by Niki Murray
Top 10 Reasons to Blog
June 9, 2010 in News by Niki Murray
Top 10 reasons to join the blogosphere on Fellow Moms:
1. To Express Your Thoughts and Opinions – You have something to say, and blogs provide a place to say it and be heard. You can write without inhibitions. Think of it as your journal.
2. It’s Free – Create a blog here on Fellow Moms and it is completely FREE. What better way to express your thoughts and experiences on motherhood, than with other moms? All blogs on Fellow Moms are created by moms. If you join our network, your blog will be easy for others to find and it won’t get lost out there in the internet.
3. To Help People – Chances are, other people are going through the same experiences you are. It is so rewarding to write a post and then have people comment that they have gone through the same thing, feel the same way, etc. I recently wrote a post about needing a refresher. I was getting so bogged down in the baby, I had lost my sense of self. A friend commented and said she had been feeling the same way and that I had inspired her to take time for herself, too. How cool is that? It makes you feel so good that you can help other people! Moms can really relate to what each other is going through. No matter if you have 1 kid or 5, live in Raleigh, NC or London, England. We all tend to go through the same things.
4. It’s Therapeutic – There are therapeutic benefits of blogging and writing about personal experiences, thoughts and feelings. Expressive writing serves as a stress-coping mechanism. Who doesn’t feel good after putting their thoughts down on paper? I know I do!
5. To Connect with People Like You – Blogging brings like-minded people together. Starting a blog can help you find those people and share your opinions and thoughts. Like other moms!
6. Because it is Fun - Many people start a blog simply for fun. That’s why I started my blog. First was to document my experiences of pregnancy and then it was talk about my daughter. What Mom doesn’t like to brag talk about their children? I would not expect most people to have as much fun blogging as I do, but I would bet that if you gave it a try it would be more fun than you thought!
7. To Make a Baby Book – My blog serves as a digital baby book. I write posts about daily activities with my daughter, milestones she reaches, and I upload pictures of her. So I can look back years from now and reminisce with all the memories I captured on my blog.
8. To Stay Connected with Friends and Family – The world has shrunk since the internet has become more accessible. Blogs provide a simple way for family and friends to stay connected by sharing stories, photos, and videos. If you are like me, you have family and friends that don’t get to see your children as regularly as they would like. Blogging is a way for them to stay connected with your happenings and watch your children grow!
9. To Make $$$ - Yes, you can make money blogging! The potential does exist to generate revenue from your blog with hard work and commitment. There are many bloggers who bring in big bucks. With patience and practice, you can make money through advertising and other income generating activities.
10. Because I Said So - Why not? Everyone is doing it. Give in to the peer pressure and let your thoughts flow! You give me a reason not to blog, and I’ll give you two reasons why you should blog. I hear most people say they don’t have time. You DO have time. Just do a quick post while the baby is napping or the laundry is drying. I do most of my blogging while I’m sitting on the floor playing with the baby or at night after she’s gone to bed. It’s so easy and fun to do!
Blogging is the wave of the future. So what are you waiting for? Start blogging today! If you need help getting started, just shoot me an email. I would be glad to help you!
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