Except that’s not true. At least, that’s what I tell myself.

As the father of a newborn, I realize more than ever how important it is to squeeze precious seconds out of every minute that I get. Here are a few places you might find me honing my blogging skills.

RED LIGHTS AND STOP SIGNS
Before you lecture me on distracted driving, read on! Every time I am idle in the car, I use the opportunity to focus on my breath, inhaling deeply and exhaling smoothly. My Zen hero Thich Nhat Hanh taught me that the best way to clear my mind, focus on the present, and relax myself to be receptive to creative ideas, is to simply breathe. A traffic stop is the perfect place to do this. In fact, some of my best blog ideas have come using this technique.

WAITING ROOMS
When you go to see a doctor or dentist, there’s a good chance you’ll be waiting. Rather than reading a three-month old sports magazine you could care less about, take out your smartphone or pad and start on your next blog post.

STANDING ON LINE
The person in front of you is pulling out their coupon pouch, so you know it’s going to be awhile! Might as well get your thumbs cracking and text message yourself a few notes for future blog entries.

HOLDING
Whether it’s your buddy picking up the other line or some hideous customer service rep subjecting you to Kenny G., it’s rare to have a phone conversation these days without getting put on hold. Use the time to pull up your latest Web stats, research SEO or unsubscribe from annoying spam. Oh, and if you’re put on hold for more than 90 seconds – hang up.

WATCHING ADS
If you are still resisting DVR and watching live TV, you are wasting your time! After you grab a snack and empty your bladder, start blogging before your show comes back. By the time you add up all of the ads, you could write a post during a 30-minute sitcom.

SLEEPING
I don’t view sleep as a “time suck,” but hitting the snooze button is! Get your butt out of bed and face the day head on!

GOSSIP
Engaging in gossip is a no-no. Not only does it waste your time, but you are aiding and abetting the spread of information that has the potential to hurt other people. Don’t engage, use the time to blog instead.

So if you’re sitting there waiting for your PC to boot up, you are wasting time! Fill the gaps with blogging tasks and you will never lose another second!

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– Currently over 50% of Internet users read at least one blog a month. According to Technorati and eMarketer, this number is expected to rise to 60% in 2014.

– Blogs are an influential way to get your message across. By speaking in a casual tone with your visitors, you can convert business using a softer sell. Perhaps that’s why blogs are one of the most effective marketing tools of the 21st century.

– More than 43% of U.S. companies will market via a blog by 2012, up from 34% in 2010, according to eMarketer.

– Search engine love! Over 58% of marketers use their blog to improve search engine optimization, according to eMarketer. We’ve seen the success many, many times. Look no further than Jobacle.com. In 2007 we developed a new brand name and now have over 60,000 search results in Google, the vast majority of which, are a result of blogging.

– Technorati and Razorfish say that 47% of consumers will refer a brand th out via blog, versus 28% for Facebook and 22% for Twitter. Yes, blog promotion works beautifully with Facebook and Twitter, but it is important to recognize that it is the lead horse, not a supporting player.

Blogging is NOT a passing fad. Posting stellar content on your website can help your business in so many ways. Contact Blogger Freelance today at 917-740-BLOG to learn more or fill out this form.

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