Why Do You Blog: Part 3

Welcome to the “Why do you blog?” series.

This is the third post of the series recording thoughts from many marvelous bloggers throughout the world.

If you haven’t read them already, here are links to the first two posts.

Thank you for your participation.

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Arturas of YNR Insider

Basically what YNR Insider does it connect small-end business owners and entrepreneur’s to venture capitalists and investors alike, while blogging on the side.

We host a full blog updated many times a day, with information and success stories, tips, and memoirs about others entrepreneurs and successful start-up corporations. We are providing the step (B) between coming up with a great idea (A), and finding someone to invest in it (C).

Dave Ursillo of DaveUrsillo.com

Blogging provides me with rich opportunities and incredible freedom.

As a blogger I feel blessed with the chance to share inspiring messages with others, while being able to converse with and learning from an incredible readership from around the globe. Blogging has blessed me with a special gateway to the world.

Marianne Worley of Marketing Matters

For me, blogging is about self-expression. My blog gives me the freedom to put my thoughts into words. It’s extremely rewarding, even when I write about something just for fun.

I have 5 specific blogging objectives: 1) Connect with people; 2) Learn new things; 3) Share what I know; 4) Sharpen my writing skills; and 5) Create a “living” and growing writing sample. I do my best to keep these top of mind as I write each post.

Holly Jahangiri of It’s All a Matter of Perspective

It keeps me writing regularly. It helps me to feel connected. It saves going out and seeking advice. Readers are very generous with that. I love getting emails from people who read what I write. Good, bad, doesn’t matter – it’s a conversation starter. It saves having to answer the same questions twenty times. It lets me answer in as much depth as I want to, without monopolizing friends’ time. “How was your day?”

Maybe some of what I write will mean something to my children or grandchildren, some day. Who knows, when writing down their thoughts and events of their day, how that will fit into a larger historical context? Who knows when something they write will touch a reader just when they need it most? Not me, but I like to think maybe what I write will serve that purpose in the future.

Aaron Klein of AaronKlein.com

I blog to express my point of view and promote my ideas…to develop concepts through discussion with commenters…and to document important resources and thoughts for myself.

Earl Baron of Wandering Earl

My goal is to share the reality of my world with other people who might find my decisions, my experiences, my struggles and my thoughts useful in creating their own unique path in life. More specifically, as a permanent nomad constantly traveling the world, I aim to eliminate misunderstandings and assumptions that many of us hold about other countries while also trying to prove that a life of travel is not some crazy fantasy but a very realistic lifestyle option instead. And the most effective way for me to share what I learn is through blogging.

Every time I receive an email from a reader, whether it is to ask me a question, seek advice, share a story or thank me for providing them with the inspiration they needed, I am honestly as happy as can be. I don’t care about earning money from my blog or how many readers I have. As long as there remains a possibility that my own experiences may be able to have a positive effect on the life of someone else, I shall continue blogging.

Andrew Caldwell of AndrewCaldwell.org

There are a few reasons why I blog, and in no particular order: when you write and interact within social media you meet a lot of fantastic like-minded people, it helps to know you’re not the only lunatic in the asylum. I took a sabbatical from blogging and missed the writing, sure I wrote the odd journal entry but blogging demands that you get better all the time.

Having a social media profile or sending the odd email without a blog, it’s like showing up at a fancy dress without a costume, sure you can read along but you’re not engaging & fully interacting. The blog is an extension of your opinions, thoughts & sense of humour. Something that your facebook page or 140 character twitter profile can’t deliver.

Over the past 2 years I’ve seen some great writers start a blog and earn full-time incomes from them or achieve some huge goals, travel the world, all sorts. Your blog can keep you accountable and become a self fulfilling prophecy of your goals and your journey.

David Risley of DavidRisley.com

Because I like to help people. Because the idea of working a 9-to-5 in a cubicle somewhere makes me want to stick a fork in my eye and twist. Because I have things to say. You can read more at my blog here, where I just recently wrote my reasons for blogging.

Sean Platt of Ghostwriter Dad

I blog because it’s a great way to crystalize my thoughts, create quality content, and forge genuine connections with like minded writers. It’s also a great way to centralize my online identity with the theories, links and references I find most valuable (and thereby most helpful to my audience.)

Blogging helps me to develop a deeper connection with the technology that’s changing (and improving) my life day by day. Best of all, blogging is the best way I know of to improve my marketing skill set. Because I can observe how my audience responds to the content I create, I can constantly improve my strategies to mine the most from my efforts.

Carolyn Nicander Mohr of The Wonder of Tech

I blog for both selfish and unselfish reasons. Selfishly, I blog because my blog combines two of my passions, writing and personal technology. It’s fun! Unselfishly, I blog because I love to help others.

The greatest satisfaction I get from my blog is when I learn that someone was helped by something I wrote. I used to tell friends about new gadgets, apps, etc. and help them out with their tech. My blog has a farther reach so I can help more people discover the exciting world of personal technology.

I am blessed not to have to depend upon my blog to support me financially and I greatly admire those who have the courage to support themselves through their writing.

Now It’s Your Turn

The discussion still has much in store for discussion. After reading these thoughts – please share your own opinions.

Do you agree with these bloggers? Are you inspired by their answers?

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