Fear of publishing content for the first time

Content can take many different forms, and as website hosts, we see content in all shapes and sizes pass by on our clients' websites. However, many bloggers, freelancers and other content creators are scared or still have a lot of doubts when publishing their first content. In this blog post, we want to look at how to deal with this and what you should bear in mind. Let's go!

It doesn't really matter in which way or in which media you want to publish your content, the same principles often apply here.

After all, there are many different types of media in today's world:

• Video formats like on YouTube or TikTok
  
• Images like on Instagram
  
• Audio like a podcast or music
  
• Written content on a website
  

Or a combination of all these media.

As soon as you start creating your first content you may still have a lot of doubts about whether you should publish it, that's completely This is completely normal, and those who don't are the exception rather than the rule. are. But like everything else, it's a question of getting used to it and practicing.

The more you publish, the better your content will eventually become. If you invest more time and also money in producing the content, this will also improve step by step, think for example of a better microphone, a better camera, faster website hosting or better editing software. Your experience will also make a difference here and ensure that you can create content faster.

To overcome the first threshold, it is advisable not to dwell on it for too long, but to pick up the thread immediately after publishing your first content and tackle a second post or topic. Rhythm and regularity are an important factor in almost any form of media. Every month, every week, every day. Depending on your vision and available time, you can quickly put in a lot of work.

It's unlikely that your first content will be seen much, many others have preceded you, and every industry struggles with content saturation. For everything and every hobby, there are multiple people or parties fanatically posting content about it. From old lighters, watches, hiking, bikes, cars, coffee, tea, purses, clothing and so on. Above all, try not to copy too much from your competitors, but always put your own stamp on it. Especially in the age of artificial intelligence, it is more important than ever to create unique content and give it your own touch.

Perfectionism

Some people are afraid to publish something because they fear it's not good enough. This fear of imperfection can paralyze people and prevent them from publishing anything at all. Perfection is a lofty goal, but it's not realistic for your first content. At some point, you'll have to come to terms with it and publish it. The reactions and views afterwards will help you figure out what you can do differently next time. And often your audience won't really notice one thing or another. And again, the age-old excuse applies: you're only human.

Dealing with criticism

On the internet, you will have to deal with criticism, nasty comments, negativity and other things that don't make you happy.

After all, people can often respond to your content in a low-threshold and anonymous way and feel compelled to do so. There are different ways to deal with this, and often the easiest way is to ignore it. But there are times when you will still want to make a rebuttal. Always try to remain polite and make your points clearly. Often this will be grist to the authorities' mill. And only leads to a public discussion that can put you in a bad (er) light. In the worst case, you can block someone or at least hide it. On your own website, of course, you have full control over this, on other platforms you can rely on the moderators to do this.

Even content creators who have had an audience for years sometimes make a decision that doesn't go down well, and the only thing you can do is explain yourself and pick up the thread afterwards.

Resources and tools

If you're still looking for resources and tools to help you publish content, there are many different options here too. For example, check out courses in your area or online, talk to others in the field in various forums or even on social media. And see how others have dealt with it. Someone you look up to as a peer can also be a good place to get in touch, or at least look at their initial content.

WordPress, the most popular way to create a website, offers meetups around the world where people meet and help each other. As a beginner, this is a good place to drop in and exchange ideas with others who are at the same or a more advanced stage.

https://www.meetup.com/pro/wordpress/

If you have any further questions about creating your first website, you can always check our knowledge base or contact us in chat. We're here to help you realize your online dreams!