Wanted: DeLorean - If I had to start my blog again

July 25th 2006 -

This post is my contribution to Problogger’s Group Writing Project, where readers are asked what they would to if they could start their blogs all over again. If you want to join in on the fun, click here. As for me, I’m pretty satisfied with my blog as it is, but if I told you I had no regrets, I’d be lying. Here’s what I would do if I could borrow Doc’s ride.

1. Get my own domain – I first stared blogging as a hobby, but if I knew what a big part of my life it would become, I would have gotten my own domain. Blogger is fine, and has few problems, but when they occur, they are very inconvenient. And I don’t want to start now, as I’ve invested too much time in this blog to start from scratch.

2. Use a picture hosting service – I usually host my images on Blogger, but I realize that Google doesn’t seem to include them in its image search, and that brings lots of traffic. And Photobucket wouldn’t help, as I post an image on most of my posts, and that would exceed Photobucket’s bandwidth easily.

3. Use Bloglines sooner – I use Bloglines to keep in touch with my favourite blogs. I would have used it sooner so that I could maintain relationships with my readers and their blogs. As my blog became more popular, I found that I couldn’t keep track of commenters and their blogs the old fashioned way (by remembering the URLs). As a result, I have lost a few of my readers.

4. Read Problogger sooner – Yeah, it kinda sounds like I’m sucking up, but if I did, I would have known the tips and tricks that I know sooner, and it might have advanced my blog further in the blogosphere.

That’s it. I don’t have much regrets. My blog is ok as it is. Not perfect, but ok.

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10 Responses on “Wanted: DeLorean - If I had to start my blog again”

Cinthia Says:
July 25th, 2006 at 4:26 pm
I agree ProBlogger is awsome. I don’t think I have it in me to be a problogger, though. But I think you could. You definitely have some great, interesting content here!
Damien Says:
July 25th, 2006 at 5:39 pm
ProBlogger is cool. I’m still fairly new to blogging, and I’m greatful for the oppurtunity to meet new people and be involved in something.

Thanks for the comment, by the way.

And I’ve heard of BlogLines, but I haven’t used it yet. Could you send me a link?

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Designer Ella Says:
July 25th, 2006 at 6:12 pm
Yes, I would have started reading ProBlogger a couple months before I even started a blog!
Ken Says:
July 25th, 2006 at 6:26 pm
I see what you mean about getting your own domain. I tried 3 times to create a Blogger account so I can leave a message. I gave up after 3 tries (user name already in use). Thanks for stopping by my site.
The No Money Survival Gal Says:
July 25th, 2006 at 6:58 pm
Your comments are really helpful to me as a new blogger. I’d never heard of problogger (yes, I’m that new). Great site you have here. Well written - well thought out. You write like a professional should write. Great job.
reaper Says:
July 26th, 2006 at 4:00 am
Just droppin by to say I got this really cool new post on my blog that you might enjoy, and will give you a little look into my blog, mind you its only one post and only in one of my categories. As you know, older posts are bound to be different. It based off a Twilight Zone episode!

I always link to my friends blogs so I always have a way to get there, I’ll probably link you too if you respond to this. Huzzah! Tally ho and whatnot!
Matthew Bennett Says:
July 26th, 2006 at 11:14 am
This is one of the nicest designed blogger sites I’ve ever visited.
Shaman Dandulla Says:
July 27th, 2006 at 5:13 pm
“That’s it. I don’t have much regrets. My blog is ok as it is. Not perfect, but ok.”

You are a bit too modest! Your blog is much more than ok! It was the first blog that I’ve linked to, and since I’ve found it, it has become a part of my daily routine!!
Not to forget that you are very well ranked in Google and your thoughts are very well written; not only in an articulate way, but also you infuse in it the right dose of humour and sarcasm!
Well done and Thank you very much for writing, especially this post, for I learn from you something new each time!
Mama Duck Says:
July 27th, 2006 at 6:53 pm
I love Bloglines, and love having my own domain, and love Problogger….. anyway, great post - we did this project as well - http://lilduckduck.com/archive/187
Shaman Dandulla Says:
July 27th, 2006 at 7:18 pm
ps. have you ever tried flickr? http://www.flickr.com/
excellent for images, a great archive.