'The Weblog (Blog) Interview'

What is the name of your Blog?

The Weblog (Blog)

What is your name?

Gian Paolo Samson

Where are you from? (include country, state and/or city)

Metro Manila, Philippines

What is your current age or age range?

17

Please describe your blog

Well, my blog is a personal blog. It pretty much sums what I have in my mind. I used to keep a journal, but decided to put in online instead.

Describe the main purpose of your blogging, what are you trying to accomplish?

I blog because I just want to express myself. I want to meet new people and, if possible, create some money.

What blogging platform do you do and why?

I use Blogger. No reason in particular. Just liked it.

What do you blog the most about?

Hmm. I mostly blog about current events. Sometimes I put an essay about just everything.

What kind of blogs make you angry?

Blogs that insults a particular group of people.

Give five of your best blogging tips.

Hmm. I don't think I am an authority here. I am not a very good blogger (yet?) so I can't give tips.

What are some things you would NEVER blog about?

I'll never glorify violence in my blog

Did you start blogging for the purpose of making money and if so, are you making enough money?

Nope, making money was not the original purpose of my blog.

How long have you been blogging?

Over a year I guess but I just used Blogger for only 2 months now (My original blog is in Friendster)

About how many hours per day do you spend blogging?

I do not have a regular blogging time.

Do you track RSS feeds and if so, how many do you usually track daily?

Nope.

Do you use Digg, and why or why not?

Nope.

Do you use Stumbleupon, and why or why not?

Nope.

What promotional techniques work best for you and why?

I have never thought of promoting my blog much yet but I guess I'll do good in promotion through actively participating in forums.

If you could post a blog on any blog in the world, which one would it be and why?

Hmm. I'd want to post a blog in PinoyBlogero.com It's a really helplful yet funny blog about Philippine blogging

What mistakes have you made that you could warn others about?

Since I am still starting out, I cannot exactly tell that what I did was a mistake

Have you met anyone offline as a result of your blog?

Yes. We are now good friends.

What is the url of your blog?

The Weblog (Blog)

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