Comments on: What’s Wrong With Your Blog? http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/04/29/whats-wrong-with-your-blog/ Make Money Online Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:19:19 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Tisha http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/04/29/whats-wrong-with-your-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-1127846 Tisha Tue, 01 May 2007 13:48:22 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/04/29/whats-wrong-with-your-blog/#comment-1127846 one of the biggest mistakes I see bloggers make is not relating to their readers, for example not responding to their comments. when I get the feeling that a blog is "dead" then I am less likely to comment and at the same time we are all so busy that we cannot be expected to sit by our computers waiting for comments. we have to find middle ground. cheers Tisha one of the biggest mistakes I see bloggers make is not relating to their readers, for example not responding to their comments. when I get the feeling that a blog is “dead” then I am less likely to comment and at the same time we are all so busy that we cannot be expected to sit by our computers waiting for comments. we have to find middle ground.

cheers
Tisha

]]> By: Brennan http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/04/29/whats-wrong-with-your-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-1126317 Brennan Tue, 01 May 2007 01:19:42 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/04/29/whats-wrong-with-your-blog/#comment-1126317 I agree with most of the list, with the exception of the controversy part. As Shaun said, many political blogs, presenting controversial posts, have some major followings. I wouldn't find it terribly interesting, if everything a blogger said, I agreed with 100%. I think I'd lose interest in the blog. I agree with most of the list, with the exception of the controversy part. As Shaun said, many political blogs, presenting controversial posts, have some major followings. I wouldn’t find it terribly interesting, if everything a blogger said, I agreed with 100%. I think I’d lose interest in the blog.

]]> By: Go Read It Today, Monday, April 30, 2007 :: Plain Jane Mom Blog. http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/04/29/whats-wrong-with-your-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-1126213 Go Read It Today, Monday, April 30, 2007 :: Plain Jane Mom Blog. Tue, 01 May 2007 00:25:15 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/04/29/whats-wrong-with-your-blog/#comment-1126213 [...] I just love the title of this post: "What's wrong with your blog?" [...] [...] I just love the title of this post: “What’s wrong with your blog?” [...]

]]> By: Steve Roesler http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/04/29/whats-wrong-with-your-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-1125310 Steve Roesler Mon, 30 Apr 2007 16:19:56 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/04/29/whats-wrong-with-your-blog/#comment-1125310 I've experimented with different approaches, and the very experimentation itself provided the answer: Each of us has a unique voice and way of saying things. Use that one. Readers want quality content if they are going to hang out and return again. Provide it. Pay attention to design. Readers can be driven away from good content that's undermined by poor layout and colors that are difficult to read. I’ve experimented with different approaches, and the very experimentation itself provided the answer:

Each of us has a unique voice and way of saying things. Use that one.

Readers want quality content if they are going to hang out and return again. Provide it.

Pay attention to design. Readers can be driven away from good content that’s undermined by poor layout and colors that are difficult to read.

]]> By: Ade Lamidi http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/04/29/whats-wrong-with-your-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-1125293 Ade Lamidi Mon, 30 Apr 2007 16:10:52 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/04/29/whats-wrong-with-your-blog/#comment-1125293 I would say not analyzing your blog stats. For instance, I noticed from my blog stats recently that most of my visitors were spending between 0-30sec on my blog so I am busy working on making my blog more sticky. You also need to figure out what keywords your visitors are using to find you so that you can keep writing content around those keywords. I would say not analyzing your blog stats. For instance, I noticed from my blog stats recently that most of my visitors were spending between 0-30sec on my blog so I am busy working on making my blog more sticky. You also need to figure out what keywords your visitors are using to find you so that you can keep writing content around those keywords.

]]> By: Lifuchi Kalechi http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/04/29/whats-wrong-with-your-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-1124775 Lifuchi Kalechi Mon, 30 Apr 2007 12:52:21 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/04/29/whats-wrong-with-your-blog/#comment-1124775 The list is good but it is pretty basic and on the subject of controversy, I tend to disagree. I think a subject that sparks controversy could spark interesting debates among users but ofcourse one should not go for a topic where the majority of people disagree. The list is good but it is pretty basic and on the subject of controversy, I tend to disagree. I think a subject that sparks controversy could spark interesting debates among users but ofcourse one should not go for a topic where the majority of people disagree.

]]> By: Duplicate Content Checker http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/04/29/whats-wrong-with-your-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-1123578 Duplicate Content Checker Mon, 30 Apr 2007 04:38:32 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/04/29/whats-wrong-with-your-blog/#comment-1123578 As far as that last bit on patience goes, I feel that it is very true; not just in the blogosphere, but in life in general as well. As far as that last bit on patience goes, I feel that it is very true; not just in the blogosphere, but in life in general as well.

]]> By: Michael http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/04/29/whats-wrong-with-your-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-1122939 Michael Mon, 30 Apr 2007 01:07:43 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/04/29/whats-wrong-with-your-blog/#comment-1122939 Everybody has a list, most also have written a book. Content is what drives your blog, without it nobody would come! www.izilla.net Everybody has a list, most also have written a book.

Content is what drives your blog, without it nobody would come!

http://www.izilla.net

]]> By: Mystery http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/04/29/whats-wrong-with-your-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-1122727 Mystery Sun, 29 Apr 2007 23:26:21 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/04/29/whats-wrong-with-your-blog/#comment-1122727 Nice list... However, I would have liked them to go more into "linkability" and the several different ways to make use of it/implement it. Mystery, <a href="http://mystic-pandemonium.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Home Based Internet Businesses & Marketing Strategies - Ways To Earn Or Make Money Online</a> Nice list… However, I would have liked them to go more into “linkability” and the several different ways to make use of it/implement it.

Mystery,

Home Based Internet Businesses & Marketing Strategies – Ways To Earn Or Make Money Online

]]> By: JennDZ http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/04/29/whats-wrong-with-your-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-1122430 JennDZ Sun, 29 Apr 2007 20:12:46 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/04/29/whats-wrong-with-your-blog/#comment-1122430 I think this is basic stuff that all bloggers should know. But I don't think it gives enough real details of how to be a cut above the rest. I think this is basic stuff that all bloggers should know. But I don’t think it gives enough real details of how to be a cut above the rest.

]]> By: Stephanie http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/04/29/whats-wrong-with-your-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-1121983 Stephanie Sun, 29 Apr 2007 16:58:58 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/04/29/whats-wrong-with-your-blog/#comment-1121983 Shaun, that was exactly my thought when I read the bit about controversy. And not just for political blogs. The occasional bit of well chosen controversy can really help a blog get attention. Shaun, that was exactly my thought when I read the bit about controversy. And not just for political blogs. The occasional bit of well chosen controversy can really help a blog get attention.

]]> By: Nicholas http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/04/29/whats-wrong-with-your-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-1121813 Nicholas Sun, 29 Apr 2007 16:17:29 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/04/29/whats-wrong-with-your-blog/#comment-1121813 I like the reminders, It's not the most complete, concise, or even useful list, but they are all excellent reminders for all bloggers. I like the reminders, It’s not the most complete, concise, or even useful list, but they are all excellent reminders for all bloggers.

]]> By: Gary Cao http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/04/29/whats-wrong-with-your-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-1121606 Gary Cao Sun, 29 Apr 2007 15:18:20 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/04/29/whats-wrong-with-your-blog/#comment-1121606 I learned some useful things in the list. I agree with him that Patience is the most important thing. Last time I just couldn't stick with my blog for more than one week. It takes so much effort to maintain, to brainstorm and to keep the frequency of post. A trick that I learned myself is not to monitor the blog's traffic too early. It hurts to see so few people visiting my place. I learned some useful things in the list.
I agree with him that Patience is the most important thing. Last time I just couldn’t stick with my blog for more than one week. It takes so much effort to maintain, to brainstorm and to keep the frequency of post.
A trick that I learned myself is not to monitor the blog’s traffic too early. It hurts to see so few people visiting my place.

]]> By: Cate O'Malley http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/04/29/whats-wrong-with-your-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-1121543 Cate O'Malley Sun, 29 Apr 2007 14:59:28 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/04/29/whats-wrong-with-your-blog/#comment-1121543 A good reminder for us all. A good reminder for us all.

]]> By: Frank http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/04/29/whats-wrong-with-your-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-1121312 Frank Sun, 29 Apr 2007 13:47:34 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/04/29/whats-wrong-with-your-blog/#comment-1121312 Quality unique content is important too. Then improoving the quality a bit more. Then back to step 1... :) Quality unique content is important too. Then improoving the quality a bit more. Then back to step 1… :)

]]> By: Waiting For Sunday / Sunday Seven: Interesting links from the past week http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/04/29/whats-wrong-with-your-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-1121253 Waiting For Sunday / Sunday Seven: Interesting links from the past week Sun, 29 Apr 2007 13:27:17 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/04/29/whats-wrong-with-your-blog/#comment-1121253 [...] What’s wrong with my blog? A list of 11 pitfalls between you and successful blogging.  From Modern Life via ProBlogger. [...] [...] What’s wrong with my blog? A list of 11 pitfalls between you and successful blogging.  From Modern Life via ProBlogger. [...]

]]> By: Fred http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/04/29/whats-wrong-with-your-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-1121096 Fred Sun, 29 Apr 2007 12:16:18 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/04/29/whats-wrong-with-your-blog/#comment-1121096 i would think "Ensure Linkability" should not be something that most of the bloggers be worry as that's the 101 that one should knows ... the problem would be the question of why the organic traffic never grows despite having good linkability ... and of course "patience" is not everyone has ... ;-) i would think “Ensure Linkability” should not be something that most of the bloggers be worry as that’s the 101 that one should knows … the problem would be the question of why the organic traffic never grows despite having good linkability …

and of course “patience” is not everyone has … ;-)

]]> By: Candida http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/04/29/whats-wrong-with-your-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-1120944 Candida Sun, 29 Apr 2007 11:26:38 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/04/29/whats-wrong-with-your-blog/#comment-1120944 Patience, patience, patience! This has to be the biggest one that a lot of newbies need to realize. So many want to give up their day job, and when after a month they can't ,they just give up blogging. A little bit every day, and after a year ( or sometimes less ) you can have a nice blog that's attracting a lot of visiters in your chosen niche. Yet another great, tiny and informative post. Patience, patience, patience!

This has to be the biggest one that a lot of newbies need to realize. So many want to give up their day job, and when after a month they can’t ,they just give up blogging.

A little bit every day, and after a year ( or sometimes less ) you can have a nice blog that’s attracting a lot of visiters in your chosen niche.

Yet another great, tiny and informative post.

]]> By: Duplicate Content Checker http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/04/29/whats-wrong-with-your-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-1120575 Duplicate Content Checker Sun, 29 Apr 2007 08:44:30 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/04/29/whats-wrong-with-your-blog/#comment-1120575 And if i may add...I'd like to stress the importance of high-quality content. Basically, your readers come back if they think your articles are interesting and well-written. Even though consistency of postings is crucial to any blog, I agree that quality should never be compromised. And if i may add…I’d like to stress the importance of high-quality content. Basically, your readers come back if they think your articles are interesting and well-written. Even though consistency of postings is crucial to any blog, I agree that quality should never be compromised.

]]> By: Kumiko http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/04/29/whats-wrong-with-your-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-1120234 Kumiko Sun, 29 Apr 2007 06:32:07 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/04/29/whats-wrong-with-your-blog/#comment-1120234 I've written something similar, but perhaps in a slightly less politically correct language: "5 Signs Your 'Make Money Online' Blog Sucks" @ http://kumikosuzuki.blogspot.com/2007/04/5-signs-your-make-money-online-blog.html I'd also add "not reading other sites in your niche before you start your site" as a bit sign too. Too many people try to make a site that is just a weak copy of a much better site. For example, why would I need to visit a new auction site when I can find everything on eBay? Some people have dreams of building great sites that have already been made. I’ve written something similar, but perhaps in a slightly less politically correct language:

“5 Signs Your ‘Make Money Online’ Blog Sucks” @ http://kumikosuzuki.blogspot.com/2007/04/5-signs-your-make-money-online-blog.html

I’d also add “not reading other sites in your niche before you start your site” as a bit sign too. Too many people try to make a site that is just a weak copy of a much better site. For example, why would I need to visit a new auction site when I can find everything on eBay? Some people have dreams of building great sites that have already been made.

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