Pet Bloggers Challenge

So many blogs out there and not enough hours in the day to visit them all! I admit it. I am addicted to blogging. I take comfort in numbers; knowing more BlogAnonymous members are out there, tapping on their keyboard with me.

The Pet Blogger Challenge is about taking a hard cold look at why we do what we do. Bare our souls daily, share our personal photos, rant, or lend support. The answers I am sure will be diversified but probably hold one common interest. A love of communication.
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 Here are my answers to the Pet Blogger Challenge.

1. When did you begin your blog?
My first blog was "Miss Kodee" in the fall of 2009. 10 months later, the spunky Becky came to live with us. The blog name Miss Kodee just wasn't going to cut it anymore. Bark'n About was born June of that year.

2. What was your original purpose for starting a blog?
My background is Marketing Communications. That means I spent years writing what others wanted, trying to influence change on other people's causes or promote products I didn't necessarily like. As dog blogs became popular I saw an opportunity to finally write what I wanted, how I wanted, when I wanted. Selfish? Yes! That is the point! It's "All About Me!"

3. Is your current purpose the same? If not, what’s different? If so, how do you feel you’ve met your goals?

There were initially, 4 reasons why I began blogging; paramount - a love of writing, a keen interest playing with graphic design, sharing my adventures hiking or day tripping and promoting responsible dog ownership. My goals for 2011 will add a 5th reason; to become a better hobby photographer. Expect more photo overload with my opinionated words.

4. Do you blog on a schedule or as the spirit moves you? If the latter, do you worry about… well, whatever you might worry about (e.g. losing traffic, losing momentum)?

Remember how I said my blog was about me, writing how I want? Following that same thinking path is the fact it happens on my terms too.  I tend to write when I want. There never is a game plan. I will just be walking the dogs, or reading someone else's post and bam. An idea or opinion pops into my head and off I go. Very spontaneous. In my opinion, blogging is not like a newsletter with set dates.

5. Are you generating income from your blog? If so, how (e.g. sponsor ads, affiliate relationships, spokesperson opportunities)?

I have been paid to write and it's very satisfying work! This is different though, Bark'n About is where I let you peek at my private journal. I write what I want. Once someone pays me, it becomes what they want.

6. What do you like most about blogging in general and your blog in particular (bragging is good!)?

Blogging presents me with an opportunity to meet like minded dog owners. It also introduces me to not like minded bloggers who challenge my own thinking. I love that; it keeps me open minded by challenging my thoughts and I hope sometimes I challenge others thinking too.

7. What do you like least?

The fact I didn't notice blogger had a built in spell checker for a year. The fact now I know, I keep forgetting to use it.

8. How do you see your blog changing/growing in 2011?
Writing  and letting you get to know me, "Beyond the Dog Dish".

~ Ramblings By Debbie

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