I started blogging in 2012, and used to think I knew a lot about the subject. But then I read this! Check out this great history of our blogging world, thanks to Nick Rossis!
I have been online since 1985. I was one of the first members of the BBS (Bulletin Board) scene in Greece back when we connected to a server using landline modems. I still remember my thrill when I finally got my hands on a 9600 bps modem and could download pictures as well as texts.
In 1995, I developed my first website. Even then, I had identified a need for regularly updated content. While some pages were meant to be static, there were news and events to share. Web developers usually met this need by introducing a News page and placing there any related items. As the new millennium approached, we started placing some of these on the home page, too.
Out of these News pages came blogging. Nowadays, 25 years after I developed my first website, most of my living comes through freelance writing for company blogs.
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beetleypete 
I didn’t start this blog until 2016, but I have been fascinated with writing on computers since they first allowed it. I have had a variety of computers, word processing software and different printers for many years. I have loved watching the whole technology expand and appreciate how much simpler writing has become using it.
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I once owned a Brother electronic typewriter, with a 6-line ‘correction window’. When my letter was complete, I pressed ‘Print’, and the whole page printed off on the roller. I always loved that moment. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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I never did have a “word processor,” but went from my Selectric typewriter to my Leading Edge computer with paper on a long perforated roll.
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I read Mr. Rossis’ article, and found it quite informative.
I’ve thought about creating a blog (other than my WordPress site devoted primarily to limericks), but so far I haven’t really seen a pressing need for one. A lot of authors write about writing books. I’d rather spend my time actually writing books.
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In your case, I suspect you are too busy with your books to be able to devote time to another blog.
Thanks, David.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Fascinating stuff. My first blog was on Blogspot in 2009.
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Not often we see posts about the histroy of blogging, so I enjoyed that too.
Thanks, Peggy.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I just read the post of Nicholas, amazing!
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I would really recommend following his blog, Margie. It is packed with writing and publishing tips, good advice, interesting articles, and so much more. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete
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Bah! I developed my first web site in 1995 too and have been using email since 1984.
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I should have known, David. 🙂
I didn’t get a laptop until 2004!
Best wishes, Pete.
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I don’t know much about blogging though!
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I didn’t know most of the facts mentioned in the article, thank you! Also, I had the impression that Blogger was more popular than WordPress, but I was clearly wrong.
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Glad to hear you got something from it, Sam.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Many thanks for the kind comments and special thanks for the reblog, Pete!
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Always a pleasure, Nicholas.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Hello Nicholas!
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Cool to learn the history!
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I thought so too. Glad you liked it. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Great reblog Pete. I also commented on Nicolas’s post.
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Thanks, Kim. Nick posts a lot of great stuff!
Best wishes, Pete.
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Wow, this is amazing 😉
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Thanks, Richa. Nick Rossis is well worth following for his excellent articles and writing.
Best wishes, Pete.
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