Fame, Fortune, or Fun - Why Do You Blog?

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“Why do I blog?”

Have you ever asked yourself that question, only to find yourself struggling to answer? Maybe it’s just one of those questions that the answer to is “Because, I just do.”

Even if it might not seem so at the beginning, asking yourself why you blog and what you are trying to achieve will be extremely helpful in the long run. It will make you feel this inner peace that can only be achieved after finding out the answer.

I blog because enjoy the good feeling it gives me.
I blog to gain experience and learn new things.
I blog to network with new people and build a community.
I blog because I want to make a bit of extra cash on the side.
I blog to fill up my time with something useful.
I blog because I want to share what I know with people that care

Why do you blog?

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Written by Rajaie AlKorani

October 1st, 2008

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43 Responses to “Fame, Fortune, or Fun - Why Do You Blog?”

by Lucas at 5:42 pm on 01/10/08

I don’t really know why, but it must be to fulfill my “secret” dream.
by Adam - Creadiv.com at 6:02 pm on 01/10/08

I blog because I enjoy writing, love reading, and hope to one day be able to make a living doing it.
by Graham at 6:37 pm on 01/10/08

I blog as an extension of my travel journal; to share my experiences with others. I’m also using it to help develop my writing skills. I also do it in order to share my sense of humor with a wider audience than I normally have access to and that feels good.

I’m not seeing the new logo, it looks like the one that you’ve had for a while.
by Danny Cooper at 6:38 pm on 01/10/08

I blog so I can share my knowledge with my readers, and learn from them too. I also blog to increase my web presence so-to-speak.
by Ikki at 9:11 pm on 01/10/08

I do it for the fun, that’s my game People who blog for money and fortune sooner or later end up failing.
by Ajith Edassery at 5:46 am on 02/10/08

I would be lying if I said that I blog for nothing! To be frank the initial idea was to become a $10K pm blogger…

However, as the blogging became regular I was amazed at the way which a bunch of people seek information (though plenty is available on the net). Actually I converse with them via mail and clarify the issues etc. So it’s a lot of fun.

So… making money, networking, helping each other by writing about what I know… etc are the goals for me.

Cheers,
Ajith
PS: $10K dream is still on and I will get there sometime
by Sly from SlyVisions dot Com at 5:58 am on 02/10/08

I blog because… all of the above.

Anyone else here that blog because of all the reasons listed above?
by Rajaie AlKorani at 7:37 am on 02/10/08

Lucas - Ah, the “secret” dream, do share it with us

Adam - Nice and simple

Graham - Hehe, you might have seen the new logo before, but after updating it, I never told my feed readers about it

Danny - Increasing you web presence, that’s a good one

Ikki - That’s true, however blogging and starting a business with the intention of making money are two different things in my opinion.

Ajith - 10K/Month is a very realistic goal, not a dream… good luck!

Sly - Me too!
by Rockstar sid at 8:40 am on 02/10/08

I blog to find my hidden talent
by JR @ Do-Follow IM Blog at 9:21 am on 02/10/08

I blog because I want to share with people the techniques that make me money online, and because I love the networking and interacting with other Internet marketers and lastly, to make money online!!
Thanks,
JR
by Barbara Swafford at 9:31 am on 02/10/08

HI Rajaie - Why do I blog? Because I’m now addicted to it. I could write a book on all the reasons, but the best part of blogging is the community that forms around blogs.
by Wong at 10:41 am on 02/10/08

Well, why do i blog? For one, blogging improves my writing, and possibly communication skills. It can also widen my circle of friends.

I also like to blog because I love to share my thoughts with people.
by Sabeur at 1:26 pm on 02/10/08

I do it because its the right thing

*cough*

I do it for glory and fame !! ( we all do)
by Simon from Otooo at 4:26 pm on 02/10/08

I don’t mean to seem over done here, but I seem to blog for all of those reasons.
I mainly blog for fun and to learn, but with that comes the money and the connections and all the rest of it.
by Melvin at 5:44 pm on 02/10/08

I blog because I used to have a good grammar before, now grammar my turn bad!
by Ajith Edassery at 9:04 pm on 02/10/08

Haha… that was a good one Melvin
by ZK@WebTrafficROI at 5:12 am on 03/10/08

I blog to create a passive income and pay the bills
by ZK@WebTrafficROI at 5:17 am on 03/10/08

the logo looks good with the shades merged
by Harish at 10:36 am on 03/10/08

I blog because I enjoy doing it.Its like an entertainment for me.Anyway good post and logo too.
by Tom - StandOutBlogger.com at 11:15 am on 04/10/08

I blog because I enjoy it, but I also aim at creating a reputation and a trust from blogging that will help me successfully launch new products and services in relation to my blog.
by Rajaie AlKorani at 4:57 pm on 04/10/08

Sid - Nice one, I’m sure many others blog for the same reason

Barbara - Hehe, as are we all… By the way, you just gave me an awesome idea for a domain name!

Wong - Sweet

Sabeur - Glory and fame, who doesn’t mind those every once in a while?

Melvin - Don’t worry about it mate, your grammar is great! (Well, at least not any worse than John Chow’s)

Ajith - Yes, it was

ZK - I’m glad you commented on the new logo, it took me just a few minutes to cook up

Harish - Entertainment, that’s a very fine purpose. Just make sure you don’t push yourself too hard, then it will seem like work

Tom - Good luck with that, mate
by Jason at 1:28 pm on 05/10/08

For fun and to pass the time. To network and to make friends. I make no friends on my niche sites, and probably wouldn’t want to anyways… but on my blog, I’ve made thousands.
by narendra.s.v at 3:00 pm on 05/10/08

i do all of them
by Rajaie AlKorani at 12:05 pm on 06/10/08

Jason - Hehe, that’s what I don’t like about site flipping - you can’t make many friends

narendra.s.v - Sweet
by Mark Cuda at 2:04 am on 07/10/08

Honestly, I think it’s all of the above for me.
by ZK@WebTrafficROI at 1:36 am on 08/10/08

Most of the bloggers either do it for passion or to pay bills as passive income
by kahthan at 9:16 pm on 08/10/08

i blog because i love doing it and i love writing and being part of the community.. even though i’m somewhat new to this one..
by Sly from SlyVisions dot Com at 4:04 am on 09/10/08

By the way, blogging has helped me with my writing skills. It helped me write my school papers.
by Rajaie AlKorani at 11:33 am on 09/10/08

Mark Cuda - I guess I got all the points covered

ZK - Yup, those are the two mains reasons

Kahthan - Don’t worry, every blogger was once a new kid on the block

Sly - I also noticed that my writing skills have improved, let’s just hope my English teacher feels the same way!
by Ganesh at 11:59 am on 09/10/08

I started blogging with the aim of becoming the next John Chow. Well, I did not fulfill that aim, but on the other hand, I learnt a lot of things, make good friends and enjoyed it.
by Rajaie AlKorani at 12:01 pm on 09/10/08

Ganesh - You’ll get there someday And hey! It’s like you said, you had fun and made new friends.
by Puneet at 1:56 pm on 09/10/08

Ganesh u enjoyed blogging .. thats the important thing buddy … and good luck for ur aim
by Rajaie AlKorani at 1:58 pm on 09/10/08

Puneet - Exactly
by spidro at 5:38 pm on 10/10/08

i blog because of all the reasons you said above, yo did great job rajaie i can’t imagine any more reasons

but the most important reasons for me are blogging to enjoy giving people something, and learning new things
by BM at 1:49 am on 14/10/08

I admit it! I blog because of money but as I go along the friends I found online is what keeps me coming back ‘online’
by Hussein at 12:02 pm on 14/10/08

Now I know why do you blog. If you’ll ask me, I blog because I want to earn money online but also share my thoughts and opinions with others.
by fullmetalgerbil at 12:42 pm on 14/10/08

I blog because it sure beats going out and knocking off convenient stores and ending up back in prison.
by dextro at 2:52 am on 29/10/08

well, I blog because I want to fill my time with a fun way that gives me a side cash.
by Dot Com Dud at 6:33 am on 31/10/08

Fortune & Fun. Mainly for the money but specifically because it’s a way of making money that I will enjoy while I am doing it, if that makes sense
by Jomag at 4:20 pm on 07/11/08

I will blog because I want:

1. To connect with people with related interests.

2. My blog to become my real presence on the net, not only a FB or MS profile!

3. To improve my writing skills and be a better communicator.

4. To make a living on the internet in the future, have fun and enjoy the journey!
by Forsaken at 2:32 pm on 28/11/08

I blog for one reason…to broaden my knowledge in the area of my interest, that is Domains. I also like imparting knowledge to my fellow readers and hope to gain some valuable information via their comments.