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Why bloggers love blogging

benlreed —  January 11, 2011 — 9 Comments

I love blogging.

In fact, to date, I’ve written 347 blog posts.

Given that there are over 133 million blogs, and that 1 in 5 update their blog daily, it’s apparent that many, many people throughout the world like blogging as well.  I’m guessing you’re one of them.

And I think I just might have an idea why.

10 Reasons Why Bloggers love Blogging

1. The immediacy of the feedback. Within 30 minutes, you can get Retweeted.  Mentioned.  Get a Facebook “like.”  Facebook comments.  Comments on your blog.  Replies to comments on your blog…all of which immediately tell you whether your post was a success or a flop.

2. The quickness of publishing. Have an idea?  Watch a video?  A quote move you?  Throw it up on the blog…right now.  No need to wait on a publisher to review and edit.  No need to wait on a webmaster to get back in front of their desk to push your post live.  You can publish right now.

3. The freedom. Since it’s your blog, you can publish what you want, when you want, how often you want, with the consistency and length you want.  You can include pictures, videos, and links…or not.  Your choice.

4. The design. What you write can look cool on a page.  That’s motivating.

5. The platform. Many of us don’t have the chance to communicate with mass numbers of people every week.  Yet God has gifted us to do so.  Blogs give us that chance.

6. Work out our thoughts publicly. Instead of sitting in your office and stewing over thoughts and ideas on your own, blogging gives you a chance to work those thoughts out loud.  And I, for one, find great value in extroverting my ideas.

7. The interaction. Iron sharpens iron.  I think somebody said that.

8. Global reach. Instead of just sharpening your iron in a conversation with one or two friends, blogs give you the chance to sharpen it with hundreds, or even thousands, of people around the world.

9. Sharing. So much of the value of social media is found in sharing ideas, insights, and wisdom with others.  Successful bloggers give away more than they ever get.

10. The challenge. Blogging isn’t easy.  Condensing the content.  Focusing it.  Consistently posting high quality content.  It’s a challenge, but one that bloggers love.

Why do you love blogging?  What did I miss?

 

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Christ follower, husband, father, writer, pastor of small groups at Long Hollow Baptist Church. Communications director for the Small Group Network.
  • http://twitter.com/jasonvana Jason Vana

    I love being able to work out my thoughts and ideas in print. I’m one of those guys who processes my thoughts and feelings easier when I am forced to sit down and write them out. Kind of my therapy in a way. Also – I use it as an extension of my ministry. I have a good number of students and young adults who read my blog on a regular basis and are encouraged by it. That encourages me…and keeps me posting.

    • http://www.benreed.net Ben Reed

      It’s been a great way for me to work out my thoughts, too, Jason. I’ve found that blogging benefits me as much (and probably more than) as readers.

      • http://twitter.com/jasonvana Jason Vana

        Same here. I can honestly say that even if I didn’t have people reading my blog, I would still do it – probably because I’m just now getting people to read it and I’ve been blogging for a while! lol

  • http://www.culturesmithconsulting.com cherylsmith

    I love how blogging (social media in general) makes the world smaller and moving connections from online to real world when I have the chance to meet other bloggers in person.

    • http://www.benreed.net Ben Reed

      And you actually do work to meet other bloggers in person, don’t you?!? (great meeting you at Catalyst last year!)

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  • http://davidlermy.com David Lermy

    Why I blog is found in your 6, 7, and 9.

    My blog is called THINKING OUT LOUD, so I guess 6 nails why I blog on the head!

    But I love to share. I am constantly reading, going to conferences, studying culture, and doing classes that are sharpening me. I want to share the information with as many as I can.

    As a pastor, sometimes the Spirit is speaking to me to share something and blogging is a great platform to share with friends, family, and my congregation.

    • http://www.benreed.net Ben Reed

      I’m with you, David! There are few other platforms in life that give you the freedom (and quickness) to share as blogging does.

  • http://www.bigb94.webs.com Brandon

    Same here! Blogging is a great way to reach a number of people! In the beginning, no one read my blog, but now I have a few loyal readers! :)