Nice Chris...I like this stuff, as I am personally always trying to improve my blogging! Will be curious to see the comments here, and how self aware people are, when willing to admit that "maybe my blog ain't so great?" Anyway, taken several of these points on board, and back on the train if continual development!
webconomist
· 1 year ago
brevity. Facts. All true. Its like we're all learning a whole new set of conversational skills. Fascinating times!
Lara Kretler
· 1 year ago
Another tip that belongs on this list - it was true when Mom said it years ago, and it is still true: If you can't say something nice, don't say it at all. Criticism for the sake of criticism is not a blog post, it's just negativity and why put something like that out into the world. I'd like to think each blog and each post can add something of value, something positive. You know, sort of like yours do! Hey, I'm not saying I get there, just that I try. :)
Leo Bottary
· 1 year ago
I'm posting number 100 since my return to blogging less than four months ago. I agree with everything you said. It's about always trying to get better. There's a lot of great blogs out there. I'm just trying to return the favor.
Dawn Foster
· 1 year ago
It's also important for people to show their personality in blog posts. We aren't mindless automatons. We're people.
Too many bloggers try to write like journalists would write for a newspaper, but blogs can be less formal, fun and interesting when the unique personality of the blogger shows through.
Jen Knoedl
· 1 year ago
Wow, Chris... it's like you are writing this 100 posts just for me as I venture out into vlogging. I think most all of the same rules apply, so this will be a great reference for me.
I wish SOBcon08 (http://www.sobevent.com/) was quarterly so I could be in the same room with all of you again!
Thanks for the info, Buddy.
Neal Jansons
· 1 year ago
Those are some great tips, Chris. Blogging, unlike print journalism, usually has no one holding you responsible for the quality of your work. Techniques to hold yourself responsible are important.
mousewords
· 1 year ago
Great list, thank you! I'm taking a new look at my blogging, and I'm feeling excited--like webconomist said, these are fascinating times!
Lisa
· 1 year ago
Great points, Chris. I especially like the suggestions of reviewing every 10 and 30 posts and am going to start doing that. Can't wait for the next post!
The Favicon is Essential for W
· 1 year ago
Great points, I know when I blog, my entire goal is to provide useful information, and I check myself with every post to make sure that I am inline with that goal. If I am tired or not in the mood, my posts reflect that and so they don't go live until they are up to par! Thanks Chris, JR
Todd
· 1 year ago
Great post....it's a great reminder that we constantly need to review our work and not get lost in posting as much as possible.
Supernetuser
· 1 year ago
I would argue that the Internet is unregulated, so defamation may not be a total issue if you keep referring to someone as a pronoun without using their name directly. I'm really tempted to start my own blog soon enough. At this point, I'm fed up with the way everything is going, somehow I need to find an outlet.
kallan
· 1 year ago
Kia ora Chris!
Some good points there. I'm new to blogging but I am also aware of most of the points you raise here. This is mainly due to some expert coaching by Michele Martin and Sue Waters and some blog reading I have been doing.
It is always good to be reminded of these important points and this is a proper time for me to be reminded of what seems to be a list of good points for bloggers.
I haven't really made up my mind whether I intend to blog seriously or not. I think I do.
Excerpt from posting: " ...successful blogging usually requires that the authors personality can be seen in what is written,...sometimes an internet writer lets his hair down too much....How does an Internet writer show his audience his or her real self while also maintaining a degree of professionalism necessary to developing a good brand?"
Michigan Construction
· 11 months ago
Nice post….Hey it’s a great reminder that we constantly need to review our work and not get lost in posting as much as possible. thanks a lot..
Josh Auriemma
· 8 months ago
Chris, this is slightly off-topic, but I saw you mention a website that tracks your comments *SOMEWHERE* and I cannot for the life of me remember that url. Could you help me out?
chrisbrogan
· 8 months ago
Are you thinking of BackType.com ? That's a great service.
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Too many bloggers try to write like journalists would write for a newspaper, but blogs can be less formal, fun and interesting when the unique personality of the blogger shows through.
I wish SOBcon08 (http://www.sobevent.com/) was quarterly so I could be in the same room with all of you again!
Thanks for the info, Buddy.
Thanks Chris,
JR
Some good points there. I'm new to blogging but I am also aware of most of the points you raise here. This is mainly due to some expert coaching by Michele Martin and Sue Waters and some blog reading I have been doing.
It is always good to be reminded of these important points and this is a proper time for me to be reminded of what seems to be a list of good points for bloggers.
I haven't really made up my mind whether I intend to blog seriously or not. I think I do.
Ka kite
Excerpt from posting:
" ...successful blogging usually requires that the authors personality can be seen in what is written,...sometimes an internet writer lets his hair down too much....How does an Internet writer show his audience his or her real self while also maintaining a degree of professionalism necessary to developing a good brand?"