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Wed, 13 Jun 2007 03:49:45 +0000

[...] ran across this post today on Problogger, titled Lessons on Blogging. I think this is a great reference article for those bloggers like myself, who are just starting [...]

By: Meme Debt Monday: How Are You Managing Them?

Meme Debt Monday: How Are You Managing Them? — Mon, 28 May 2007 16:53:36 +0000

[...] John Wesley listed in his “27 Lessons Learned…” post, which Darren Rowse added his comments: “Don’t participate in every meme or trade links with everyone who asks.” – [...]

By: marriedmelody

marriedmelody — Fri, 25 May 2007 14:44:11 +0000

It happens to me a lot of times: Whenever I think that I ran out of ideas for my posts suddenly I get inspired by something new.

By: 60 in 3

60 in 3 — Wed, 23 May 2007 20:28:53 +0000

As a blogger about to hit the 3 to 4 month mark, this is encouraging. I thought I was the only one facing these issues but it looks like I’m not alone.

I’m curious where other bloggers get their post ideas from? Is it personal experience? Day to day events? Reading other blogs? Where do you go when you need inspiration?

Also, I know point 2 is very valid, but where do you go to find out about blog memes in the first place? I like the various blog carnivals and festivals and would like to participate in some that are related to my topic, but where do I hear about them ahead of time? Any tips would be appreciated.

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 23 May 2007 17:15:20 +0000

Point 4 – oh so very true. One of my hobby blogs has kind of hit ‘the wall’ at the moment. I’ve been pacing up and down the office all day trying to think of what to write about but taking on board point 3, I’ve managed to steer clear of posting something “just because”.

Maybe after I’ve read the rest of the post by John I’ll be inspired to write something!

By: Dave Zatz

Dave Zatz — Wed, 23 May 2007 17:05:31 +0000

I have similar traffic to John (which I consider semi-pro blog level) and agree with most of what he says. EXCEPT #20: “Posting comments on other blogs is overrated.”

I disagree completely on this one. Networking in blogging, as in other endeavors, is critical. I wouldn’t suggest spamming blogs with comments, but insightful additions are always welcome and will introduce folks to you and your site.

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Blog News Watch » Blog Archive » Wednesday Roundup: May 23, 2007 — Wed, 23 May 2007 14:43:28 +0000

[...] has some blogging lessons culled from Pick the Brain and Darren’s own comments – interesting take [...]

By: Ali

Ali — Wed, 23 May 2007 13:01:27 +0000

fantastic read, i can relate to all the 4 you highlighted up there. going to read the rest now.

By: Matt

Matt — Wed, 23 May 2007 11:11:16 +0000

I’ve gone through that time where ideas and inspiration dried up a bit, I’m slowly getting out of it myself but I agree you need to stay focused and keep at it. Life throws you curve balls all the time but you always persevere why should it be any different with your blog?

By: Sergi

Sergi — Wed, 23 May 2007 02:29:06 +0000

Some people more than 04 month….but good thinks takes time.Focus is important.

Peace

By: Vince

Vince — Wed, 23 May 2007 00:28:40 +0000

Being very new to blogging (and having a lot of pent-up ideas) it was easy to start my blog, but now the ideas seem to flow a little less easily. However, I did find one bit of advice useful and that was to keep writing when the ideas are flowing. This way you will have a bunch of drafts ready to go and you won’t have stress out coming up with a new post everyday.

One question – I am following the advice of finding my niche, but how do I know if my niche is too small to have a following? I haven’t been able to find another blog that covers the same topic (the biggest reason that I started my own).

Many thanks.

By: Venlatakrishna Nalamothu

Venlatakrishna Nalamothu — Wed, 23 May 2007 00:21:28 +0000

They look like easy things in theory but difficult things in practice. Passion is essential for success in any field.

By: Ginene

Ginene — Wed, 23 May 2007 00:12:58 +0000

My problem is sometimes I sit on a post way too long. I get blogtied.

By: John Bokma

John Bokma — Tue, 22 May 2007 23:57:17 +0000

If you’re afraid of drying up I recommend to read The Blog Box: Getting Things Done.

My problem is not lack of ideas, but time to write it.

Also, what’s a bad post? I’ve written several posts I didn’t think were that good, yet they get a lot of traffic and even replies. Nor can I see how a “bad” post can harm your blog (unless you make a fool out of yourself, of course). Anyway, that’s what I learned on the way to 16k visitors a day :-)

By: Jeremy Steele

Jeremy Steele — Tue, 22 May 2007 23:22:10 +0000

“Be prepared to completely run out of ideas after the first 3-4 months”

It’s scary how true that is.

By: Sly

Sly — Tue, 22 May 2007 23:11:52 +0000

Those tips really helped me out. Like I already said for his comments, the number one thing that really gets to me is patience. There are times when I want to give up because I don’t get the desired amount of visitors I want. My site has only been up for a couple of weeks and it’s already been viewed about 2,000 times. I’m not sure if that’s good or bad, but I’m still going.

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