Why every Software developer needs a blog
One of the best mediums you can use to market yourself as a software developer is a blog. I firmly believe that every software developer who cares about their career should invest in creating a blog.
Why Are Blogs So Important?
Assessing the skills of software developers from their resume and a short interview is often difficult, so many employers have a difficult time knowing whether or not someone is a right fit for a job.
But imagine what happens if a software developer has a blog that is up to date. That blog might contain vital information about that developer, including code samples and in-depth technical analysis of various aspects of software development. I can tell more about a software developer by reading his or her blog.
Not only can having a blog help you to land a better job, it can also help you become a better software developer and improve your communication skills and it can bring all kinds of opportunities you might have never imagined.
If you’re a freelancer or you’re interested in freelancing, you’ll find that a successful blog can bring many clients your way instead of you having to go out and look for them. Clients that come to you directly will be much more willing to pay a higher rate and will take much less convincing to hire you for a job.
If you have a steady stream of visitors to your blog, you can build a product around their interests and convert that traffic directly into customers.
Another benefit of starting a blog is the improvement in your communication skills. Organizing your thoughts and putting them down into words is a difficult but valuable skill. Regularly writing helps you improve that skill. When you blog on a regular schedule, you’ll also be constantly refreshing your skills and staying up to date in your area of expertise.
Are you convinced you need a blog? Good! Get started.
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