Blogging Bandwagon

Approximately 24 hours as a published blogger and zero comments! Life in the fast lane!

I have hope though. As an individual with almost 800 friends on Facebook, a quickly growing professional network on LinkedIn, and a Twitter account, I'm certain to draw some attention once I start a blog, correct?

Not necessarily. I need to write something worth reading. Otherwise, I'm just talking to a brick wall. Funny enough, most people who have been exposed to the chatter-box that is me would say that I would, in fact, talk to a brick wall. So why so shy?

I have been hesitant to jump on the blogger bandwagon for quite some time. Although I advocate the use of blogs by professionals and hobbiests because of the possibilities for knowledge-sharing, exposure, and networking, I've been nervous because I'm still relatively new to my industry. Because I'm "green", I haven't felt confident enough to talk about public relations and marketing with any amount of authority. And what else would I talk about? My life? It all seemed a little too "dear diary". I have also observed that the comments sections of many blogs are quite a breeding ground for hate! Lots of name-calling and the like. As a supporter of open-mindedness and understanding, why would I want to subject myself to that environment?

Well, maybe because my colleagues, peers, and even I recommend blogging to clients. It's time to pinch my nose and knock back a shot of my own tequila. It's kind of like drinking my own Kool-aide but more jarring.

Blogs are a fantastic tool. I'm going to use my tool, the "Carlyn It Like I See It" blog, to provide a look into the world of a young PR & Marketing professional, and as a young woman trying to make it in the real world in general. I'm going to share experiences and observations, I'm going to ask a lot of questions, and I hope someone will find it engaging!

If you blog, what is your goal? What are you looking to get out of it?
If you don't, why not?