Blogging: What Not To Do

10 Things I Learned Not To Do after reviewing the past 4 years of my own blog posts:

1. Apologize for taking pictures of yourself by being sarcastic and self-deprecating. 
   


2. Post pictures of yourself last because you are afraid of being perceived as vain and superficial.
   


3. Less is more. Instead of posting 12 pictures that are merely “ok”, post 3 or 5 best.
   


4. There is no need to apologize for taking time away from blogging. We get it. We’re all busy.
   


5. The people that you would never think read your blog, read your blog.
   


6. The people that look for opportunities to criticize you, also read your blog. 
   


7. Blogging about being roofied before you tell your parents is never a good idea.
   


8. Blogging about hot topics in your personal life that aren’t old news yet is also a bad idea. 
   


9. Any information you decide to share on line that makes you feel too exposed, perhaps even embarrassed, should perhaps be kept to yourself. 
   


10. Don’t be tempted to do things like other blogs. You are your own brand.