Alexa James' Blogger: PB124: Using “We” When You Mean “I”

Using We and I in Blogging

Today we are talking about using the words we and I. This comes from a question from Sally.

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This question is from Sally (not her real name). Sally is just starting out blogging and doesn’t have a team. She has noticed some bloggers say “we” even though they don’t have a team. Is it better to use “we” or “I” when blogging.

In Today’s Episode Using We and I When Blogging and Does It Matter

I’m sure a lot of bloggers can relate to this question.
I know I’ve slipped into the “we” in the early days of my blogs because they kind of slid into being a collaborative thing
I wasn’t trying to project I was bigger than I was, it was more of the collaborative nature
In time, I had regular guest writers and a forum moderator, so I guess the “we” became more justified
After I started hiring more people it definitely became a “we”
I struggle with the flip side of this sometimes, I use “I” on my blog when I have a collaborative team working on the site and helping out
I think it is a good idea to be as transparent as possible
Using “I” can make you more relatable to your audience and show that you are just like them
There will come a time when the “I” becomes a “we”, this isn’t a clear cut process and the transition may be muddled
Stay transparent, and share your journey. Don’t worry too much if the lines become muddled.

How did you go with today’s episode?

I would love to hear other people’s opinions on this. When did you start using “we”? Do you slip into using “we” or “I” when you shouldn’t? I would love to hear your take on this subject.

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