10 reasons why blogging is great
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Do you need convincing that blogging is worth doing? Here are 10 reasons for you to consider.
1. You can organise your thoughts in one place. Do you have groundbreaking ideas, strong opinions or constructive criticism on one or more topics? Are you posting lengthy comments on other sites or getting into debates with your friends about the topics of the day? Blogging might just be good for you.
2. You can develop your writing skills. Fancy yourself as a bit of a writer? Well, it's better to get a bit of practice in before trying to market yourself as a writer. It's actually better to develop your skills on a blog than in private, as you can respond to other people's posts, or read what people think of your posts if they post a comment.
3. You can get your voice heard. Don't agree with something you've read or heard? Instead of writing a long comment on someone else's blog, why not develop your ideas into your own blog post? There may be people who find your post and feel the same. This can have a snowball effect - and who knows, maybe you'll be able to make a difference.
4. You can meet new people. Whether they live locally or elsewhere in the world, blogging is a great way to meet people. Thanks to blogging, I have friends all over the world. You can too!
5. You can get feedback on your ideas. It's not just about sharing - it's about discussing, too. I've had ideas that were just a very quick thought, but other people have helped me to think about how to make them better. This can be an idea for a blog, a new software package, or a movement in your local area. It's your choice.
6. You can teach others. We can't all be good at everything, but we all have our strengths. So, why not share some of your knowledge so others can learn from you?
7. You can open doorways. Blogging isn't only a hobby. For instance, blogging can help you to get a job. It may also open up other opportunities that you could only dream of before you started blogging.
8. You can make better use of your free time. Ever feel like you're not using your free time very productively? Blogging can be a great use of your time. It doesn't have to take over your life - but it can be a good option if you have some time to spare.
9. You can get into a routine. There are many reasons why blogging on a schedule is a good idea. Still, perhaps it's not for you - blogging irregularly can be just as effective! Perhaps not being in a routine is your way of keeping organised. Basically, you can blog on your own terms, which makes it all the more rewarding.
10. You can find it to be very therapeutic. Angry? Sad? Overjoyed? Lonely? Ambivalent? Why not write a new blog post? It's a great way to let off steam, or simply air your views. Of course, it's all too easy to write a big long rant, so do be careful what you say before you hit the Publish button.
There are plenty of reasons why blogging is great - can you think of any more? Also, you can expect to see a follow-up post where we look at why blogging sucks!
Image credit: Jim Nix / Nomadic Pursuits via Flickr.
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Comments on 10 reasons why blogging is great
2
Hi Carla, I agree that reading other blogs helps too. Blogging is great!
3
I have been blogging for 4 months now and I can attest to what you have written here. The feeling of expressing myself is very exhilarating and I have learned a lot. There are so many opportunities for expansion. :-)
4
These are all excellent reasons Ben. I started blogging 3 years ago right before my second son was born as a way of staying in touch with family and friends who were far away. My personal blog has turned into not only a way to communicate with friends and family, but a virtual diary that has documented our life the past three years. I've never been a traditional journal writer so my blog is my way of remembering who we've been and what we've done.
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From a business standpoint, blogging is an excellent way to build brand, credibility, and expert status. If you can write about your niche effectively you can showcase your experience and talent in that area while continuing to learn and grow as you research your topic and read the blogs of those who share your interests.
I know some bloggers who use their blog as a way to keep in touch with family (like Web-Betty above) and share the latest happenings of life amongst their close friends and relatives. It's a great way to share pictures and stories about the latest events.
For me, it's an opportunity to continue to learn and grow. I've insatiable curiosity and blogging forces me to constantly seek out new and interesting information about the topics I love. Teaching others is also a fantastic way to learn. I've found that knowing I'll be sharing what I learn with others makes me a more agile and persistent student. I look more closely at the finer details and ensure I've truly grasped a topic before writing about it or moving on.
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It's the freedom, the versatility and the opportunity to share and learn at the same time. Blogging is the best thing I've ever encountered at my young age.
7
Every single one of these reasons you listed was why i started blogging 2 weeks ago, especially the ones about leaving lengthy comments on other people's blogs (which I won't burden yours with right now :) ) and it being very therapeutic to write. Thanks for the reinforcement that this is actually a worthwhile hobby.
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One thing that I never expect to get from blogging, is to shape character, make us realize our abilities in various fields and build confidence from doing what we love. I agree with what you shared, Ben. The reasons can be listed till 20 and more, most importantly it brings positiveness to our lives, meet great people and be enlighten with a great post, just like this one. ^^ Thank you so much!
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Every since I started blogging on a regular basis over a year and a half ago, the quality of my writing has definitely improved. This improvement didnt only come from blogging but reading hundreds of other blogs as well.