Dec
25
2008
Doubt the Power of Blogging? Christmas Blog Saves Family’s Home From Foreclosure
Posted in the Category of Stuff
If you still don't understand - or believe in - the ripple effect of blogging, consider this story: the father of a Maryland family was laid off and eviction from their home was imminent. A friend posted a donation link on her blog to help them raise a little cash. After five days, strangers had donated $11,032. Enough so the family could pay $10,000 on their mortgage and enjoy Christmas...



A visitor to my site recently asked for some advice on how to start blogging. "I have never blogged, so this is completely new to me," he wrote. I have to say that it's wonderfully refreshing to get this kind of question in late 2008. It's easy to think that everybody is steeped in the use of social media, whether it's 