Today I read a really interesting article about blogging and momentum. Pro Blogger explained how one blogger uses a “point system” to hit his daily goal for while working a full time job. He strives to reach a 50 point goal by attributing values to different tasks. For example:

• 2 points for emailing another blogger with a link to a relevant post
• 3 points for an IM conversation with a blogger in your niche
• 2 points for answering a reader’s question via email
• 10 points for a long blog post
• 5 for a short one
• 2 points for a comment on a blog I’ve commented on before
• 5 points for commenting on a site I’ve never commented on before
• 1 point per comment on my own blog
• 10 points for installing a new module/plug-in, etc.

For the past few weeks I’ve struggled with keeping up with regular postings. I know I can come up with a array of reasons why I haven’t…. from moving my office to working on current projects. Although I am not proud to admit it, I KNOW I have neglected my biggest marketing asset… my blog! Implementing this type of system would make it easier for days I don’t have time or have a mental writer’s block. It also would isolate the other areas you can complete that don’t include article writing.

So for me – here are some of my ideas i would add to the list of points:

• 10 points for a tutorial post
• 5 points for an article that references a client
• 15 points for a press release
• 5 points for a blog post
• 5 points for a blog directory submission
• 2 points for a “News Flash”

So, I’ll keep the momentum, try this point system and strive to reach my daily blogging goal.