So I’ve been looking through the blogosphere to find interesting blog articles that I can learn from. I came upon Beginner Blogger who talks about being accountable for your blogging. He posed interesting questions that I thought would make a great post here on Your Pet Store Blog.
- So how do you keep yourself under pressure in the blogging world to make sure you get things done?
In the back of my mind I know my blog won’t be noticed if I don’t keep it updated. Google won’t care about it and people won’t subscribe. I’m using the blog to help my business and with that I would LOVE to become a stay-at-home mom. That very desire is what motivates so much of what I do in life.
- Are you currently working ‘for the man’?
I am currently working ‘for the man’ and would love to be working for myself and more importantly my 2 children. I want to create a warm loving home where my kids can know I’ll be home when they come home from school. I want them to remember that about me… not that dad picked up mom from work everyday.
- How much time do you get to spend on your blog?
Writing a blog, I’ll probably spend 3 hours a week on my blog. If you mean writing and marketing the blog, I would say 6 hours. That extra time is spent looking at other people’s blogs, commenting, and hoping they do the same for me.
I enjoy blogging and plan to stay accountable. What about you?
Your Pet Store Blog 
December 5, 2009 at 4:57 pm |
Angela – I’m really thrilled you’ve devoted a whole blog post based on my questions – thank you!
You’ve made a great point in your last paragraph – you say you spend 3 hours blogging then mention you spend 3 hours PROMOTING your blog. If you’re not out there commenting on other peoples blogs and engaging with your possible audience then no-one will visit your blog.
Also I must point out that I think I am in an easier situation than some. I don’t have a family to raise or a mortgage to pay off. I finished uni then worked for almost 2 years straight, saved as much money as I could then came to a point where I wanted to work for myself and try and make a living online.
I’m back living with my parents (still paying board though :P) so I can try and live my dream and give it a crack for a year. If it doesn’t work out I will go back to the days of 9-5 (or something similar). But I truly hope this works for me and I won’t have to go back to working for someone. I believe a career online is most certainly possible and ANYONE can do it!
BTW I really like your signature at the bottom – it looks great and really personalises your posts. 🙂
Sarge | BeginnerBlogger.com
December 5, 2009 at 11:15 pm |
Hi Sarge, living with your parents… still you’re doing it responsibly by paying board and having saved a good deal of money in preparation for the switch to self employment. I admire your assertiveness and your focus on making your blog a success. It really shows! I’ll see you around the blogging community I’m sure. 🙂
December 6, 2009 at 8:39 pm |
Thank you so much for the info, looks like I have some more reading to do.
December 6, 2009 at 10:14 pm |
Hi Jaime, thanks so much for stopping by and leaving your feedback. Come on back soon! I love to know I’m helping fellow bloggers!
December 10, 2009 at 4:14 pm |
Hi!
It looks like we are on the same journey. I too just started running my own online business. I look forward to reading more about your journey 🙂
December 10, 2009 at 7:18 pm |
Hi Ms. Freeman, so glad you stopped by! I like your blog. I’m going to browse around more later after the kiddies go to bed. 🙂