The Future of ChrisBlogging
Generally speaking, I see myself as a freelance writer. This is what I do, and it is safe to say that I wouldn’t trade this job for any other. But with that being said, I have become addicted to blogging, internet marketing, and internet business as a whole over the past six months. Even though I have several projects in the pipeline right now, this blog is definitely one of the most promising.
There are several reasons that I am confident that ChrisBlogging will continue to move forward with success. First off, the blog is moving in the right direction, month in and month out. I may not be making huge amounts of money, but that is not my main concern at this time. Simply put, I want to continue to build quality content and traffic. In time, both of those will begin to help when it comes to monetization.
If ChrisBlogging is to succeed in the future, several changes need to be made. First and foremost, a unique design is necessary for a number of different reasons. Mainly, a unique design will set ChrisBlogging apart from the crowd, while also helping as far as branding is concerned. Additionally, more monetization methods will be opened up with a new design. I have been working with a designer for the past week, and am excited about making my new theme live sometime in the very near future. In fact, I am going to give a preview very soon so that advertisers and potential contributors can get on board.
Another important aspect of future success is the continuation of quality posts. While I have only gone without a post one day since starting this blog, I want to ramp up production very soon. With so much to say about freelance writing and blogging, two posts per day would be much more suitable. Of course, this will hopefully lead to more traffic.
All in all, as long as I continue to post quality articles and help readers, I will feel like this blog is a huge success. And I don’t plan on changing either of those things in the near future.
October 17th, 2007 at 11:47 am
I’, look forward to the new design and I am glad I discovered this blog not long after you started.
I have seen this blog transform over the months and I look forward to more progress
October 17th, 2007 at 3:59 pm
In the future will this be a blog about blogging or freelance writing? I ask because there is such a glut and saturation on blogs about blogging. Maybe I\’m wrong, but it seems people come here to hear about freelance writing, not for blogging tips.
October 17th, 2007 at 4:10 pm
Jamaipanese - I’m glad you’ve stuck around for the first few months; you have definitely been a top commentator thus far. I really appreciate it!
Joe - Personally, I like to write about a little bit of both. Obviously, since I am a full-time freelance writer I like to blog about the industry as much as possible. But at the same time, blogging and freelance writing go together quite nicely.
October 17th, 2007 at 7:00 pm
I too look forward to seeing your new design!
Like you, I wouldn’t know what to do if I stopped writing… writing is my life. Also like you, each time I receive feedback saying that my writing has helped or inspired someone, it lets me know my job was done successfully. Sure, it may not have been successful through a large amount of income — which the Lord knows I need right now — but it was successful because I helped someone.
It’s that feeling of knowing you helped someone that inspires you to keep on writing.
Personally, I agree with you on the blogging and freelance writing aspect. I honestly do think they go together, and I enjoy coming here to read about both.
Keep up the good work!
Never give up on your dreams — work toward them,
Misti Sandefur
http://www.mistisandefur.com
October 18th, 2007 at 12:23 am
I love your blog. I’ve subscribed to it for several months now. I don’t comment, because I’m travelling and use Google Reader offline, so I’m usually behind. But I’m planning to have a blog myself next year, and I’m learning so much from you. I’ll try to comment more!