Why write a blog: An introduction

When the pandemic hit in 2020 I started listening to Gretchen Rubin's "Happier" Podcast, for obvious reasons. Not only is this a podcast that helps you find happiness, life hacks, organization, and just an all around great place to find tips and tricks to make your life "Happier" As the fog began to clear around the end of the year, and we all settled into our new "normal" of working from home, Rubin suggested loud and clear in my ear, "set some goals for the new year, 21 "things" that you want to do in 2021." I liked the promise in this, 21 different goals or tasks to tackle in the new year. So, I got down to writing, and one of those things was to write a blog about books.

As the fog began to clear around the end of the year, and we all settled into our new "normal" of working from home, Rubin coming in loud and clear in my ear, "set some goals for the new year, 21 "things" that you want to do in 2021." I liked the promise in this, 21 different goals or tasks to tackle in the new year. So, I got down to writing, and one of those things was to write a blog about books.

Why a blog?

One of the main reasons for writing this blog, is to have a space where I can write freely about the books that I read, and give honest opinions and hopefully inspire others to pick up a book, maybe for the first time, or for those avid readers one that they may not have considered before.

“Being able to inspire an audience through writing is a satisfying feeling. It makes you want to do it all the more. And when people respond to you in positive ways, you generate a portion of influence over them."

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Learn new skills:

You’ll be posting loads of engaging content, so be sure to keep your blog organized with Categories that also allow readers to explore more of what interests them. Each category of your blog has its own page that’s fully customizable. Add a catchy title, a brief description and a beautiful image to the category page header to truly make it your own. You can also add tags (#vacation #dream #summer) throughout your posts to reach more people, and help readers search for relevant content. Using hashtags can expand your post reach and help people find the content that matters to them. Go ahead, #hashtag away.

To Build a Brand:

“Be original, show off your style, and tell your story.”

Blogging gives your site a voice, so let your business’ personality shine through. Are you a creative agency? Go wild with original blog posts about recent projects, cool inspirational ideas, or what your company culture is like. Add images, and videos to really spice it up, and pepper it with slang to keep readers interested. Are you a programmer? Stay on the more technical side by offering weekly tips, tricks, and hacks that show off your knowledge of the industry. No matter what type of business you have, one thing is for sure - blogging gives your business the opportunity to be heard in a way in a different and unconventional way.

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