Comments on: A Good Blog is…

By: David Atkinson

David Atkinson — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 14:56:25 +0000

Great post.

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By: Justin

Justin — Fri, 20 May 2005 02:10:46 +0000

It’s so hard to find today, but original content. I don’t care about the author’s opinion of someone else’s article. I can form my own opinion. Give me something new. Oh, and if you write a commercial blog (i.e non-personal blog), don’t tell me about what you had for dinner last night or how cute your new puppy is…we don’t care. Keep it professional.

By: steven streight aka vaspers the grate

steven streight aka vaspers the grate — Thu, 19 May 2005 19:53:02 +0000

Grant hit the nail on the adverbial head.

Relevant content of theoretical or practical value to the the audience, according to user studies, not assumptions.

Notice how often and easily we slump into describing marketing tools with what we want to accomplish, how we want audiences to react, what we need, what we think…

…when all that matters, at first and throughout, is user needs and interests.

Many other factors help boost credibility, readability, actionability, curiosity, etc.

But if the design repulses within the first few seconds: bail out.

If the content then is not satisfying, coherent, presented well: bail out.

More important than what makes a good (effective) blog…

…is what makes a good (ethical) blog.

By: Danger Stevens

Danger Stevens — Thu, 19 May 2005 19:10:01 +0000

I’d say a good blog would allow people to feel that they are on an equal footing with the author. I love when I feel that I’m adding something just by participating in comments….. like here.

By: Grant Griffitsh

Grant Griffitsh — Thu, 19 May 2005 18:43:09 +0000

In my field, one must position themselves as the source of information that gets the readers to come back. You have to provide your readers with information they want. Get to know your visiters by knowing what brings them to your blog. Pay attention to the searches that bring them to your blog and grow from there. Watch for patterns of searches and provide the readers with more information on those patterns. This is what I try to do and it gets traffic.

By: Ken

Ken — Thu, 19 May 2005 18:36:34 +0000

What sets a blog apart from a website on a particular subject is the interaction. That is what I hope sets myself apart from other websites on photography. The option to ask a question and see it answered.

A good blog is also one that inspires it’s readers through the authors writings. Whether it be about blogging, technology, volunteer work or whatever, a good blog will get your motor running and get the gears in your head unstuck.

By: Allen Heat

Allen Heat — Thu, 19 May 2005 18:07:57 +0000

Blogs can be good in so many ways….Starting from a vibing design, to a rich contect….so there is no absolute define for a good blog…

Heat