Comments on: Blog Networks – Definitions http://www.problogger.net/archives/2005/10/12/blog-networks-definitions/ Blog Tips to Help You Make Money Blogging - ProBlogger Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:13:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Clif’s Riffs » Blog Archive » The Blog Conurbation http://www.problogger.net/archives/2005/10/12/blog-networks-definitions/comment-page-1/#comment-142730 Clif’s Riffs » Blog Archive » The Blog Conurbation Thu, 13 Oct 2005 14:51:51 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/?p=1659#comment-142730 [...] Reference Links: Blogging in Formation - Lessons from a Goose (ProBlogger) Blog Networks - Definitions (ProBlogger) Intentional Communities: Lifestyles Based on Ideals (IntentionalCommunities.com) [...] [...] Reference Links: Blogging in Formation – Lessons from a Goose (ProBlogger) Blog Networks – Definitions (ProBlogger) Intentional Communities: Lifestyles Based on Ideals (IntentionalCommunities.com) [...]

]]> By: Matt http://www.problogger.net/archives/2005/10/12/blog-networks-definitions/comment-page-1/#comment-142603 Matt Wed, 12 Oct 2005 21:37:01 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/?p=1659#comment-142603 I wrote something in one of my blogs (www.startingtoblog.blogspot.com) a few days ago exploring this question from my perspective; which is that I am a blogger and I do not have any network affiliations, like Lisa, but I am not sure if I would want to. In fact, I didn’t really know what one was until Darren, et al. launched b5. I think the definition of a blog is open to wide interpretation. The important question for people to be asking themselves is whether being involved in a blog network is for them or not. And other than the basic description above (It’s a bunch of blogs under one banner) it doesn’t matter how else you define it. It might then matter how each network pays and what other benefits they may offer, but there is no “right” combination of those things. What is “right” will be specific to each individual blogger and they will have to research for themselves what each network offers and how/if they might fit in there. It’s really a shame that you shut down the network watch site. It could have been a good resource for bloggers considering this topic. Disclaimer: I also posted this same reply on Martin's site, but it is awaiting moderation, so it is duplicate content. LOL) I wrote something in one of my blogs (www.startingtoblog.blogspot.com) a few days ago exploring this question from my perspective; which is that I am a blogger and I do not have any network affiliations, like Lisa, but I am not sure if I would want to. In fact, I didn’t really know what one was until Darren, et al. launched b5.

I think the definition of a blog is open to wide interpretation. The important question for people to be asking themselves is whether being involved in a blog network is for them or not. And other than the basic description above (It’s a bunch of blogs under one banner) it doesn’t matter how else you define it. It might then matter how each network pays and what other benefits they may offer, but there is no “right” combination of those things. What is “right” will be specific to each individual blogger and they will have to research for themselves what each network offers and how/if they might fit in there.

It’s really a shame that you shut down the network watch site. It could have been a good resource for bloggers considering this topic.

Disclaimer: I also posted this same reply on Martin’s site, but it is awaiting moderation, so it is duplicate content. LOL)

]]> By: Robb D http://www.problogger.net/archives/2005/10/12/blog-networks-definitions/comment-page-1/#comment-142543 Robb D Wed, 12 Oct 2005 20:09:48 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/?p=1659#comment-142543 I like Scrivs definition the best because it is short and sweet. "A blog network is a group of blogs under the same banner" That should pretty much cover all blog networks. I like Scrivs definition the best because it is short and sweet. “A blog network is a group of blogs under the same banner” That should pretty much cover all blog networks.

]]> By: Michael Moncur http://www.problogger.net/archives/2005/10/12/blog-networks-definitions/comment-page-1/#comment-142518 Michael Moncur Wed, 12 Oct 2005 19:38:54 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/?p=1659#comment-142518 Heck, we don't even have a definition of "blog" that everybody can agree on... Heck, we don’t even have a definition of “blog” that everybody can agree on…

]]> By: james http://www.problogger.net/archives/2005/10/12/blog-networks-definitions/comment-page-1/#comment-142480 james Wed, 12 Oct 2005 14:57:37 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/?p=1659#comment-142480 Networks can also be informal -- www.retrothing.com is part of an "unofficial" network - we sometimes refer to each other and support each other's posting ideas, but there are no financial or legal ties. Networks can also be informal — http://www.retrothing.com is part of an “unofficial” network – we sometimes refer to each other and support each other’s posting ideas, but there are no financial or legal ties.

]]> By: Dale Estes http://www.problogger.net/archives/2005/10/12/blog-networks-definitions/comment-page-1/#comment-142478 Dale Estes Wed, 12 Oct 2005 13:47:50 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/?p=1659#comment-142478 Would'nt a blog network be the same as a affiliate network.Descriptions and content to give readers information on products and services. Would’nt a blog network be the same as a affiliate network.Descriptions and content to give readers information on products and services.

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