Comments on: Achieving “The Package Deal” http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/07/02/achieving-%e2%80%9cthe-package-deal%e2%80%9d/ Make Money Online Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:01:29 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Reginald http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/07/02/achieving-%e2%80%9cthe-package-deal%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-3778036 Reginald Thu, 10 Jul 2008 22:20:26 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/07/02/achieving-%e2%80%9cthe-package-deal%e2%80%9d/#comment-3778036 Jay @ Dumb Little Man, I appreciated your post. I found it insightful! Jay @ Dumb Little Man,
I appreciated your post. I found it insightful!

]]> By: Carol Ferndale http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/07/02/achieving-%e2%80%9cthe-package-deal%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-3729342 Carol Ferndale Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:51:34 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/07/02/achieving-%e2%80%9cthe-package-deal%e2%80%9d/#comment-3729342 Thanks, Chrissy, for sharing your ideas and strategies. I am going to have to think about whether I narrow my niche or not. At the moment I write a travel blog, and I feature everything from luxury holidays to backpacker information. Why? Because I have done both types of holiday myself, and I tend to think that today's backpackers are tomorrow's luxury travellers. Or, the way the economy seems to be going, people could be turning their noses up at the luxury travel, and opting for more budget conscious holidays. So this leaves me thinking, should I focus more, or not? For the time being I will try to encompass all travel I think. But I could always change my focus later. Also, you've set me thinking about a logo - that could be the next thing on the cards. I think I'll design my own, as art is another of my "things"! Thanks, Chrissy, for sharing your ideas and strategies.

I am going to have to think about whether I narrow my niche or not. At the moment I write a travel blog, and I feature everything from luxury holidays to backpacker information. Why? Because I have done both types of holiday myself, and I tend to think that today’s backpackers are tomorrow’s luxury travellers. Or, the way the economy seems to be going, people could be turning their noses up at the luxury travel, and opting for more budget conscious holidays. So this leaves me thinking, should I focus more, or not? For the time being I will try to encompass all travel I think. But I could always change my focus later.

Also, you’ve set me thinking about a logo – that could be the next thing on the cards. I think I’ll design my own, as art is another of my “things”!

]]> By: Billy http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/07/02/achieving-%e2%80%9cthe-package-deal%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-3726287 Billy Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:24:43 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/07/02/achieving-%e2%80%9cthe-package-deal%e2%80%9d/#comment-3726287 Congratulations on your success, Chrissy. And thank you for sharing your experiences. Congratulations on your success, Chrissy. And thank you for sharing your experiences.

]]> By: Lenin Nair http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/07/02/achieving-%e2%80%9cthe-package-deal%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-3725416 Lenin Nair Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:15:46 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/07/02/achieving-%e2%80%9cthe-package-deal%e2%80%9d/#comment-3725416 Thanks for the post, Chrissy. I believe I am doing exactly that: building a niche for myself and focusing on only a spcific topic that is creative writing. However, I occasionally post on various off-niche topics, which may generally interest my readers, never, however, straying away from the staple topic of the blog. Please check my blog out. Lenin Thanks for the post, Chrissy. I believe I am doing exactly that: building a niche for myself and focusing on only a spcific topic that is creative writing. However, I occasionally post on various off-niche topics, which may generally interest my readers, never, however, straying away from the staple topic of the blog. Please check my blog out.

Lenin

]]> By: Jay @ Dumb Little Man http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/07/02/achieving-%e2%80%9cthe-package-deal%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-3725171 Jay @ Dumb Little Man Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:33:38 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/07/02/achieving-%e2%80%9cthe-package-deal%e2%80%9d/#comment-3725171 yes, I now realize that I missed an H in Chrissy's name :(. yes, I now realize that I missed an H in Chrissy’s name :(.

]]> By: Jay @ Dumb Little Man http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/07/02/achieving-%e2%80%9cthe-package-deal%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-3725162 Jay @ Dumb Little Man Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:31:47 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/07/02/achieving-%e2%80%9cthe-package-deal%e2%80%9d/#comment-3725162 Crissy - this is an excellent article and frankly it's something that all bloggers should pay attention to. The one piece that is critical though is writing. When I sent my readers to Chrissy's blog, it was not because her blog design was cool, it wasn't because she had well placed ads, and it wasn't because I knew her (I didn't). It's because her article had a great title, the opening paragraph grabbed my attention, and the body of the article was immaculate. Good, fresh, insightful writing eventually gets noticed. In Chrissy's case, I happened upon her first blog post and while that is not generally realistic to expect, each post you write should be written as if a big famous blogger like Darren was looking over your shoulder. You just never know what will get picked up. When it comes to writing and wanting to get noticed, quality sells and apparently so do blogs as Chrissy has pointed out. Good Luck guys. Jay White Crissy – this is an excellent article and frankly it’s something that all bloggers should pay attention to.

The one piece that is critical though is writing. When I sent my readers to Chrissy’s blog, it was not because her blog design was cool, it wasn’t because she had well placed ads, and it wasn’t because I knew her (I didn’t). It’s because her article had a great title, the opening paragraph grabbed my attention, and the body of the article was immaculate.

Good, fresh, insightful writing eventually gets noticed. In Chrissy’s case, I happened upon her first blog post and while that is not generally realistic to expect, each post you write should be written as if a big famous blogger like Darren was looking over your shoulder. You just never know what will get picked up.

When it comes to writing and wanting to get noticed, quality sells and apparently so do blogs as Chrissy has pointed out.

Good Luck guys.

Jay White

]]> By: Todd http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/07/02/achieving-%e2%80%9cthe-package-deal%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-3723609 Todd Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:59:30 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/07/02/achieving-%e2%80%9cthe-package-deal%e2%80%9d/#comment-3723609 Over the last year I've read quite a bit of advice on how to make my blog sticky. You just gave me such a great idea. My site is a home improvement site and last year I created a spreadsheet calculator so that people could compare different fuel types when deciding on a new furnace. I've been offering it up for free. I think I may still offer it for free but ask that they first sign up for my feed. My site has been growing rapidly but 75% of my traffic is organic search and not returning. Thanks so much and I hope one day to be as successful. Over the last year I’ve read quite a bit of advice on how to make my blog sticky. You just gave me such a great idea. My site is a home improvement site and last year I created a spreadsheet calculator so that people could compare different fuel types when deciding on a new furnace. I’ve been offering it up for free. I think I may still offer it for free but ask that they first sign up for my feed. My site has been growing rapidly but 75% of my traffic is organic search and not returning. Thanks so much and I hope one day to be as successful.

]]> By: Reginald http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/07/02/achieving-%e2%80%9cthe-package-deal%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-3723606 Reginald Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:59:10 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/07/02/achieving-%e2%80%9cthe-package-deal%e2%80%9d/#comment-3723606 The content of the post is not only practical, but also applicable to any blogger at any level, as far as I am concerned. I enjoyed the content and commend you for taking the time to package the content so nicely. The content of the post is not only practical, but also applicable to any blogger at any level, as far as I am concerned.

I enjoyed the content and commend you for taking the time to package the content so nicely.

]]> By: Chrissy Scivicque http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/07/02/achieving-%e2%80%9cthe-package-deal%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-3722970 Chrissy Scivicque Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:23:37 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/07/02/achieving-%e2%80%9cthe-package-deal%e2%80%9d/#comment-3722970 I'm so glad you liked my advice, everyone! These things were all enormously helpful to me. One word of caution: beware! Once I really started taking blogging seriously, it became an obsession! And before too long, I was basically working two jobs (my full-time day job and building my blog/business). It was incredibly time consuming but ultimately, very rewarding. I'm sure you've all experienced the same thing (or certainly, you will at some point in the future). Choosing a niche you are passionate about makes a huge difference. Then, it's a topic and a group of people you're really connected to on a personal level. Have fun! And thanks for the very kind feedback... I’m so glad you liked my advice, everyone! These things were all enormously helpful to me. One word of caution: beware! Once I really started taking blogging seriously, it became an obsession! And before too long, I was basically working two jobs (my full-time day job and building my blog/business). It was incredibly time consuming but ultimately, very rewarding. I’m sure you’ve all experienced the same thing (or certainly, you will at some point in the future). Choosing a niche you are passionate about makes a huge difference. Then, it’s a topic and a group of people you’re really connected to on a personal level. Have fun! And thanks for the very kind feedback…

]]> By: TG http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/07/02/achieving-%e2%80%9cthe-package-deal%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-3721880 TG Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:48:17 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/07/02/achieving-%e2%80%9cthe-package-deal%e2%80%9d/#comment-3721880 Thanks once again, your story is a huge source of inspiration for me right now! I have actually found the root of my problems with blogging – my niche is too general in an over-saturated market, what was I thinking?! Thank you and best of luck with your blog! :) Thanks once again, your story is a huge source of inspiration for me right now! I have actually found the root of my problems with blogging – my niche is too general in an over-saturated market, what was I thinking?!

Thank you and best of luck with your blog! :)

]]> By: Liz http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/07/02/achieving-%e2%80%9cthe-package-deal%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-3720735 Liz Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:14:43 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/07/02/achieving-%e2%80%9cthe-package-deal%e2%80%9d/#comment-3720735 This is great advice. Creating a niche is important, because it's best to cover something that isn't being covered sufficiently somewhere else. Your audience will grow from there. This is great advice. Creating a niche is important, because it’s best to cover something that isn’t being covered sufficiently somewhere else. Your audience will grow from there.

]]> By: GotGamedotcom http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/07/02/achieving-%e2%80%9cthe-package-deal%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-3720718 GotGamedotcom Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:11:19 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/07/02/achieving-%e2%80%9cthe-package-deal%e2%80%9d/#comment-3720718 Wow, great advice. Surely these will improve my readership :) Wow, great advice. Surely these will improve my readership :)

]]> By: Brad http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/07/02/achieving-%e2%80%9cthe-package-deal%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-3719948 Brad Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:35:17 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/07/02/achieving-%e2%80%9cthe-package-deal%e2%80%9d/#comment-3719948 Great advice, Chrissy. I've been at this for about a year now and it still tends to get a bit overwhelming to me. There are so many areas to focus on that sometimes I wonder where I should give my attention. This advice will definitely help me to focus on the fundamentals. Thank you!! Great advice, Chrissy. I’ve been at this for about a year now and it still tends to get a bit overwhelming to me. There are so many areas to focus on that sometimes I wonder where I should give my attention. This advice will definitely help me to focus on the fundamentals. Thank you!!

]]> By: Josh http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/07/02/achieving-%e2%80%9cthe-package-deal%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-3719939 Josh Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:33:43 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/07/02/achieving-%e2%80%9cthe-package-deal%e2%80%9d/#comment-3719939 Nice post Chrissy, will definitely keep these in mind whilst developing my new blog. :) Nice post Chrissy, will definitely keep these in mind whilst developing my new blog. :)

]]> By: amirulcyber http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/07/02/achieving-%e2%80%9cthe-package-deal%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-3719445 amirulcyber Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:04:59 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/07/02/achieving-%e2%80%9cthe-package-deal%e2%80%9d/#comment-3719445 i appreciate your advice.Thank a lot. i appreciate your advice.Thank a lot.

]]> By: TopsyTechie http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/07/02/achieving-%e2%80%9cthe-package-deal%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-3719324 TopsyTechie Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:44:31 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/07/02/achieving-%e2%80%9cthe-package-deal%e2%80%9d/#comment-3719324 I would also add that no matter how much business acumen you have, the writing still has to be of superb quality to keep readers coming back for more! I would also add that no matter how much business acumen you have, the writing still has to be of superb quality to keep readers coming back for more!

]]> By: Ryan Mac http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/07/02/achieving-%e2%80%9cthe-package-deal%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-3718893 Ryan Mac Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:20:53 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/07/02/achieving-%e2%80%9cthe-package-deal%e2%80%9d/#comment-3718893 Great advice Very useful Great advice
Very useful

]]> By: Sandy Naidu http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/07/02/achieving-%e2%80%9cthe-package-deal%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-3718659 Sandy Naidu Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:42:34 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/07/02/achieving-%e2%80%9cthe-package-deal%e2%80%9d/#comment-3718659 Good advice...The last piece of advice you gave about running it like a business is very critical (like you said). It was when I started treated my websites as business and not something to pay my grocery bill or a hobby that it all changed - Treating it like a business forces you to be disciplined, focussed and goal oriented. Good advice…The last piece of advice you gave about running it like a business is very critical (like you said). It was when I started treated my websites as business and not something to pay my grocery bill or a hobby that it all changed – Treating it like a business forces you to be disciplined, focussed and goal oriented.

]]> By: Karen Zara http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/07/02/achieving-%e2%80%9cthe-package-deal%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-3718284 Karen Zara Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:45:00 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/07/02/achieving-%e2%80%9cthe-package-deal%e2%80%9d/#comment-3718284 Chrissy, I'd read your previous post but I was saving my comments for this second part. What I love about this article is the emphasis put on the need to view your blog as a business. This can never be stressed enough, because too many bloggers tend to forget about this -- myself included. If you stick to the appropriate mindset, you are less prone to make mistakes that might hurt your blogging business. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. :) Chrissy, I’d read your previous post but I was saving my comments for this second part.

What I love about this article is the emphasis put on the need to view your blog as a business. This can never be stressed enough, because too many bloggers tend to forget about this — myself included. If you stick to the appropriate mindset, you are less prone to make mistakes that might hurt your blogging business.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. :)

]]> By: Jeremy Winter http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/07/02/achieving-%e2%80%9cthe-package-deal%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-3718136 Jeremy Winter Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:23:12 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/07/02/achieving-%e2%80%9cthe-package-deal%e2%80%9d/#comment-3718136 Very enlightening read Chrissy. I personally feel that these are all great tips to help bloggers get the ball rolling and start interact with their readers. Putting out polls is fun for everybody, so I am currently working on ways to integrate them with my site. Thanks for the article! Very enlightening read Chrissy. I personally feel that these are all great tips to help bloggers get the ball rolling and start interact with their readers. Putting out polls is fun for everybody, so I am currently working on ways to integrate them with my site. Thanks for the article!

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