Comments on: Five Blogging Rules to Make a Great First Impression http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/03/06/five-blogging-rules-to-make-a-great-first-impression/ Make Money Online Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:03:36 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Bryan Saxton http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/03/06/five-blogging-rules-to-make-a-great-first-impression/comment-page-2/#comment-3198821 Bryan Saxton Thu, 17 Apr 2008 05:48:39 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/03/06/five-blogging-rules-to-make-a-great-first-impression/#comment-3198821 I strongly agree with #5. Even for readers who are following your blog with an RSS reader, how can you expect people to keep coming back to your blog or take your blog seriously if you don't update regularly? I strongly agree with #5. Even for readers who are following your blog with an RSS reader, how can you expect people to keep coming back to your blog or take your blog seriously if you don’t update regularly?

]]> By: Andy Beal http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/03/06/five-blogging-rules-to-make-a-great-first-impression/comment-page-1/#comment-3044098 Andy Beal Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:37:33 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/03/06/five-blogging-rules-to-make-a-great-first-impression/#comment-3044098 @Densise - that sounds like a great prize for your readers. Maybe have them leave a comment in order to enter, and then only ask the winner to provide their mailing address. @Densise – that sounds like a great prize for your readers. Maybe have them leave a comment in order to enter, and then only ask the winner to provide their mailing address.

]]> By: Denise http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/03/06/five-blogging-rules-to-make-a-great-first-impression/comment-page-1/#comment-3043898 Denise Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:57:19 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/03/06/five-blogging-rules-to-make-a-great-first-impression/#comment-3043898 Good afternoon, I had a quick question for you - you mentioned that at one point you gave an ipod to a winning reader and I think this is a great idea. I'd like to do the same, but with something more like a book from a prominent Christian author like Joyce Meyers or Billy Graham, for my Blessings from Above blog. How do you go about giving an incentive though? Do you actually ask for the address? Are people open to provide that? I think I'd be a little hesitant as a reader, but obviously can't think of any other way to go about it. What's your experience been? Thanks in advance! Blessings! Denise Good afternoon, I had a quick question for you – you mentioned that at one point you gave an ipod to a winning reader and I think this is a great idea. I’d like to do the same, but with something more like a book from a prominent Christian author like Joyce Meyers or Billy Graham, for my Blessings from Above blog.

How do you go about giving an incentive though? Do you actually ask for the address? Are people open to provide that? I think I’d be a little hesitant as a reader, but obviously can’t think of any other way to go about it. What’s your experience been?

Thanks in advance!
Blessings!
Denise

]]> By: Jodi Rudick http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/03/06/five-blogging-rules-to-make-a-great-first-impression/comment-page-1/#comment-2967221 Jodi Rudick Mon, 10 Mar 2008 07:25:27 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/03/06/five-blogging-rules-to-make-a-great-first-impression/#comment-2967221 I'll add this one: Don't treat your readers like a one night stand. In other words, don't just keep the fire burning, but remember that there's another blogger vying for attention. We live in a fickle age, so keep it fresh or someone else will. I’ll add this one: Don’t treat your readers like a one night stand. In other words, don’t just keep the fire burning, but remember that there’s another blogger vying for attention. We live in a fickle age, so keep it fresh or someone else will.

]]> By: Rishil http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/03/06/five-blogging-rules-to-make-a-great-first-impression/comment-page-1/#comment-2964384 Rishil Sun, 09 Mar 2008 16:33:39 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/03/06/five-blogging-rules-to-make-a-great-first-impression/#comment-2964384 Nice article, enjoyed reading it completely. If fact as you mentioned about RSS feeds thought of sharing some tips to convert RSS feeds to HTML. Do check them out.. looking forward to hear from you. Keep blogging. http://askwiki.blogspot.com/2008/03/tips-to-convert-rss-to-html-for-your.html Nice article, enjoyed reading it completely. If fact as you mentioned about RSS feeds thought of sharing some tips to convert RSS feeds to HTML. Do check them out.. looking forward to hear from you. Keep blogging.
http://askwiki.blogspot.com/2008/03/tips-to-convert-rss-to-html-for-your.html

]]> By: Kemi http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/03/06/five-blogging-rules-to-make-a-great-first-impression/comment-page-1/#comment-2961001 Kemi Sat, 08 Mar 2008 18:16:03 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/03/06/five-blogging-rules-to-make-a-great-first-impression/#comment-2961001 I've been blogging for a while but was looking for a simple useful and inspirational "list" for a current client who I recently setup with a hosted wordpress blog. Thanks Darren. I’ve been blogging for a while but was looking for a simple useful and inspirational “list” for a current client who I recently setup with a hosted wordpress blog. Thanks Darren.

]]> By: Andy Beal http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/03/06/five-blogging-rules-to-make-a-great-first-impression/comment-page-1/#comment-2960609 Andy Beal Sat, 08 Mar 2008 15:48:45 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/03/06/five-blogging-rules-to-make-a-great-first-impression/#comment-2960609 @Ana - I think you may have misread that sentence. I actually say that you don't have to give a tangible gift, but you should "give them ideas, tips, and insight that they can’t find anywhere else" Maybe it's my English heritage, but I'd at least bring flowers on a first date. :-) @Ana – I think you may have misread that sentence. I actually say that you don’t have to give a tangible gift, but you should “give them ideas, tips, and insight that they can’t find anywhere else”

Maybe it’s my English heritage, but I’d at least bring flowers on a first date. :-)

]]> By: Ana http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/03/06/five-blogging-rules-to-make-a-great-first-impression/comment-page-1/#comment-2959235 Ana Sat, 08 Mar 2008 08:41:54 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/03/06/five-blogging-rules-to-make-a-great-first-impression/#comment-2959235 This was a really good article Andy although (here it comes) I’m going to have to disagree with bringing a gift along on a first date. It’s way too premature and can actually backfire by creeping ones date out. Likewise I’ve seen some blogs holding contests that received very little response. This gave off the appearance that the blog had a very low readership. It seems like one of those areas that can be worth waiting until ones blog is a bit more established, just like a relationship and gifts. This was a really good article Andy although (here it comes) I’m going to have to disagree with bringing a gift along on a first date. It’s way too premature and can actually backfire by creeping ones date out. Likewise I’ve seen some blogs holding contests that received very little response. This gave off the appearance that the blog had a very low readership. It seems like one of those areas that can be worth waiting until ones blog is a bit more established, just like a relationship and gifts.

]]> By: Weblogmoneytips.com http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/03/06/five-blogging-rules-to-make-a-great-first-impression/comment-page-1/#comment-2952735 Weblogmoneytips.com Fri, 07 Mar 2008 09:17:05 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/03/06/five-blogging-rules-to-make-a-great-first-impression/#comment-2952735 Great tips Andy, especially number 4, listening is always important I think. My first post on my new blogging for money blog, if anyone is interested. "Top 5 Free Blog Directories that Actually Bring Traffic" http://www.weblogmoneytips.com/2008/03/top-5-free-blog-directories-that.html Great tips Andy, especially number 4, listening is always important I think.

My first post on my new blogging for money blog, if anyone is interested.

“Top 5 Free Blog Directories that Actually Bring Traffic”
http://www.weblogmoneytips.com/2008/03/top-5-free-blog-directories-that.html

]]> By: karooch (from Scraps of Mind) http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/03/06/five-blogging-rules-to-make-a-great-first-impression/comment-page-1/#comment-2949787 karooch (from Scraps of Mind) Thu, 06 Mar 2008 21:32:11 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/03/06/five-blogging-rules-to-make-a-great-first-impression/#comment-2949787 This is a great analogy Andy. It really gets the message across well. I'm off to shine my shoes before my next date now. This is a great analogy Andy. It really gets the message across well.
I’m off to shine my shoes before my next date now.

]]> By: Sanjai http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/03/06/five-blogging-rules-to-make-a-great-first-impression/comment-page-1/#comment-2948738 Sanjai Thu, 06 Mar 2008 18:18:10 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/03/06/five-blogging-rules-to-make-a-great-first-impression/#comment-2948738 I totally agree with you. The theme makes your visitor stay in your blog and spend time. Content is main thing I would say rather than theme first I totally agree with you. The theme makes your visitor stay in your blog and spend time. Content is main thing I would say rather than theme first

]]> By: Carol Clifton http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/03/06/five-blogging-rules-to-make-a-great-first-impression/comment-page-1/#comment-2947927 Carol Clifton Thu, 06 Mar 2008 14:57:30 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/03/06/five-blogging-rules-to-make-a-great-first-impression/#comment-2947927 Your tips are always stimulating. First impression is always the lasting impression. I will have to watch those mis-spelled words. I oftentimes get so carried away and lost in what I am saying that I forget about the simplicity of spell check. Thanks! Your tips are always stimulating. First impression is always the lasting impression. I will have to watch those mis-spelled words. I oftentimes get so carried away and lost in what I am saying that I forget about the simplicity of spell check. Thanks!

]]> By: Brian http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/03/06/five-blogging-rules-to-make-a-great-first-impression/comment-page-1/#comment-2947928 Brian Thu, 06 Mar 2008 14:57:30 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/03/06/five-blogging-rules-to-make-a-great-first-impression/#comment-2947928 I find your knowledge very useful. I am just beginning and it is intimidating. Right now I am throwing up random posts just trying to make my friends laugh (since they're the only ones reading it anyway). I just wanted to drop a line and say thanks for the information. I find your knowledge very useful. I am just beginning and it is intimidating. Right now I am throwing up random posts just trying to make my friends laugh (since they’re the only ones reading it anyway). I just wanted to drop a line and say thanks for the information.

]]> By: Westlake Mexican Food http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/03/06/five-blogging-rules-to-make-a-great-first-impression/comment-page-1/#comment-2945799 Westlake Mexican Food Thu, 06 Mar 2008 07:05:30 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/03/06/five-blogging-rules-to-make-a-great-first-impression/#comment-2945799 those are some great tips Darren. I definitely agree with only blogging about things that I am passionate about. those are some great tips Darren. I definitely agree with only blogging about things that I am passionate about.

]]> By: Vinh Le http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/03/06/five-blogging-rules-to-make-a-great-first-impression/comment-page-1/#comment-2945333 Vinh Le Thu, 06 Mar 2008 05:07:59 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/03/06/five-blogging-rules-to-make-a-great-first-impression/#comment-2945333 I like to dress my blog in the equivalent of a pink tuxedo. First impressions are important online just as much as they are in our daily lives. The frame of something has a lot of effects on what a person thinks about it. I like to dress my blog in the equivalent of a pink tuxedo. First impressions are important online just as much as they are in our daily lives. The frame of something has a lot of effects on what a person thinks about it.

]]> By: Quiet Rebel Writer http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/03/06/five-blogging-rules-to-make-a-great-first-impression/comment-page-1/#comment-2945225 Quiet Rebel Writer Thu, 06 Mar 2008 04:42:30 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/03/06/five-blogging-rules-to-make-a-great-first-impression/#comment-2945225 Great advice. I'm particularly mulling over your suggestion on language. I walk a line in my blog of humor and genuine tips/advice. So I have to tread carefully, encouraging readers to take me seriously but also encouraging them to laugh when I want them too. Good stuff to think about! Great advice. I’m particularly mulling over your suggestion on language. I walk a line in my blog of humor and genuine tips/advice. So I have to tread carefully, encouraging readers to take me seriously but also encouraging them to laugh when I want them too. Good stuff to think about!

]]> By: Miguel Pineiro http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/03/06/five-blogging-rules-to-make-a-great-first-impression/comment-page-1/#comment-2945071 Miguel Pineiro Thu, 06 Mar 2008 04:05:38 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/03/06/five-blogging-rules-to-make-a-great-first-impression/#comment-2945071 Excellent tips! I like your points about listening and giving gifts to your readers. Lastly, i realize that blogging is a process. I really enjoyed this post. Excellent tips! I like your points about listening and giving gifts to your readers. Lastly, i realize that blogging is a process. I really enjoyed this post.

]]> By: Geek's Dream Girl http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/03/06/five-blogging-rules-to-make-a-great-first-impression/comment-page-1/#comment-2944881 Geek's Dream Girl Thu, 06 Mar 2008 03:23:26 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/03/06/five-blogging-rules-to-make-a-great-first-impression/#comment-2944881 I think another key is to blog only about things that you are passionate about - if you care about it, you'll attract people who share your passions. :-) I think another key is to blog only about things that you are passionate about – if you care about it, you’ll attract people who share your passions. :-)

]]> By: Granny Smith http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/03/06/five-blogging-rules-to-make-a-great-first-impression/comment-page-1/#comment-2944749 Granny Smith Thu, 06 Mar 2008 02:52:42 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/03/06/five-blogging-rules-to-make-a-great-first-impression/#comment-2944749 Well, I don't have a blog yet, but have been in sales and marketing since 1870. We always train our salespeople to have their own 30 second commercial. So when someone asks, "What do You Do?" they will be well prepared to make the proper first impression, and help peak interest and lay the groundwork for further interesting conversation. People do judge a book (and a blog) by the cover. It may help to see what your blogs says in its 30 second commercial? Well, I don’t have a blog yet, but have been in sales and marketing since 1870.

We always train our salespeople to have their own 30 second commercial. So when someone asks, “What do You Do?” they will be well prepared to make the proper first impression, and help peak interest and lay the groundwork for further interesting conversation.

People do judge a book (and a blog) by the cover. It may help to see what your blogs says in its 30 second commercial?

]]> By: Dr. R http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/03/06/five-blogging-rules-to-make-a-great-first-impression/comment-page-1/#comment-2944601 Dr. R Thu, 06 Mar 2008 02:23:34 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/03/06/five-blogging-rules-to-make-a-great-first-impression/#comment-2944601 Blogger and Wordpress are my favorites because they are very easy to use and tweaking them is fun. It is easy to go overboard and make a Blogger site very cluttered and ugly. Blogger and Wordpress are my favorites because they are very easy to use and tweaking them is fun.
It is easy to go overboard and make a Blogger site very cluttered and ugly.

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