I was homeless on the internet, but now I'm building a house.

[@DinaLu]

A bit nervous posting this, since it's a bit different than my typical video, hope you enjoy❤

[@superbvajhuvina]

Your resilience is amazing. I can’t imagine going through what you did, but the fact that you’ve come out the other side building something as huge as a house is so inspiring. It’s a reminder that setbacks don’t define us-our persistence does.

[@DinaLu]

Thank you so much Jhuvina! Actually, I made a few blog posts on my website but then I stopped 😅 I realized it was just more work but instead, I'll focus more on my email newsletter and use that as an outlet. As well as my Calligraphy Poems for the Soul project. Thanks for watching!

[@lydiasalinas5106]

I love that you’re blogging, can’t wait to see what you produce

[@DinaLu]

Thank you so much!

[@SylsPurrspective]

I love the direction your content is going in. I love when creators show the behind the scenes thought process behind an idea that will grow into something major!

[@DinaLu]

Thank you Sylvia!!! Trying to show more behind the scenes!

[@kristinadantonio9402]

Hi Dina! I love that you are starting your own blog. I'm just starting mine too, so I'd love to see content about your journey, what's worked for you and what hasn't, tools, etc.

[@DinaLu]

Congrats on starting your blog! And yes, will do!

[@bryinasia]

I love that analogy of building a house. CANT WAIT TO VISIT IT ;D

[@DinaLu]

Thanks Bryan!!!

[@jetimpulse]

love this! A different dynamic but still good execution nonetheless! nice to see you again dina🫶

[@DinaLu]

Thank you SO much!!

[@cuteycuteylala]

I love your content. I’m like you in that I love writing and have consistently written in my journal for over 10 years ❤ I love the idea of having a “home” - a place away from the hustle where you can get back to yourself and enjoy the things you love the most without as much pressure. Hope it all goes amazing for you 😊

[@DinaLu]

Thank you SO much!!!! Writing in a journal for 10 years is amazing, I'm sure when you read it back it's nice to reflect on the past and see how much you've grown

[@kwentongkrimen]

Proud of you 🤍🤍🤍

[@DinaLu]

Thanks!!

[@stefanogrossiofficial]

You are helping me so much being motivated and also to structure my business. Also, you are so damn smart and also a wonderful girl. Thanks so much for what you do.

[@DinaLu]

Thank you so much for your support and good luck on your business 🙌

[@apollineglt1426]

You are really pretty I have been following you since a while now and not only does your content brings a lot of value, but it is also so pleasant to listen and watch you

[@jeanieworks]

Dinaaa, Jean here, I hope you still remember me, you met with me in Manila! I love the analogy you used on rented spaces and having a permanent home! I also kind of miss having my own home too as well makes me think if I should get back on track! I will surely sign up on your new blog ❤

[@DinaLu]

Omg of course I remember you! We went to eat with the group and then walked around the mall for a while. Thank you so much for the support and for following along for such a long time❤

[@kaysnotes123]

I love this! Thank you for sharing! I've been following you because I find your of self-employment journey really inspirational as someone also making their way on towards that goal. A lot that you share in this video really resonates so thank you again for sharing! 💛 Excited to see you make your house a home

[@DinaLu]

Thank you SO much!!! For watching and following! I was nervous about posting the video and actually the video is doing pretty poorly in terms of watch hours/views compared to my other videos so it's nice to hear you resonated with it.

[@mrsk329]

❤ you inspire me. I started an etsy shop and have been feeling the same way. The blog seems fun.

[@DinaLu]

Awww that makes me so happy. Good luck on the etsy shop!

[@mrsk329]

@@DinaLu Thank you! Keep up the good work on your shop as well and your KZbin channel

[@sp_ekriti]

Love the analogies! As entrepreneurs, we must have our own home. These other sites are not loyal to us, but we won't turn on ourselves.

[@DinaLu]

Yessss! Thank you for watching!!

[@WisdomWithin999]

This was extremely insightful for me thanks so much for this vulnerable share ❤️ its super helpful. I love writing too!!!

[@DinaLu]

Aww I'm SO glad to hear that!!! And YESSS writing ftw

[@sentientbeans]

Such a great analogy! At first I thought you’re referring to the fact that your audience on social media is rented, which is also true, but that your newsletter is your own audience. I see now you’re saying that you want a place for you to express yourself and content that is your own. That is so important! I love that you know that blogging is your thing. I’m kind of the opposite, where when I think about videos I have a lot of ideas but when it comes to writing, although I can do it, I feel like it’s a chore. It’s great to lean into our specific thing that we like and are good at. I wonder if you like to also read a lot of blog posts? Cause they say that’s the clue, is to create the kind of content you consume. Can’t wait to read your blogs! Also, I am currently in one of Dina‘s coaching groups and she is awesome! So whenever you get the chance next to get on that, do it!!!!

[@DinaLu]

Thank you so much, Cara! And it's great to have you in the group and so happy you're enjoying it 💕 Yeah I used to read a lot of blogs on all sorts of topics, but these days I watch more KZbin videos (it's just easier lol). And I'm reading more books rather than blogs (but trying to not read non-fiction as I've ALWAYS read non-fiction... reading more memoirs now). It's awesome you realize that VIDEO is more your thing rather than writing, that's great! When you were a kid/teenager, was there some kind of creative activity you liked doing? For me it was blogging haha.

[@sentientbeans]

@@DinaLu really cool. As a kid I really liked drawing, and also writing but short FB posts and fanfictions lol. And of course these skit videos for school.

[@DinaLu]

@@sentientbeans oooooo nice!! Makes sense that you want to do KZbin

[@Nmasichiofficial]

Hey Dina, Coming from the newsletter, and blogging is not dead. I definitely will read it. I feel like you too sometimes. I have been building for years (KZbin, IG, LinkedIn and my Web design business too) so I definitely feel you. I am currently working on my personal website now to have all my things in one spot, which will also have all my personal branding! PS: Please reach out if you need someone to build your blog site.

[@DinaLu]

Thank you for your support! It's awesome you're making a website too. Wishing you best of luck🙌

[@PeytosBusiness-ew4vu]

I like the hiker in the background randomly!

[@DinaLu]

Hahah I was so self conscious when I realized other people were around!

[@PeytosBusiness-ew4vu]

@@DinaLu hahah they probably don't mind

[@Deanna.G]

Blogging also has a HUGE boost for SEO and increases your visibility (15+ year blogger and web/blog designer). Having a hub for all your creative outlets and business endeavors is never a bad thing! Blogs are not dead ♥️

[@Deanna.G]

Also - I have clients and friends who make five and six figures a MONTH from blogging - I think you definitely have that potential :)

[@DinaLu]

Thanks so much for the encouragement, Deanna! I think for me, my blog would be more of a creative outlet for what I'm thinking/experiencing in my life rather than an SEO-driven informational blog, which is why I was questioning if I could make any money from it. If I write blogs for the purpose of getting views from Google and optimizing SEO, I totally agree it can make a lot of money. But right now I just want it to be sort of like an online journal where I share my journey. How did your friends/clients their blogs? Is it combination of things?

[@Deanna.G]

@@DinaLu the cool thing about blogging is it gets good SEO just from the fact that it is constantly updated content - that is why a lot of non blog sites have to work so hard to get ranked - and if you’re driving traffic from your other sources (especially email!), you don’t need to go crazy with keyword research or optimizing every post so much that it takes all the personality out of it. In fact with the recent Google updates the majority of bloggers who were more of the lazy SEO types did way better than the ones who worries about every little factor for ranking. Personality driven blogs are making a comeback in my opinion. People love blogs they can relate too and have a conversation with.

[@DinaLu]

@@Deanna.G Interesting, thanks for sharing this! Well, I'll just keep doing what I'm doing then, haha.

[@Deanna.G]

@@DinaLu yes!!! Can’t wait to see what you do! And if you need help with the site just ask! I’m just starting my Etsy journey so I may have a question or two (or fifty 🤣)

[@taliacu21]

There’s also Substack! :) loving always your content.

[@DinaLu]

True! And thank you so much for watching!

[@BelemaRonabere]

"went 2 da doctors" is wild looool

[@DinaLu]

LOL it's super cringe but I love my old blog much hahaha

[@User-q8d9j]

What website/blog builder are you using?

[@DinaLu]

Right now I'm using Hostinger for the dinalucreative.com website and Squarespace for the old dinacalligraphy.com website

[@User-q8d9j]

@@DinaLu thank you

[@hideinbush9923]

Do you Still do petsitting? Would appreciate more videos ❤

[@DinaLu]

I do, but very rarely and only for travel. What kind of petsitting topics are you curious about?

[@zahrashivapour770]

I really like blogs. I was writing my comment While watching, you said all my reasons why having the blog works in different ways. So I deleted all 😂 p.s: what's the difference between blogs and sites? 15 years ago blogs and sites was totally different. But these days I can't understand the differences

[@DinaLu]

I love blogs too haha. All blogs are sites, but not all sites are blogs. I'd say a blog is a place where people/companies POST regularly updated content/stories that are mainly educational.

[@sincin78908]

Hi,Do you need a video editor?

[@lydiasalinas5106]

Yes, readers want authentic blogs written by humans, we can tell.

[@DinaLu]

Yeah totally!

[@sergiokhaute5367]

What is your thoughts on copywriter's?

[@DinaLu]

Do you mean for blog writing? I think it's a great idea if someone's trying to grow a blog for a specific purpose and they need more support on the writing side of things. For me, blogging is more of a creative outlet.

[@sergiokhaute5367]

@@DinaLu copywriting as in sales email or writing a landing page or a sales page. Yes blog writing is great too...