Blog Questions Challenge

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I was challenged by my good buddy Simon Cox to participate in the Blog Question Challenge. I accepted.

Why Did You Start Blogging In The First Place?

The Blog Question Challenge encourages bloggers to reflect on their experiences and share their insights.

Good question. I’ve been blogging since the early days. But not really on a regular basis until the later part of the early 00’s. I like the community that is around blogging and writing on the Web. This extends to microblogging (Mastodon, Micro.Blog, etc.), where I’m quite active. This is how I know Simon.

What Platform Are You Using The Manage Your Blog, And Why Do You Use It?

I mostly use WordPress for my blog(s). Though I do have a newsletter over at Ghost, and a micro blog at Micro.blog.

I use WordPress mostly because I know the interface and it works well for me. Ghost is great for my MarketingJunto.com newsletter, because it has that functionality baked in.

Have You Blogged On Other Platforms Before?

Of course, I started on Blogger back in the day. Man, that was an interesting system to work with. I also have dabbled with Medium too.

How Do You Write Your Posts?

I mostly write the directly into the CMS. But from time to time, with bigger think pieces I’ll use Word or, more often, Google Docs for the first draft.

When Do You Feel Most Inspired To Write?

Being ADHD there is no telling when I get inspired. I do have my Marketing Junto newsletter go out every Wednesday, so that causes me to write a monologue for that weekly as well as find interesting links.

Do You Normally Publish Immediately After Writing, Or Do You Let It Simmer?

I should let them simmer more, but often I just post them. And then find edits later on.

Whatโ€™s Your Favorite Post On Your Blog?

I don’t have one, per se. But it’s any that get good engagement.

Any Future Plans For the Blog?

I just want to keep writing and enjoy myself. I have so many places to write. So expect to see me writing everywhere!

Who Will Participate Next?

I choose and tag Eric Karkovak, who is a prolific writer and good buddy of mine from the WordPress community. I did ask him first, and of course he’s totally game. Let’s gooooo!

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