Blogs

Blogs

As the concept and practice of blogging continues to become more popular it is important to look at the advantages of having a blog.

Whether you are blogging for personal reasons, or trying to market items to sell, those who follow you are looking for relevant and interesting information. The good thing about a blog, is you can change it up and redesign as well as control what goes on there. You can be secret and you can be open, you can control your information or you can let the information control you.

It used to be that organizations wrote newsletters and circulated them both by print and through email. Now, many organizations just keep a blog. Why? What is the purpose? I think this quote best describes it. “If you have an opinion to share, a product to sell, a brand to market or something else to say on the internet, and you think that people are going to want to read what it is that you have to say, then blogging is an excellent option for you to consider.”

Therefore, if you work for someone who does not have a specific product or if you do not have a specific direction for your blog, maybe it is not for you. However, in a day where having an online presence is so important the question is not so much “why blog?” but rather, “why not?”

All information including quotes were taken from http://www.blogtrafficexchange.com/why-blog-ill-tell-you-why/

Top 5 Blogging Misconceptions:

I found these top 5 blogging misconceptions and happen to think they are spot on. If you are blogging just to say you are blogging, maybe you should rethink your strategy. However, blogging can be beneficial so try to avoid blogging for these reasons.

1.  If you write it they will come…

Just because you write, it does not mean that people care what you are saying. Be direct, focused and tailor your message to those you want to inform and attract to your blog.

2. People will read because of my great writing

I can’t even begin to tell you how many people I have met that think their writing is something special. Just because you write well it is easy to think people will see your blog. However, it is important to remember that your message and information needs to be relevant and engaging.

3. Other bloggers will always be willing to help

For the most part, others are willing to help. Yet there are still some sticks in the mud who take blogging way too seriously and look to get a leg up on everyone else, hence the fact that some won’t offer help or at least offering help for free.

4. You will start making money right away

Blogging for money is tricky. You need a lot of followers and you need people who want to advertise on your blog. Otherwise you might as well find another way to make money.

5. It’s easy to blog

The concept of blogging is easy, yes. Yet, keeping a blog up to date, relevant and engaging is a lot of work. No one likes reading a blog that still has the “Welcome to the Blogging World” message still on the first page. If you do not plan on keeping your blog up to date, you may want to find another alternative.

All information including quotes were taken from http://www.dailyblogtips.com/top-5-blogging-misconceptions/