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Is blogging a waste of time?

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Industry Observer

Every once and a while I will come across people at work or in conversation that tell me blogging is a waste of time ..

 

I have been listening to these types of statements for many years now. And when I hear these words coming from people mouths, first I consider the source and then I might ask, do you know what a blog is?

 

For anybody reading this post that has never posted a blog and or that really doesn't know what blogging does for businesses, etc, let me clue you in

 

I first started blogging over 9 years ago and at first, it seemed to be a possible waste of time.

 

But over the many years of posting blogs, photographs, videos, etc, I have created a presence within the world wide web that is HUGE!

 

There are hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world that read "Vegas Bob's" posts, views his photographs, videos, follow my traveling and so much more.

 

Vegas Bob has over 830 loaded videos at 2 Youtube from around the world that have totaled over 4 million views from followers.

 

And over the many years of blogging, etc, Robert Vegas Bob Swetz has created business for Real Estate and his other businesses.

 

So back to the title of this post ...

 

"Is blogging a waste of time"

 

Vegas Bob would have to say ... "NO"

 

Is Blogging Dead?

Posted by

Robert "Vegas Bob" Swetz  

Direct: 408 410 4171

"Have a Wonderful Day"

VIDEOS BY VEGAS BOB

 

Comments(50)

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

So true Chris and thanks for stopping by 

May 01, 2015 11:36 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Elite Team ... thanks for stopping by and Vegas Bob is doing great from all his posting and blogging 

May 01, 2015 11:38 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Debbie ... always a pleasure my friend and keep the posts coming which = $$$$$$$$$$ 

May 01, 2015 11:41 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Bob ... yes, yes and yes 

May 01, 2015 11:43 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Doyle ... I agree with you and thanks for stopping by 

May 01, 2015 11:45 AM
Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA
Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Robert (Vegas Bob) Swetz - phone is to our business is same as blogging to grow our business!

Not only I know lot more about my business - thanks to ActiveRain - I have many great friends who can guide me, teach me - just because I blog!

 

May 01, 2015 01:55 PM
Jim Paulson
Progressive Realty (Boise Idaho) www.Progressive-Realty.info - Boise, ID
Owner,Broker

I guess it is like talking.  If you have great things to say people will listen.  However, we all know people that talk alot about nothing so people make a conscious effort NOT to listen to them.  If your competitor was the one writing the content in your blog, would you be compelled to subscribe based on content?  To me, it is like agents the used to send out a thousand cookie recipes and wondered why people didn't call them with real estate needs.

May 02, 2015 01:38 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Praful ... very well said my friend and VB feels the same way ;o)

May 02, 2015 08:14 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Jim ... very well said and so true, and content is very important ;o)

May 02, 2015 08:18 AM
Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

VB - You have obviously done a great job maximizing your blogging presence, and it has paid off for you. What a great example of how to get it done.

Aug 27, 2015 08:24 AM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

This one is getting a lot of play! I wish you all the best with everything you're doing and all your travels!

Aug 27, 2015 01:30 PM
Frank Rubi
Frank Rubi Real Estate, LLC - Metairie, LA
FrankRubiRealEstate.com

Bob, I missed the name change. Alaska Bob, blogging has brought a bounty of new business. I will continue and hope my local competitors do not. 

Aug 27, 2015 10:53 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

If you perceive blogging as a waste of time...it will be. Like you, I have been blogging since 06 and it's of my daily routine. Great for business, friendship and networking.

My answer, of course, would be NO.

Aug 30, 2015 12:08 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello everybody ... take a look at what Praful thinks of blogging 

IS BLOGGING A WASTE OF TIME?

Aug 30, 2015 12:16 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Troy ... always a pleasure having you stop by yes get it done 

Aug 30, 2015 12:18 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Laura ... this post sure is getting a lot of play and to think it was written back in April 

Looks like Praful gave this post a jump-start 

Aug 30, 2015 12:21 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Frank ... and I only took the new name Alaska Bob only several months ago, and I still go by the name of Vegas Bob 

Aug 30, 2015 12:23 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Margaret ... very well said my friend and I don't think I could have said it better 

Aug 30, 2015 12:25 AM
Linda Guess
Keller Williams Tri-Lakes Branson, MO - Branson, MO
Branson area real estate sales.

If I have clients interested in Vegas real estate, I know who I will call.  I am sure many of us would call you first.

Dec 04, 2015 07:23 AM
Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Hello Linda ... thank you so much and if I have anyone interested in Branson MO, I know where to send them 

Dec 04, 2015 07:38 AM