In about 2 weeks the Waterdog Journal Blog will be moving to a new home.
I’ve been asked to bring my blog over to ChicagoNow and it will show up under the Outdoors Category.
As they say in About ChicagoNow:
ChicagoNow is an online community created by Chicagoans for Chicagoans.
More than 10 million of us call ourselves Chicagoans. Some of us live in the city proper, many of us live in the suburbs and more than a few live a plane ride away. Our stories vary, but all of us are connected to Chicago. ChicagoNow is where we connect to each other online and share our interests.
Every day, our bloggers post more than 100 entries about all things Chicago. One day you might read about CTA fare cuts, see photos of a new bar in Pilsen or watch an interview with Jay Cutler. The next day you might read about Blago’s latest stunt, listen to a podcast streaming live from Boystown or watch Miss Illinois work out.
ChicagoNow launched in August 2009 and is owned by the Chicago Tribune Media Group. The site is run by a team of community managers and web developers based in downtown Chicago.
I sent them my info and a link to my blog and thought of it as a long shot. I was floored when given the news. This is a great opportunity for me to see if how I write about the outdoors goes beyond the local fishing and hunting community. Something I’ve always wanted.
If my posts dwindle or links fail over the next 2 weeks, it means we’re in the process of moving. I’m not sure how that’s going to go yet. I know the blog will have an all new look (I’ll miss my grunge look), but we’re not sure if all my posts will migrate over or I’ll basically be starting fresh. That remains to be seen. I’ve been told it should all be pretty seamless and existing links will just be redirected. Sounds easy enough.
The nice part is, I don’t have to change a thing I do in terms of what I write about and photograph. I was a little concerned that I might have limits to what I can do, but there are none.
I’m looking forward to this. I’ve been leaving my stories about my wanderings all over the internet since 1998. It will be nice to have a new home.
Intro to the Outdoors
28 May 2011Congrats! Looking forward to checking out the new format.
troutrageous1
28 May 2011Congrats, sounds like a great opportunity! Hope everything goes smooth, I know how any changes like this can be nerve-wracking.
Ken G
28 May 2011I’m sure the new format is going to look a little more…professional. No more sloppy paint background. I will miss it.
Mike, I’m a bit of a control freak when it comes to my content. Handing things over for others to take care of has me biting what little nails I have left.
Quill Gordon
29 May 2011Hot diggity! Congratulations. You deserve the recognition.
I hope the move goes smoothly.
Ken G
29 May 2011Thank you sir. Watch, I’ll come down with a case of severe writers block now. Wouldn’t that be just my luck.
Mari
30 May 2011Your prolific posting will be an asset to ChicagoNow, Ken. Congrats on being appreciated! I know I’ve enjoyed reading your blog and seeing your photography since we met in April at Geneva Kayak.
Ken G
30 May 2011Thanks Mari.
Now I have to do that one for you. Maybe a bigger audience? We’ll see.