Blogging your way to the mass

So what actually makes a good blogger/blog... good? Is it the way they write with good english and proper grammar? Is it one with more photos or is it one who blogs every single day without fail? Or is it the one who blogs about every single thing there is under the sun? Is it the one that gets recognition and awards for being most popular/ the best? Is it the one with the highest rating/ statistics?

Honestly speaking, if I were given a survey to rate my blog, I would just stare at those mentioned above and leave the boxes unchecked. I don't think I'm considered as a good, good blogger. You know what I mean? And I definitely don't think that there's such indicator or measurement that is certain to say how good a blogger/blog is but statistics do help sometimes. But it doesn't apply to everyone, right? Some blogs/bloggers are only famous for all the wrong reasons. But then again, who are we to say? We still read them anyway.

People say content is king and that of course we are generally attracted to good and catchy articles (or even quick posts like 9gag), but over the years I learned that blogging should not be about pleasing the crowd. If that's what you're going for and expect fame and recognition out of blogging, you're way out of course in my opinion. Wasn't it initially supposed to be about your thoughts, opinions and personal account of things - no matter what genre it could be?


I was naive when I was first introduced to the whole commercialized blogging industry. I didn't know anyone, I did not even read other blogs (probably only those by close friends) and I definitely didn't know any existence of blogging networks. Receiving payment to blog about things are nice but when it goes overboard, what would left of your blog? Advertorials? I still accept advertorials, but only in moderate amounts so that I can fund my activities that you see me blogging about and in a way where my blog won't start looking like the classified section of the morning papers.


It's true that everyone can start a blog, but how many can maintain it? It's not an easy thing to be a blogger, especially when people start to milk everything out of you. Exchanging your thoughtful posts for a free meal and a free goodie bag has become such a norm that got me wondering, are we all that easily bought? I too was guilty of it but after reviewing my blog (which was full of advertorials cause I was told it was part of my job to do so) I started to feel like blogging was a chore. And to be honest, not like I made that much in overall compared to those that were told by other top bloggers and media. Only when I slowed down, and enjoyed other things I did, THEN only share it on my blog, did I start enjoying blogging all over again. 


So what is blogging about, really? I've always pondered on that. Sometimes I don't know whether it's a good or bad thing for bloggers to practically blog about every single tiny detail of their lives. I'd credit them for honesty and being efficient at posting up but is it necessary to say everything and anything? I guess it also depends on whether they care or not if the rubber ball effect happens.


I just had coffee.............. BLOG!


My boyfriend just let out a ripper............. BLOG!


This is my first time tasting porridge............... BLOG!


I think my labia is starting to itch.................. BLOG!


My boyfriend is emotionally retarded (in a non-joking way)... BLOG!




Hey, I won't say that I've never done it. It would be a lie, but it's funny that when I look back, I'd slap the bajingles out of myself if I could. Like who the hell cares if my coffee was too sweet? And if you're a reader, why would you care? I've had my fair share of mistakes by letting the world get a little too intimate with my past relationships and family issues but I've learned that the hard way and realize that you CAN control what you want other people to see. But I'm trying and learning to be better at this bit by bit. 


I'd say, save the small things for twitter. I'd forgive you to tweet about anything you want, but save your blog for better stuff. I deleted most of my three sentenced posts cause I thought it was actually annoying *slaps self*


And yes, I'm saying this out of personal experience and don't think you would want to feel like I do *hops on to a time machine to go slap past self*. So don't get me wrong, I'm not blasting my bazooka to anyone but hey, it's just my personal thoughts and my own learning curve too.