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Why do I blog?

Published on February 12th, 2007

David Airey pondering

Unless something seriously important comes up, I spend a little time each day blogging (“The blogosphere is hot”). So after being asked why I blog, by Dawud, I’m compelled to write this post.

1/ Firstly, I enjoy sharing what I’m passionate about — all things creative (adgoodness is a nice place to stop by for a drink of creativity).

2/ It’s an important way of building my brand and interacting with my target audience (Small Business Branding is a nice resource that I’ve learnt a thing or two from).

3/ I’ve been able to strike up conversations with so many like-minded people that I otherwise wouldn’t have (MyBlogLog community has helped a fair bit in this respect – group hug).

4/ I learn at the very least one new thing every day (today for instance I learnt that Jesus Votes for Sausage — who’d have thought?).

5/ Lastly — there are more reasons but I’m sticking to five — Scotland is extremely cold at this time of year so Portobello Beach isn’t great for a dip.

Here’s where I mention a few blogs that get me thinking. Pretty much all of the sites I subscribe to do this, and apologies if yours isn’t one of those randomly selected.

One other thing, I was recently presented with a Thinking Blogger Award by Ilker, and couldn’t finish this post without saying thank you.

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20 spot-on reader comments to “Why do I blog?”

  1. Dawud Miracle, on February 12th, 2007 said:

    David. I see you’ve passed on the tag. Great. Let’s see if it comes back around…

  2. ilker, on February 12th, 2007 said:

    Thanks David! Does this mean you will not post about the 5 blogs that make you think?

  3. David Airey, on February 12th, 2007 said:
    Hello ilker, I thought I’d combine the two topics by writing about why I blog and also linking to a few other blogs that make me think.

    It’s great to know that you enjoy the articles I post. Thanks again.

  4. Pinksy, on February 12th, 2007 said:

    me - I have no idea. I think I just wanted to have a go at setting up a website, doing some code, all that stuff.

  5. DT, on February 12th, 2007 said:

    Hi David,

    Thanks for the very nice comment and the tag. This is this cool write up. I’ll jump on and participate when I’m done updating my blog. Also if you need to contact me I can be reached at:
    dt(at)designsojourn(dot)com

  6. Richard, on February 13th, 2007 said:

    I blog because I like the feeling of having a voice that extends beyond the people immediately around me.

    Great write up David :D

  7. DesignNotes by Michael Surtees » Five reasons why I blog, on February 13th, 2007 said:

    [...] David Airey passed me on the question five reasons why I blog, I almost skimmed over it as the same questions [...]

  8. Michael Surtees, on February 13th, 2007 said:

    Thanks for including me David, if you’re curious to know where I ended up with the questions, they’re at http://designnotes.info/?p=918

    /m

  9. Marcus Brown, on February 13th, 2007 said:

    Thank you for the shout.

  10. Why Do You Blog? » Blog-Op, on February 13th, 2007 said:

    [...] It’s a good question, and one I’ve just been asked by David Airey, who gave his ‘Five Reasons Why I blog‘. [...]

  11. Ed Roach, on February 14th, 2007 said:

    Initially I started blogging to develope a profile and promote my business. But almost two months in, I’m finding it to be an invaluable resource. I enjoy the communication and now I am discovering that I can get feed back on project issues as well.

    Blogging appears to be beneficial on multiple levels.

  12. Susan Jones, on February 14th, 2007 said:

    gee whiz! THANK YOU! for visiting and commenting about my blog, I’m truly humbled.
    woot!

  13. David Airey, on February 14th, 2007 said:
    I agree there Ed. At first I started out with the aim of complimenting my design website, but since I began I’ve been able to learn lots from others and also share some ideas.
  14. Why Do I Blog? » eJabs, on February 16th, 2007 said:

    [...] and have recently found the motivation from Chris at Blog-Op.  Chris was inspired after reading David Airey’s ‘Five Reasons Why I Blog’.  I too will remain consistent to the Five Reasons [...]

  15. Walter Burek, on March 9th, 2007 said:

    Hi David,

    I imagine attendance at Portobello Beach will mushroom now that you’ve mentioned it.

    WGB

  16. David Airey, on March 9th, 2007 said:
    You have no idea Walter.

    I can barely find the room to skim a stone these days! ;)

  17. Kate, on May 16th, 2007 said:

    Thanks for the note ;) I really enjoy your posts… you’ve got some great ideas and you express yourself very well.
    -Kate

  18. David Airey :: Creative Design ::, on May 16th, 2007 said:
    Hi Kate,

    You’re very kind. Thanks for dropping in.

  19. Design Sojourn | writings on Industrial Design + Entrepreneurship » Topic » Why do I blog?, on May 26th, 2007 said:

    [...] again I’m catching up with my tags. After graciously getting nudged by David, which I hoped my previous nudge to him returned the favor, here are my 5 reasons why I [...]

  20. Muchie, on November 29th, 2007 said:

    Since I started looking and also blogging it has made me learn a lot, I am a new guy though but if I travel with you David I know one thing for sure I will be a Guru too.

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