by David Zemens

Why do you blog? The vast number of blogs in the world can make you feel as if your blog is completely lost in anonymity. Sometimes it feels like spinning your wheels as a result. If you have a blog, I’d be interested to hear about what you find discouraging about blog writing? What keeps you motivated?

It would be easier to just stop blogging, but most of us just keep on writing regardless of our lack of readers. The reward is the writing itself. Sure, it’s gratifying to know that someone has actually read your post and even more gratifying when they leave a comment. But deep down inside I think we all just like to write. What do you think? Why do you blog? Remember, it will feel gratifying to me if you leave a comment!

May 23rd, 2007 | Blogging

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6 Comments & Trackbacks to “Why Do You Have a Blog?”

#1 Mike Cherim had this to say:
Posted: May 23rd, 2007 at 1:22 pm

My top reason is I like to write. I also like to share what I know which helps me learn more. Moreover, sometimes I get comments which enlighten me even more. I also view a blog as a communication tool, so if I want to publicize a thought, belief, revelation, etc., I have a publishing platform with which I can make it so. The last reason is business-related in that I feel a blog broadens my reach — either directly to readers, or via indexing to search spiders — which can make me “known” and if known, then I can be called upon to do work, etc.

#2 David Zemens says in reply:
Posted: May 23rd, 2007 at 1:43 pm

I agree with all those points, Mike, and I certainly agree that it improves search engine indexing. But for many of us, I think the underlying reason is just that we like to write. Thanks for the comments.

#3 Mike Cherim had this to say:
Posted: May 24th, 2007 at 2:50 pm

I think the underlying reason is just that we like to write.

Yep. That’s my number one!

#4 David Zemens says in reply:
Posted: May 24th, 2007 at 3:27 pm

I also view a blog as a communication tool, so if I want to publicize a thought, belief, revelation, etc., I have a publishing platform with which I can make it so.Mike Cherim

I gave this a little more thought last night, Mike, and what a marvelous idea it is. Prior to the internet, there were thousands of aspiring writers, teachers or storytellers who never received a fraction of the exposure that you can generate through your blog. What a great idea.

#5 pimaster had this to say:
Posted: June 3rd, 2007 at 1:14 am

I sometimes find valuable information in blogs. I hope to leave some of my valuable information in a blog in the hope that someone else finds it valuable (or if I have to do it again).

I almost feel like it is a duty. I am receiving information from a large pool and I enjoy adding to it.

#6 David Zemens says in reply:
Posted: October 17th, 2007 at 2:20 pm

Thanks for stopping by, pimaster, and for taking the time to leave a comment!