The author discusses lessons learned from starting a blog, including that blogging requires a significant time commitment, there is much to still learn through asking questions, maintaining a successful blog demands long-term commitment to continually engage one's community, and careful proofreading is important for a polished, professional appearance with no typos that could turn readers off. The author also found blogging to be an enjoyable experience that gave a sense of accomplishment.

1. The Metamorphosis of Marketing Nancy Leonard

2. What I learned with my blog post TIME. Lots of it. Engaging in effective Social Media and Blogging requires an investment in time.

3. What I learned with my blog post Questions. Lots of them. There is so much I don’t know. So much I have yet to learn and discover. The opportunities are limitless.

4. What I learned with my blog post Commitment. Serious and long-term. Once launched, successful Social Media endeavors require an ongoing commitment to your community. Now that I’ve posted my first blog, I can’t just stop there. I’ve just opened the door.

5. What I learned with my blog post Proofreading. Once. Twice. Three times. On several occasions, I had to go back and edit my post because it wasn’t perfect. For example, I used Social Media with initial caps in the first instance, and Social media in the second instance. Did not look polished and professional or well-cared for. Typos are definitely a turn-off.

6. What I learned with my blog post Joy. Blogging is fun! And I experienced a sense of accomplishment. Thank you to all of you who responded to my blog and posted comments. It made my day! …I could really get into this! To be successful at anything, you truly do have to enjoy the ride. I certainly do!