{"id":555,"date":"2011-09-07T13:16:27","date_gmt":"2011-09-07T17:16:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/philvelez.com\/blog\/?p=555"},"modified":"2014-01-16T21:15:37","modified_gmt":"2014-01-17T02:15:37","slug":"writing-on-the-web-why-blogging-is-cool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/philvelez.com\/blog\/?p=555","title":{"rendered":"Writing on the Web: Why Blogging is Cool"},"content":{"rendered":"

I enjoy writing on the web <\/a>and believe blogging is an important platform for any writer. Even if you don\u2019t consider yourself a writer, blogging<\/a> is great way to get your thoughts and perspective out to the world. Some believe Facebook and Twitter will kill the blog<\/a>, but I think it will continue to be a powerful medium.<\/p>\n

You can use a blog to comment on current events, news articles you find interesting, or cover a topic that is dear to your heart. If you\u2019re not really a writer, you can create a photo or video blog, or one to showcase your art.<\/p>\n

There are many benefits of blogging<\/a>. Blogs allow readers and viewers to comment on your work and helps direct them to other sites. Blogging also introduces you to an entire community of bloggers. Blogging helps you maintain and share your passion with others and it helps work your writing muscle. Like anything else, the more you practice the better you become.<\/p>\n

In today\u2019s tough and competitive work environment, blogging<\/a> can help you stand out from the crowd. It can establish yourself as an expert and assist in building your r\u00e9sum\u00e9 and your brand.<\/p>\n

Blogging has grown immensely since the late 1990s and in such a short time it already has a rich history<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I think blogging is cool and if you don\u2019t have a blog already you should seriously consider creating one. Here are a few links to help you get started:<\/p>\n