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Hi! I realize this is somewhat off-topic however I had to ask.
Does building a well-established blog such as yours require a lot of work?
I am completely new to blogging but I do write in my journal every day.
I'd like to start a blog so I can easily share my personal experience
and views online. Please let me know if you have any suggestions or tips for new aspiring bloggers.
Appreciate it!