A few years ago I made the decision to start my own blog, and it was honestly one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. And since I started focusing on my blog back in May 2020 I really feel like I’ve come in to my own with it.
Starting a blog isn’t for everyone, but it’s such a fantastic hobby or pursuit to try if you’re looking for a place to vent, want to join a supportive community, or you’re looking to improve your skills during a time of uncertainty.
Whether you’ve thought about starting your own blog before, or you’re currently a blogger looking to find out a few positives from a fellow blogger, starting your own blog is such a rewarding, enjoyable, and helpful experience with lots of benefits.
Below, find 15 reasons to start your own blog, and why blogging is such a fantastic thing to do!
1. Get that CV glowing
Growing your blog and social media looks great on your CV if you’re applying for any jobs in social media, writing, marketing, and a range of other great careers. If you’re currently trying to find work experience, make the opportunities for yourself and try starting your own blog.
2. Improve your IT skills
I’m still not the best at the technical side of blogging- but blogging has definitely improved my IT skills. It’s a great way to get computer literate and understand how to interact online.
3. It’s fun!
Blogging is fun! If you’re thinking about starting your own blog, this is the only factor that should matter- and if you think you would enjoy writing and creating a blog it’s the perfect reason to start your own.
4. The community
I love the blogging community, and it’s one of the best reasons to start your own blog. It’s fantastic to find a supportive community of people who love the same things as you, and I love connecting with other bloggers.
5. It keeps you productive
Blogging is a productive hobby, and if you’re looking for something to do which is fun but still keeps you busy and feeling productive- blogging is the way to go!
6. Improve your writing
Improving your writing is the perfect reason to start your own blog. I really feel like I have grown as a writer since I started blogging- and if I ever want to write for other publications I can use the writing on my blog as a sample of my work.
If you want to learn more about improving your writing, check out my new ebook about creating content.

7. It’s always there
Once you create a blog, it’s always there whenever you want to use it. Once you’ve sorted out the basics of creating your blog, you can come and go with it when you choose- and it’s great to know that it’s there whenever you fancy using it.
8. Get social
Social media isn’t for everyone, but a great reason to start your own blog is the access to social media. I’ve found a great community of people on social media, and it’s a great way to promote your blog.
9. It can reveal other interests
For me, blogging has shown me that I want to pursue a career in writing, or look into freelance work- with the ultimate dream to focus on my blog full-time.
Once you start writing your blog, you might realise you love social media management, you want to be a writer, or you want to write your own ebook. Blogging is a great step to explore these interests for free.
10. It’s a distraction
Blogging has been a great distraction from the events of the world this past year, and I don’t know what I would have done in lockdown without blogging as a distraction!
11. Discuss your passions
A blog is a great place to discuss your passions. You might want to chat about mental health, discuss an upsetting time in your life, or blog about your passion for reading. Whatever you want to write about, your passions are a great reason to start your own blog.
12. Stay relevant
Throughout the pandemic, a blog has helped me stay relevant and understand the problems affecting everyone in the world. I love using a blog to stay relevant and chat about important subjects, and social media is one of the main places people are finding out about current events- for better or worse!
13. Improve your photography
I’m not into photography, but if you enjoy taking photos a blog is a great place to showcase your work and improve your photography skills.

14. Make a bit of money
Blogging is a fantastic hobby, but if you’re interested in making a bit of extra money, a blog and online presence is a great place to start.
It takes a lot of work to get to a place where you can earn from your blog- but if it’s something you think you would enjoy it’s a fantastic reason to start your own blog and get started earning a little extra!
15. Find a place to vent
A blog is a great place to vent and express yourself- and talk about whatever might be on your mind! If you have something you’re working through, or you just want to practice writing about an important subject, then that’s a great reason to start your own blog.
If you have lots of life responsibilities such as work, children, or other obligations- blogging can be a much-needed break and a great place to turn to.
Why did you start your blog? Do you agree with my reasons to start your own blog? Have you ever thought about starting to your own blog?
Let me know all your thoughts in the comments below 🙂
Happy reading x
I think these are genuinely the reasons why I started blogging in the first place! One main reason was to improve my writing and it has definitely improved my IT skills! x
Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk
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Haha yay, I’m glad you found it a relatable post! Yes me too, I really have become more computer literate since blogging x
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I started blogging because I wanted a way to put my personal experience and knowledge to use to help others avoid ending up like me
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That’s a great reason 🙂
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Yes, love this post! There really are SO many amazing reasons to start a blog. It requires a lot of skills but can seriously help you learn, grow your passions and help you make friends and connect!
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Thank you Jenny 🙂 Yes I agree, it’s so much fun and I think you can learn as you go which is great if you’re a beginner x
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You’ve hit the nail right on the head with these reasons to start a blog! I started mine as a hobby, a way for me to vent and have my own slice of the Internet but by having the blog its helped improve my skills in so many areas AD well as connecting me with lots of different people around the world.
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Yes I agree, I started mine for the same reasons but it has really helped me become a better writer and I’ve loved growing it as much as possible xx
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I used to take it wayyyyy to seriously. I’m glad I cut back, though. I’m happier and more productive now than I’ve ever been both on my blog and off.
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That’s great 🙂
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I love this! Pretty much all of these reasons echo why I love blogging – especially it being productive. I feel so much more fulfilled after a day of creating than anything else! x
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Thank you! I’m glad you also enjoy it too, I love creating something and feel so productive after a day of blogging x
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I love this post so much! Starting a blog was one of the best decisions I’ve made and you’re so right that it can help with jobs xx
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Thank you! That’s fantastic- me too x
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I LOVE this post! I started my blog because after I had my daughter, it gave me something to do & I liked writing.
I also agree it’s fun & the blogging community is amazing!
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Thank you! That’s so great, there are so many positives x
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This post is amaaaazing! I can think of so many reasons to start a blog and you’ve hit so many of them on the head perfectly!
Rosie
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Really lovely info for new bloggers — this will be useful for anyone starting out. Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you!
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These are great reasons and I can connect with it too. I took alot of time to start my blog but I did it! I am learning about many things, connecting with amazing people , making many mistakes and solving them. Blogging makes me happy because I feel I can inspire someone with my blog. Really enjoyed your post!
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Well done, that’s so great! I love that inspiration helps you keep going with your blog, I never thought of including that 🙂 thank you for commenting x
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Some of these are the reasons why I started my blog in 2013 and I cannot be happier to see them here! I love your blog Eleanor, and new bloggers or people who want to start blogging will find your whole website so helpful! x
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Thank you so much, that’s so kind 🙂 I’m so glad you’re enjoying these things about blogging too, there definitely are a lot of positives x
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These are great reasons to start a blog! Many of them I hadn’t even considered when I started my blog. For me, I started it as a way to promote my coaching, but it has become so much more. Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you Tiffany! That’s fantastic, no reason to start a blog is a bad reason 🙂
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That’s amazing, well done! Wow that’s very cool, I love content creation too it’s just so amazing to write or create online x
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My blog actually helped me to get my new job!
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That’s fantastic x
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I have found my blog to be my saviour! It’s fun, it’s a distraction, it keeps me productive and has really help with my writing skills. I couldn’t recommend starting a blog enough. My blog isn’t just a hobby, it’s a passion! Love this post Xo
Elle – ellegracedeveson.com
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Me too Elle! I feel exactly the same, it’s something I’m so passionate about and it’s had such a positive impact on my life. Thank you x
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I already have a blog but what you’ve listed is definitely true. I’ve become more confident with some of the tech behind having a blog – although I still outsource some of it! But also with social media and marketing I’m a lot more fluent. Plus my writing and editing has got better as well. The community online is also amazing and super supportive
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Thank you! Me too, I definitely feel more internet-savvy because of my blog. My writing has improved massively, and the community is so amazing x
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This is such a great list, and honestly when I started my blog I didn’t know all the benefits I would get from it! It’s such a blessing and I feel so fortunate to have the skills and resources to do it! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Thank you! I know me neither but it is so great 🙂 I’m glad you enjoyed x
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I started a blog because I always wanted to write but didn’t know how to go about it. It’s a great way to write. 😀
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Me too, writing a blog post can feel so much less daunting than a bigger piece of writing x
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Totally agree with all these reasons! xx
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Thank you Caroline x
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Thank you Mandy 🙂 yes I agree, it can seem quite daunting but blogging is great because you can pick it up as and when you choose x
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Blogging has definitely helped improve my writing. I am so happy that I started blogging.
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Me too!
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Great post, the best part is to meet so many amazing
bloggers. It’s been a hard work and results slow
but definitely it’s a passion..
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Great list! I started blogging just to get a portfolio of my writing going, and now it’s where I put my weirdness up for display 🙂
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Thank you Michelle, I love that x
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I totally agree with all of this! Having a blog is so much fun and I am so glad I started one too!
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Thank you 🙂
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I agree with every single point in this post, I have had so much fun blogging and have made so many great friends.
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Thank you so much, I’ve made so many lovely connections too x
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Great post! Blogging is so much fun and I started my blog for many of these reasons.
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I very much agree to this :)) blogging is really special to me. It has been my companion ever since
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You’ve included so many great points. Blogging has taught me how to do some many IT things. I’ve also learnt so many things about myself too.
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Thank you 🙂 yes definitely!
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Yesssssss!!!!!!! These are good reasons to start a blog. Blogging is a good hobby. It improves your writing, designing, and photography skills. It also helps your to boost your confidence. That’s why I love blogging.
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It’s a great way to improve your skills I agree, and it’s really improved my writing confidence too 🙂
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This is a great list of reasons. I said a blogging because I needed a place to vent but it has grown so much over the past few years and has become a culmination of all my interests. I talk about oh my passions and shared interests of the community and it’s incredible.
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Thank you! That’s a great reason to start, and it’s amazing to find that sense of community x
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Hi Eleanor,
Those are some great reasons to start a blog.
I started mine as a fun way to share my knowledge and experience with other people; to be both informative and entertaining. It was an added bonus to be able to increase my IT skills and to meet so many great people doing similar things.
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Thank you Richie 🙂 that’s a great reason to start, and there are so many bonuses that come along with it I agree xx
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I agree with all these reasons. I initially started as a way to vent about my fertility issues and once my little girl came a long, it definitely became more of a break from my work-from-home job. My IT skills have definitely improved a little too 😁
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Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it as a way to vent and speak your mind, and it’s great that other benefits have come along with it x
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I agree with all of this! Blogging can be such a good investment of your time, you learn so much and can even earn money, it’s great!
Corinne x
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Thank you Corinne 🙂 Yes I agree, it’s such a great investment x
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Oh the lack of motivation when you are working on a novel to stop and write a blog!
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Haha I can imagine
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I’m a newbie in the blogging sphere but I do love the research and tech challenges. Thanks for starting the conversation!
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I think it’s a challenging but fun thing to do 🙂
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I love this, Eleanor! I started my blog as a hobby and to see if I was any good at writing but it’s become so much more than that – all the things you list but also it’s helped me land jobs and contracts as well as being a fun thing to do!
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Me too! I think helping you to find a job is a great reason to start a blog 🙂 x
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I love this post so much, Eleanor! I learned so much from blogging. I improve my English, IT skills, and more – and it’s a fun thing to do as well 😀
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Thank you! That sounds amazing x
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Fab post – these are definitely a lot of the reasons why I decided to start a blog! Especially about being able to vent on certain subjects, haha!
Tash x
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Thank you 🙂 Yes very true, I love that it’s a platform to speak our mind x
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These are some great reasons why people set up a blog. It took me ages to start a blog because I was nervous and worried people wouldn’t read it. I definitely recommend just starting. It has taught me so many skills also. Thank you for sharing.
Lauren -bournemouthgirl.com
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Thank you Lauren 🙂 I was the same, but in the end I just went for it and decided that if only I read it, it wouldn’t be the end of the world! x
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Thank you! I agree x
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Yes I agree, it’s one of my favourite hobbies too 🙂 thank you so much x
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Thank you Alicia- there’s certainly a lot of reasons to love blogging! Aw I’m glad you could relate, I love the purpose it give me too 🙂 x
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Huge YES to this! I started my first blog to vent and have a spot outside of my routine, and honestly, I could have never expected how much it helped me mentally and how it improved my writing! xx
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That’s fantastic Christina and I agree, it really has had an amazing impact on me mentally and helped me improve my skills online 🙂 xx
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love ALL of these reasons! I’m so happy that I started my blog and now I can’t imagine my life without it. Blogging has helped my personal and professional development all round xx
Lynn | https://www.lynnmumbingmejia.com
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Me neither it’s helped me so much 🙂 x
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These are some great reasons! Actually, your first reason is why I started blogging! I’m looking to get into social media/ writing/ marketing once I finish college. I thought now would be a good time as ever to start blogging. But definitely having fun and finding a community is great reasons for starting a blog. Thanks for sharing!
Alexis| http://cafe-beauty.com
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Thank you, I’m glad you found them relatable 🙂 I agree, and finding that community is so important x
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Me too! It’s opened up so much opportunity and fun for me x
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Amazing post! Starting a blog was definitely the most useful decision I have ever made since it opened doors to many more adventures! x Penny
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Thank you Penny, it’s really opened doors for me too x
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Such great reasons to start a blog.
I particularly love the community and I genuinely love making connections with everyone.
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Thank you so much 🙂 me too, I never realised how much I would love it!
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