Why do you blog?
That’s assuming you do blog, which millions of people do across the world, on millions of different topics for millions of different reasons for audiences of one to (yes, you guessed it) millions.
Some blog for business while others type their hearts away purely for pleasure, a way to scratch that itch deep inside or satisfy a longing need. Some blog to motivate themselves to lose weight or graduate from school while others share a deep knowledge of a particular topic while still others hope to be discovered.
–> Here’s my question: is it worth it?
Blogging takes time. No matter how organized you are or how many tips you read about becoming a more efficient blogger, it just takes time. (Although you may want to check out this handy post from Jeff Bullas entitled How to Streamline Your WordPress Blogging Workflow to save some of that precious time.)
Is all of the time you spend on your blog worth it? I guess that depends on your objectives.
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This blog grew out of starting my company, Clearly Conveyed Communications, just over a year and a half ago. It functions as a place where I can share marketing, writing and social media (the main services CCC offers) tips and resources as well as reflect on my personal experience of being an entrepreneur, small business owner and on life in general. Yes, it has a varied overall direction, which works for me (and I hope for you).
As a new business, I really wanted this blog to generate exposure for the services I offer while connecting me with people who have shared interests. Sure, I would love to generate some business as well, but that wasn’t the original point and still isn’t today. I’m not a big fan of hard selling via blogs or other social media channels, so I hope that I haven’t come across as trying to sell you anything.
My goal every time I click on New Post is to add a little value to your day.
Whether it be insight into a business decision, a social media tip, marketing ideas or how to write a little more effectively, I want you to walk away from the CCC blog with just a little more knowledge and a smile on your face. I hope I do that, and if you have any ideas on how I can do that more effectively, please let me know. Seriously, I would love to hear from you.
So now we’ve come full circle… why do you blog?
For business? For pleasure? To share your knowledge with others? To keep yourself on track?
Leave your answers in the comments below, and feel free to leave your blog URL as well.
To blog, or not to blog: that is the question. Do you?
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Blogging away,
Jaime
p.s. Thank you to each and every follower of the CCC blog. I truly appreciate you taking time out of your busy day to read my musings, and I really do hope that you find them valuable in some way, shape or form. Cheers!
As always, please reach out to me and join the conversation:
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Hi Jaime, I sort of “fell” into blogging. My niece Jane created a fashion blog; next thing we knew my sister Michele and I sort of half-jokingly said “Why don’t we have our own blog?” Michele is a talented writer and decorator, while I am passionate about all things food. We noticed a “simple living” theme happening in the media, Thus Ahh The Simple Life was born. Since its inception, I’ve educated myself (and my readers too) about some of the more important “simple living” topics (voluntary simplicity, mindfulness, compassion, happiness, environmentalism, etc.). I’ve also discovered that I really love to write! (A new discovery, at age 69!) Anyway, I blog because I love doing it. I also feel as you do … my major motivation is to find ways to entertain, enlighten, and help anyone who is kind enough to read what I write!
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What a great story! Thanks for sharing, Carol! It’s always fun to hear about how others got into blogging, or another new activity. It sounds like you’re really enjoying your site and blog. Again, thanks for chiming in and continuing to read. Cheers!
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