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  • Beth Hayden is a social media specialist and technology trainer. She has provided training, consulting, blog coaching and development services for New York Times bestselling authors, political commentators, personal development coaches and university professors; she is also the creator of the popular “Basics of Blogging” workshops.

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August 06, 2007

What Do People Do with Blogs, Anyway?

The better question might be - what CAN'T people do with blogs? 

Anything you want to accomplish online can be achieved using a blog.  Want to share pictures of your kids with doting grandparents?  Want to market your business online - to millions of internet users? Want to go for a book deal?  You can do all of these things - with a blog.

Here are some great examples of the different ways people can use blogs to accomplish their dreams:

Steve Pavilina - This guy makes a living writing this enormously popular self-development blog.

Celebrant Kim Kirkley - One of New York City's most popular wedding officiants writes this blog about creating beautiful, meaningful ceremonies. 

Dr. Jack Rogers - A minister and author writes frequent posts about upcoming events, book signings, and political news. 

Gastrokid - A "foodie" in the UK writes a fun blog about creating high-quality kid-friendly meals.

Writing Time - Author and writing teacher Barbara Abercrombie uses this site to teach, inform and entertain her students and community.  Also created using Typepad.

New York Hack - Taxi driver Melissa Plaut started this blog in 2005 to write about her about her experiences as a NYC cabbie, and later snagged a book deal with Random House.

Get started today!  Take a look at my list of classes. 

 

Posted by Beth Hayden on August 06, 2007 in Weblogs | | Comments (0)