Comments on: What I have learned from Blogging.. Pt.1

By: Ricardo Bueno

Ricardo Bueno — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:39:26 +0000

There’s no doubt blogging takes time, energy and commitment. Does it become stressful from time to time? Sure it does. We even go so far as to warn those considering starting a new blog of these little facts. But then again, you’ll never know whether blogging is “right” for you unless you just take the leap and jump right in. You know, get your feet wet. Heck, give it a try and join a network. Next thing you know your writing will get better and better and soon enough you’ll find whether it’s something you enjoy or not.

It seems the experience certainly presented its challenges to you but it also taught you some great habits; like learning to procrastinate less (manage your time better and all).

Sure, blogging takes time and energy but when you find something you like writing about…something worth communicating and engaging in….the process becomes much more fun.

By: Justin Nowak

Justin Nowak — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 19:39:01 +0000

@ Gregg Blanchard – It hasn’t been the way I had invisioned it but I am getting better and learning. I am sure YGG will benefit from that very soon.

By: Gregg Blanchard

Gregg Blanchard — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:00:38 +0000

Well said on #3. I get that concern a lot from friends worrying about all these little details surrounding starting a “non-personal” blog. The way I see it, just go for it, start creating content and getting your name out there. By the time you start getting readers you can work out all the kinks buts don’t wait until you are a blogging whiz to start one (ironically, you can’t become a blogging pro without just trying a learning from your mistakes).

By: Lee Milthorpe

Lee Milthorpe — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:23:19 +0000

I was always interested in blogging and before I started, thought I would be good at it and like yourself, thought there wasn’t much to it.

What I learned was that I have a big lack of talent when it comes to writing and that I couldn’t possibly keep writing badly about something I just wasn’t passionate enough about.

That’s when I seemed to accidentally fall into blogging about a passion I forgot I had, which is cartooning. Now, instead of worrying about what to write or how to write it, I just do what I do easily without even thinking, and that’s doodle!

It might not be a get rich quick niche, but it’s something I can enjoy and I really do think that is an important part of successful blogging.

By: Justin Nowak

Justin Nowak — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:17:36 +0000

@ B Smith @ Wealth and Wisdom – yea it totally took me by surprise. I have had to juggle a lot of things to make it work, but I think I have settled into some sort of routine now!

By: B Smith @ Wealth and Wisdom

B Smith @ Wealth and Wisdom — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:58:15 +0000

Justin-great post. I know what you mean about the work involved. It looks easy but takes a lot of time to generate good content.

By: Matt @ Kurb

Matt @ Kurb — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:37:02 +0000

My blog lets ideas out of my head and into the online community, for better or worse, but most importantly it generates good quality leads. Not huge amounts, but still. One good lead for my services is as good as months of adsense, MMO style blog revenue.

By: Paul

Paul — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:42:46 +0000

Man, I still need to jump into this blogging thing. :P

Definitely agree with you on doing what you think is right. People will always judge, just make the best of it and as long as your happy doing it, thats all that matters.