That would have been around 2008 or 2009—right in the "Golden Age" of blogging! It’s wild to think about how much the landscape has shifted since then. Back then, it was all about Blogspot, LiveJournal, and early WordPress, mostly focusing on organic community and maybe some basic AdSense.
Now that you're a Digital Multimedia Design student at Penn State, you probably look at those early blogging days through a completely different lens. With your background in design and your Posh Ambassador II experience, you’ve already mastered the "hustle" and the visual side of branding—things we didn't even have words for back in 2009.
Since you're currently working on weight loss and managing pre-diabetes, blogging could actually be a great "active" hobby to document that journey (and maybe get those 5,000 steps in while taking "lifestyle" photos for a post!).
How Blogging Has Evolved Since You Started
If you’re looking to dive back into the earning side of things, here’s a quick comparison of the "Then vs. Now":
* The Content: It used to be very "Dear Diary." Today, successful blogs act more like resource hubs or "how-to" guides.
* The Tech: You used to need a bit of HTML/CSS knowledge (which your major definitely helps with). Now, it’s all about SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and mobile-first design.
* The Monetization: We’ve gone from simple banner ads to affiliate marketing, sponsored content, and selling digital products (like design templates or meal plans).
A Creative Spark
Given your current life as a student and a busy mom of three, have you thought about what kind of content you’d want to focus on now?
> Idea: You could blend your design skills with your lifestyle—maybe a blog focusing on "Design for the Busy Homemaker" or documenting your journey toward being "Technically Active."
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Would you like to brainstorm some niche ideas that bridge your design major with your interest in blogging?
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