Comments on: How to Increase Subscribers and Reader Engagement

By: mr.eims @ health aware

mr.eims @ health aware — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:40:39 +0000

Thanks..
before this I only aware of number 1 only, never thought of another 2.. Will add them to my blogs later.. :)

By: Steven-Sanders

Steven-Sanders — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 20:28:50 +0000

This is exactly why there are those of us who help others with their blogs.

There are many people who just don’t have a clue. And it’s understandable. You didn’t know how to read until someone taught you.

Same thing for new bloggers.

By: Christopher Ross

Christopher Ross — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:30:03 +0000

Well said! I think it’s important that all bloggers display their RSS or Email feed links clearly. Also, you should have mentioned the need for a privacy page.

By: atlanta wedding photographer

atlanta wedding photographer — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 04:54:33 +0000

I think your right about pressing the issue of being contacted. Most people who read blogs and having questions feel that they are writing to the author or at least feel that they are. Blogs are suppose to be bloggers ideas along with interaction from the community. The more you make it harder for the community to get in touch with you the harder it is for the community to want to hear what you have to say.

By: Daniel Richard

Daniel Richard — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 17:24:35 +0000

Oh my goodness. I missed out on both the Contact and About pages on my blog. Ah! Thanks for pointing them out.

By: Surender

Surender — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 16:58:58 +0000

I have tried many time to contact few bloggers But they didn’t reply.
But they should avoid things like.They should contact to blog readers.

By: Darren Cronian

Darren Cronian — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 14:53:59 +0000

I enjoy reading posts like this because it makes me realise that I am on the right path, and it also helps identify areas where I need to improve.

By: The Worst of Perth

The Worst of Perth — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 04:09:08 +0000

It can be frustrating if there is no contact, because often I want to write something that is not relevant to a particular post, but still want to contact.

It is interesting that so many people still do not get how to do the rss feed. Even though it is supposed to be simple, it really isn’t that friendly if you come to try it for the first time. Clicking on the feed link often just opens a page of html, which is baffling to a first timer.

By: Double

Double — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 13:15:16 +0000

Hidden subscriptions options and no way to contact blogger sounds like my website and I will be fixing. Thanks for the tips.

By: Vintage Mommy

Vintage Mommy — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 21:05:15 +0000

I had this experience just today! I wanted to subscribe to one blog and contact the writer of another, but no go . . . so frustrating!

As a naturally curious – some would say nosy – person, I thought writing an About page needed to be job one.

By: CoolProducts

CoolProducts — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 16:41:53 +0000

It’s hard to think that any blogger who is serious about their work and wants to be successful could overlook what I feel are simple things.

By: Nathan Hangen

Nathan Hangen — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:19:28 +0000

I keep my RSS Buttons at the top, and use an about me page with retaggr card and twitter information. I try to do this in as many places as possible.

By: revenue

revenue — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:09:24 +0000

Maybe they feel more confidence by using nickname or some unique avatar ( like i did ) , we can not blame this kind of people as long as they show good attitude around it’s fine with me :)

By: axel g

axel g — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:01:35 +0000

Hey Darren!

I’ve noticed it myself. Some bloggers tend to give high priority to their privacy. In my opinion it’s nice with a photo of the blogger on the about page – this way it feels more personal…

By: Gio

Gio — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:47:59 +0000

I have just noticed that on my blog I have no rss feed but I have an rss feed for my main site because I add new articles. I’m wondering whether I should have two rss feeds. I guess I should.

By: Ben

Ben — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:53:49 +0000

Boy, I’m glad I’m not the only one that gets frustrated trying to locate those items on other people’s blogs. I’ve been doing some surfing in my niche and I would say that about 50 – 60% of most blogs are missing at least one of those items.

Personally, not having contact information is just a slap in the readers face and even if they have great content, I don’t visit it again.

Darren, maybe you need to drop in to different blog niches and leave these tips to help educate those who need it.

By: Steel garages sheds

Steel garages sheds — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:22:18 +0000

I haven’t thought in this way. But m not going to repeat my mistake further…..Thank you….

By: Passionate Father

Passionate Father — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:14:52 +0000

I have the first and the third, but I am not sure if MyBlogLog in my About Me page would do the trick for the second. I am not comfortable about leaving my email address but I do want to be contacted some other way.

Is anyone using MyBlogLog? A friend introduced it to me lately and I am impressed at how it is able to put into one widget all links to Facebook, Multiply, etc.

Go take a look. Thanks in advance!

Marvin

By: Darren Rowse

Darren Rowse — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 05:53:24 +0000

Grant – I interacted with Julian about the construction of his list and am comfortable for him to define his boundaries as he wishes. I of course would have liked to be included (as the list has been published twice now in mainstream media and I do feel it covers marketing in different ways) but Julian has decided to only include blogs whose primary topic is marketing (although you’re right that many of the blogs in the list cover their own sub topics within that niche). In the end it is Julian’s list and it is his right to define it as he has.

I’m just happy Aussie bloggers are getting together, celebrating one another and getting attention in the media.

Kimota – thanks for the comment – will check out your post!

By: Kimota

Kimota — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:41:42 +0000

Oh, Darren, you’re speaking my language!

I was really happy for my blog CopyWrite to be named #6 on this list of marketing bloggers, but I was also dismayed that i was #6. Ie; why is my blog doing so well when some very experienced marketers are way behind me? What does that say about Aussie blogging?

And then you name three things my blog does that some others don’t. Coincidence? You decide.

I discussed my concerns here…
http://www.jonathancrossfield.com/blog/2008/10/learning-from-the-top-50-aussie-marketing-blogs.html

As for why ProBlogger didn’t make the list (along with Skellie), the people behind the list decided to exclude blogs that are specifically about blogging and not the wider world of marketing. there was even a vote on the Ad Pioneers blog to determine whether readers thought ProBlogger should be included.

I think we know what makes a good marketing blog. We know ProBlogger is one of the best. I don’t need a list to tell me that.