{"id":3576,"date":"2008-09-24T07:38:17","date_gmt":"2008-09-24T13:38:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress-367309-1145705.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=3576"},"modified":"2008-09-24T07:38:17","modified_gmt":"2008-09-24T13:38:17","slug":"this-bloggers-getting-back-to-blogging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sustainablog.org\/articles\/this-bloggers-getting-back-to-blogging\/","title":{"rendered":"This Blogger’s Getting Back to Blogging…"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"writer<\/a>Over the past few months, my own blogging output has dropped dramatically as I’ve focused on “behind the scenes” efforts for the larger GO Media network. While that was a necessary step, and one that’s contributed to the network’s dramatic growth over the past few months, I’ve also really missed blogging.\u00a0 Building a company is exciting and rewarding, but through every strategy session and conference call and networking event, I’ve always known that, at heart, I’m a writer. And I wanted to get back to that…<\/p>\n

So, as of September 30, I’ll be stepping down from my role as Senior Editor of Green Options Media in order to do the work I most love doing: writing. I’ve been thrilled with the way sustainablog’s developed as a group blog, and will focus my time and effort on posting here regularly, and leading our team of regular contributors. Managing Editor Clayton Cornell will take over leading the network; this decision came easier once I knew that GO Media’s editorial direction would be in such capable hands.<\/p>\n

That doesn’t mean this was a decision I came to easily, though: the past two years have been among the most exciting and educational of my life. I’ve not only learned the ins and outs of social media, search engine optimization, and all of the other elements that contribute to a successful web site, but also received a broad education about business.\u00a0 Both successes and mistakes contributed to this learning process, and I’m grateful for both.\u00a0 I’m also grateful to my partners and co-workers for their creativity, resourcefulness, and determination… we wouldn’t have gotten here without all of our efforts.<\/p>\n

As so much of my work has involved building and developing the writing team, I want to express sincere gratitude to all of our contributors across the GO Media network.\u00a0 A handful of writers have been with us from the very beginning; others have just joined us. I’ve learned from all of you, though, and deeply appreciate your commitment, your intelligence, and your generosity to our audience. None of us would be here if it weren’t for your dedication towards our mission of “empowering sustainable choices.” I’m looking forward to continuing on as one of you.<\/p>\n

Finally, we’ve been incredibly fortunate to find an audience of people excited by the notion of living more sustainably. While it’s our job to provide content and information, we still learn an awful lot from those of you who’ve come by one or more of our blogs regularly. I’m ready to get back into the mix of discussion and debate, and to learn even more from you.<\/p>\n

It’s been a great ride, which is why I’m not getting off; I’m just changing seats. I hope you’ll continue on with us…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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