There was a time when being a blogger seemed like a huge joke. People called bloggers fools for making blogging their main preoccupation. Back then, the thought of making a living through your blog was nothing more than a fantasy. Nobody thought it was possible. No one was familiar with the concept of working from home. How could sharing your thoughts on a blog be something of interest?
When you fast forward to our world today, the perception of bloggers and blogging has changed. Bloggers now make a comfortable living just sharing their ideas and giving value to people through their blogs. More and more people read blogs everyday and a good number of people have embraced blogging all together.
We were once considered as foolish but unknown to society we were wiser than they thought we were. Does this mean that bloggers are free from criticism or being looked down upon? Unfortunately, no. There are still many who think blogging is a waste of time. But if you’re a blogger or intend to start your own blog one day, here are some reasons why bloggers are smarter than many people think them to be.
A Blogger is self-made
As bloggers, we put in a lot of hard work to build our brand and elevate ourselves to the stage where we will earn a comfortable living through our blog. At first, it seems crazy to put hours into writing, editing, and consistently publishing and promoting your blog posts, but we bloggers had a goal in mind.We see opportunities where others see “too busy to blog”.
Bloggers have great influence in the industry
Who would have thought anyone would care about a common blogger’s opinion? Today, many people do. In fact, bloggers are among the most influential people online. There’s hardly an influencer who doesn’t own a blog of some sort, whether it be written or in video.
Most bloggers have a target audience they relate with on a level big companies would only dream about. Which is why we how we have become so relevant. Now people seek out influencers to promote their products or chip in a good word for their brand, products or services.
Bloggers made their blogs great resources
The answer to almost every question you need answered can be found on a blog. This makes blogs go-to resources for their readers. Bloggers are dedicated to giving loads of value in their blogs and making sure that there are actionable steps or are jam-packed with useful information. If you’re learning something new, you can always find a step-by-step tutorial to guide you through the process.
Blogs rich with information are highly consulted and bloggers are seen as experts in their niche.
Do you run a blog? How are you finding it?
absolutely right and agree.
Thanks for reading.
Not earning any money nor do I have a big following but I love it!
I loved blogging even before I started earning from it. I would be lost without it now.
I love blogging and especially that it is a self created platform – all the rewards are as a result of our own hard work 🙂
Yes they are. Love blogging too.
I remember when I started out over 4 years ago now, everytime I mentioned to people I blogged they would smirk or say something like ‘who even reads blogs anyway’ at that time it was weird but now I embrace it and love it
Yea same with me too. No one is smirking now though.
I just stumbled back into the blogging world after a 5 year hiatus, so I do not feel qualified to answer that question. However, even though I am just a few weeks in, blogging has always made me feel like working super hard, because (with a few exceptions), you really get out what you put in. I also second the point of blogs being resources; I like having good information to share with people, and I like people thinking I can help them achieve something.
Oh good you are blogging again. Looking forward to reading your posts.
Great post Stella. I have a blog and also search blogs for any information I need. I love reading other blogs and if I was looking for latest styles and recipes I would always start with blogs first 🙂
Yea me too. Thanks Claire.
I just started blogging a couple weeks ago and am loving it. Would enjoy turning it into a career; although I know will take consistent work and quite a bit of time before that happens.
Yes but with hard work you will get there.
Thanks for the encouragement ❤️
My parents and many of my friends certainly don’t “get it” and suggest I get a proper job – there are those that try and copy and realise how hard work it is and some just ask me to get them stuff LOL
It is hard work. Many have no clue.
love this post. I think some people just don’t understand blogging or what it is… so choose to view it as a negative thing.
Glad you like the post Sarah.
I still find it hard to call myself a blogger when people say what do you do, some look very blank and then I have to explain it!!
Yea same here. I just say I am a writer now. A lot easier.
Absolutely! I think people take us bloggers much more seriously these days x
Yea they do x
I think there was a time when bloggers were seen as a bit second class, but I actually think that was because people were envious. Nowadays, I think it’s a very reputable line of work, and there’s much more kudos in it than there used to be.
Yea many are envious and don’t have a clue how we work.
Absolutely love this. I still have many friends who can’t get their head around it and think I live in fantasy land, even after I turned it into a full-time career inside 16 months. It’s lead to two appearances on the BBC, numerous radio interviews and work with some major companies. The fact there are so many of us achieving great things makes it kind of ridiculous that we still are’t taken seriously by some. More fool them!
Glad you do. I guess many will never really get it.
Bloggers are powerful. It leads to phenomenal things if one can truly work for it.
Great post.
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Yes it can. Thanks Moji xx