I can't stop myself from putting this question forward. Since I am a believer of statistics, the recent declining pattern of blogging has been bugging me. Although the number of members have been increasing appreciably but that has not been the case with the blogging activity.
The trend
Logically the blogging should also see a comparative rise or at least maintain the same figure as the same period from previous years. For the sake of argument we can say that there are other activities where a member can indulge. My perception is that writing a blog provides a clearer picture of own skills and technique. It makes us get to know ourselves at which level of learning we stand. A blog is the best method of self-expression, it is the best exercise for sharpening your skills and learning/discovering new curves.
Most of the members are somewhat afraid of writing because of making mistakes, which they don't want to be revealed in public. Some underestimate themselves and their ability to write. Some lack inspiration and direction. Some are waiting to conjure up something magical. Newcomers are most of the time hesitant about their first impression. But most are not ready to face their demons!
Although there are blogging activities most notably challenges of various kinds that are engaging as well as knowledgeable. But sometimes they are not properly advertised/promoted.
I suggest that there should be a section about blogs listing challenges, sample writing topics, top rated blogs by the teachers, most useful/helpful blogs, info blogs for new memebers, blogs categories, a monthly competition or something like that.
I ask the same suggestions from you. How can anything be done to make blogging more interesting and appealing?
Replies
It may be about the comments, people are writing something to share with others and also to have feedbacks, but nobody is caring ( almost nobody ). I can give myself as an example. I shared 3 discussions and nobody even looked at both of them and in fact i dont think i will write anything else anymore. even if the topics are nt good to talk about them , people should be motivated to write. motivation is so important you know :)
thanks, very good topic :)
have a good day
Hello Naveed
I guess what you mentioned encouraged me to start writing my own blog.
I hope I can write as well as you..
Good Luck
Naveed,
For me it's not only the matter of laziness,but many other things!
People are very lazy to read blogs too!and I'm not very good at advertising my blogs! lol
On the other hand,I am a perfectionist.I always want to do my best and when I feel like my bog is not being one of the best,I delete it!:D
You are like me, +Verve+. I think writing a blog is not easy, particularly, the good one. So I better not to write it before I'm ready. :)