This is my first venture into the world of blogging. It seems to be the way the world is moving, so why not. Plus, ‘my boss’ asked me to do it. We wanted to see how easy it would be for contractors & designers, with limited internet experience, to start your own & I’m about as inexperienced a user as you could find.
I am amazed at how easy it was. I tried a couple blogging sites & decided that this one, WordPress is the easiest to get up & going.
A couple things I learned:
- think about your username – that’s how you’ll be found – use your company name if possible
- there are a lot of options – start simple & just jump in
- play around – it’s easy to delete, change, or start over
- if you don’t like writing – find someone in your company or family that does & use them
- write about something you know – your business, the industry, you
Blogging is a great way to increase your company’s exposure. It also gives your clients and potential clients a more personal glimpse into you & your business. They get to know you better & when they have a project to be done, they’ll turn to someone they know & trust – you!
At least that’s the idea & since it takes just a minimal amount of time & effort, why not?
So, give it a try & let us know how it goes. I’d love to hear about your experience. Good luck!! Let us know if we can help.
Have Fun!
Caron
www.ChiefExperts.com
May 22, 2008 at 10:57 am
Jim-
Thanks for your comments! Yes, Dan is my boss & as you know, he’s much more tech savvy than most & he’s really big on blogging!
To answer your question, no it’s not a dumb question at all! You can feel free to use your real name. Getting your name (& website) on the internet is good for business. Google & other search engines like finding you & your company out there & it should help you get noticed more. So, go ahead & I’d encourage you to put your website link in as well, especially if you have a blog to link to….
So, have you started yet??
Sorry, couldn’t resist -
Caron
April 27, 2008 at 11:58 am
Caron, my very first “comment”, “response” or “reply” or whatever the formal term for what I am doing now is…..
I’m glad your “boss” (I assume it’s Dan?) decided to start this. And from your first comment I’m assured that the boss has chosen the right person for the right job. Since most of us guys who’ve been in the construction business around for so many years are not PC savvy, it’s a welcome presence to have someone like yourself available to help us get started. The fact that you are a “novice” as well, and are willing to take the time to guide us through getting started is of valuable importance to us. Many, I guess I should say most, would find it hard at first to just find the time to get started. I’m sure with your help “jump-starting” us, the entry into this form of cyberspace will be a huge help to all of us. ~Thanks so much!
So first question (not knowing any of the terms) When we are entering our “Name” as required above this on your online form, Is it normal to create a “screename” or “profile name”, or do we simply use our real name? Is this some sort of security isiiue? May sound like a dumb question, but I’ve come to fnd that no question is entirely out of the question. *grin*
April 25, 2008 at 5:36 pm
Caron
Looks like I will be your first comment. Great job, good comments.
To all your readers: This is the way of the future gang, time to get on board and start blogging. It is not the end all, cure all for whatever ails you and your company but it is darned sure better than doing nothing, sitting around waiting for the phone to ring.
Michael