'Mexico or Bust Interview'

What is the name of your Blog?

Mexico or Bust

What is your name?

Mexpat

Where are you from? (include country, state and/or city)

Northern New Jersey, USA

What is your current age or age range?

30

Please describe your blog

A young American expat couple shares their life in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Topics include: cave diving, learning Spanish, and observations on Mexican culture and food.

Describe the main purpose of your blogging, what are you trying to accomplish?

I am blogging mainly to share with family and friends who are interested in my life. I am also sharing information on Mexico, why we moved here, what problems we face here, etc. to help others who are interested in moving abroad.

What blogging platform do you do and why?

Blogger, because it was free. Eventually I would like to switch to WordPress because it is better.

What do you blog the most about?

Daily life in Mexico, language/lost in translation issues, fun trips and excursions, restaurant reviews, etc.

What kind of blogs make you angry?

I don't read blogs that make me angry, so I can't think of any. I prefer to read blogs that make me laugh or make me feel like I know the person.

Give five of your best blogging tips.

1. Blog early, blog often. 2. Comment on other people's blogs. 3. Be truthful, but not to the point of endangering yourself (don't tell people your address!). 4. Post pictures. 5. Don't be insulting, racist or inflammatory on your blog.

What are some things you would NEVER blog about?

Never say never.

Did you start blogging for the purpose of making money and if so, are you making enough money?

Not blogging for money.

How long have you been blogging?

Since Feb 2007.

About how many hours per day do you spend blogging?

Less than one.

Do you track RSS feeds and if so, how many do you usually track daily?

Don't track RSS feeds.

Do you use Digg, and why or why not?

No- I'm not sure what it is.

Do you use Stumbleupon, and why or why not?

What?

What promotional techniques work best for you and why?

Commenting on other people's blogs because it forms friendships and community.

Have you met anyone offline as a result of your blog?

Yes, I met another expat living in Mexico to hang out on the beach. Another person recognized me at dinner because we were talking about driving to Mexico and mentioned our dog's name.

What is the url of your blog?

Mexico or Bust

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