Reasons To Blog
Posted in Blog | Posted on
02-07-2010 |
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Tags: blogging
Blogging does not have to be something only talented writers and journalists can do. Blogging is suppose to be whatever the focus of the site is about, whether technology, mommy blogging, social media, or other topics. There are so many genres in the blogging world. I recently read a short article titled Why Blog? at Sugar Filled Emotions and was motivated to write a response of my own.
Blogging should never be a chore. You write what you want and when you want to. I still see sites where people post that they are hiatus from their blog. This is just not acceptable, especially since there are so many days a month and even two entries is not really time consuming. Leaving a site to basically collect dust allows visitors to grow bored of waiting. Why bother having a site if you cannot update it?
Blog about what you know. Like authors writing a novel, it is hard to write about something you have no knowledge or experience. Of course you can slink articles through that show your lack of experience, but to those in your niche that have more experience, you will only look foolish.
Blog because you are passionate about the topic. How can you motivate your readers to return if your site has nothing of value? You can write about anything, but if you cannot connect with your readers through your passion is lacking.
Blog with confidence. It takes guts to put your own words out there for others to read. You will receive both negative and positive comments. Sometimes the negative comments, you have to deal with diplomatically. However, never let it become a hindrance to your blogging.
Blog knowing that you might help or influence another. Some people are looking to answers to their own situations. Your own experience that you share in your posts may help another.
For some, blogging might be an art, but it really is just a way to share your thoughts with others.
What reasons do you have to blog?

I am Nile Flores, a sassy web designer and developer - a webmistress. I live in Centralia, Illinois, which is about an hour from St. Louis. Blondish.net is where I can freely share my love of all things involving web design, graphic design, web developing, and even my experience as a blogger. Join me on my journey. I hope I do not disappoint.





