I Quit Blogging Today

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Flying 30,000 ft above the frozen prairies of Canada it struck me! I’m not blogging for ALL the right reasons! Sure, when I’m consistent, I can churn out some damn good posts that point my readers in the right technological direction! Yet, something major is missing.

I’m not enjoying it as much as I use to, honestly don’t think I’m making a major difference & by the lack of comments on the majority of posts I’d dare say you agree! No hard feelings… some time the truth just plain sucks! To date my blogging efforts have been strangely scattered and not social in nature. I’m not only NOT reaching enough readers, I’m not reaching out and really connecting with YOU, with other bloggers, or wickedly interesting people behind the technology, services or ideas I often recommend!

This changes as of right now. No more just tweeting my blog post links. No more Mr. Passive Promotion! I quit blogging today and won’t post again until I can truly step it up a notch.

Here is my future plan to find blogging enjoyment again, produce better content,  and in the process enlighten YOU and hopefully earn the right to ask for your comments and ability to share with your network!

1. No blog post will get published, unless it can truly make a difference to you or someone you may know.

2. I will frequently start reaching out and promoting through this blog the insanely brilliant people, bloggers, authors, tech owners and professionals who are doing amazing things on & offline. These people are the ones that truly deserve your time and attention!

3. Lastly, I have shyed away from controversy for too long.  In doing so, I have avoided posting some truly thought provoking content! When I start again I will come back with thicker skin, and be tackling some tougher issues.

I quit blogging today! I look forward to coming back soon.

  • http://bookfool.com/ Luke

    Lee, we're asking ourselves the exact same questions and have come up with similar answers as you: Focus on creating value, look outward and promote others over ourselves, and don't fear controversy. I'm looking forward to seeing how you handle it. Email me if you'd like to commiserate. :)

    Best of luck!

  • http://jiansia.multiply.com/ JX

    Really enjoyed the last few of your posts. No comments mean good posts..

    Take care.

  • http://www.leeraito.com Lee Raito

    Thank you Luke. It's strange, but I i feel eerily calm about the future. Now that I have put parameters around what what makes it into a'future' post, I am excited about truly adding value again. I look forward to seeing how you tackle this as well.

    I will shoot you an email to commiserate :)

  • http://www.leeraito.com Lee Raito

    Thank you Luke. It's strange, but I i feel eerily calm about the future. Now that I have put parameters around what what makes it into a'future' post, I am excited about truly adding value again. I look forward to seeing how you tackle this as well.

    I will shoot you an email to commiserate :)

  • http://www.computinghelp.info Stan

    Hi Lee,

    Thanks for your comment on my blog (Stan the computer man) and hope the changes in your blogging pay off!

  • http://www.leeraito.com Lee Raito

    Right back at ya with the ‘Thanks’ … Stan the Computer Man!

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