Of course I had to start here, considering this is what I do for a living! So, let’s jump right in!
I know, the term “blogger” seems like it is thrown around pretty lightly these days and can have a wide variety of meanings. This is true because blogs have a very diverse field of audiences and subjects. With that being said, let’s give a general definition of what blogging means, without going too deep into the specifics of it all.
A blogger is a subject matter expert who has chosen to take to the internet and share their experiences and/or knowledge with the masses. First and foremost, the priority of a blogger should be that of educating and inspiring their audience.
Now let’s talk about specifics. Anyone really could blog about anything, as long as it is something that they’re not only passionate about, but well-versed in. This could be anything from a food blogger discussing recipes and cooking methods, beauty artists who share their hair and makeup tips and tricks to people like me, who are just trying to make life easier for everyone!
Calling yourself a blogger is such a vague term that really requires further explanation. There are countless niches for people to jump into when starting a blog. That has to be one of the first questions you ask yourself – what is my niche? Your niche is everything when starting a blog. It is your field of expertise. Remember, you’ve got to be a subject matter expert in whatever it is so you can speak with some authority on the matter that you’re so passionate about. Once you have that set, grab that megaphone and shout it from the rooftops!
There really are few jobs out there that offer the level of freedom that bloggers can have. You’re able to be in complete control of your work life rather than the other way around. Which if you’re anything like me, that alone speaks volumes!
I’ve learned a lot of what I know today from Allison Lindstrom and her amazing class, “Blogging to Win”. No matter your niche, she runs through all the details on how to get started, and maintain your blogging business! Check it out in the link below!
ALLISON LINDSTROM AFFILIATE LINK