Blogging

Blogging resources and information for virtual assistants and their clients.
Volunteer Moderator: Your Virtual Wizard

Forum Sponsor (Advertise with us)
Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
    #1 (permalink)  
Old 06-23-2011
sierrasd's Avatar
sierrasd sierrasd is offline
New Member
Company name: Simple Merchant Savings
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Washington DC Metro
Posts: 17
Follow this virtual assistant on Twitter Contact this virtual assistant on LinkedIn
Default Blog Before Start Up
I am completely premature in having this blog. I decided to start the blog to generate leads for a business venture that I'm going to hold off on until I get my VA business up and running. Now my problem is should I continue building my blog community and change the focus of it now before it is too late?

I want the focus of my blog to be like a follow along of my progression towards entrepreneurship. Is this a good idea?
Reply With Quote
    #2 (permalink)  
Old 06-23-2011
AmyJohnson AmyJohnson is offline
New Member
 
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 33
Follow this virtual assistant on Twitter Find this virtual assistant on Facebook Contact this virtual assistant on LinkedIn
Default Re: Blog Before Start Up
Personally I feel that a blog grows organically with its writer and should depict the wide spectrum of changes that happen over the course of time, including sometimes the change in focus.

Whilst ideally the role of the blog would remain the same, sometimes, it changes in that organic way that almost takes you by surprise and I think from there on in it comes down to personal choice.

I know of quite a few prolific and successful business bloggers who, with consistency of posting and ensuring quality of said posts have been able to build a far superior, more engaging and multi faceted blog yet also on the flip side I know many who have created additional blogs when their circumstances change so as to maintain the blogs original integrity. I'm sure you have though about this over and over again and I would say follow your instincts. I have begun reading your blog and I like the turn it has taken, I think as long as you post consistently and with knowledge and enthusiasm it can work well, as I said, I'd follow your instincts they seem spot on to me!

Amy
Reply With Quote
    #3 (permalink)  
Old 06-23-2011
sierrasd's Avatar
sierrasd sierrasd is offline
New Member
Company name: Simple Merchant Savings
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Washington DC Metro
Posts: 17
Follow this virtual assistant on Twitter Contact this virtual assistant on LinkedIn
Default Re: Blog Before Start Up
Amy you are right and I will keep up my focus change with my readers in mind. I am clearly embarking on the virtual assistant journey but I want a small community on my blog so I'm continuing to build my relationships. I have even started to look for guest authors
Reply With Quote
    #4 (permalink)  
Old 06-25-2011
AmyJohnson AmyJohnson is offline
New Member
 
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 33
Follow this virtual assistant on Twitter Find this virtual assistant on Facebook Contact this virtual assistant on LinkedIn
Default Re: Blog Before Start Up
I think thats brilliant, guest authors are a great idea to maintain consistency and keep things fresh as well. Good luck with your journey though I am sure you don't need it.

Amy
Reply With Quote
    #5 (permalink)  
Old 06-25-2011
dmages's Avatar
dmages dmages is offline
Contributing Member
Company name: DaniMagestro.com
Shorten Your Workday!: Waking Up From Negative Space
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Asheville, NC
Posts: 158
Follow this virtual assistant on Twitter Find this virtual assistant on Facebook
Default Re: Blog Before Start Up
I think in my case I would feel strange having a blog without a business but that is because I will blog on my website ( once i figure out a name LOL )...but it is a good tool to get your name out there. I really dont see any way it can hurt you. As long as the topics are not too person it would probably be great. I read some of your blogs and really think its a fantastic start!
__________________
Dani
http://www.danimagestro.com
Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »
Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Show Printable Version
Email this Page Email this Page
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off

Forum Rules

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
3 Reasons to Start a Podcast - Your True Harmony Blog VAF Newsbot Multimedia Marketing 0 07-12-2010 10:01 AM
[Question] Should I start a VA/business blog before I even start my bizz! StephanieP Blogging 22 02-20-2010 03:33 PM
Blog Start? Elite Assistants LLC Blogging 6 01-12-2010 06:03 PM
Looking to start a blog katchal07 Blogging 6 02-21-2008 11:54 AM


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:11 AM.

Virtual Assistant Forums Advertising
Featured VA websites:

Canary Admin Services

The Ruby Slipper VA

The Admin Chick
Get featured!
Bankruptcy Virtual Assistant Training
Virtual Assistant Forums Advertising
Virtual Assistant Contracts
Virtual Assistant Forums Advertising
Work from Home | Become A Virtual Assistant

© Virtual Assistant Forums 2013
All content and images are protected under copyright law and may not be reproduced in any way without express written consent.