I've had this conversation going about how best to write for both new and non bloggers while still writing for my blog-based target audience. One of the most intriguing posts that came out of this was John Wesley's 'Blog' is a Hideous Word. He writes: Blog is a hideous word. I cringe every time I … Read more about Does It Have to Be Called a Blog?
Keeping The Door Open To New & Non Bloggers – Join In The Conversation
As bloggers, how do we balance the needs and expectations of our readers who are fellow bloggers, with the needs and wants of our readers who are new bloggers and nonbloggers? Ever since I built Dave Schoof's Engaging the Disquiet, I've had this question. To date, most of his readers are not blog … Read more about Keeping The Door Open To New & Non Bloggers – Join In The Conversation
Bloggers, Are We Just Blogging To The Choir?
Why did you begin blogging? I did for a number of reasons. Of course I love the internet and I really enjoy meeting new people. I was also intrigued by the possibilities of viral marketing. But the biggest reason I began blogging was to share what I know about growing a small, service-oriented … Read more about Bloggers, Are We Just Blogging To The Choir?
What's Good For Your Target Audience IS What's Good For Your Business
Recently, Kathy Sierra of Creating Passionate Users wrote an interesting post on what she calls the secret of Loveocracy. You should read it, if you haven't. It's a great post that highlights what's good for your target audience is what's good for your business. The secret is simply this: you have a … Read more about What's Good For Your Target Audience IS What's Good For Your Business
Free Blogging Tips…Interested?
I was reading Wendy Piersall's post this morning on Easton Ellsworth's Scratch One Another Program (SOAP). I was thoroughly intrigued. So much so that I've already filled out the one-minute questionnaire. SOAP is a free blogging tips exchange program. Easton wants to get 100 bloggers who can SOAP … Read more about Free Blogging Tips…Interested?
What's That Term Mean?
Lucia from The Blog Studio posted a simple, easy-to-understand glossary of popular blog terms. It's not the most comprehensive list I've seen, but it's a pretty good start. And it's written in a way that I think can benefit newbie bloggers. As a matter of fact, their Beginner Blog Basics posts have … Read more about What's That Term Mean?
How Do You Shine Your Light?
Phil Gerbyshak from Make It Great asked this question over the weekend: Who needs your light? Are you sharing it with them? It reminded me of part of Nelson Mandela's 1994 Inaugural Address (see below) of a quote from Marianne Williamson: Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest … Read more about How Do You Shine Your Light?
Make It Great
Staying with the Phil Gerbyshak theme... Last year Phil asked for your help to reach 200 blogs with links back to him. He made it, having 231 blogs linking back to him by the first of the year. And, he met 30 new bloggers. Apparently, Ben Yoskovitz has challenged Phil to 'go big or go home.' So … Read more about Make It Great
Z-Listing, Once More…
My pal Char over at Essential Keystrokes tagged me with a another z-lister meme. I'll follow it up this time, simply because I like Char. Here's how... Write a short paragraph at the beginning of your post and link back to the blog that put you on the list in the paragraph. This isn't a … Read more about Z-Listing, Once More…
What Do You Get From Your Blog?
On Friday I had a prospective client ask me this question, "What do you get from your blog?" My answer was quick and certain..."I get a website that's alive." And that's exactly what I think I've gained from blogging - a website that's alive. Static websites are just that - static. Most often for … Read more about What Do You Get From Your Blog?
Some Bloggers That Might Interest You
Blogs don't become successful on their own. They need help. I can say without a doubt that my blogging success is directly related the links other bloggers have tossed me. Thanks to all of you, by the way. So, here are some bloggers I know. Many are beginning their blogs. Some may interest you. … Read more about Some Bloggers That Might Interest You
You’ve Gotta See Wendy Piersall’s New Design at eMom
I've been reading Wendy Piersall's blog, eMOMS AT HOME, for a few about a month now. Since finding it, I've read her posts daily. Her writing is always engaging, informative and helpful for what ever I'm doing. Her 'tagline' sums it up... It's not about the home business, nor about what you are … Read more about You’ve Gotta See Wendy Piersall’s New Design at eMom
