Written on May 20th, 2008 at 05:05 am by Darren Rowse
12 Traits of Successful Bloggers
I was just doing an interview on an Aussie radio station and was asked to name some traits of successful bloggers. My initial reaction was to giggle - because no two successful bloggers are the same - however as I began to answer I realized that there are some common traits among bloggers who gain popularity. Here’s a list, presented in no particular order, of some of the traits of successful bloggers that I observe:
1. Creative and Playful
One of the things I love about blogging is that it can be a very playful space. Bloggers who find new ways to communicate old truths and that have the ability to surprise their readers with fresh perspectives and means of communication often find themselves on a fast track to a wide readership. Also, in the midst of ‘playful’ experimentation new discoveries come that help a blogger to develop in maturity and influence in their niche.
Image by Yelnoc
“There is no doubt that creativity is the most important human resource of all. Without creativity, there would be no progress, and we would be forever repeating the same patterns.” - Edward de Bono
2. Innovative
Often ‘innovative’ is used to describe a blogger’s use of technology - but it goes well beyond this. Innovative bloggers are those that are able to extend and explore their topic in ways that others are not. They are thought leaders and forge into new ground not only in the way that they present in what they say.
“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” - Steve Jobs
3. Connectors
Most successful bloggers that I’ve interacted with have an insatiable desire to connect with as many people as they can. They have an ability to connect not only with their readers but other bloggers and key people in both the online and offline world. Their networks are often far reaching - enabling them to draw on all kinds of relationships when needed.
“It’s not what you know but who you know that makes the difference.” - Anonymous
4. Community Enablers
There are many blogs with great information - but it’s those that are able to draw in and build up a community of passionate and energetic people that often go to the next level. Readers are no longer satisfied just to consume content - they want to participate and belong online. Successful bloggers don’t always actively participate in or lead the community aspect of their blogs but they do have an ability to attract other community builders and to empower them to build a community around the content on the blog.
“Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family: Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one.” - Jane Howard
5. Information Mavens
Successful bloggers are often quite addicted to the gathering of information. What sets them apart from other information gatherers is their ability to filter the vast quantities of information that they collect and to identify and communicate that which applies to others.
Image by dsevilla
“What sets Mavens apart, though, is not so much what they know but how they pass it along. The fact that Mavens want to help, for no other reason than because they like to help, turns out to be an awfully effective way of getting someone’s attention.” Malcolm Gladwell (Tipping Point).
6. Communicators
Some might think that this point is all about bloggers having the ability to write well - but that is only part of being a good communicator. Successful bloggers have a knack of knowing connecting with readers that goes beyond the way they use words. Good communication has more to do with knowing your audience and connecting with their needs and desires. Successful bloggers have the ability to trigger some sort of response in their reader.
“The two words ‘Information’ and ‘Communication’ are often used interchangeably, but they signify quite different things. Information is giving out; communication is getting through.” - Sydney J. Harris
7. Interest
Bloggers know how to be interesting - but being interesting starts with being interested. Most successful bloggers that I’ve met would blog on their chosen topic for free - because they have some kind of passion or interest in it themselves. This energy that they have for their topic shines through and is infectious to others. It’s one of the main reasons that readers are drawn to them.
“There are two levers for moving men: interest and fear.” - Napoleon Bonaparte
8. Entrepreneurs
Successful bloggers are always on the look out for opportunities to go to the next level. They leverage what they currently have to grow something more. They don’t just rely upon others to make their dreams a reality but are self starters and ‘doers’ that go and get what they want.
“The entrepreneur in us sees opportunities everywhere we look, but many people see only problems everywhere they look. The entrepreneur in us is more concerned with discriminating between opportunities than he or she is with failing to see the opportunities.” - Michael Gerber
9. Originality
It is difficult to be unique in the blogging space but successful bloggers find ways to make what they do stand out from the crowd. They develop a distinct voice, use media in different ways and develop their own unique spin on life that sets them apart from the rest.
“Eveyone is a genius at least once a year. A real genius has his original ideas closer together.” - Georg C. Lichtenberg
10. Perseverance
Successful bloggers know that it takes time to grow a blog and look past those initial awkward months (and longer) after a blog is launched to motivate them to persevere. They do know when to give up when something isn’t working but also have an ability to develop their blog’s with focus and discipline and unswerving conviction over the long haul.
“If at first you don’t succeed, get a bigger hammer.” - Alan Lewis
11. Focus
What strikes me about many of the most successful blogs out there is that in a time where there’s an incredible development of new technology happening that many of them don’t allow themselves to get distracted by it. Yes they experiment and play with new ways of delivering content to readers but they don’t become distracted from their core task of producing useful and engaging content for readers. Being able to identify what matters most and sticking to it is so important - particularly in a medium with so many time sucking distractions.
“Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life - think of it, dream of it, live on that idea. Let the brain, muscles, nerves, every part of your body, be full of that idea, and just leave every other idea alone. This is the way to success.” - Swami Vivekananda
12. Curiosity
Lastly, one of the traits that I see in many great bloggers is a restlessness and a dissatisfaction with the current state of play in their world/blog/industry. They are not content to sit comfortably but are always exploring, pushing boundaries and experimenting. They are curious people who are always asking ‘what if….?’ - a question that leads to all kinds of discoveries and possibilities that the rest of us could only dream of discovering.
“We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” - Walt Disney
109 Responses to “12 Traits of Successful Bloggers”
MyCartoonMonsters
May 20th, 2008 6:24 am
Interesting post. It is just this sort of thing that I have been reading over the last month or so as I am planning to launch my own blog in the near future. I particularly like No.5 “Information Mavens” and can see this trait in me more than any of the others. No.10 may be a problem but I hope not.
Simple Mom
May 20th, 2008 6:24 am
Really enjoyed this, Darren. It somehow keeps me motivated!
Michael Fowke
May 20th, 2008 6:31 am
If a blogger really wants to be successful, he or she has to take a long view. And I mean years, not months.
Tyler @ Building Camelot
May 20th, 2008 6:39 am
No wonder I struggle to blog most days…I’m often the opposite of these traits but every so often things fall into place.
I might also suggest that a blogger has to be patient. Something I’m not, but slowly learning to become.
Nice list - thank you.
Diana
May 20th, 2008 6:48 am
Great list, and I agree. I love that you added curiosity - so true in a world of copy cats!
Alex Cristache
May 20th, 2008 6:51 am
I put a lot of weight on focus and perseverance.
Regarding one of your older polls I believe, you said that between your readers there are quite some with a huge - lifetime - experience. If that does not stand for focus and perseverance, what else? ;)
Thanks for a good reading!
JoLynn from The Fit Shack
May 20th, 2008 7:01 am
I agree with Alex - perseverance is key.
Besides the outline of what makes a successful blogger, I really enjoyed the images you used in this post - a good example of #1 - being creative. ;)
Dorian aka coffeesister |_|)
May 20th, 2008 7:26 am
These are crucial traits indeed; they’ll add immeasurably to ANYthing yet a blog[ger] w/out any of these is tangibly lacking something. I’m really glad you got prompted to consider what ’successful’ bloggers have in common as this addresses a different kind of success than monetary. While that’s always a marvelous (& oft hoped for) byproduct, as #7 touches on, it can’t be the [only] goal.
I love reading blogs where there’s an obvious connection between the content & its writer; that, in turn, connects w/me. As Michael Fowke clarified above, it’s a long trek & should be. These traits will not only infuse quality into your blog’s content but will make that trek enjoyable.
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“Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.” ~ John Quincy Adams
* Miss Universe
May 20th, 2008 7:47 am
Also the ability to allow controversial comments and commenters with personality to contribute….
Nothing is more boring than constant nice - ‘I agree’ replies.
But some Bloggers are so insecure that they will not accept anything except the most civil or replies - so many passionate disagreements are never experienced (which usually makes the blog more intriguing)
Sara Ferguson
May 20th, 2008 7:49 am
Yep, that is me. It is the same traits needed to be a business owner.
Muscle Post
May 20th, 2008 8:09 am
Being passionate about your topic is of utmost importance. If you aren’t, there is no way you will stay in it for the long haul. From everything I’ve read from successful bloggers, it takes many months if not over a year in some instances to start seeing great success from a blog. If you can’t stick it out that long, then you won’t have a chance. And if you aren’t passionate, you shouldn’t even try it.
Nick Smith
May 20th, 2008 8:12 am
You forgot the most important trait of all - they religiously read problogger.net
Bash Bosh
May 20th, 2008 8:24 am
Simply GREAT tips are presented in this post. Thank you for sharing this with us!
SpaceAgeSage
May 20th, 2008 8:33 am
No wonder successful bloggers are such interestin’ folk! They have natural people skills, savvy minds, inner strength, a unique vision of the world they can communicate to others, and a heart for their work/play.
noemi
May 20th, 2008 8:44 am
We learn a lot from successful bloggers. Thanks for the tips.
Casey
May 20th, 2008 9:48 am
The link to this post says 11 traits. :-p Really good post though!
Sarah
May 20th, 2008 10:01 am
Awesome post! I hit all 12. Haha, just kidding, but I did find myself realizing on every point that I have a desire to be all those things. So I’m on the right track, right? :)
iearnmoneywhileisleep
May 20th, 2008 11:15 am
Patience, patience, patience… Good things will come to the blogger who learns and perseveres… but it takes patience !!
It’s nice to hit that big one out of the park… but that’s the exception… the majority of us need to be patient.
actrepreneur
May 20th, 2008 11:19 am
Thanks for the wisdom, once again! Your site is amazing and it’s greatly benefited by own blog. All the best….
Jessica Bond
May 20th, 2008 11:21 am
Of the 12 traits of Successful Bloggers, I would suspect that these traits in equal balance offer the highest success. Vision and intuition are also needed (and probably fall somewhere within the 12 traits).
T
May 20th, 2008 11:46 am
I think all of ideas are definitely key to good blogging techniques. I think I would also like to add good problem solving skills and understanding. I believe one of the true desire that everyone wants and dont feel get enough of in this life is maybe just a lil understanding, so I think understanding many problems, people and life situations is key to successful blogging as well though I am new to the blogging world. I do believe I can possess many of the skills and reach and help many of people and I hope to do so. If anyone wuold like to give a lil more advice on thtechnical side it would be greatly appreciated. I would say that is a skill I may be a lil rusty on.
susan mernit
May 20th, 2008 12:19 pm
This is a great list–and something worth sharing broadly. I think it would be great if you delivered a bunch of these as video tips.
Lindsay
May 20th, 2008 1:26 pm
Great list of characteristics, thanks for that article. I have an odd question though… Where did you find your illustrative graphics? Those are great and creative stock photos.
Thanks!
Bugsy
May 20th, 2008 1:37 pm
awesome list! i’m proud to say I can check most of these off, but someimtes i lose focus, and sometimes i’m not terribly good at networking/communicating.
Rohit
May 20th, 2008 1:43 pm
Well Said !
Ryan McLean
May 20th, 2008 2:20 pm
I think I am great at a lot of these things, which is what is making my financial blog grow and see success (which I am very pleased about).
However, I feel that I struggle to create a sense of community. I don’t really know how to do that and do that well.
Would anyone know how I can do that more effectively on my blog?
Business
May 20th, 2008 3:30 pm
One of the better individual blog posts I have read as I am just getting into blogging more serious! Thanks for the tips and will definitely be back to visit your site more as you have so much on your site! Keep up the good work!
Dimitri
May 20th, 2008 4:08 pm
Darren, thank you again…and the truth will set you FREE!
When I read your posts I get inspired to do better.
Ricardo Bueno
May 20th, 2008 4:17 pm
The next would be figuring out which one of these best describes each of us (and our blog)…
Chimbles
May 20th, 2008 4:23 pm
Useful info… seems so obvious after you read it, but so hard to come up on your own… THANKS!
Ben Moreno
May 20th, 2008 5:14 pm
You are inspiring. I just started my blog a week ago and am already loving it. Thanks for the ideas and advice.
- Ben
asian destinations
May 20th, 2008 6:59 pm
i really agree on interest, perseverance and curiosity because as a blogger myself, it takes a lot of hardwork for you to make your blogs a hit no matter how stiff the competition is
Raymond Frame
May 20th, 2008 7:52 pm
Thanks for this , very motivating I can see myself in most of these areas.
Facebook
May 20th, 2008 9:07 pm
If a blogger really wants to be successful, he or she has to take a long view. And I mean years, not months.
Pras
May 20th, 2008 9:23 pm
Hi Darren, Good post. Problogger has been a great source of inspiration for my blogging life.
Alex D
May 20th, 2008 10:08 pm
This is a pretty common question…how a good blogger should be? Personaly I do think that the most important aspect is to be creative.
Laura Benjamin
May 20th, 2008 10:33 pm
Loved this! Your points validated that you can experiment with something a little new and adventurous and it’s still OK. After two years of blogging for fun, I’m finding it’s a nice supplement to my website and online email newsletter yet I can use a difference “voice” and style than I do with my other writing.
I love your site and recommend it to everyone I know who wants to start a blog or improve their existing blog. Thank you!
Bontb
May 20th, 2008 10:33 pm
Hello Darren,
You know I was always wondering where do you get these pictures from? Awesome topic but pictures are the best in my opinion
Best Html Slicers
May 20th, 2008 10:34 pm
Creativity and originality are very important especially in a very crowded niche.
Darla (pencil artist)
May 20th, 2008 11:37 pm
Good post… I Twittered it, maybe you will see some extra traffic, Lord knows, you need the traffic, you poor thing ;-)
DJ Francis
May 20th, 2008 11:45 pm
Wow Darren, we must have some sort of mind-meld, regarding curiosity, at least.
I posted this within 20 minutes of you exploring curiosity as a necessary trait in bloggers: http://onlinemarketerblog.com/2008/05/20/how-to-be-an-a-list-blogger-curiosity-part-3/
Loving the book by the way - thanks for all your work!
DJ
@MarketerBlog
DefogMyBlog
May 21st, 2008 12:23 am
Yes he definitely needs the traffic Darla. Love the pictures.
Michael
May 21st, 2008 12:39 am
I love the picture you used for entrepreneur, freaking hilarious.
Cory from Dental Heroes
May 21st, 2008 12:55 am
For me, perseverance has been key. My first few years trying to become successful on the web were miserable because I jumped around from opportunity to opportunity. Finally, I had enough, and FOCUSED on one opportunity that I’m passionate about. I’m still at it 2 years later, and hopefully for many more.
Turn Clicks Into Customers
May 21st, 2008 1:32 am
Very good article. Sometimes you don’t need all. The most important I see is to be a entrepreneur and I think that you are born with this.
Evelyn Lim | Attraction Mind Map
May 21st, 2008 1:34 am
I like the fact that you added “creativity and playful”. If you look at blogs that are in the same niche, those that stand out tend to show some humor in their content. Information shared may all be about the same as in other blogs but it is the uniqueness in the presentation that makes the difference.
Syahid A.
May 21st, 2008 2:10 am
Great advice Darren. Perseverance is key.
Broke guy marketing online
May 21st, 2008 2:13 am
Focus is key. I’m still trying to find something to focus on. I think that once I do that, I’ll be able to accomplish my goals. Thanks for the post!
Richard Wilson
May 21st, 2008 3:40 am
Nice post, good to remind yourself when you are blogging at 1,000 MPH.
R
Jody Reale
May 21st, 2008 4:29 am
Aloha! Excellent post. Thomas Edison said that the way to come up with a good idea is to have a lot of ideas, period. (I’m paraphrasing.) I wonder how much of your success you attribute to volume.
Best,
Jody Reale, over at http://www.thehawaiitraveler.com
Dorsi
May 21st, 2008 5:38 am
Great information- especially for aspiring writers and bloggers like myself.
This gave me affirmation that I’m on the right track!
Barbara Swafford
May 21st, 2008 8:04 am
I was trying to choose a favorite point, but they are all so good, I can’t decide, but #5 - Information mavens caught me eye, as I love to research..
guardian angel
May 21st, 2008 8:28 am
Another great list, Darrren. I made my own list around half a year ago. Although I only listed 5 traits, I am happy most of them were here in your list.
However, I wish I could add a trait from my list that I see in you, but you did not include here in your list - Generosity.
It’s your being generous that I like most. Your unselfish way of sharing of information is what makes you big to me. This is what other experts do not realize. If they share free information, many will learn from them.
These bloggers who learned a lot will spread the word and the expert’s name will of course be shared too. That’s simple logic but only few understands it.
http://wherebloggersandhumansmeet.blogspot.com/2007/12/five-qualities-of-successful-problogger.html
space code
May 21st, 2008 11:07 am
I really like this post. Im currently experiencing writers block in my blogs and this helps put things in perspective
Shamelle @The Enhance Life
May 21st, 2008 2:18 pm
A good, at a glance list. Thanks Darren.
I would just like to add one more thought. You’ve got to love what you do.
I suppose the general term would be “passion”! Sure your passion will come through in your writing, but it is your passion that will keep you plugging away when no one is coming back, no one is commenting, and no one is linking to you. :-)
James
May 21st, 2008 7:47 pm
Great tips for full time bloggers. But for part time bloggers, it’s not easy to do it especially trait number 11 “Focus”.
rino
May 21st, 2008 11:29 pm
Just as I am losing steam to go on with blogging, I read this. Thanks to you, I just realized I could be better by developing the traits I have that you have written here.
InterWeb TV
May 21st, 2008 11:42 pm
This is really great information. Always a good read with these posts. I really enjoy your input Darren, Thanks. I believe reading your blog has already helped me in the ways I look at my existence in the blogosphere.
Art
Hjörtur Smárason
May 22nd, 2008 1:47 am
Great points, Darren.
Regarding point 3, it’s not who you know or even who knows you. It’s who knows what you know.
JPG
May 22nd, 2008 5:34 am
I agree you must have strong focus and provide your readers a reason to read your blog. You must be a maven of information with the ability to communicate this info among your network. It takes time and perseverance and most will not make it through the initial months, but for those who do the rewards are great.
Talking Books Librarian
May 22nd, 2008 7:26 am
I guess #5 explains why there are so many librarian bloggers! :)
sejurturcia
May 22nd, 2008 8:38 am
u rule my world !
Nodins Nest
May 22nd, 2008 8:42 am
Great list, I can see many of my traits there. I’ll take that as a sign of good things yet to come! Thanks for the insight!
amfufu
May 22nd, 2008 8:54 am
Along with Steve Pavlina , you are my inspiration.. :)
Miguel Wickert (Pineiro)
May 22nd, 2008 9:57 am
Darren, you are da man! Excellent post! Don’t worry I already tagged it in del.icio.us and gave it a thumps up in Stumble Upon. Keep em coming!
Curtis
May 22nd, 2008 11:57 am
Wow! I keep trying to think of another great trait but you’ve covered them all.
David
May 22nd, 2008 1:23 pm
Thanks for that post. I am new to blogging and your post has made me realize my posts are too dry and too much like an article submission. I will follow your advice.
Regards,
David
Stacy
May 22nd, 2008 1:45 pm
being passionate about your topic is one of the most important factors i have ever seen
it is so obvious when someone is putting their heart and soul into a blog. their proximity to the subject and expertise are conveyed easily via multiple aspects, and you delight in subscribing to their feed in order to see what relevant issues they will address next
thanks again for the great tips Darren :)
Nards
May 22nd, 2008 4:12 pm
Great information. Nice to know that I am somewhat on the right track - Nards
SusanAtLifeskate
May 22nd, 2008 9:59 pm
Darren — These are awesome. I think we all know this intuitively but seeing it on paper, printing it out (in my case!), is a different experience. Thanks!
Tony
May 22nd, 2008 11:18 pm
very good advice, thanks, I will try these myself
mary
May 22nd, 2008 11:25 pm
I really enjoyed this post! I have two blogs, a personal blog on blogger (http://tbkksmom.blogspot.com), and a business blog on WordPress (http://marylutzprovbs.com). I don’t have time to read every article you write (I wish I did!) but the ones that I have read are very useful and I have used some of the tips on my blogs. I am just starting my Virtual Assistant business and really interested in making money from my blogs as well.
Thanks again for the great tips!
traveler
May 23rd, 2008 1:41 am
I totally agree on those traits. As a blogger myself, I try to practice those traits to better myself in blogging not only for myself but also for the information others are seeking.
Linda
May 23rd, 2008 2:45 am
Very good points and patience is the key - thank you for sharing!
Suzie Cheel
May 23rd, 2008 4:01 am
Fantastic Darren,
Really good points, and what i love is how you have presented this post, the images make each point stand out so well
Tom At The Home Business Archive
May 23rd, 2008 4:22 am
Fantastic post! I think focus and daily posting to your blog will take you a long way.Work on linking is also important.Original ideas are also important, but so difficult these days with so much competition.
Reginald
May 23rd, 2008 4:38 am
I was completely encroached upon by the contents of this entry.
Not only were the twelve suggestions thought provoking, but also appeared to be practical.
Great read!
The Academic Eccentric
May 23rd, 2008 8:18 am
Great list. To me, it’s largely about communication and business, but curiosity is a major fuel to the fire of good writing.
My latest post is all about curiosity, how to get it, how it multiplies, and how it can help you see unexpected connections in the world around you. It’s a quality sometimes overlooked, but important nonetheless - and life-giving for a writer.
-The Academic Eccentric
J.D.
May 23rd, 2008 9:45 am
Darren, I don’t comment here a lot, but I wanted to say that this post is spot on. It’s uncanny. ALL of these are requirements to do well with blogging. I’m weak on point #1, I think, and it’s something I’m working on…
motherhoodbytes
May 23rd, 2008 12:04 pm
Thanks for the great tips. Some excellent insight into something new to many of us.
Looking forward to trudging along, figuring things out!
Marilyn
May 23rd, 2008 1:26 pm
Great post! I hadn’t considered some of them. More to ponder!
Laura
May 23rd, 2008 5:55 pm
great list!
and I completely agree with #5; there are so many blogs with tons of information that isn’t filtered: i.e. boring
the greats always have a knack for saying interesting things in a concise way
VentureBlogster
May 23rd, 2008 9:42 pm
It looks like there are many aspects of creating a great blog site. I think that the most important part is to be persistent with the blogs. It can take a long time to build something from scratch.
I think that there isn’t one particular way of doing things, however. That is why I like your list of twelve because it can be one or twelve or more to successfully run an informative blog site.
Finally, the marketing aspect of a blog is important, as you mentioned - SEO is quite an interesting arena for blogs. If SEO is good, good chance to get much traffic. If SEO is bad, marketing the blog sites may be difficult.
- VentureBlogster
Rick
May 23rd, 2008 11:10 pm
Perseverance is key. As well as focus and being creative. Being informed and curious speaks to the information maven trait. I’m constantly pouring through articles and RSS feeds for the latest happenings, tips, on the topics that interest me or for what may interest my readers. Unless there is passion behind what you are trying to accomplish you will quickly encounter burnout.
Lex G
May 23rd, 2008 11:57 pm
IMO the two which make the others work are ‘perseverance & focus’ … They should have been in 1 sentence …
Without these two, the rest of the qualities will be bottlenecked …
Lex
slippers
May 24th, 2008 12:55 am
wow…
nice reviews, great list.
this keep my passion growing.
thanks
Cher
May 24th, 2008 4:11 am
Great List! Thanx for keeping me motivated! Whenever I’m upset with my daily activities, I just have a look at you blog. This keeps me motivated.
Dave
May 24th, 2008 7:07 am
I think originality is one of the most important parts of being a successful blogger because it helps you stand out from the crowd.
j.g.willie v.
May 24th, 2008 12:53 pm
I’m very new to blogging. Read the 12 steps to successful blogging. Very,very cool………………
Mikhail
May 24th, 2008 3:06 pm
These are the same traits as some of the best companies outside of blogging so it’s no surprise to me that the same would be true of successful bloggers. In any endeavor the best people are always pushing the button, thinking about how to make things better, how to grow, how to keep the edge against the competition. What makes a great blogger is the person willing to committ to these things with a constant thirst, just like the best athletes, poker players, and CEO’s of our time.
led display
May 24th, 2008 7:12 pm
Really funny photo, more than the article.
James Connors
May 24th, 2008 8:35 pm
As I read through those different characteristics, I see a few that I’m good at and many more that I need to work on. Thanks for the post and getting me thinking about myself, AGAIN!
inetbuzz
May 25th, 2008 1:32 am
Each point is so matching with images of it. May be I could use some flickr images too on my blog post. You are so inspiring me Darren..
blogversary
May 25th, 2008 8:22 am
Great list, and I see a lot of that in my own blogging.
Reginald
May 25th, 2008 10:11 am
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At Home Redesigns
May 25th, 2008 11:00 am
As the author of a newish blog, I found this to be very helpful. Thanks for posting.
Joi
May 25th, 2008 2:52 pm
Great post! My favorite one is “originality.” So many blogs are highly forgettable - 10 minutes after leaving them you forget you were ever there. Not good.
I love to see bloggers who set themselves apart from the rest. They’re the ones I’m drawn to.
Roy
May 25th, 2008 11:16 pm
what a great read!
useful info especially for someone like me.
thanks!
Roy
The Struggling Blogger
Arlo Gilbert
May 26th, 2008 3:50 am
Great post. Keep it up! :)
Julian
May 26th, 2008 11:51 am
Great point! I think the perseverance one is what stand out to me. I have started multiple blogs just to lose interest and give up. I have to keep in mind that blogging is an investment of time, and It’s not by any means a get rich quick scenario. It is just so depressing to log into my adsense account to see $0.00 earned today lol. But I’ve spent a lot of time on my new blog and plan on keeping at it. Check it out and leave any feedback (constructive criticism please). Http://.technologycurrent.com
It’s about current mobile technology. Enjoy
Julian
May 26th, 2008 11:53 am
Whoops… Its http://www.technologycurrent.com
Kunle
May 26th, 2008 6:26 pm
Hiya,
Just read your post on the attributes of a successful blogger. Quite inspiring. Newbie bloggers like me need to read such posts often.
Felicia
May 26th, 2008 9:57 pm
I’m hooked! I read one post on your blog then another, then another, then…
My children are banging at the door wanting to come in, but I’m holding them at bay until I finish this post.
Thanks for such an informative blog. You are very inspirational. Ooop, the little buggers got in the room. Guess I’ve got to go and feed them. I’ll finish reading your blog a bit later on when they’re asleep.
Wayne Tully
May 27th, 2008 1:32 am
I really feel that this is what I was meant to be doing with my time, before I knew about the internet I was an unfocused mess, now I know what to do with my interests and how I can help others who share the same interest too.
Cheers for the many posts you do, you have certainly helped my blogging no end, with inspirational posts of your own.
Darren Cronian
May 27th, 2008 3:03 am
Great post.
I think to be a successful blogger you have to be extremeley dedicated, self motivated, and well organised. At the start of every year I create a “blog plan” where I write my targets, aims and objectives for the next 12 months.
This motivates me and I have to say I’ve achieved all of my goals, but struggle with some of my targets.
José
May 27th, 2008 8:57 am
Hi,
I skimmed through the points of this article and found them layed out in an accessible manner, namely why one should pay attention to them.
Of course that it’s easier to say than to put them in practice, especially after a day’s work.
Nowadays, everyone is trying to make some easy money and of course that it’s natural that blogs about making money online have more readers. On the other hand there’s more competition and at the end quality speaks higher.
After reading a good amount of opinions on how to get readers, I’ve come to conclude that the most stable an time proof way is to write interesting articles. Articles with such a quality that will appeal not only to those who care about the theme of the blog, but to almost everyone who stumbles on it.
Have a nice week,
José
Darren Rowse
May 27th, 2008 10:02 am
thanks everyone for your comments. I think that together you’ve written something that adds a lot to this post!
Shaan
May 27th, 2008 2:02 pm
It was really a nice list and the comments are also very informative.
Laurie Bluedorn
May 31st, 2008 3:43 am
#11 seems the hardest to follow — staying focused.
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