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What is your definition of blog and blogging?
Wow! What an awesome Twitter Chat. They are all awesome, but this one sure included some incredible nuggets of wisdom. It is difficult to limit it to one summary post. That's ok. You can also check out the tweets in the slideshow, above.
It seems clear that blogging, for us, today, is not necessarily what it used to be at the beginning of the century. And, the definition of blogging is somewhat subjective. One thing is clear, that bloggers are passionate about what they do, even if what they do is defined differently from one blogger to another, and by those outside the blogging community.
Blogging is a hybrid of journalING and journalISM. Half personal, half professional. #tbw
Beyond the definition of blogging, there is also still some concern about how bloggers are viewed. Here is an interesting sidebar conversation on that topic.
Bloggers need to understand they lack credibility simply because they're bloggers and they need to make up for that in their content #TBW
There are different perks that appeal to different perks. There are some of us who do this for the sheer love of it and stop and ask, "What ARE the perks, anyway?" But, there seems to be a consensus that people enjoy sharing and engaging and building relationships. Not a bad perk at all! And, if you can get freebies and make money at the same time... well, that helps, too!
The dynamics of tech & the web, have created this new field. We are all just along for the ride. #tbw
As a blogger, what do you wish you could learn more about?
Great observation by Solveig, when she compares blogging to the printing press. There are many things yet to learn and many of us that can share in the learning, teaching, and, well, sharing! This is a key reason why TheBlogWorkshop.com was born and exists to help others and enjoy the engagement at the same time.
Blogs are the newspapers of 21st century. The Internet is like the invention of the printing press, but more affordable, accessible #TBW
This SocialWebCafe Twitter Event is about Blogging and Bloggerpreneurs.
Note: One conference ticket and one Starbucks card will be given away during the 10/17 Twitter Chat and the other conference ticket and Starbucks card will be given away during the 10/24 Twitter Chat.
DaVinci, of YourLifeAfter25.com, will be joining us and, in honor of the upcoming Blog Workshop, will be sponsoring a giveaway with an opportunity for you to enter to win a $10 Starbucks gift card or a FREE pass to The Blog Workshop. Don't forget to sign up today for a chance to win! You won't want to miss this workshop and a chance at a free pass to attend! (Enter above.)
During this Twitter Chat we have some blogging questions to get you to think, to share your experiences, and to learn from other bloggers. It is an opportunity to have fun and discuss our thoughts on the blogging profession and share our experiences, our frustrations, our goals, and our hopes.
We are excited to talk about issues that are near and dear to our hearts as bloggers, as well as discussing the concept of bloggerprenurs and blogging professionals, whether that is part-time, full-time or blogging for a cause. Be sure and check out the workshop for the professional blogger at The Blog Workshop.
Twitter Event Questions
Q1: What is your definition of blog and blogging?
Q2: What types of blogging are there?
Q3: Why should someone blog? What are the perks?
Q4: As a blogger, what do you wish you could learn more about?
This #SocialCafe event sponsored, in part, by our wonderful friends at:
I think blogging can have a personal meaning. I agree with those who have said it’s a blend of personal and business, but I think in the end it depends on the person behind the blog
Twitter: SocialWebCafe I like the personal view. Even in a news story, a personal touch is nice, even though a news reporter is supposed to just “report.” It is nice to have that element of personality and to experience it through someone’s writing. Thanks, Luis
I must agree with what was said that blogging can be either personal or for business purpose or it can be a blend of both. But one thing is for sure, it is about passion. Bloggers only write blogs unless they are passionate with what they do regardless of the niche they to write. gemma on crowdfund blogs recently posted..How To Crowdfund Art Projects/Crowdfunding Creative
Luis October 18, 2012 2:04 pm
I think blogging can have a personal meaning. I agree with those who have said it’s a blend of personal and business, but I think in the end it depends on the person behind the blog
deborah October 20, 2012 7:41 pm
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I like the personal view. Even in a news story, a personal touch is nice, even though a news reporter is supposed to just “report.” It is nice to have that element of personality and to experience it through someone’s writing. Thanks, Luis
Tom December 7, 2012 5:27 am
Thank you, you gave me new ideas for my blog. I hope this doesn’t bother you that I take up this subject in my next article.Sincerely, Tom
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deborah December 11, 2012 4:34 pm
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Excellent Tom. I look forward to reading your article.
gemma on crowdfund blogs January 4, 2013 12:07 am
I must agree with what was said that blogging can be either personal or for business purpose or it can be a blend of both. But one thing is for sure, it is about passion. Bloggers only write blogs unless they are passionate with what they do regardless of the niche they to write.
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deborah January 15, 2013 5:46 pm
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Good point, on passion. Very true! Thanks, Gemma.
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