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Bloggers were originally journalists. Back in the 1990s, blogs began as online diaries and eventually morphed to provide a forum for businesses to show off their stuff. 

By 1999, when the term "blog" was first used, blogging was gaining in popularity. Political blogs emerged a few years later and how-to manuals began to appear. Suddenly, blogging was a a legitimate way to get a message across to a large variety of people. 

By 2005, blogs were being compiled into digests and published in newspapers and on websites.

Then in 2009, Julie and Julia became the first major motion picture that was a direct result of a blog.

But, aside from journalism, very few academics really embraced the blog culture. 

Until now.

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Maxime Larive wrote a blog while pursuing his Ph.D. in International Relations and European Studies at the University of Miami. He says that his blog was instrumental in achieving his doctorate degree for several reasons: 

  • Rather than detract from his time working on his doctorate, Larive found that blogging improved the quantity and quality of his scholarly writing.
  • Blogging gave Larive a quick feeling of accomplishment since blogging usually requires only a small amount of writing and a relatively short amount of time, as compared to writing a dissertation. Confidence boosts helped him get through the tougher writing tasks more easily.
  • Larive says that blogging put him in contact with a global audience and that the networking he gained from blogging wasn't available to him any other way.
  • Blogging on an already established blog is a quicker and easier way to get your ideas circulated to a larger audience, resulting in more feedback and more critical appreciation for your ideas.
  • Increased critical feedback for his writing helped make him a better writer and thinker, Larive claims.
The next time you're tempted to discard your blog as unimportant, step back and think about what Larive says. 
 
And then go write.

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Star Posted by Wayne and Jean Marie Zuhl on 01/31/2013 03:31 AM   Comments (34)   Referral Network in the Networking Channel   blogging, blogs  
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JAN
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466,270 Points 50 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

The more I blog the better writer I've become. I learn from others' blogs as well. I agree, we shouldn't discard blogging if we get something out of it. Blogging is not for every broker/agent; some don't like writing, but they are good in their business.
7:01am • #15
839,193 Points 69 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Yes to this post...Many of the famous artists just painted and decades later they were worth fortunes. A post has a value as well as in the future...
7:26am • #16
761,437 Points 61 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Blogging has evolved over the years and I don't believe that anyone knew that it would take off like it has.
10:40am • #17
349,434 Points 29 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Thanks, Dorie! 

Funny story, Valerie - Early blogs weren't necessarily recognized as blogs by their authors, I conclude :)

Easier said than done, right, Andrea?
2:00pm • #18
349,434 Points 29 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Thank you, Ridhi!

Good advice, Andrew. Personal blogs are important because real estate is a personal business, after all!

100% agreed, Michael.
2:01pm • #19
349,434 Points 29 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Us, too, Christiansens!

Christina - I love the way you turn a negative into a positive! You are an inspiration!

Totally agree, Donald.

Good point, Fernando. Blogs aren't the only medium through which people need to learn more to perform well.

Thanks for visiting, Ira!
2:03pm • #20
349,434 Points 29 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

And your posts show that you are, indeed, a writer, Richard.

Thanks for visiting, Kat!

Exactly his point, Mike. And it really resonated with us, too.

Totally agree, Pamela!
2:05pm • #21
349,434 Points 29 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Interesting perspective Richard. It makes what we do seem far more important, somehow.

Totally agreed, Paula. It's hard to imagine what it will be like in the future, too - and I don't mean distant future!
2:06pm • #22
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It is so amazing who things have changed in the past 10 to 15 years. Our phones, computers and the way we do business. It is almost unreal. I feel that it is so very important to stay on the cutting edge of technology...still..
5:28pm • #23
239,942 Points Outside Blog

We believe blogging is very important in today's society and are thankful for having it.
6:22pm • #24

Thanks! I myself have learned a lot in the past month from the blogs I have read on Active Rain. It is a great Real Estate Course given by the pros on real life expierences.   Jim
7:36pm • #25
454,518 Points 15 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Wayne & Jean, interesting how blogging started out with journalists and now, many journalism majors are getting their first jobs with companies that need bloggers and social media consultants. 
9:50pm • #26
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Wayne and Jean - I din't realize the term blog had been around quite that long.
10:11pm • #27
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Makes me wonder what's next, right, Ginger?

Totally agree, Steve and Jimmy.

Ironic, don't you think, Maria?

Christine - I don't think it reached mainstream as early as it was bantered around by journalists, but time does fly when you're having fun :)
3:34am • #28
422,130 Points 16 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Wayne and Jean, thanks for the history lesson, its always fun to get a little history on these systems.

And

Congratulations on having two blogs featured on the same day!!
4:30am • #29
349,434 Points 29 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Thanks, Bob - it's rare, but it's pretty sweet when it happens :)
3:48pm • #30
372,610 Points 24 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Thanks for the story... I am a recent blogger and never ever thought I would love to write. I am still amazed that here I am writing so frequently and sharing... and most of all loving it!!
7:01pm • #31
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Wayne and Jean Marie~ I never doubted the value of blogging. (Once I personally starting blogging!)
8:35pm • #32
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And your blog posts reflect that, Janis!

Neither have we, Donna - although it's a minor addiction for one of us ;)
5:13am • #33
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For me too!
1:06pm • #34

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