As most pro-bloggers attest, blogging for an income takes time. Although there are a good number of success stories, it did not happen overnight. As often mentioned, engaging in pro-blogging is engaging in business. No business soars in a blink of an eye. Time is of essence and with it comes hard work and discipline.
This statement is not an attempt to dissuade professional blogger aspirants (as ironic as the words “professional” and “aspirants” sound, I know you get my point). Pro-blogging could be a lucrative and fulfilling career when the hurdles have been overcome. Starting a career in pro-blogging is no walk in the park and again, it is not a “get rich quick” profession. Given these facts, do you still want to be a problogger? More importantly, do you have what it takes to be one?
Several probloggers have tips and suggestions on how to start (and keep) a problogging career. I have summarized them into 3 steps that are honestly easier said than done. Then again, it’s worth a shot, right?
OWN YOUR NICHE
As much as you are free to write practically anything under the sun in your blog, it is most advisable to own your niche (www.problogger.net).Determine what your blog is about, what topics could be found there and stick to it. If your niche is technology then write everything you dare to write about it. If it is fashion, then update your readers with the latest trend. Do not try to be everything, lest you end up being nothing.
TREAT IT AS REAL WORK (because it is!)
Most pro-bloggers work at the comfort of their own home. While this is convenient and at some points advantageous, there are several setbacks. There is a huge tendency to be lax and lazy (www.performancing.com). You are, after all, just a few steps away from your bed and television. It is important to create a division between work and home. Take off your pajamas for crying out loud and dress properly. Get to WORK on time. Treat your profession as real work because it is!
WIDEN YOUR HORIZON
Pro-bloggers are expected to generate new ideas, fresh insights and original concepts. Although creativity plays a role, it cannot stand on its own. It’s going to need help from other sources (www.performancing.com).
READ. Read what you can get your hands on from fiction to nonfiction, newspapers, books, magazines, advertisements, posters, product labels … anything. Read about anthropology, the arts, architecture, history, science and technology. Read other blogs. A fresh surge of ideas may spring from them.
LISTEN. Listen to music of as many types and origins as possible. Listen to conversations of people out in the public. You may get your inspiration from them.
WATCH. Watch movies, short films, documentaries, videos and informative TV programs. Who knows what you will learn?
The 3 steps are not a surefire way to pro-blogging success. They are a good way to start though. So, tread on, future pro-blogger. Good luck!
Let bloggingfAD know how it goes!
This statement is not an attempt to dissuade professional blogger aspirants (as ironic as the words “professional” and “aspirants” sound, I know you get my point). Pro-blogging could be a lucrative and fulfilling career when the hurdles have been overcome. Starting a career in pro-blogging is no walk in the park and again, it is not a “get rich quick” profession. Given these facts, do you still want to be a problogger? More importantly, do you have what it takes to be one?
Several probloggers have tips and suggestions on how to start (and keep) a problogging career. I have summarized them into 3 steps that are honestly easier said than done. Then again, it’s worth a shot, right?
OWN YOUR NICHE
As much as you are free to write practically anything under the sun in your blog, it is most advisable to own your niche (www.problogger.net).Determine what your blog is about, what topics could be found there and stick to it. If your niche is technology then write everything you dare to write about it. If it is fashion, then update your readers with the latest trend. Do not try to be everything, lest you end up being nothing.
TREAT IT AS REAL WORK (because it is!)
Most pro-bloggers work at the comfort of their own home. While this is convenient and at some points advantageous, there are several setbacks. There is a huge tendency to be lax and lazy (www.performancing.com). You are, after all, just a few steps away from your bed and television. It is important to create a division between work and home. Take off your pajamas for crying out loud and dress properly. Get to WORK on time. Treat your profession as real work because it is!
WIDEN YOUR HORIZON
Pro-bloggers are expected to generate new ideas, fresh insights and original concepts. Although creativity plays a role, it cannot stand on its own. It’s going to need help from other sources (www.performancing.com).
READ. Read what you can get your hands on from fiction to nonfiction, newspapers, books, magazines, advertisements, posters, product labels … anything. Read about anthropology, the arts, architecture, history, science and technology. Read other blogs. A fresh surge of ideas may spring from them.
LISTEN. Listen to music of as many types and origins as possible. Listen to conversations of people out in the public. You may get your inspiration from them.
WATCH. Watch movies, short films, documentaries, videos and informative TV programs. Who knows what you will learn?
The 3 steps are not a surefire way to pro-blogging success. They are a good way to start though. So, tread on, future pro-blogger. Good luck!
Let bloggingfAD know how it goes!
4 comments:
March 7, 2008 at 8:11 PM
I initially thought that problogging is for everyone. Mahirap din pala.
March 7, 2008 at 8:15 PM
How come you make problogging sound so intellectual? I've read sites of probloggers and in all honesty, they don't write like professionals at all. I'm not saying that ALL probloggers are like that but really, what are the qualifications for a blogger to be called a professional blogger?
March 7, 2008 at 8:17 PM
I think all they are saying is probloggers should / could improve by following the 3 steps. Di ba mas okay if real bloggers are knowledgeable about important things?
March 9, 2008 at 11:12 AM
yes, and to be technical about terminologies: a professional blogger is someone who gets paid to blog. that simple =)
doesn't matter how well you write, as long as there are advertisers and companies who pay you to do so.
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