GirlGI | Girl Gone International GirlGI Issue 4 | Page 44

10 REASONS TO START A BLOG 9 Must Dos + 8 Superblogs + 7 Blogging Baddies + 6 Top Tips 1 It’s fun! 6 Get inspired A fun and inexpensive hobby that provides a creative outlet to share anything with people from all over the world. See the world around you as inspiration for future posts. Live more intentionally and develop an eye for meaningful things. 2 Find your voice 7 Make new friends You become the author and the real person behind the words. What you create and write online expresses who you are and shows your personality. You will find getting involved in the blogging community is half the fun. Connect with people who share similar interests and engage with your posts. 3 Start a healthy habit 8 Change the world Have an outlet to grow as a writer by posting consistently. Help and inspire people by sharing your knowledge and experience. There are limitless possibilities on how you can make a difference in the world. 4 Gain freedom Blogging can earn extra cash from anywhere in the world via adver tising and affiliate marketing programmes. 5 Change your life Build confidence, develop new skills and find a new passion for life. 9 Boost your online presence Do you have a website or own your business? Having a blog increase your website’s google rankings and fuels SEO. 10 From Blog to Job A well maintained blog opens you up to new oppor tunities and boosts any CV.