No One Cares About Your Blog

After reading an article on blog failures, I found myself reminded of the saying that has been printed a thousand times on notebooks, bumper stickers, and even those cheap shirts sold at Wal-Mart, "No one cares about your blog." Once one enters the blogosphere and gets acquainted with many networking communities, it would seem as though cyberspace is full of several prospering online journals. The reality: with as many blog-savvy people on the internet, only a small portion is successful.

I stopped caring about blogs close to a year ago, but I continue to post my thoughts. Writing on my off-time helps me tone this viable skill, and it allows me to speak out when the world is frustrating or inspiring.

It is nice to get feedback and comments on my blog, but I do not expect it. The article mentioned that many assumed by blogging they would receive lots of feedback and would make it big as a wealthy online connoisseur without ever having to leave the comfort of their home. Does this not seem to reflect on another idea of humanity? People are lazy! They can fritter and Twitter their whole life away and the minute it does not come easy for them or they do not receive several pats on the back for their work, they get bored and drop it before it can ever become a real interest. News flash: it is just a blog!

If the Associated Press or Tosh.0 decided to reference a blog, I could understand the reasoning behind being proud of the entries posted. However, with as many of the earth's population currently connected online, the likelihood that someone is going to stumble across a blog, or any website for that matter, when the creator has put no real time or effort into advertising their ambitions, is very slim.

I thought it was odd that one of the blogs referenced in the article was actually on a free basic account with Tripod. You have to spend money to make money. If a person wants their blog to get noticed at all--because people do not care about true inspiration anymore, they only care about what makes a good product--they have to buy a premium account and make the blog look interesting so it will attract a real audience. But, who am I kidding? Do what feels right! If blogging seems easy, go ahead and try. Just remember: no one really cares about your blog.