Recently, our BlogBurst editors interviewed BlogBurst member, Matthew Paulson. You can find his blog here.
Q- What motivated you to start your blog?
I’ve always enjoyed writing and really just wanted a new outlet for my writing. I previously wrote for my college’s newspaper, but it didn’t give me an opportunity to share what I was passionate about. I’ve always been a strong proponent of being intentional and deliberate about managing one’s finances by using smart money management skills and finding new ways to save money. I thought that creating a blog would be a great way to encourage others to do the same.
Q- You’ve just recently joined BlogBurst (August) but you had been blogging since December. Why did you decide to join BlogBurst?
My goal is to help people become better consumers, and if more people are reaching my content from whatever source, more people are being helped. Joining Blogburst was a great way to get my consumer tips out to the masses and provided valuable exposure for my blog.
Q- In one month, you’ve been picked-up by USA Today, Reuters, Internet Broadcast Systems and Cox-owned newspapers. How has that affected your blog and blogging?
I’ve definitely seen an increase in traffic on my website since joining Blogburst and that’s always a good thing. Knowing that some major publications consider my writing to be valuable to others is encouraging and gives me added motivation to keep writing.
Q-What other blogs do you read?
I read a number of financial/consumer related blogs including The Simple Dollar, Consumerism Commentary, and Free Money Finance. I also enjoy reading the internet’s premier technology blog, Engadget.
Q-In your opinion, what makes a good blog?
The only thing that makes a blog great is content. The best software and design in the world don’t mean a thing if you don’t have quality and original writing. The best bloggers have regularly updated and unique coverage on topics that other bloggers in the field don’t. Every financial author has written about why getting a Roth IRA is a good idea, but how many have discussed ways to save money on the golf course or traveling overseas to get inexpensive health care?
Q-What’s your biggest challenge as a blogger?
The biggest challenge as a blogger is coming up with new ideas for articles. Once I get a decent idea, I have no problem writing them, but coming up with new and unique ideas for articles on a daily basis is a bit of challenge. In order to generate new ideas, I’ve started reading a number of financial publications including Smart Money, Money Magazine, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance and the Wall Street Journal. I also read a number of other financial blogs and keep a notepad with me to write down ideas for articles when they pop into my head.
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