I started blogging back in January 2004. Yes I am an old blogger but didn’t actively start blogging since maybe one year ago.
I was reading a few blogs back then and decided to start my own thinking I would have plenty of things to say. But it turned out that I kept struggling to find a topic for my blog until I moved to Dubai and decided to focus on Dubai related topics. This seems to be working for me as I have noticed considerable increase in traffic and readers over the last few months.
If you want to start blogging, I recommend using your own domain name (not necessarily your name) for it. Trust me, you will be better off then using the free blogging platforms. All you need is a domain name and a web hosting solution. If you need any help in starting your own blog I shall be more than glad to help you out.
This post is part of the blogging start group writing project
Hi Umer,
Do you make money writing blogs. If so, how much?
Shaz
Shaz » yes i do, but barely enough to cover my hosting costs. I still don’t have enough traffic to make any serious money with it.
Thanks for joining in, Umar. I’ve added your post to the list to be published next week.
dude! keep up with your blog - i really enjoying reading it and it’s probably the only way we’re keeping in touch!
Hi Umar,
Neat story. I totally understand about not really getting into blogging until you had something to focus on — that’s what happened to me. Glad I could read your post!
Joan
Hello Umar,
i m yet to start blogging. Right now i m collecting ideas to come into the world of blogs and i found yours quiet helpful for the beginners like me.
Sara