In fact, maintaining a blog can transform an ordinary everyday person into a local, national, or even international expert in their field.
That phenomenon can definitely can happen for business bloggers.
Just ask my good friend Darren Rowse of the must read Pro Blogger.
Not only was Darren a much deserved nominee in the 2005 Business Blogging Awards for Best Overall Blog, but he has also developed a solid reputation as an expert in the fields of blogging, and of his chosen hobbies.
The entire matter has Darren a little frightened, but very excited.
The reason for Darren Rowse's billing, as a highly reputable and well known expert, is a direct result of his blogging activities.
By writing about his hobbies, and about the business side of blogging, Darren has earned a world wide audience for his ideas and recommendations. Without his blogs, that global reach would have been almost impossible.
By freely and generously offering ideas and assistance to bloggers everywhere, Darren has helped himself.
And you can too.
There are those who say that helping others will return to you in the form of good karma. In effect, the more you benefit other people, the better off you will be personally.
I believe that concept to be true.
By helping other people reach their goals, a blogger or anyone else will enjoy the personal satisfaction, of having assisted someone else acheive success. Any financial rewards and added reputation, resulting from your generosity, are simply a bonus.
That said, blogging will work wonders for a business person's, or anyone else's reputation as an expert in their area of interest. By sharing knowledge, you are also displaying knowledge.
Becoming a teacher and mentor to others, as Rick Blythe of Feedbuzzard openly declares of Darren Rowse, his guide in blogging , builds a huge audience of students. Without a blog, adding pupils for your ideas is much more difficult, and takes a very long time.
With a blog, your ideas can be delivered to your intended audience in a matter of minutes. All it takes is the time to write the blog post, and ping the blog services.
By writing regular blog posts, that provide interesting and informative content, you too can be considered an expert.
All because of a blog.
The next time you are introduced as an expert in your field of endeavour, because of your blogging activities, don't be too surprised.
In fact, it's to be expected, as long as you provide valuable assistance to others, in achieving their goals.
Just ask the expert, my good friend Darren Rowse!
