They say Blogging is dead. But is it though?
I mean it's true Youtube, with its countless (not to mention, free) videos on almost every topic imaginable, has shifted how users absorb information from the internet. Almost everyone learns better with audio-visual media and that has weighed heavily upon the blogging industry.
That being said (or written), if you're having an issue with your code, say, you see an error but can't figure out the source, would you rather watch a 20-minute video about common errors or read two short paragraphs written on a tech blog post dedicated to the error?
Made you rethink, didn't I? Let's say it will take some time before tech blogging will turn obsolete (looking away from ChatGPT). So, let me tell you 5 reasons you should start your tech blog and how that may help you in your career.
Having a tech blog lets people find you, and your portfolio. No one will just randomly stumble upon your portfolio website unless there's a blog/social media post/youtube video pointing toward it. Let your tech blog be that pointer(no pun intended) for a potential client. Also, this lets others take a look at your portfolio too. This is a way of connecting with people and networking is a long-term investment in the tech world.
A tech blog is a portfolio in itself. It demonstrates what you know, and gives you a platform to be descriptive about your technical as well as soft skills. It establishes your identity among the tech community, much like a portfolio website would. It gives you exposure in your niche community and that in itself is a big reason to start writing a tech blog immediately.
Tech blogs can help you stand out in interviews. Let's try to imagine the perspective of an interviewer. Every resume looks the same with slight variations. How do you stand out? The link to your tech blog will definitely attract the attention of your interviewer, and that's all you need. You need to catch their eye, and here is a free way of doing that.
A tech blog gives you a talking point during your interviews as well. The moment you mention that you write about technology, the interviewer will be intrigued to know more about your experience. This is how you smoothly steer your interview in your direction. You shall be talking about something you worked and poured your energy on and this will be visible to the interviewer as well.
Finally, a tech blog can help you evolve in your journey as a developer/designer but also as a learner. They say teaching is the best way to learn. So, if your blog talks about complicated concepts, that means you as the writer understand these concepts. This will help you gain more confidence and this will show in all of your interviews.
So what are you waiting for? Choose Hashnode, medium or dev.to and strengthen your resume and skills today. Write about whatever feels interesting to you and who knows where this might take you.