Recently, Eric Hebert tagged me with this topic and I though that it provides for insight into what SEOPittfall is about, it’s purpose, what I am trying to accomplish with my blog.
Why I Blog
1. Build my Reputation.
- A professional reputation is as important as it ever was and in today’s online world it is easier to build one than previously. Similar to a resume, my writing provides for transparency and give others more information about me, my thoughts and how I think. This is a proactive effort to make sure that I am promoting myself in a positive manner. There are many other ways to accomplish this, with social networking websites, however, my blog allows for me to provide a history of what I am about. I want to be a voice online in the areas of my expertise and this blog allows that to happen.
2. Provide Insight on Relevant Topics.
- There are many topics on search engine marketing, optimization just happens to be one of them and this is the area of my work and an area that I enjoy researching and understanding. Because of the many facets of SEM that are interrelated, I write about these topics and provide my interpretation and insight on these topics.
Ultimately, I want the web to be a better place for users. The only way I can see this happening is to help others provide what users are looking for, that is the purpose of SEOpittfall.
3. Encourage Debate.
- I like to hear what my readers have to say, especially on the topics that are interesting to me. SEOpittfall is a place for people to discuss topics and share their opinions.
If I write about a particular topic, there is a personal interest in it. I want to hear from others with similar interests. I did not start this blog to push my own personal manifesto, however, through my years of research in in search marketing, I have learned far more from others when engaged in debate and discussion than I have by pure research.
Everyone has something to offer. I have learned this and it has been reinforced over the past 8 months that I have really blogging. I have had opportunities to meet people and discuss topics that I would not be able to do because of my environment. The socialization of my blog has been quite a treat.
4. Report my Research.
- I like to share, this is not some direct desire to be recognized, rather another step in processing information. When writing, I see things and ask question (even if to myself) that I didn’t consider during reading. When others provide debate, this takes these topics even further. There is more information being generated than anyone can handle alone, I like bringing topics of research and bridging them with others resources.
5. Create a Journal.
- I have been studying algorithms for many years and the changes that happen, whether subtly (BigDaddy) or drastically (Florida). The toughest part of research over a long period of time and on a topic that is diverse and always changing like search engine marketing, is to know what changes have gradually happened and what how they have been addressed.
I write things down all the time, but I have never had a journal, per say, but the blog allows me to time and date stamp these topics for future reference.
Extra – Not Reasons for Blogging.
- I don’t blog to make money. This may change, however, when and if this does occur, I will be sure to let my readers know. I want to be sure that everyone knows that I do not try to hide anything, I want to be totally transparent. For this reason, I do not want others to use this as a platform to promote themselves directly, I want to give others help to do for themselves and their users.
I was tagged by Eric Hebert at Evolvor.com, which is great resource for promoting yourself online plus information on marketing and advertising on the web with a media approach. I enjoy reading his posts and catching up with familiar and introduced to new media. I recommend that you stop by.
I would like to pass along the love by asking other bloggers that you may or may not be aware of and encourage them to respond to this topic, Why I Blog:
Noah – Okdork
Debra – The Link Spiel
Todd – Stuntdubl
Steli – SuperCoolSchool
Dennis – All Kind Food
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Hey thankx for the tag bro! I already participated in this meme and you are welcome to read the “5 reasons why I blog” here : http://supercoolschool.typepad.com/blog/2007/03/5_reasons_why_i.html
Much power to you!
Steli