Why You Should Blog
[01.18.10]
The benefits of blogging can largely outweigh the drawbacks of the time it takes coming up with things to write about and then writing them. If you're not a writer or don't have a writer working for you, blogging can seem like a daunting task.
But for anyone who is blogging, there are many reasons to keep going. As listed in the article "10 Great Strategic Benefits of Blogging", blogs are excellent communication and marketing tools that can:
- give you an increased presence on major search engines
- provide a way to speak directly, openly and honestly with your customer
- promote your brand and company
- set you apart from your competition
- build personal, long-lasting relationships with your customers
- help you fill your particular industry niche
- be excellent PR tools
- articulate your viewpoints, knowledge and expertise on matters pertaining to your industry
- manage your online reputation
- be inexpensive to set up, operate and maintain.
Maintaining a blog can be difficult. But I have found that the more you blog, the easier it becomes. You eventually do find your voice, and topic ideas start flowing as you interact with the Internet and search on other similar subject matter.
Some places to find good advice about blogging:
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Suzanne Vara
[02.02.10]
Thanks so much for the article link to the 9 blogging mistakes to avoid. Blogging is not for everyone and for those starting, it is a wonderful place to be but it is a commitment to yourself and to readers to be there and ultimately give them content that adds value. It takes time and lots of it to be read by many every day but that time is an opportunity grow and put your best foot forward.
Suzanne
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