Blogging? Who Knew? Start A Blog And I Will Follow You

It's Saturday, which doesn't necessarily mean down time.  If you are a coach or a sponsor of an extra-curricular, your weeks often are not Monday-Friday.  Even this morning as I look out my window, our school is hosting a music solo and ensemble contest.  So Saturday mornings are often practices or events, or perhaps a sports coach is off to some gym or field to support youth teams at the lower levels.

Saturdays do offer a little break from the routine of the school week, and perhaps an opportunity for a little extra sleep and an additional cup of coffee in the recliner watching the weekend news.  So now that I have those items completed, I'll take this opportunity to reflect a little on this whole blogging business.

I've heard of people becoming "bloggers", but I honestly just thought "bloggers" did their thing for the fun of it - to share what they know or what they do.  And now that I'm learning more and figuring some stuff out and looking at videos and other blogs, I'm realizing that for many folks it's some type of business.  Who new?

And, of course, if you are an experienced blogger and you happen to be reading this, you are already aware of this.

But now I'm wondering if there are people that are "bloggers" that actually make a lot of money.  Do followers pay for newsletters; do advertisers pay to place ads on popular blogs?  To be honest, I wasn't really thinking of this blogging experiment turning into a money maker.  I'm not a "national teacher of the year".  I don't participate on any regional, national, or international advising boards.  I can't, therefore, list a bunch of credentials that might perhaps catch the eye of a potential follower.

I tell you what, though.  If you are reading this, and you have considered blogging, start one.  See where it takes you, and let me know about it, and I will follow you.  To be honest, I have added some sights to my reading list (now that I have figured out what that was).  I'm following Cool Cat Teacher, Talks With Teachers, and Pure Sweat Basketball, as I have really come to enjoy these podcasts.

Enjoy your Saturday...and if you have some extra time in between walking the dogs, putting up a new set of blinds, and getting ready for tomorrow's USA Illinois Softball Umpiring Clinic, start a blog, send the link to me, and tell me how it's going.

JBiz