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Re: I Still Rather Like Blogging

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Re: I Still Rather Like Blogging

N-Bone Dog Treats — Wed, 26 May 2010 11:37:47 -0000

A blog should not be a place where you discourage people with a display of your goods and/or services - and certainly not Adsense.
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Re: I Still Rather Like Blogging

steve — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 02:10:50 -0000

Engadget is one of my main ways I get tech news. I was sad to hear they disabled commenting. Comments on a blog are at least 50% of what makes for good content. I’m going to give them a few days and maybe check out Gizmodo if Engadget’s comments aren’t back up. I can imagine the cost of dealing with the spam they must be getting. I don’t know what the answer could be but maybe require registration to leave comments? In a post explaining their comment situation, Engadget stated that a very small amount of readers actually comment. The thing is, it’s impossible to measure the number of people who read comments but never post any. I have a feeling that is a very large percentage of readers and disabling comments would adversely affect them.

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Re: I Still Rather Like Blogging

Al Mackin — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 17:24:10 -0000

There's still room for bloggers, and a place for blogs at the "media table". The hysteria of 2006 and 2007 have died down, and you're left with blogs that are informative and less confrontational. When I search for something in google, specifically technical (PHP) related questions, I'd rather end up on a blog than on a forum or a website. Blogs are usually more informative, and the comments - like this thread - lead to better solutions

Re: I Still Rather Like Blogging

Mark McGuinness — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:19:49 -0000

"make meaningful media alongside making immediate media. "

Nicely put sir! :-)

Re: I Still Rather Like Blogging

Kevin Phoenix — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 04:50:07 -0000

I think that authors would earn more from their blogs in the long term if they were to view them as simply their own personal network (i.e. their central hub); a place where people could come and express their views and discuss with others.

A blog should not be a place where you discourage people with a display of your goods and/or services - and certainly not Adsense

Re: I Still Rather Like Blogging

Conxa Rodà — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:49:15 -0000

I totally agree. Immediacy has a great value (and is much less time-consuming!!), but depth (reflection, analysis, add what you like here) is much needed, both for the blogger and for his/her readers.
Loved your image of meal vs snack comparison, although let me point out that many tweets with bright comments and interesting links that also provide delicacies and good nourishment:))
@innova

Re: I Still Rather Like Blogging

Claudio Gagliardini — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 01:44:41 -0000

I agree, Chris. The social web has a lot of applications, each one for a peculiar porpouse. Blogging is the perfect way to share our skills, experiences and ideas with other users, not the same with microblogging, I mean. Sorry for my English... ;-)

Re: I Still Rather Like Blogging

paramendra — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:48:18 -0000

I'm with you. I don't feel blogging is passe. Blogging is probably my favorite social activity. And Disqus has contributed to that. Comments sections are microblogging.

Re: I Still Rather Like Blogging

Laurent Rozenfeld — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:06:18 -0000

Thanks for clarifying Chris.

There is a saying in french that says as follow: "Tell me what you eat and I'll tell you who you are." (though you'll find it now in most cultures).

I think your analogy is interesting, not only because you serve meals rather than snacks, but also because you can create new menus based on the feedback your receive, and you've got a lot. This means that content evolves based on the contact with your audience. It's something I've noticed around. When comments are more than just "thank you's" it helps the blogger find a direction for his blog and helps shaping his communication/writing style.
The same way a speaker learns to adapt to his audience or a teacher to his class. (for older blogs).

What if there was a way for you to know to what kind of restaurant you look. If your readers could tell you you're more like french gastronomy, chinese fondue or sushi? (where each meal is like a portrait)
I would love to be perceived as spareribs!

Re: I Still Rather Like Blogging

The Franchise King — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:46:15 -0000

Chris,

Here is something I find kind of amazing;

Your topics on social media are relevant and spot on.

Why does Google give your blog a Google Rank of 6?

The Franchise King
Joel Libava

Re: I Still Rather Like Blogging

Mark William Schaefer — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:24:01 -0000

Meaningful media will always win out. Twitter can link, direct, and comment, but the depth still has to somewhere. In fact, with the demise of newspapers, blogs will be elevated (perhaps merged) with traditional media and become even MORE meaningful.

Mark Schaefer
@markwschaefer

Re: I Still Rather Like Blogging

Pete Steege — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:06:17 -0000

My name is Pete Steege, and I am a Blogger.

I have unique opinions that are worth more when shared, discussed and refined.

I may use different vehicles from time to time to get my word out (like Twitter), but that doesn't change my basic motivation and value.

My methods may change, but my mission will not.

Re: I Still Rather Like Blogging

Chris Brogan — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:18:11 -0000

Not at all. Rather, I serve my audience better by giving them meals instead of content.

And that other post were the opinions of Sang Kim. : )

Re: I Still Rather Like Blogging

Laurent Rozenfeld — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:05:56 -0000

Chris, I totally agree with you, but for some reason I have the feeling you're preaching now against your previous post "The audience is king".
Doesn't it sound to you that content is king???

Re: I Still Rather Like Blogging

Janet Engel — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:39:48 -0000

Absolutely agree that there is room for, and a NEED for, both--- Blogging requires me to really sit and ponder what is important, makes me dig deeper into myself, and fosters my creativity in a way that re-tweeting certainly does not and can not. I love the relationship building of FB, immediacy of Twitter, and the thought provoking nature of blogging for myself. I do admit, that I have to work a bit harder on fnding the time for blogging now.

Re: I Still Rather Like Blogging

Nate @ thewaythatyouwander — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:24:15 -0000

There is still a huge place for blogs, and I think that there always will be.

I would rather grab a meal than a snack. I like how you put that.

Re: I Still Rather Like Blogging

linda m lopeke — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:59:59 -0000

A good blogger is like a good lover -- after the encounter you feel both nourished and satisfied. But good bloggers and good lovers are rare finds. And when you do, you tend to want to keep them in your life.

A status update will never be anything more than a quickie -- sometimes they are fun; most times they are simply expedient.

Re: I Still Rather Like Blogging

billhanifin — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:13:11 -0000

It's unfortunate that we humans tend to force choice in nearly every situation. Everything in moderation is a good healthy eating mantra (since Chris talked about getting flabby) and we use a "Marketing mix" pursuant to similar logic.

It doesn't have to be Twitter vs. Blog. They are complimentary and each have their role in a well executed social media plan.

Re: I Still Rather Like Blogging

Jamie Favreau — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:40:50 -0000

I agree with you.
Twitter is fantastic but in the end you are sharing links and ideas. So there needs to be a landing post to remember you by.

Re: I Still Rather Like Blogging

Ayako — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:38:59 -0000

To me, the real-time web is like a handshake or swapping business cards. I do come find lots of great people on Twitter and the real-time web does provide me the initial intro. However, I really get to decide if I want to keep in touch with the person or not by learning more about them by visiting their blogs etc.

Re: I Still Rather Like Blogging

Suddenly Jamie — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:38:55 -0000

I stand corrected - "community" is much more apt than readers. ;)
Love the "director's commentary" analogy, but I have to say that I think it lets you be MORE human around the edges of your blog. One of the reasons I enjoy your blog so much is that I feel you are always "real" and "human."

Re: I Still Rather Like Blogging

partywedo — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:38:44 -0000

I like the blog!
I don't have the time to watch the conversation every minute in order to catch a good morsel.

The best experiences in life take time to develop. The blog experience is the perfect way to get my fill of a good meal without being overfed by a million bites.

Re: I Still Rather Like Blogging

Max (@mxpf) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:10:42 -0000

Your "human around the edges" insight here is a profound piece of the Twitter equation. Blogs are the casual side of traditional media; enter Twitter, which out-casuals blogging.

I think any well-rounded personality needs their serious side, their human side, and their shades in between. Twitter is showing us a new side to people we thought we knew; that's why we love it.

Re: I Still Rather Like Blogging

Nancy — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:06:10 -0000

Snack vs. meal is a great analogy, Chris. Each serves a purpose, depending on needs. Like thinking out loud vs. thinking in depth before talking...both valuable when done at appropriate times. Businesses should take advantage of various styles of thoughtful communication.