How Blogging About Tech Helped Me Grow My Career
Introduction: Blogging About Tech
When most people hear the word "blogging," they often think of a niche about lifestyle, travel, or food reviews. Only a few people think about tech blogging as a career-changing tool for beginners. For me, blogging about tech was a secret career hack. I was curious and willing to share what I was learning. I discovered that blogging about tech didn't just help others, but it also transformed my own journey as a web developer and tech-savvy person.
Blogging is like teaching your future self. If you are unable to explain something simply to people, then you haven't understood it too well. The first time I tried explaining HTML, I stumbled on some parts. Hence, I had to go back to read more articles, documentations, and tested everything in my code editor, and by the time I was done? I actually understood HTML better. This is why I always call blogging teaching your future self. Blogging is like writing a public notebook, and this process will cement that knowledge in your brain.
My First Tech Blog Post
You don't have to be an expert before you start blogging. Beginners explaining to beginners can still be valuable. My first blog post was basic, full of grammatical errors, and only a few paragraphs. But what I did was to continue blogging and learn from every post I made. Here's the method I use, and you can apply it too.
- Learn something new
- Practice it
- Write about it
This method actually helped me go from just consuming knowledge to creating knowledge.
How Blogging Improved My Communication Skills
One of the hidden advantages of blogging is that it can sharpen your communication. Especially when you talk about topics related to tech, you will always need to explain complex things to beginners and non-technical people in a simpler way. I realized that I was much better at breaking down concepts after I started blogging. This skill actually helped me in some projects.
How Blogging Helped Me Grow My Career
Blogging turned me from invisible to visible. I had the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and expand my network. I received emails from clients who needed me to render my services and so on.
Common Mistakes I Made in My Blogging Journey
Honestly, I made a lot of mistakes while blogging, and I'm listing them below:
- Inconsistency: I would write a few posts, then disappear for months.
- Too Shallow: Some of my early posts were below 200 words and added no real value.
- Not Knowing How to Optimize Posts.
- Not Sharing My Posts on Social Platforms.
How To Start a Blog About Tech
I'm listing a step-by-step plan if you want to follow my path:
- Choose a platform: Blogger or WordPress
- Pick a topic: Only write about what you have learned, even if it feels small.
- Write like you are explaining to a child
- Add value to your post: Include screenshots when necessary.
- Be Consistent: Even if you have a busy schedule, try to be consistent. Two posts per month will compound over time.
Reasons Why Blogging About Tech Grows Career
- It teaches you to master concepts faster.
- It will give you career opportunities
- It will improve the way you communicate. You will become better at explaining.
- It gives you confidence. Because you are writing publicly, it will make you feel like you belong in tech.
Whatever effort you are putting in will eventually come back in skills, opportunities, and recognition.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do I need to be an expert to start blogging about tech?
No. Like I wrote earlier, Beginners teaching beginners is powerful. You will attract readers who are just one step behind you.2. Can blogging really help my career in tech?
Yes. Blogs act as proof of your knowledge and can improve your communication skills.3. What should I blog about if I don’t know much yet?
You can write about what you’re learning or even coding mistakes.4. How do I get people to read my blog?
Learn basic SEO and share posts on social platforms.5. Does blogging help with AdSense approval?
Yes. Having original and high-quality posts improves your chances.