Comparing Blogging to having a baby
By Tyson on Jul 27, 2007 in Blogging Tips
Some of you know I am the father of 2 children. I am fortunate enough to have both flavors of kid in my life. My daughter just turned 4 this past April and my little boy will have his 6 month well check doctor’s visit next week. Even though I have been through a baby’s first year once before, I am still amazed at all the really cool stuff that happens during this first, event filled year. There are fantastic events that happen everyday, and this time around I get to watch a big sister’s amazement with her new found love.
To go along with a new baby, I started blogging in May. I have been off to a slow start, but I think I am finding my place in this vast blogosphere. I have learned a lot from many different people, but I still have a lot to learn. My goal with this blog is to share what I learn with everyone that visits.
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Since I am experiencing baby and blogging year one almost simultaneously I felt I would do a Tale of the Tape on Having a Baby versus Blogging.
| Blogging | Having a Baby | |
NAME |
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| Chose a bad one and you can change it easily | Chose a bad one, no one tells you and you are heart broke when your offspring legally changes it | |
COST |
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| Free, or if you host it yourself about a Happy Meal a month | I have seen numbers ranging from $600,000 - $1,600,000 through college | |
PRE LAUNCH\BIRTH TASK |
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| Pick a domain name and a niche, download and install software, theme, and plugins | Tell your friends and family, buy a crib, goto baby showers, goto lamaze classes, mad dash to hospital - then waiting | |
INSTRUCTIONS |
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| Numerous bloggers write about how to do it like the best everyday | Pssst….To all you to-be first time parents - Instructions not included | |
ANTICIPATED MOMENTS |
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| Google Page Rank - 1st 100 RSS subscribers - Your first nontrain, nonrequested trackback | First Smile, First nap with baby on chest, First cooo, Rolling over, Crawling, Sitting Up, First steps, first words | |
DAILY REWARDS |
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| Coments on your blog, Greater than 0 in your adsense account | Good Morning Smile, Good Night kisses | |
TIME INVESTMENT |
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| Like the old Monday Night Football feature “You - Make the Call!” | 24/7 - even though you are not with him or her - your baby is always in your mind | |
TERMS TO KNOW |
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| RSS, MEME, Ping, GAD, trackback - just to list a few | Romper, Onesie, Popper, Geuu-Geuu, (Make up a name for the tool you use to clear the nose-that’s what I did) - just to list a few | |
TRACKING GROWTH |
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| Google Analytics, Feedburner Stats, Alexa, Technorati | Mark on the wall, Digital Pictures | |
So there you have it. Eleven items that have to be considered when you compare blogging to having a baby. If you are a parent, or just like reading great blogs, I highly recommend these blogs:
- Freaked-Out Fathers - Pete keeps you laughing and thinking.
- Mom Squawk - These ladies run a class site
- hamelife - Always a great read
Do any of you have a favorite parenting blog? Maybe a funny kid story? Can you think of another category to add to my list? IF you have an answer to anyone of these questions, comment and share it with everyone.
CASH for COMMENTS | Jul 27, 2007 | Reply
interesting post. i like monday night football you make the call, however its never the case.. I feel a responsibility to blog everyday.
Rory | Jul 27, 2007 | Reply
I really appreciate the link, Tyson. Thank you - and I’m glad you’re enjoying Hamelife.
Comparing blogging to having a baby - that’s inspired. Yet, having a blog does feel like it’s your own wee baby. How protective do we feel about it? Too protective sometimes! It’s only a blog, after all.
PS - it looks like you have the Subscribe To Comments plug-in, but it doesn’t seem to have installed properly - at least, I can’t see the text here. I had the same problem when I installed it, but I can’t remember what I did to put it right.
CutieGadget | Jul 28, 2007 | Reply
Funnya and interesting, really
Never tought to compare having Baby and Blog! Anyway, thx for comment in My blog, Tyson 
Tyson | Jul 28, 2007 | Reply
@ Cash for Comments - Know what you mean about feeling the responsibility. I do to, especially since I am trying to build this blog.
@Rory - You are welcome for the link. I do not remember how I found your blog, but I really enjoy the information and concepts you share with us. I did have it installed at one time with my first theme, but it did not work well so I either disabled it or uninstalled it. I will see if I can get it going this weekend.
@CutieGadget - Thanks for stopping by as a fellow list member on David’s Weekend Links I like the content you have on your site.
Pete Aldin | Jul 29, 2007 | Reply
That’s hilarious because it rings bells.
So it’s gonna cost me more than $600k to raise each kid?! Dang! I better go get a job!
Jay | Jul 30, 2007 | Reply
This is great, Tyson! And so true…my daughter turned two years old recently, and I can definitely relate.
Windows Tips, Tricks And Hacks | Aug 1, 2007 | Reply
I’m a father of two as well - but after reading your list, I think I should have had more blogs instead
Idetrorce | Dec 15, 2007 | Reply
very interesting, but I don’t agree with you
Idetrorce
Melina | Dec 20, 2007 | Reply
very interesting. i’m adding in RSS Reader