I fully realize that when you read that headline you IMMEDIATELY thought, “Oh sure, Margie, I’ll get right on that blog thing in my spare time.” Here’s the deal – I’m not telling you to start blogging because I think you are bored. I’m suggesting it because of its social, emotional and educational value. Plus, blogging is a skill you can add to your resume. Bonus!

Before you roll your eyes and mutter about what a nerd I am (A.T.) just read my argument. THEN you are free to roll your eyes:

Chic Geek | BLOG IT TO ME (March 2009)

If you are a woman with an opinion … about anything … I’d like to challenge you to start a blog. I’m serious.

You already know how to manage your information on Facebook. Lord knows you’ve had your say about various meaningful, heartfelt and humorous topics via wall posts and message chains. A blog is the natural next step. Plus, blogging platforms like Blogger, WordPress and Posterous are so user-friendly that there really is no excuse not to do it.

What’s in it for you?  One very important benefit to blogging is that it gives you a published voice. If you are a working woman, give your opinion about the changes, best practices and quirks of your industry. If you are in-between jobs, share the tactics, emotions and story of your journey…

…I know what you are about to say, but don’t think for a moment that no one will read it. Someone will read it. And they’ll be better for it. Trust me; every blog has the potential to be relevant to someone. Blog on things you care about, and you’ll find there’s a host of Internet surfers who care about that, too.  READ MORE AT HERNASHVILLE.COM

Of course, if you never start a blog it really is okay. The fact that you reading and commenting on other folks’ blogs is fabulous. The point is to be engaged in the blogging community so that if someone asks you about it, you’ll be able to talk intelligently about how blogging works.

Too many folks — especially in PR — like to talk about the importance of social media and the blogosphere, yet could not blog their way out of a paper sack. Don’t let that be you. That’s all I’m sayin’.

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