Comments on: Catch New Readers Up On The Basics of Your Blog http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/08/22/catch-new-readers-up-on-the-basics-of-your-blog/ Blog Tips to Help You Make Money Blogging - ProBlogger Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:04:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Mikes http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/08/22/catch-new-readers-up-on-the-basics-of-your-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-4555221 Mikes Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:51:20 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/08/22/catch-new-readers-up-on-the-basics-of-your-blog/#comment-4555221 Great Idea. I really i have posted good things previously that i want to my new visitors to also read. i was thinking of leaving links pointing to the best ones. for a post introducing what my blog is, is kinda hard. honestly im at a point in really thinking what this blog is all about and what the purpose is. soon, i'll soon find out! Great Idea. I really i have posted good things previously that i want to my new visitors to also read. i was thinking of leaving links pointing to the best ones. for a post introducing what my blog is, is kinda hard. honestly im at a point in really thinking what this blog is all about and what the purpose is. soon, i’ll soon find out!

]]> By: Dan http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/08/22/catch-new-readers-up-on-the-basics-of-your-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-4547239 Dan Fri, 27 Feb 2009 06:30:11 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/08/22/catch-new-readers-up-on-the-basics-of-your-blog/#comment-4547239 I liked your blog, well explained topics and will link it to my fresh blog which is 1cliick.blogspot.com I've seen that it has all the informations someone needs to improve blog quality. I don't kow how to do everything yet but will improve it little by little and will come back to check more informations for sure. I liked your blog, well explained topics and will link it to my fresh blog which is 1cliick.blogspot.com I’ve seen that it has all the informations someone needs to improve blog quality. I don’t kow how to do everything yet but will improve it little by little and will come back to check more informations for sure.

]]> By: nuarX http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/08/22/catch-new-readers-up-on-the-basics-of-your-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-3354458 nuarX Wed, 14 May 2008 05:17:45 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/08/22/catch-new-readers-up-on-the-basics-of-your-blog/#comment-3354458 Thanks for the info. I want to implement this tips inside my blog. This questions suddenly pop in my head... What do you expect from this blog. But this might need us to work harder to fulfill the answers given. (^_^) Thanks for the info. I want to implement this tips inside my blog. This questions suddenly pop in my head… What do you expect from this blog. But this might need us to work harder to fulfill the answers given. (^_^)

]]> By: NCN http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/08/22/catch-new-readers-up-on-the-basics-of-your-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-1600818 NCN Wed, 22 Aug 2007 03:17:20 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/08/22/catch-new-readers-up-on-the-basics-of-your-blog/#comment-1600818 One thing to remember... Not all of our readers are "tech savvy". These types of posts help to encourage people to subscribe who might not ordinarily do so... My dad, for instance, has no idea what an "RSS Feed" is, but he likes to read several blogs about woodworking. So, when one of them offered a feed via Email, my dad jumped at the chance to sign-up. Now, he gets a daily dose from 2 or 3 of his favorite woodworking blogs (and ignores the ones that don't offer this feature...) NCN One thing to remember… Not all of our readers are “tech savvy”. These types of posts help to encourage people to subscribe who might not ordinarily do so… My dad, for instance, has no idea what an “RSS Feed” is, but he likes to read several blogs about woodworking. So, when one of them offered a feed via Email, my dad jumped at the chance to sign-up. Now, he gets a daily dose from 2 or 3 of his favorite woodworking blogs (and ignores the ones that don’t offer this feature…)
NCN

]]> By: Skelliewag.org http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/08/22/catch-new-readers-up-on-the-basics-of-your-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-1600810 Skelliewag.org Wed, 22 Aug 2007 03:14:34 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/08/22/catch-new-readers-up-on-the-basics-of-your-blog/#comment-1600810 Having read this, I might consider creating a 'New Here?' page which explains what Skelliewag is and how it can be used. Thanks! Having read this, I might consider creating a ‘New Here?’ page which explains what Skelliewag is and how it can be used. Thanks!

]]> By: Darren Rowse http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/08/22/catch-new-readers-up-on-the-basics-of-your-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-1599845 Darren Rowse Tue, 21 Aug 2007 22:45:59 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/08/22/catch-new-readers-up-on-the-basics-of-your-blog/#comment-1599845 Jim B - I'm not completely sure what you mean. But I'd do this type of post every few months (3-6). And yes I'd make archives available. Jim B – I’m not completely sure what you mean. But I’d do this type of post every few months (3-6). And yes I’d make archives available.

]]> By: Jim B http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/08/22/catch-new-readers-up-on-the-basics-of-your-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-1599416 Jim B Tue, 21 Aug 2007 20:20:29 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/08/22/catch-new-readers-up-on-the-basics-of-your-blog/#comment-1599416 How do you know how long you should leave a blog up for review and should you make archives available? How do you know how long you should leave a blog up for review and should you make archives available?

]]> By: Andrew http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/08/22/catch-new-readers-up-on-the-basics-of-your-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-1598909 Andrew Tue, 21 Aug 2007 18:07:51 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/08/22/catch-new-readers-up-on-the-basics-of-your-blog/#comment-1598909 Very useful ideas.. Thanks Darren Very useful ideas.. Thanks Darren

]]> By: Sue http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/08/22/catch-new-readers-up-on-the-basics-of-your-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-1598877 Sue Tue, 21 Aug 2007 18:01:36 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/08/22/catch-new-readers-up-on-the-basics-of-your-blog/#comment-1598877 Probably most of my readers are not tech-savvy. That is, able to use a computer, but not too aware of what a blog is. One thing I did do was use a WordPress plugin called Faq-tastic. http://knowledgeconstructs.com/wordpress-plugins/faq-tastic/ It seamlesly integrates with your theme and allows you to build a FAQ page, with allowing for reader questions if you desire. Also, you can choose a paged FAQ or simple FAQ. I've tried to use it to answer questions like how do I comment, are you going to spam me, etc. As I think of more questions that may be asked (even if they haven't), I can arrange them to suit. I highly recommend it. Probably most of my readers are not tech-savvy. That is, able to use a computer, but not too aware of what a blog is. One thing I did do was use a WordPress plugin called Faq-tastic. http://knowledgeconstructs.com/wordpress-plugins/faq-tastic/
It seamlesly integrates with your theme and allows you to build a FAQ page, with allowing for reader questions if you desire. Also, you can choose a paged FAQ or simple FAQ. I’ve tried to use it to answer questions like how do I comment, are you going to spam me, etc. As I think of more questions that may be asked (even if they haven’t), I can arrange them to suit. I highly recommend it.

]]> By: Steven Bradley http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/08/22/catch-new-readers-up-on-the-basics-of-your-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-1598812 Steven Bradley Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17:48:40 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/08/22/catch-new-readers-up-on-the-basics-of-your-blog/#comment-1598812 Asking readers how they first found you and why they decided to subscribe not only keeps them involved, but can provide you with some valuable marketing data. Asking readers how they first found you and why they decided to subscribe not only keeps them involved, but can provide you with some valuable marketing data.

]]> By: Terra Andersen http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/08/22/catch-new-readers-up-on-the-basics-of-your-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-1598695 Terra Andersen Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17:07:57 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/08/22/catch-new-readers-up-on-the-basics-of-your-blog/#comment-1598695 Good post, I think a lot of people forget to do this.. even though new bloggers find our blogs like everyday! Good post, I think a lot of people forget to do this.. even though new bloggers find our blogs like everyday!

]]> By: foodette http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/08/22/catch-new-readers-up-on-the-basics-of-your-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-1598666 foodette Tue, 21 Aug 2007 17:03:26 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/08/22/catch-new-readers-up-on-the-basics-of-your-blog/#comment-1598666 This is a great idea for those with blogs that have been around for a while. I think it's too soon for me to do a post like this, having only been up and running for a couple of months. However, I will file this idea away, so that I can revisit it around the one-year anniversary. Thanks, Darren! This is a great idea for those with blogs that have been around for a while. I think it’s too soon for me to do a post like this, having only been up and running for a couple of months. However, I will file this idea away, so that I can revisit it around the one-year anniversary.

Thanks, Darren!

]]> By: Sachana http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/08/22/catch-new-readers-up-on-the-basics-of-your-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-1598623 Sachana Tue, 21 Aug 2007 16:51:40 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/08/22/catch-new-readers-up-on-the-basics-of-your-blog/#comment-1598623 Good tips... well.... maybe we can also ask... what more they would like to see on the blog? Good tips… well…. maybe we can also ask… what more they would like to see on the blog?

]]> By: Laura Whitehead http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/08/22/catch-new-readers-up-on-the-basics-of-your-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-1598609 Laura Whitehead Tue, 21 Aug 2007 16:49:22 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/08/22/catch-new-readers-up-on-the-basics-of-your-blog/#comment-1598609 Hi Darren. The whole challenge has been great. I'm finishing for the moment as I'm off on holiday, and will return after your challenge has finished. I'll catch up then. Just to say a big thank you for all the useful tips and for all your readers too posting their thoughts and contributions! Thanks again! Hi Darren. The whole challenge has been great. I’m finishing for the moment as I’m off on holiday, and will return after your challenge has finished. I’ll catch up then.
Just to say a big thank you for all the useful tips and for all your readers too posting their thoughts and contributions!
Thanks again!

]]> By: Jeremy http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/08/22/catch-new-readers-up-on-the-basics-of-your-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-1598582 Jeremy Tue, 21 Aug 2007 16:36:01 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/08/22/catch-new-readers-up-on-the-basics-of-your-blog/#comment-1598582 Darren, Great ideas - but really you need a decent readership to be able to do this. Otherwise you are just speaking to thin air and people who don't really care :) Darren,

Great ideas – but really you need a decent readership to be able to do this. Otherwise you are just speaking to thin air and people who don’t really care :)

]]> By: Melissa F. http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/08/22/catch-new-readers-up-on-the-basics-of-your-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-1598577 Melissa F. Tue, 21 Aug 2007 16:34:53 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/08/22/catch-new-readers-up-on-the-basics-of-your-blog/#comment-1598577 Really great ideas, Darren. Thanks. Really great ideas, Darren. Thanks.

]]> By: RobMalon http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/08/22/catch-new-readers-up-on-the-basics-of-your-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-1598543 RobMalon Tue, 21 Aug 2007 16:23:32 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/08/22/catch-new-readers-up-on-the-basics-of-your-blog/#comment-1598543 I generally always post a link back to an initial tutorial. That first tutorial generally contains links to a progressive set of old posts. But I will likly try a post like this down the road that brings it up more specefically. Also as you mentioned in one of your other blogging tips, you can create a series page. It would help this in the way of having a "beginners" series which again, would take people back to earlier content. I generally always post a link back to an initial tutorial. That first tutorial generally contains links to a progressive set of old posts. But I will likly try a post like this down the road that brings it up more specefically. Also as you mentioned in one of your other blogging tips, you can create a series page. It would help this in the way of having a “beginners” series which again, would take people back to earlier content.

]]> By: eve http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/08/22/catch-new-readers-up-on-the-basics-of-your-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-1598539 eve Tue, 21 Aug 2007 16:20:13 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/08/22/catch-new-readers-up-on-the-basics-of-your-blog/#comment-1598539 Great idea Darren, with both of my blogs just passing the 1 year mark, this is the time to do this type of post. Thanks! Great idea Darren, with both of my blogs just passing the 1 year mark, this is the time to do this type of post. Thanks!

]]> By: jdub http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/08/22/catch-new-readers-up-on-the-basics-of-your-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-1598359 jdub Tue, 21 Aug 2007 15:00:22 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/08/22/catch-new-readers-up-on-the-basics-of-your-blog/#comment-1598359 I found this blog because almost everything I read on other blogs about starting a new blog mentioned this blog, so I checked it out one day and subscribed and have been reading ever since. I have been trying to figure out how to link users to old archives, and your sneeze page post and this post answered my questions. Thanks for all the hard work you put in to help new bloggers! I found this blog because almost everything I read on other blogs about starting a new blog mentioned this blog, so I checked it out one day and subscribed and have been reading ever since.
I have been trying to figure out how to link users to old archives, and your sneeze page post and this post answered my questions. Thanks for all the hard work you put in to help new bloggers!

]]> By: Shine With Grace http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/08/22/catch-new-readers-up-on-the-basics-of-your-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-1598332 Shine With Grace Tue, 21 Aug 2007 14:46:33 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2007/08/22/catch-new-readers-up-on-the-basics-of-your-blog/#comment-1598332 May I answer your question of how did I find your blog here? I found it via google search, when I was starting to blog a bit more than two months ago. And now? I come back almost daily. May I answer your question of how did I find your blog here? I found it via google search, when I was starting to blog a bit more than two months ago. And now? I come back almost daily.

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