Okay, so obviously I am writing this blog post here that you are currently reading.  That means I just have not given up on it yet, but I really and truly am over blogging.  It does not matter the content that I write, the amount of time I put into a post, or the feeling and thought behind the things that I share, my blogging just seems silly and pointless.  

• Spam.  Spam.  Spam.  If you have ever blogged you know what I am talking about.  It’s like the second you post something you get thirty comments that make no sense whatsoever with a link to a men’s enlargement pill or knock-off Louis Vuitton bags.  I know all I have to do is mark them as spam, delete them, or ignore them–they do not auto-post–but I do not even want to have to see them ever again!
• Unresponsive Audience.  I will post a spectacular tale and get some feedback, but when I try to join in on the conversation sometimes it is less than stellar.  And some of my readers will turn the topic to something totally different.  Hey! If you want a different topic, go to a different blog!  I love my readers, but the people who by chance find my article and are only passing through are making it tough for me.
• Tired.  I think I have finally run out of words.  Yes, words are harder and harder for me to come by these days, and I am just tired.  I am also tired of being tired.

So you see why I am a bit burned out, right?  My sentiments at the moment are pretty much summed up in the title of this post, “Why Bother to Blog?”  I just do not feel like it any longer.  I know I am not the first blogger to feel this way, so tell me, how do you get out of your blogging slumps and carry on?

In this infographic you will notices a great collection of common traits found in the most viral bits of content on the Internet.  This might not mean you can reproduce the same qualities in something you invent for exactly that purpose — but it can at least give you an idea of what has worked so far. It’s great for businesses, too! Even if your business is mundane like all glass windows, it can be brought to life with some fun content!

There are people who seem to be true blogging masters out there.  They have found their voice, honed their skills, filled their niches.  They’ve gathered followers, subscribers, and well paying advertisers.  They are the professionals who write the Web for the rest of us to read.  But with the increasing popularity of social media, are we actually reading blogs the way we once did?  Blogs were once the most popular online form of media, but that has given way somewhat since the arrival of Twitter, Facebook, and now, Google+.

To get our best answer to this question, it’s important to ask someone who has been around the proverbial block.  Chris Pirillo knows a thing or two about the evolution of digital communication and media.  Here is a video that helps spur the debate about the value of bloggingl

An eBook is just an electronic book. These can instantly be downloaded and read on electronic devices like Amazon’s Kindle and Kindle Fire, the Nook Color, or Apple iPad.  They can also be read on other electronics like a desktop or laptop computer. Because eBooks are green, portable and convenient, lots of people are switching from “analog” books (a techy term for paper books in print) in order to do more to preserve the planet.  But just how much greener are eBooks than their solid counterparts?  You can probably imagine this yourself, given that eBooks are just electronic documents that don’t require the cutting down of trees for use to make paper that becomes the bulk of what other books are made of.  still, have a look at this great infographic that really breaks it down, and see how green eBooks really are.  Click the picture to make it larger:

Just how effective is social media marketing? This is a question businesses have to address as more and more companies invest in marketing strategies involving social media. In business, so much is about the numbers.  So how do you quantify the return on investment of these strategies?  What are the goals and metrics that can be applied to social media marketing when one is looking at the bottom line and trying to make sense of it all in a new and growing segment of the industry for which no established standards have been set?  MDG Advertising, in this informative infographic, helps to do away with some of the confusion by outlining clear objectives and stating the known benefits of social media marketing.

As you look over the information below, you might want to think about all the great communication and information you could add to your smart phone experience by choosing a satellite television package from dish2u.  Some dish television packages come with apps for live viewing on your smart phone, which is yet another great reason for adding a smart phone to your list of essential gadgets, if you haven’t already.

Whatever your reason for blogging, being a blogger and falling into one or more of the types listed in the infographic below may amuse you.  Hopefully you will see yourself (or someone you know) in one of the descriptions, and maybe get a laugh out of it.  Here we go:

Everyone knows a good blogger is familiar with top home security systems and wants to keep his blogging equipment safe.  Isn’t it time you checked into some home security?

Ah, vanity of vanities! So basically, my friend gave them a tad of free linkage for an obviously better link for them. But there isn’t anything wrong with that, really. It’s good, organic realtionship building advise. A start up blogger should be looking for opportunities to be linked with blogs that are more successful in the same field.  You can learn more about bloggers by checking out what’s on in the direct tv tv guide.

This is not to say that you should “sell out” what your blog is really supposed to be about by choosing trending topics for your blog post subjects.  All you really need to do is find a way to work in a keyword or two somewhere relevantly in a post that is genuine, authentic, and useful to your readers.  You certainly don’t want, or need, to do this in every single post on every single day.  It’s your blog, be choosy.  Only use the trending words where they would really fit in reasonably.  It should never feel contrived or done “on purpose.”  Be creative and using these trending topics well will come naturally to you before you know it.

Google is now the world leader in not only search, but all kinds of other products as well.  Their recent foray into the world of social networking, Google+, has earned them all kinds of  prestige when it comes to competing in the world of social media.  Facebook has been put on notice.  Google+ integrates with all the other Google products as well, like Gmail, Google Docs, Blogger, Buzz, Calendar, and more.  Because Google is such a big player, you want to make sure your blog stays in good with Google.  So follow their webmaster advice along with other suggestions, and you will do fine.

How often you choose to update is going to depend on the goals you have for your blog.  Do you want to promote an idea, movement, or product?  If so, then you’ll need relevant and informational posts on a regular basis.  You might want to include news and other connected information, and make it entertaining for readers as well.

If, on the other hand, you are mainly blogging just for fun for yourself, then you are on nobody’s leash!  Post whenever you want.  You are using your blog more like a public diary, a place to let your thoughts out and unwind, or to express your opinions — and it’s all about you.  So just have fun with it and don’t become overly concerned with scheduling.

But if you want regular readers for your blog,  your posting frequency will be the deciding factor for your success.  The search engines give ranking preference to blogs that are updated continually, and without the help of search engines, readers are not going to spot you on their radar. Spice your blog up a bit with a custom landing page, to entice give it a professional appeal.

If you don’t enjoy immediate success with your blog, don’t just give up.  Getting there takes time and some work on your part, and the trip is half the fun.  If you stick with it long enough and are consistent, your blog will eventually know success.