The Power of Networking

First thing's first. I would like to thank all those people who read this blog, and especially those who come back again.

I bet most people who will read this blog will have come across it via some form of social networking. With posting links to this site on Facebook and Twitter I've realised just how amazing a tool social networking can be. An hour after my younger sister posted a link to my blog asking people to visit, my page views jumped by eight (for me that's no easy feat).

Although my posts don't get as much attention as I would like, I am fully aware that I haven't been blogging for that long. I've also come to realize that one sure way to get people looking is to keep posting. I can't explain the appeal of blogging. Really, I never thought it would be something I would get into, but as a writer I've found it slightly gripping.


I enjoy the ability to share my views with other people, even if they only get to a small number of people. I must say, however, it is a really good way to hear opinions from family and friends on matters I've posted on. Where some people think it odd of my to blog, others have told me they think it rather cool, that they see a side of me when I write that I don't express as well while I'm talking normally.

Facebook is a regular site visited by many people, and is only becoming more popular. Social networking has become such a success that even google has got on board, developing +You.  Unfortunately I haven't been able to check out this new addition to the google franchise as of yet but I hope to soon. Most of what I use over the Internet is google related and I am a bit of a fan. I'm very interested to see for myself how they have interpreted the concept.

I also find Twitter a useful tool. On the odd occasion when my web surfing hasn't come up with what I want or need, all I have to do is ask over twitter. More often than not I'll get a reply fairly rapidly and my problem is solved. However, I do usually just text my techno-savvy brother for help and he seems more than happy to lend a hand, (thanks big bro).

Lastly, for this post, I'd like to thank readers again. Every view, comment or link I get to my blog makes the process worth it. I can't express how people simply looking at my blog brings an odd sense of happiness and motivation. I would really like to ask people to comment however, as I do really want to know what people think, even on the most trivial thing.