A few people may have found my blog this week through one connection or another since I’ve mentioned it to a few friends. I thought I’d share a few thoughts for anyone who may not be familiar with personal blogs.
- What IS a blog?
- Why do you have one?
- Do you make money on it?
- How often do you post?
- Do I have to “subscribe” to see your posts?
- Where do I go if I want to start one too?
What is a blog? It’s a journal of sorts. It’s a place to share thought and ideas, links, photos, and build a community with people who have similar interests. This one is personal but you can also find plenty of business blogs by doing a quick Google search for almost any topic you’re interested in.
Why do you have one? I’ll refer you to my first post here. I stopped blogging for awhile but I’m trying to renew the habit and revive some of my older posts that have since reverted back to draft form. The blog helps me communicate with quilters around the globe, and those close to home. Some of my friends are not on Facebook, and some friends there just aren’t that into quilting. (Go figure! LOL) It’s a place I can list my ideas and plans without losing them in a drawer and, an easy way to access my quilt photos when I’m with a friend and we’re sharing ideas.
Do you make money on it? No, I don’t. While some blogs do, mine is not at all monetized. Even though it’s a free blog, I actually pay a small yearly fee because I prefer not to deal with annoying ads and so anyone who visits the blog doesn’t have to deal with scrolling past advertisements either.
How often do you post? My goal is to post at least once a week. I’ve learned that even if I don’t have much to say, it’s easier for me to maintain the habit if I do it regularly.
Do I have to “subscribe” to see your posts? Nope. You can just come back to this website anytime. Subscribing is designed to make it easier for you. You’ll get an email with the post or, a link to come to the website to read it. Either way, you’ll know the minute I post (often before I’ve caught all the typos!). You won’t waste time visiting the blog if nothing has posted since the last time you checked.
Where do I go if I want to start one too? I use WordPress.com but Google also hosts free blogs at Blogger.com
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