How My Blog Got Started!

How It All Got Started: Read my story below.

My site is my outlet, and it’s a creative one. I read more, my writing has improved, I’m learning more and it helps me promote my business.

As a self-employed carpenter, I first used “Concord Carpenter” as a place to post images of carpentry projects.

But before long I started sprinkling in police-related posts, home improvement tips and child and public safety quips – things that just about any reader could relate to.

Nobody wants to hear ranting and raving so I avoid that. But I’m not afraid to give my opinion — never have been. When I do give an opinion about something, I make sure it’s based in fact.

The “Concord Carpenter” started commenting before he ever had his own forum.

I was drawn into the blogosphere through a friend, the Rev. Austin Fleming of Holy Family Parish in Concord whose blog is“A Concord Pastor Comments.”

I was a regular reader and commenter on his blog. After joking with me about my starting my own blog, Fleming worked on a dummy blog that he called “A Concord Carpenter Comments.”

One day when looking at Fleming’s profile I noticed he had a second blog named A Concord Carpenter Comments. I liked the alliteration in the catchy title.

When I clicked on this blog I realized that he did not have any Administrator edit controls set for it so as a joke I added all my information onto the blog profile.

Well in the meantime Fleming discovered what I had done and we had a good laugh.

When Fleming deleted the blog I received an auto email asking if I wanted to keep the blog. I changed the email in it and it became mine….. That’s how it started.

I look back and realize that this launch into the blogosphere was not without some anxiety. Blogging was a bold move for me. I never expected it to last as long as it has but I really enjoy working on it. It gives people a chance to get to know me and gives me a chance to reveal myself.

Some of my fellow carpenters “don’t get it,” but my customers do — or they’re starting to anyway.

My blog gives me a voice. When customers, neighbors and friends ask me questions related to carpentry, I can often direct them to my blog where I’ve already written on the question they’re asking.

Sit back, grab a cup of joe and take a peek at my current and archived posts and enjoy !

Read complete article by Patrick Ball, Concord Journals Staff Writer
“Blog is carpenter’s newest project”

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Concord Carpenter

Who is Concord Carpenter?    ~ Robert Robillard is editor of A Concord Carpenter and principal of a carpentry and renovation business located in Concord, Massachusetts. Rob is a recognized leader in tool and how-to information for building professionals, he also hosts the Concord Carpenter Cable TV Show, offering the do-it-yourself audience in Boston's Meto West region expert advice on home repairs and maintenance. On his website, Rob covers all aspects of home improvement and remodeling, specializing in problem solving for home maintenance. Rob enjoys evaluating and reviewing tools and products and restoring vintage tools. The Concord Carpenter's motto: "Well done is better than well said!":

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