sharing of skills to learn and grow

Everyone has different skills, and in a group of bloggers there will be some who are a few chapters ahead of you on your blogging journey. This is actually fantastic because they will have skills that you might not (yet!), and you can learn from them and what they’ve experienced over the years. You’re able to learn and grow your own blog a lot faster when you have a group of people right there who not only can help you out and give you guidance, but want to help you and see your blog thrive.

Accountability

How many times have you not posted for a month or so because “you’ll get around to it”? Having someone to check in with keeps you on track with your blogging goals, or even your blogging schedule. With things like check-ins with the others in the group, you’re able to stay accountable and actually get stuff done. Your blog won’t grow unless you’re putting in the work, so having that accountability is one of the biggest bonuses, I think.

Motivation

Alongside that sits motivation. Seeing others succeed or do the damn thing can help you stay motivated in your own blogging endeavours. I love it when I hear other people’s wins and see how they made it work. It really does motivate me to keep going, especially if there are things like Google updates and your traffic comes tumbling down (which is all the more reason to diversify your traffic with things like Pinterest, by the way 😉)

Collaboration opportunities

You know what I love? Collaborations. Guest posts. Joint ventures! And having a blogging community that you’re a part of means you have ample opportunity for things like sharing guest posts, or creating content together. This helps not only your blog but also theirs. And that’s a beautiful thing.

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How to find a blogging community

And one that you actually love and want to be a part of! There are lots of blogging communities out there, you just have to know where to look. Here are some ideas as to how you might go about finding them.

Start online

Probably one of the easiest places to a blog community is online. Have a search for a Facebook Group (like Bold Beginner Bloggers!) to join, check out Instagram hashtags to connect with other bloggers, or join a membership like The Blogging Room.

Go to events

I know this one is probably a bit scary, but if your city or town has meet-ups for bloggers or businesses, head along. Maybe take a friend if you’re a bit nervous – I was definitely nervous when I attended my first blogger meetup! You can find your people, people who get it.

Reach out

Don’t be afraid to DM other bloggers you admire. Or leave a comment on their blog post. Bloggers love hearing from other bloggers, and it’s a great way to make new friends, too. I met one of my friends just because we got talking on Twitter (back when it was a good platform ha). I was then her bridesmaid at her wedding. I’m not saying every connection will end up that way, I’m just saying that you never know what might happen if you reach out.

What makes a good blogging community? 

Obviously, I can’t say with authority what makes a good blogging community, but based on my experiences in the various groups I’ve been apart of and run over the years, I have a few thoughts.

Welcoming

Everyone feels welcome, regardless of their blog’s niche or size. Even if that group is for a certain type of bloggers – perhaps it’s a group just for the ladies, or for book bloggers, or small business owners with blogs -, it’s welcoming and friendly.

Engagement

It’s a place where people feel like they can really engage with one another, and with any content that is shared with them. If it’s an online community then this is really important.

Offering resources

As well as having that support and bounce-ideas-off-one-another aspect, one thing I love about some of the groups I’ve been a part of in the past is that they also resource you. Whether that be through classes or printables, or tools or even just suggestions and recommendations of things that you might be able to glean information from or use in your own blogging. They don’t have to be elaborate, just some things to help you out.

At the end of the day…

All these things can really help you grow your blog faster than if you were going it alone.

Remember how I said that when I started I didn’t really know what I was doing? I had to make it up as I went along, and it took me years and years to finally get my blog to a place where I was seeing traffic come in, I was blogging confidentially, and I knew what I was doing. Event though I’m still learning new things today, over a decade later, imagine how much more I would have grown in those early days if I had been a part of a community where I could ask questions and get support.

So much faster. So much more confidently.

Looking for your own blogging community?

If you’ve been reading this blog post and nodding your heading or thinking “this is what I need”, and you’re a woman in the blogging or small business world, then I could love to invite you to join us in The Blogging Room.

This is a monthly membership where you’re not only part of a group that motivates one another and keeps each other accountable, but you’re resourced and supported every single month, too. If you’ve been looking for that blogging family, a place where you can ask questions, seek advice, feel a bit of a fire under your bum to get going and do the thing … this is it!

Check out The Blogging Room here. We’d love to have you!