A frequently-asked query:
I’m a drunk.. well, probably an alcoholic.. I’m hoping that writing about all the horrible choices I’ve made, and my crazy past experiences will help me find some sort of direction and stability in my present day life.. and perhaps one day entertain the masses… Since I’ll be writing mostly about the past, I’m thinking of writing each post like a chapter in a book instead of a day-to-day blog?
anyway, which blog hosting site would you recommend, and why? and i know I need to purchase my own domain name, but finding the perfect domain name seems to be difficult because so many are taken.. any tips on coming up with a name that is unique, simple, catchy, and most importantly available? and also, who would you recommend buying the domain through?
everyone hopes their blog attracts tons of readers, so i will be optimistic that one day people will find my stories entertaining and informative.. so, what steps do i need to take when setting up the blog, like adsense, or having others able to subscribe to my blog (how?), or stat-tracker, or anything else? to make sure i do it right… and also to make sure my content isn’t stolen/plagiarized?
and would it be better to be funny or serious? I have a sense of humor, and I think readers prefer enlightened reading, but at the same time I don’t want to completely make a joke out of a pretty serious issue… how do i find happy medium, without sounding like i’m indifferent and can’t make up my mind..
And anything else you think would be prudent and useful…
I appreciate any and all answers…
And I answer many more questions than I ask; so, I do hope the favor can be returned despite the length, complexity, and multiple questions here…
(I know the grammar here is horrid… and Editing to perfection is important when trying to blog properly)
Thanks again.
Thanks for the genuine response. reason for wanting to actually purchase the domain name is to look more professional.. i always think blogs that are abc.blogger.com or abc.wordpress.com came off as cheap and lousy.. i think people would take me more serious if they know i had something invested.. -20. not a real biggynot too worried about getting bored/running out of material (at least not too soon). i spent a couple months in jail about 2 years ago (result of one of my genius ideas), and with all that free time i wrote pages and pages on how i felt in the situation; other inmates’ stories, how the system works, etc.. so i have some back-up material.
and still trying to figure out what direction to take it (i guess i’d have time, and more than anything see how it comes together). because a lot of my stories are so ridiculous they are hilarious on their own.. and yet so irresponsible, i think most anyone with even a little common sense would see that. and not follow my footsteps
