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Discussion on: Been Blogging since 2002 - AMA.

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Andžs

Almost 20 years ago, obviously, web was so less saturated with information and covered topics than nowadays.

If one would like to start his own blog on IT/learning adventures (asking for a friend), where would you suggest to go:

A) finding niche topics and describing his own experiences in details OR
B) connecting broader things and explaining complex topics/practices/know-hows in simple manner

? 🙃

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Joe Hobot

Quality is what matters most to me. Well written blog posts is what makes you stand out. While I am not best in my English writing, I used to have editors help me achieve goals to put out quality content.

A) I find most topics to talk about tech stuff on sites like reddit, stsckoverflow, twitter.. I see a problem, I know how to solve it and I write about it.

B) passion is what will drive you to more complex and know how’s topics.. so for me it was always a B. Solving problem for readers.