If you are passionate about something, then you should definitely start blogging! Personally, I blog for three reasons:
1. I enjoy it.
2. It strengthens my writing.
3. It’s a good way to earn extra money. (Mind you, some people really make a living out of blogging!)
Should you start your own blog too?
Why not? You can use your blog to inspire people, share your happiness, talk about your dreams, wear your heart on your sleeves, expose truths, share tips and ideas, promote your business, etc.
You can be imaginative, be strong, be vulnerable- your blog is yours and no one can tell you what to do with it. Even if you’re not into writing, blogs are great platforms to share the world your passion.
Search the net and you’ll discover that blogs are not just limited to written text. Photo blogs, Sketch blogs, Video blogs or Vlogs, Audio blogs are also popular. Blogs that contain mixed media types and short written posts are called Tumblelogs.
Typecast is another form of blog where typewritten posts are scanned to be published online. Phlogs are blogs that use the Gopher Protocol server, the oldest protocol used in blogging.
Do you plan to launch an online business? Are you a home business entrepreneur? If so, blogging is a good way to start learning the ins and outs of internet marketing. I think it is an effective platform to promote products and services and to build better customer relationships.
Blogging is free and easy.
If you have not the least idea of how to blog, have no fear. Try Blogger or Wordpress to create a blog like this within 15 minutes or less. I used Blogger for my very first blog but I think Wordpress is just as user-friendly. All you have to do is register an account and pick from the available templates.
Maintaining a blog is not complicated. Posting entries and updating contents should not take more than half an hour. Once, you're used to it, you can publish a post in five minutes.
However, conceptualizing and creating a quality post can take some time. (But that’s a different point and will be discussed in another article)
Some of my posts take me 3 to 4 hours to finish - gathering information, writing, proofreading, searching and uploading photos that complement the text, creating links, and polishing.
I enjoy the whole process of blogging, and once I'm done publishing a post, I can tell if I'm happy about it. It's even better when you receive comments from your readers. It's a great feeling to know that you created something that has moved someone to share it with others or when a reader takes the time out to say something about what you've written.
Do you blog? What's your reason for blogging and what's the best thing about it?
Can’t think of a reason why you should start blogging? Check out these 14 Awesome Reasons to Start Blogging Today.
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Thanks,
Rachel:)
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