My humble blog is now five years old.
I began my blogging journey with a post entitled, “Why this blog? Why me? Why now?” It was a rambling justification for why I joined the blogosphere. When I wrote that, I had no idea of how important this vehicle would become to me over the years.
Over the years? Yes, five years today, to be exact. Times flies.
Looking back, I believe it was a good decision to become a blogger. I try to capture why I do this in the widget, “Why is Les Potter blogging?” In keeping with that statement of purpose, I have learned a great deal from this blog and have made many new friends I would not have otherwise. That has proven to be one of the greatest satisfactions from blogging.
Another aspect of my career for which I am eternally grateful is the many invitations I have had to speak at workshops, conferences, meetings, and seminars. I tried to calculate how many people I have spoken to as a conference presenter over the life of my career. I lost count at upwards of 15,000. My blog’s site stats say I have had 113,001 visitors. That proves that blogs can have incredible reach.
But the most important thing about a blog is what you have to say. I am not the most prolific blogger out there, nor do I wish to be. I post when I have something meaningful and heartfelt to say, not to meet some arbitrary quota. I try to concentrate on Strategic Communication/Public Relations and Integrated Marketing Communication. But, I also like to talk about personal and topical issues, so I include the category of Life in General. The human condition is quite compelling, and it deserves comment from time to time.
Thank you for reading More With Les.
Happy birthday, More With Les! Five years already? Time sure does fly.
No, you aren’t the most prolific blogger, but that is a good thing. What you have to say always has insight and meaning, so even MORE with Les would be most welcome!
Congratulations on this milestone, my dear friend. Here’s to many more.
Sue
Dear friend Sue, MWL readers should know that we began our blogs at the same time (See Sue’s Red Jacket Diaries Blog in my Blogroll). We became friends through our blogs, sharing career interests and IABC zeal. My, how the years have flown by.
Thank you for your kind words. And congratulations to you, Sue, for your Red Jacket Diaries Blog anniversary.
It makes me wonder where all this is leading. I can’t wait to find out. It is comforting to share the journey with you, my dear friend.
Les
You are too kind, Les. Thanks for the congratulations and the plug!
Sue
Proof multimedia is the way to go. Thank you for your courage and contribution.
My dear Mary, who would have thought when we began our careers together 30 years ago that we would have communication vehicles such as weblogs, etc. It is a brave new world. I am blessed that, 30 years later, we can still collaborate and share careers and life in general. Thank you for your support and friendship, Partner.
Les
Yes, congratulations, Les. I’m glad you’ve been sharing your insights with us for five years … and counting.
Donna, you are too kind. Thank you for your friendship and support. My best to you in all that you do.
Onward and upward,
Les
Congratulations / Happy birthday to your blog! I think it is great that you have utilized this outlet and gained such a positive response. I also think it’s great when you say that you blog when you have things to say, not to meet some kind of quota. I struggle with this because with the chaos that is life, I often do not have time to blog. I often feel like a slacker or like I should sit down and brainstorm a list of blog topics to meet some daily or weekly quota to keep up with other bloggers. But you know what? It is best to blog when you have something meaningful to say because when you are too concerned with a quota or keeping up with others, your blog posts begin to lose meaning because then you’re just blogging just to do it. I think I will follow your model of blogging and not worry if it’s not enough, just as long as my posts are meaningful.
Congratulations, my brother and dear friend! More With Les is one of those rare, understated blogs that is always filled with thoughtful commentary and observations as opposed to so many that are blustery and in-your-face for the sake of trying to gather a following. As you have demonstrated, sometimes the quiet folks have the most to say — or at least the most worthy of reading.
You continue to inspire me. May you have many more years of successful blogging in addition to all the other things you do so well.