Blogging myths
I don’t know if you have the habit of blogging. I used to have and I built website to host my blog on Ali Cloud. But I didn't renew that server for a long time. So the website was down and all data lost.
And recently I've been wanting to blog again, so I’v built this new website for blogging but this time it is hosted on amazon web service.
But today I’m not going to share the detail of how I build my website, I’m trying share with you that why I want to blog again. It is due to I read a blog post wrote by Julia Evans and it’s very instructive.
The blog title is ‘Some blogging myths’, and what myth means here is misconception or a widely held but false belief or idea.
Julia Evans debunks several misconceptions that discourage people from blogging. Here is the key points:
- Myth: You need to be original. Julia argues that even if a topic has been covered before, your unique perspective and experience can still add value. If you found a topic confusing or interesting, chances are others did too.
- Myth: You need to be an expert. You don't need to be an expert to share your learning journey. Often, knowing just a few interesting things that the reader doesn't know can be enough.
- Myth: Posts need to be 100% correct. While accuracy is important, it's okay to qualify your statements with phrases like "I think" or "My understanding is" when you're not entirely sure.
- Myth: Writing boring posts is bad. It's hard to predict what people will find interesting. Julia suggests focusing on sharing your thoughts and let the internet decide what's interesting.
- Myth: You need to explain every concept. Trying to cater to all levels of understanding can make a post confusing for beginners and boring for advanced readers. It's better to write for a specific audience.
- Myth: Page views matter. Julia values meaningful engagement over page views. If a post helps even one person, she considers it a success.
- Myth: More material is always better. Julia prefers short, concise posts that share a few interesting things, rather than exhaustive deep dives.
- Myth: Everyone should blog. Blogging isn't for everyone. It's a personal choice and not a requirement for being a successful developer.