The Beauty of Blogging

The beauty of blogging is in the eye of the beholder. There’s a lot of noise and a lot of dribble out there. There are people who are just writing to see their words on the screen. And reading blogs can be like driving down the highway and looking at billboards—none really stand out, and the next day it’s difficult to remember what you saw.

But you know what? That’s fine! The forum for debate that blogging provides is matchless, and blogging is the only outlet that many people have. In the future, I think the concept of blogging as a distinct entity will blur.

TIPS:
Don’t force yourself to write every day? Write when you’re inspired, and write more than you need. Set up the extra material to post at later dates. From the reader’s perspective, it will look as if you’re posting regularly. Example is Shi

To bring readers to your blog, go to other blogs and engage in discussions. Don’t just leave quickie comments so you can post your blog’s URL. Don’t write about what you’re trying to sell—write about the people what they are looking for. Learn from Barry Feig.

A specific focus or mission is necessary to sustain a blog. For example see this

People will return to see what else you have to say, and they will take note of what you’re selling.

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