Blogging As a Training Ground for Young People
"I will die if you stop me from blogging.
" I read this line from a young blogger when I was aimlessly browsing the Web yesterday.
It stayed in my mind and I couldn't afford not to mention it here.
Although the statement isn't profound, it reminds me of my early blogging years.
These young folks are lucky these days; back then, there were no social media sites to serve as channels for our posts.
Even SEO then wasn't what it is today.
We counted on traffic only from chance visitors and friends who knew about our sites.
That's why I adore young bloggers who take blogging as a serious craft.
I have nothing against those who blog for pleasure and entertainment or for leisure.
It's just that some young people today are so overwhelmed by technology to the point that they completely forget its real purpose.
I know that, for some, a blog is only a venue for rants and expressing emotions.
However, back then, a blog was something completely different.
These kids reminded me about something I think I forgot when I stopped blogging and focused on my company: the passion for writing, for sharing ideas without revenue in mind.
Social media made blogging available for all Web users, not only for young people who want to make money but also for those who just have something to say or write about.
When these kids saw that social networking sites are great tools in promoting their blogs, many kids became interested in writing and taking pictures for the simple reason of sharing and expressing ideas.
Blogging services such as Tumblr, Blogspot and WordPress made it easier for kids to have their own space on the once business-dominated Web.
They don't have to hire expert Web developers just to have their own websites.
Lots of kids and teens today know how HTML, CSS, and PHP work, but these free blogging platforms became easy access points for teens to start their own space and network.
I see big potential in this generation.
Frankly, I am impressed with teens who sell hairclips, artwork, and hand-me-down toys on the Internet through their blogs.
I think it's a good stepping stone for them.
These kids understand the importance of putting content on their blogs and building links with friends who are also bloggers.
Seeing the future of Internet marketing in these hardworking teens pushes me to be better.
I remember quitting blogging because I got bored with it.
I got bored with repetitive link building, content writing, and comment moderation.
So what happened was I quit blogging and passed my blog to a professional writer.
I think that was one of the biggest mistakes I've ever committed in my SEO career.
Blogging is simple.
You produce content, attach an appropriate photo, and publish the entry.
Any regular teenager can easily pick up these steps.
Teens will probably find it easy to promote their blogs on social networking sites, too.
After all, they learned to use these sites before adults did.
So every time I come across a blog site (especially a business-oriented site) owned by a young teen, I see to it that I leave a comment on how much I love his or her passion and love for blogging.
It's my simple way of acknowledging talent, hoping that it will somehow give the blogger inspiration to continue his or her work.
" I read this line from a young blogger when I was aimlessly browsing the Web yesterday.
It stayed in my mind and I couldn't afford not to mention it here.
Although the statement isn't profound, it reminds me of my early blogging years.
These young folks are lucky these days; back then, there were no social media sites to serve as channels for our posts.
Even SEO then wasn't what it is today.
We counted on traffic only from chance visitors and friends who knew about our sites.
That's why I adore young bloggers who take blogging as a serious craft.
I have nothing against those who blog for pleasure and entertainment or for leisure.
It's just that some young people today are so overwhelmed by technology to the point that they completely forget its real purpose.
I know that, for some, a blog is only a venue for rants and expressing emotions.
However, back then, a blog was something completely different.
These kids reminded me about something I think I forgot when I stopped blogging and focused on my company: the passion for writing, for sharing ideas without revenue in mind.
Social media made blogging available for all Web users, not only for young people who want to make money but also for those who just have something to say or write about.
When these kids saw that social networking sites are great tools in promoting their blogs, many kids became interested in writing and taking pictures for the simple reason of sharing and expressing ideas.
Blogging services such as Tumblr, Blogspot and WordPress made it easier for kids to have their own space on the once business-dominated Web.
They don't have to hire expert Web developers just to have their own websites.
Lots of kids and teens today know how HTML, CSS, and PHP work, but these free blogging platforms became easy access points for teens to start their own space and network.
I see big potential in this generation.
Frankly, I am impressed with teens who sell hairclips, artwork, and hand-me-down toys on the Internet through their blogs.
I think it's a good stepping stone for them.
These kids understand the importance of putting content on their blogs and building links with friends who are also bloggers.
Seeing the future of Internet marketing in these hardworking teens pushes me to be better.
I remember quitting blogging because I got bored with it.
I got bored with repetitive link building, content writing, and comment moderation.
So what happened was I quit blogging and passed my blog to a professional writer.
I think that was one of the biggest mistakes I've ever committed in my SEO career.
Blogging is simple.
You produce content, attach an appropriate photo, and publish the entry.
Any regular teenager can easily pick up these steps.
Teens will probably find it easy to promote their blogs on social networking sites, too.
After all, they learned to use these sites before adults did.
So every time I come across a blog site (especially a business-oriented site) owned by a young teen, I see to it that I leave a comment on how much I love his or her passion and love for blogging.
It's my simple way of acknowledging talent, hoping that it will somehow give the blogger inspiration to continue his or her work.