10 lessons I learnt from blogging for a decade

Yass! It has been a decade of blogging... Imagine, how time flies. When I started blogging in September 2012, it was a hobby. I never thought it would be like a 'full-time' job! 

How did I start? In the beginning...

I stumbled into blogging from another blog. I was going through another blog and came across an icon that read 'start your blog', I clicked on it and that was how I started blogging. It was unplanned. 

Being adventurous and curious got me to own a blog. I have always loved to journal my experiences. I did this with paper and pen. With the introduction of Blogger, I decided to go with the flow.

To celebrate my 10th year in blogging, I would share 10 lessons I learnt from blogging. Let me digress a bit, it has not been a walk in the park.  There were times I had no content ideas and I left the blog empty but my passion and 'why' for blogging got me going.

Okay, so let me share the lessons I learnt for the past ten years as a blogger with 10 Cs below:

1. Creativity

Opening a blog allowed my creative juices to flow. I was everything in the blog- its designer, website manager, content creator, editor...you name it. I experimented with different blog designs and settled for one based on the feedback I got. The colour theme of my blog represents what I want to push out. Orange is boisterous and optimistic. This is why I chose it as my blog theme. 

2. Collaboration

Through blogging, I collaborated with different people majorly females. It was a situation of scratch my back, I scratch yours. Initially, the blog was about everything and anything about me but that was selfish. Now, it has a better focus which is all about women empowerment. Women from far and wide have collaborated with me as I share their stories using my blog platform. That is what collaboration is all about. It is a win-win situation.

3. Cost-effective

Blogging is a cost-effective venture. It is one of the ways to make money online. As a blogger, I have gotten people to advertise or partner with my blog. This came with a price tag. There were times I would get emails of partnerships of such nature and the result got me smiling to the bank.

4. Community

My blog has a fan base. This is its community. People from all walks of life receive and get to see the blog whenever there is a new post. They follow the blog activities. From being my number one fan, there are others who follow the blog. This is not only encouraging but supportive. The community is not only for females but males too. They engage with every blog post and stay 'woke'.

5. Consistency

There were times I wanted to give up blogging but I learnt the virtue of consistency. It would be a waste of time to throw away what one has built. Despite the ups and downs that come with blogging, being a consistent blogger has kept me on my toes. The reason I am still here is because of 'my why' for blogging and that is my driving force.

6. Conspicuousness

Blogging has been added to my portfolio. It made me more visible. This is not about clout chasing or popularity but it is about brand visibility. People can easily relate to me as the blogger behind Omote Ro Dhe. A quick search on Google using my name would describe me as a blogger and this is good for branding.

7. Chance

I have been privileged to speak on blogging as a thought leader and expert because that is what I do. The ripple effect of these speaking opportunities had added to building a strong brand for me; one that is relatable and known. It was no struggle in speaking about blogging because of the lessons I have learnt.

8. Capacity

In a bid to be better, I have taken up more pieces of training, subscribe to more blogging teaching sites and attended more workshops. The world is changing. New innovations and technology spring up every day so I cannot continue to rely on old methods and thinking patterns. It is wise I increase my capacity which contributes to my personal development. As we know, learning is continuous. To learn more, one has to make space. This is where increased capacity comes in.

9. Change

Initially, I was using my blog to share my thoughts but change is inevitable. Now, blogging has opened the door to other related ventures-vlogging, podcasting, voiceovers and others to pursue. There is no need in being stuck in something when you can have more. 

10. Continuity

Ten years no be beans. I don't intend to slack or stop. As mentioned earlier, my 'Why' is bigger than what I stand to gain. So no matter the obstacles and challenges on the road, blogging continues to pave the way to greater possibilities and opportunities. 


Cheers to another decade of blogging, I will be back to share 20, 30, 40, 50( ...as the Lord tarries) lessons I learnt from blogging.

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