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Why Do You Blog?

Rob Staalduinen

24 weeks ago

This is something I've always been curious about, what motivates you in particular to blog? Is it just for the hell of it? Are you looking to gain traffic so you can monetize? Are you trying to jump start a career?

For me its a bit of a mixed bag. I've always had thoughts and theories about video games, and have spent time on a number of publications simply soaking in parts of the industry. I needed a creative outlet to get that out. On top of that, I love writing about the games industry, and would love to do it in a semi-professional fashion someday, so this is a way to improve/develop my writing.

So what motivates you to blog, and what keeps you going when things are tough?

14 Replies

Teddy ∙ 24 weeks ago

First, I love to meet people and talk about experiences and how to do things and how to circumvent certain things that create problems. Secondly, I DO want to make money from it, though for now that eludes me but makes for a good hunt and lessons well learned. Thirdly, It gives me the opportunity to better myself and if lucky invent something that will give me a place of great satisfaction for being the inventer and helping others, Though I don't expect that to happen to fast, BUT YOU NEVER KNOWWWWWW !!!

Yarham ∙ 24 weeks ago

hobby and earn money

Rob Staalduinen ∙ 24 weeks ago

You touched on something that I should have mentioned in my first post Megan, passion. I write because I'm passionate about the things I cover, because I love writing about that. Without it...I feel like blogging would be a little empty. Though it does suck sometimes when you pour yourself into a post and no one reads it, you're right, its all about persevering. If you're willing to stick it out and continue to improve, you'll be rewarded for it eventually..

Rob Staalduinen ∙ 24 weeks ago

Thanks! I can't tell you how much I appreciate that! I'm still developing my 'voice' as it were, but its really encouraging to hear some feedback on it :)

KTSN Dot Net ∙ 24 weeks ago

First time start for blogging, my goal is follow so many blogging communities. But, for now I'm blogging just for sharing and money. Sorry for my bad english :)

Martha Preston ∙ 24 weeks ago

Success without Motivation:Why I do What I do! http://fusioncashfamily.blogspot.com/2012/06/success-without-motivation.html

Patricia ∙ 24 weeks ago

I started blogging after listening to a talk about who was responsible for making sure that "the message" was gotten understood... the speaker or the listener. I realized I had much to say on alot of subjects and it was my responsibility to make sure I was heard. I realized my passion in wanting to share my experiences with others and encourage them so I began to write.

Patricia ∙ 24 weeks ago

lol... I meant ...... making sure that "the message" was understood. (you shouldn't type while sleep deprived)

The Budget Wanderers ∙ 24 weeks ago

In our case, its a hobby. A way to bring out our thoughts and artistic skills in photography.

Rewdoesnails ∙ 24 weeks ago

I like to blog because it is a good way to share my nail designs with others who actually like them (as opposed to solely posting them to my personal Facebook and bothering people who may not like nails). It's also a good way to meet people who I may never have had the chance to talk to before.

Erika ∙ 24 weeks ago

Personally, I find blogging therapeutic. I'm a marketing student and I spend a lot of time in front of the computer working on projects and whatnots and blogging was a way for me to take a break. It's also given me a really good opportunity to meet and converse with people who I shared similar interests too! So...overall, blogging is just fun for me! It's only been recently that I started to be a more "serious" blogger, but in the end it's all about having fun (for me). It's fun writing and sharing my thoughts about things I enjoy (beauty-related) and it's fun seeing my blog get more readers ^__^

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