Comments on: Where Do I Go From Here…

By: One Frugal Girl

One Frugal Girl — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 16:09:10 +0000

Thanks for all of the comments. I’ve decided not to change domains just yet, but I will begin writing on topics other than personal finance. I’m sure there will be a lot of money posts too, but if the mood sways me I’ll write about anything my heart desires. Thank you for sticking with me for the ride.

By: anexactinglife

anexactinglife — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 11:38:22 +0000

I agree with everyone else. Personal Finance is a hook that gets people interested, but then we want to feel like we know you (i.e. the rest of your life). I notice that Niki from Hello Paper Moon also used to have a PF blog called Debt Free by Thirty. So I think ex-PF blogs are a definite trend!

By: TC

TC — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 18:52:44 +0000

I would continue to read! I found your blog when I was looking to learn more about PF and budgeting, and I have found that I enjoy personal stories more than just finance stories. I have enjoyed the personal aspect of your blog and would like to continue reading the personal stories you choose to share.

By: BJM

BJM — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 15:58:27 +0000

I would definitely still continue reading even if you veer a little away from personal finance. I’ve found that I appreciate blogs more that aren’t so narrowly focused on JUST finances, but other aspects of life as well.

By: sense

sense — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 02:16:06 +0000

Another one here that has shifted focus from money to life and goals! Don’t feel bad, I earned a total of 2 cents from my blog! Million dollar blogs are hard to come by. 🙂

I now just write whatever my heart feels like it needs to write. I would follow you on whatever journey your heart wants to take.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 16:16:38 +0000

I would definitely read it you changed things up!

Like Leslie, I rebranded recently (well, it was in July I think, so not so recent) so I could write about other topics. It has been a fantastic change for me – I still feel some obligation to write about finance every now and then, but overall it’s nice to think I can write whatever I want. My traffic/audience dropped a little, but I’d rather have fewer readers and be happy with my blog than have a lot of readers and hate what I’m writing about.

Looking forward to seeing what you decide to do!

By: Leslie

Leslie — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 14:33:21 +0000

I just did this! Last month I changed 27 And Frugal to LeslieBeslie.com

I found that as my life changed over the course of three years, my relationship with money changed as well. While it is still important in my life, I no longer need to be as focused on it as I once was.

I found myself less passionate when writing about money-related topics and disappointed that I couldn’t share my non-money-related experiences with my readers (ie: running races)

I decided that not everything in life is about saving money and my blog should reflect that. I made a full transition, changing the name (I wanted to rid myself of the ‘frugal’ relationship) and layout.

I now feel that this blog really reflects me as a person and I have been enjoying writing new content. I might have lost some of the hard-core frugal readers but am sure I will gain more financially-casual folks and hopefully encourage them to set-up a budget!

By: Jenn

Jenn — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 14:00:16 +0000

I would keep reading if your blog stopped being only about personal finance. And I agree about the fun of reading blogs being the personal stories. Personally I have enjoyed reading your transition from full time to job to being a mom, as that is a journey I am trying to decide on if it is right for me (having kids at all first, and then would I work or stay home). So I say keep writing, even if it isn’t as regular. I can imagine having the new little one takes up a lot of time that used to be spent on blogging!