The Importance Of Blogging In Our Daily Lives

The world today seeks credible and updated information and this could only be achieved through the blogging community.

Waking up to a new day, the first thing I choose to check are the comments on my blog. Blogging came at a time, when the world needed more people to share their ideas with and not just people around them. It became a commodity that serves a lot of purposes. From interacting with people, learning new skills and making passive income, blogging has become a second job of choice. 

What Is Blogging? 

Before we talk about something, we must first understand what it is.  Blogging in simple terms is defined as an act of disseminating information through photography, music, writings and videos using the Internet as a medium. This is used to pass information to individuals, groups and the world at large. Most blogs are textual, while others are subdivided into different other units, namely;

•Vlog: It is the act of passing information using videos. This type of blogging is mostly used in delivering messages that involves demonstrations. Used in tutorials, comedy skits and motivational related content.

•Artblog: This type of blogging involves the display of Art works, paintings and sculptures.

•Mp3blog: The blog is based on uploading music both trending and old. Users are often permitted to download them into their device.

•Podcast: Same as the vlog but in the audio format. 

•Photoblog: Image based blogging content.

Importance of Blogging.

No man is an Island of knowledge, so he requires getting it from other sources. This is to enable him to survive in his ever changing environment. Here are the top reasons why blogging is important.

1) Information: Man being a social animal, requires information to keep them united. Imagine a world without information, things will be done haphazardly and coldly. Everything will be done based on trial and error. There won't be any means to gain first hand knowledge about the latest pizza recipe since we don't live in Italy, we will be deficient of the latest technology if we are not living in China, USA or Russia.

The art of blogging has made it possible for people to know about trending products and services. It has also helped to reduce the spread of diseases, through blogging we have first hand knowledge of the latest disease outbreak, precautions and controls. 

Being up to date with the latest educational information is made possible through the blogs. During the Covid-19 period, schools had resorted to online platforms to communicate and also lecture their students, making it cheap and safe to acquire knowledge.

2) Helps In Building Our Communication Skills: Before I joined this platform,  I have always had a great fear of writing. I thought before you become a writer, you need some supernatural gifts. This made me develop cold feet when it came to blogging. When I took up my first role as a writer, I discovered it was even easier than I thought. 

I have seen great changes in my interactions with other people. There are a lot of grammatical changes and a boost of self esteem. Blogging also creates chances to learn new words.

3) Passive Income: Though users have begun taking blogging as their main source of income, I am still yet to do so. Blogging through its many platforms has been a source of income to many users. For instance, this platform we are on offers us the opportunity to develop ourselves, learn new things and also learn from it. Some great blogging sites have recruited competent people to help manage the activities on the site, which has served as a job opportunity, thereby reducing the level of job scarcity.

The world of blogging has made a lot of millionaires and this is courtesy of them, being zealous in their pursuit. Remember other users are also using this platform but has gotten nothing from it.

4) Reduces Boredom: Have you ever considered how life would have been without all these blogging sites? There are some sites that offer free online games which help to keep its users busy while others provide entertaining videos. These and many more, reduce boredom. Little wonder, why are some people scared of their devices getting low? It is because of the pleasure and satisfaction they gain from those sites.

5) Connect People Together: This aspect of the importance of blogging cannot be undermined. We get connected to people far and near, in different platforms we've joined. Imagine someone who stays in Malaysia, communicating with someone in South Africa. All because of the power of blogging. 

Most times we get free updates about things in other countries even without asking. For instance, during the Philippines election, I followed it keenly because of the many users on this site.  It also serves as a reminder of important dates in the history of other countries.  

If I am asked, I will say blogging is the voice of the common man, where he can't travel to, just the right login, will take him there.

Final Thought

Blogging has served a lot of purpose not just for its monetary aspect but also educational and entertainment too. We all need the right tap to connect with the world. 

Hello world, I will be glad if you comment with your country in the comment box. Tell me how blogging is of importance to you?

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