Comments on: Good Reasons To Blog

By: PiterKokoniz

PiterKokoniz — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 22:55:27 +0000

Hi !! :)
I am Piter Kokoniz. Just want to tell, that I like your blog very much!
And want to ask you: will you continue to post in this blog in future?
Sorry for my bad english:)
Tnx!
Your Piter Kokoniz, from Latvia

By: kristarella

kristarella — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:02:57 +0000

I agree Tracey, I think communicating is one of the most valuable things about blogging. I like being a part of other people’s lives, even if I haven’t met them.

This post was more about a couple of things I had read and thought about rather than my favourite things about blogging. Although improving writing is probably my second favourite things after connecting. :)

By: Tracey Grady

Tracey Grady — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:51:39 +0000

More than anything else, what I gain personally from blogging is that I’m making connections with so many other people. The exchange of ideas, suggestions, news, advice and know-how is invaluable on personal and professional levels. It’s very satisfying to read comments people have left on my posts; equally, it’s great to leave comments on blogs, adding to a discussion, and come back later to find an interesting or appreciative reply from the blog host or another reader. Those connections are what make it fun.

By: kristarella

kristarella — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:06:42 +0000

Haha, thanks David. Hope I’m not getting too old and crusty for you ;) I’m glad I’ve kept this blog going, even though it seems to be evolving all the time.

Lauren, all true. Making the video tutorial recently really made me think about doing things concisely as well as saying things concisely. Very good practice. I’m also very glad I have contact with all of you internet peeps. ;)

Gio, related to the general knowledge point is that I find blogs to be a reliable source of information and recommendations. Real people write about their real experiences.
Very glad you’ve found the linkblog useful! Del.icio.us seems to have killed it though, I’ll have to figure out what’s going on there.

Lucinda, those are the exact two things that I’ve found to be the most rewarding in blogging. Definitely worth while.

By: Lucinda - Eightyone Design

Lucinda - Eightyone Design — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:51:51 +0000

For me a really good reason to blog is to learn new things and interact with people you’d probably never have the chance to interact with. If I can improve my dreadful writing skills along the way I’ll be chuffed!

By: Gio

Gio — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:36:18 +0000

I’m still struggling to find a writing ‘voice’ with my own design blog. I still need to get into the stride, I suppose. I’m much more at ease writing stuff in my personal blog.

Another added benefit to blogging though – your friend mentioned it could help with memory-recall, but it also helps out with general knowledge. When I’m talking to clients or fellow designers, I often cite news sites or authority blogs to back me up or start a new discussion.

By the way, I am finding the bookmarklets in your linkblog a lifesaver. They’ve replaced the screengrabber and resizer extensions in Firefox.

By: LaurenMarie - Creative Curio

LaurenMarie - Creative Curio — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:01:28 +0000

I learn new things or different ways of thinking about something by writing for my blog, too. It’s a good exercise for me to improve my own design skills to write articles on topics like the elements of design. I agree that it improves communication skills, too, because you have to think of how to say something in the concisest way possible (and that’s often hard for me!)

And of course, it gives you the opportunity to meet people you never would have otherwise!

By: David Airey

David Airey — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:41:06 +0000

You’ve been a blog author since 2004?! In blogging terms you’re nearing the glorious twilight years, considering so few blogs (proportionately) make it past the three month mark.

That’s devotion for you. ;)

Ps. loving the anchor text usage.