getting my blogger-feet wet

I am in my late fifties and, up to very recently, not too interested in computers beyond emailing, googling for information, saving my photos, and for the most part using applications having to do with my work (bookkeeping). Boring, huh? So then, out of boredom and playing around on the computer, I discovered a whole new world. The first time I heard the word "blog" I thought it was a joke, rather cute, but just one of those techie-isms. My thinking was: why would anyone want to write on the computer? Why would I be remotely interested in what people have to say? sordid secrets of their lives, vague opinions, lots of lingo, not that much substance...however, I didn't even realize that half the time when I was googling for information I was reading people's blogs! When I finally understood that, I could see the potential.
I once wrote a blog, a few months ago. Can't recall what I was on about; I checked back regularly to see if the comments were poring in...they were not...and left it there. Recently I wanted to set up a website. Wanting to hurl headlong into that process, I promptly got confused and overwhelmed with information. Then I recalled what a friend of mine told me - she's an astute website designer herself - and that was to simply start blogging. Well here I am again at the basics. I'm a lot more serious and focused now. -- Patricia

New At Blogging

For several years I've been hearing that blogging is the way to go when it comes to meeting, greeting and promoting anything. So after many people pushing me and wanting me to do this I am getting started. Now I must learn how to do this and what is the best way to do this. I have spent several hours on line looking for direction and welcome suggestions and recommendations from all of those who have gone before me on this journey. What would be the number 1 and 2 suggestions you have for someone just beginning? I am sure that this will be an adventure that will take me to places I never dreamed of before!

Blogging

Some might say it's way too early in the morning for this sort of thing...

New To Blogging

After doing much research, I came across this free blogging course to get started blogging. So far it's been very interesting and I am interested in continuing on to become a professional blogger for income.
I have worked for employers and myself and find working for myself is a better fit for me. Employers tend to come and go for me and I don't care for the pressure from them and as to whether or not I will have a job the next day.
One of my passions has been to write and I believe blogging will be a great start to get into the industry.
I'm not certain as to what I will blog about at this time, but I'm sure I will think of something.