I first started blogging back in 2007 as a hobby of mine as I really enjoy writing and sharing my views with other people. That was 14 years ago and fast forward to 2021, I can proudly say that I-Tekkaus (www.tekkaus.com) am one of the top lifestyle bloggers in Malaysia. I must admit that it is not an easy feat and I want to thank all my readers, supporters, and brands who believe in me and what I embody as a blogger. Still, I am humbled by the awards and recognitions that have been given to me.
Tekkaus-One of the Top Lifestyle Bloggers In Malaysia
Though a lot has constantly changed over the course of 14 years, I have always believed that as long as you put your heart and soul into something that you are passionate about, you will be successful in it. Hence, I have continuously improved my writing skills, tones, and styles to continue to be one of the top lifestyle bloggers in Malaysia.
Blending In With Social Media Evolution
When I first started blogging, I remembered vividly that Twitter and Facebook were the only two main social media that had dominated the Internet. Back then, blogging was considered to be the most popular media that individuals and brands use as a tool to disseminate information and knowledge. However, these recent years, the emergence of Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat has changed the landscape of social media.
Though a lot of so-called pioneer bloggers have abandoned their blogs, I honestly feel that blogging will always be relevant. Then again the only constant in this world is change. That is why I believe it is essential that blogging should be blending in with the social media evolution. Knowing that I need to adapt, I have embraced the new forms of social media such as Instagram to further help me enhance the visibility of my blog. Still, I believe that a blog will always be the mainstay as it belongs to me I don't have to be worried about my accounts being reported or banned whatsoever.
Search Engine Optimization + Social Media Optimization
I have learned from my experience that writing a good piece of article is merely one of the important "ingredients" for your blog. The other important part would be to promote and market your blog to get more readers and exposure. A well-written blog will be useless if it is being not promoted, right? That is why we need to spend quite a lot of time and effort on impactful marketing to make sure that our blog can reach more people. In fact, these two factors have helped me to continue to be one of the top lifestyle bloggers in Malaysia!
To get your blog optimized for search engines such as Google and Bing, you will need to write an in-depth, informative article that readers can benefit from. Besides the length (quantity), you will also need to focus on the quality of your writing. Apart from Search Engine Optimization, it is also necessary for us to share our blog articles on various social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Through influencer marketing, our published blog post will be optimized for social media to get more exposure and eventually readership. In other words, both search engine optimization and social media optimization go hand-in-hand when it comes to blogging.
Providing More Value For Brands & Companies
One of the perks of being one of the top lifestyle bloggers in Malaysia and of course social media influencer is getting more opportunities to collaborate with various brands. I am humbled to have had the chance to work with many reputable brands and companies be it internationally or locally. Though I can be quite selective with my partnership, I always strive to do my best and provide more value for brands and companies that I work with. I am glad that all of my collaborations have been really successful.
I will always go the extra mile to help brands to promote their products and services. Besides writing a long, well-researched article, I will also ensure that I include many beautifully taken photos to enrich my blog article. I will even create an interesting video to be added to my blog article. Once my article is published, I will share it on all my social media platforms namely Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest just to name a few. In fact, each article of mine will be shared on at least 15 different platforms. That is what I call providing more value for my clients.
Growing With My Blog
Those who have been reading my blog and following me on my social media have certainly witnessed how I have grown over the years. In fact, from blogging as an individual, my blog has now evolved to include my wife and kids as well. It is fun to be involved in a family activity to blog about what we are passionate about from food to traveling, gadget, and course about lifestyle. Thanks to blogging and social media, my family and I get to try so many different experiences that would otherwise be out of reach for us.
Retaining My Identity
I have learned not to accept every opportunity that knocks on your door. In fact, it is dangerous to just accept anything just to get paid in cash or in exchange for products that do not really define you; In fact, you risk turning your blog and social media accounts into advertisement boards for advertisers to exploit. Yes! Your blog and Instagram feed have now turned into blank spaces stuffed with countless products and services that are irrelevant to you.
Someone will come along and easily replace you as you are not offering anything unique to you anymore. Eventually, you lose the identity that sets you apart from the rest. Hence, I am glad that I could resist a lot of temptations and truly be the blogger and social media influencer that my readers and brands can identify with. I can't be promoting something that I will never ever use right? Remember to not lose yourself especially in your blogging journey. Carve a name and an irreplaceable identity for yourself. Aim to be one of the top bloggers in your niche by being unique! Be your own brand!
Strive For Excellence as A Blogger + Influencer
I know that I still have got a lot to learn in terms of blogging and social media marketing. It is my quest to constantly acquire new knowledge to improve myself to be a better blogger and influencer in Malaysia. Despite needing to evolve and adapt, I have proven that I can still retain my identity to be who I am. Last but not least, my blog will always be my anchor and I vow to continue to be one of the top lifestyle bloggers in Malaysia. So...what comes to your mind when you think about "Tekkaus"?
good spirit bro. Keep writing.
ReplyDeleteTak ramai maintain menulis blog sekarang.
Thanks for the support man. Appreciate it. :)
DeleteKeep it up! 👍
ReplyDeleteThanks. Will do. :D
DeleteTop 25 Award? Who were giving away the awards? Was there a competition or something? What prize did they give you?
ReplyDeleteIt was an ongoing award compiled by an company. :)
Deletesaya pun suka menulis sebab minat, dari suka-suka sampailah rupanya boleh buat duit. tahniah atas ur blog performance 👍🏻
ReplyDeleteThanks. Yeah let the passion keep on burning. :)
DeleteKeep the passion burning!
ReplyDeleteThanks. Will keep on pushing definitely. :D
DeleteCongratulations Bro!
ReplyDeleteWhen I think of Tekkaus, I remember that you have transformed into a humble and friendly blogger today. 10 years ago, was another story.
Wait...so I was not friendly at all 10 years ago? I was horrible, terrible and "vegetable"? LOL :D
DeleteCongratulations Tekkaus and you deserve it!
ReplyDeleteThanks. I really appreciate it. :)
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