Two years and counting: RickMahn.com
Yep, two years ago today I posted my first post here on RickMahn.com. Friends and coworkers thought it was a tad self-centered at the time, and I did feel a little uncomfortable launching a blog with my name. However, starting my third year with this site, I think the content I generate (when I’m productive 
), fits more than just my own needs. The experience working on my own personal brand and career allows me to share what I learn, and meet many, many more interesting and knowledgeable people.
So, my first post was on February 17th, 2006 where I said hello:
Welcome to the culmination of my blogging efforts for the past year. RickMahn.com is the place where I will talk about daily events in the technology space and blogosphere. About work, a little about life, and sprinkled with a few rants on occasion.
The reason for starting a new blog is both simple and complex. I’ve been using a number of blogging tools (Blogger, WordPress.com, MSN Spaces) with differing results. I’ve come to the conclusion that Blogger.com currently was the most flexible, WordPress.com the most powerful, and MSN Spaces - well… oh my, look at the time.
So after a lot of research, learning new technologies, blogging, thinking, and figuring costs and such, I’ve set up shop here at www.rickmahn.com. I’ll be here mostly every day posting on things that I find interesting, interacting in the blogosphere, commenting on others’ posts and so on.
So, come on back from time to time and check out what I’m doing - drop a line and let me know what’s good and what’s bad. See ya round the ‘net!
So, that’s a quick look back to the beginning of my personal blog, though I did start blogging a little over a year earlier in December of 2004 with a MSN Spaces blog. Learned a lot since then! 
I’d like to take a minute and thank everyone who continues to stop by. I plan on keeping relevant content on social media, personal branding, some technology stuff, and a few selfish posts on what makes me happy. Cheers folks and onward into year three!
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Comments
Comment by Rick Mahn Ann,
Thank you - I’ve been having a great time at it. Wish you well, and I’ll be stopping by!
Regards,
Rick
Comment by Joanna Young Rick, congratulations!!
I love your blog because:
even when you’re writing about things I don’t know about I can ‘hear’ you, you’re trying to explore them from your point of view, not just repeating what others say
your posts are short and easy to read (hurrah!)
and the happiness posts are brilliant - what are you talking about - selfish - they’re a service to the blogosphere 
Joanna
Comment by Rick Mahn Joanna,
Thank you! I always appreciate your feedback, as it helps me figure out my blogging directions.
~Rick
Comment by Todd Jordan Congratulations! I’ve been following you fairly recently of course, but you’ve really developed your own style. Keep it going.
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Congrats, Rick. Having just set up a personal blog myself, in addition to MarketingProfs, I’m encouraged to see you still going strong at 2 years! Here’s to many more….