Comments on: The Psychology of Blogging http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/27/the-psychology-of-blogging/ Make Money Online Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:41:01 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Celes | EmbraceLiving.Net http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/27/the-psychology-of-blogging/comment-page-2/#comment-4421810 Celes | EmbraceLiving.Net Thu, 18 Dec 2008 02:31:21 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/27/the-psychology-of-blogging/#comment-4421810 Hi Tim, thanks for the great post again! Excellent tips, especially #2, #3 and #5. I can totally identify with #2 - I have to constantly remind myself to stop paying so much attention to a pebble and look at the entire forest. On #5, it is especially true given our cluttered internet community - having launched my personal development blog for a few days, I've experienced how easy it is to just get lost in the whole flood of information in the internet and have to remind myself to always keep my end goal in mind. Hi Tim, thanks for the great post again! Excellent tips, especially #2, #3 and #5. I can totally identify with #2 – I have to constantly remind myself to stop paying so much attention to a pebble and look at the entire forest. On #5, it is especially true given our cluttered internet community – having launched my personal development blog for a few days, I’ve experienced how easy it is to just get lost in the whole flood of information in the internet and have to remind myself to always keep my end goal in mind.

]]> By: Mel Menzies http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/27/the-psychology-of-blogging/comment-page-2/#comment-4325510 Mel Menzies Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:59:51 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/27/the-psychology-of-blogging/#comment-4325510 Just seen Graham Jones comments. Couldn't agree more. The first post on his website is spot on too. I'm trying to build my brand on my passion, which is to give hope to people who are hurting. People who've been through bereavement, those who are struggling to learn to write better, and those who are eaten up with unforgiveness they'd like to get rid of. As an author of twenty-five years, I know that my readers sometimes simply want to know that someone understands what they're going through. Whatever your blog's about, let your passion shine through. Just seen Graham Jones comments. Couldn’t agree more. The first post on his website is spot on too. I’m trying to build my brand on my passion, which is to give hope to people who are hurting. People who’ve been through bereavement, those who are struggling to learn to write better, and those who are eaten up with unforgiveness they’d like to get rid of. As an author of twenty-five years, I know that my readers sometimes simply want to know that someone understands what they’re going through. Whatever your blog’s about, let your passion shine through.

]]> By: Mel Menzies http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/27/the-psychology-of-blogging/comment-page-2/#comment-4325500 Mel Menzies Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:50:59 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/27/the-psychology-of-blogging/#comment-4325500 Hi Tim, This could be the next sermon on the mount. Sounds just like the sort of truths I hear about every Sunday. Well said! Mel Menzies, author of A Painful Post Mortem Hi Tim,
This could be the next sermon on the mount. Sounds just like the sort of truths I hear about every Sunday. Well said!
Mel Menzies, author of A Painful Post Mortem

]]> By: Tim Tyrell-Smith http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/27/the-psychology-of-blogging/comment-page-2/#comment-4313169 Tim Tyrell-Smith Mon, 03 Nov 2008 04:10:50 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/27/the-psychology-of-blogging/#comment-4313169 Wow - this was perfect timing for me as well. I have been trying to write two blogs (am I crazy?) since September 1 while working full time. While blogging has been a great release for me, it has also set me up with a certain expectation that people will see my ideas as unique and interesting. While I have had some positive response, the numbers aren't growing the way I had hoped! Patience is my biggest issue! Thanks Tim. Wow – this was perfect timing for me as well. I have been trying to write two blogs (am I crazy?) since September 1 while working full time.

While blogging has been a great release for me, it has also set me up with a certain expectation that people will see my ideas as unique and interesting. While I have had some positive response, the numbers aren’t growing the way I had hoped!

Patience is my biggest issue! Thanks Tim.

]]> By: AVP http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/27/the-psychology-of-blogging/comment-page-2/#comment-4312091 AVP Sun, 02 Nov 2008 08:05:14 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/27/the-psychology-of-blogging/#comment-4312091 Could not agree more with point 4 . Getting a thick skin is very important,I have personally seen flaming just because someone sees a technology article which might be of common knowledge to them but not to others,so they consider the whole blog "lame". Would really like to see more on the psychology aspect of blogging full time. Cheers, AVP Could not agree more with point 4 .

Getting a thick skin is very important,I have personally seen flaming just because someone sees a technology article which might be of common knowledge to them but not to others,so they consider the whole blog “lame”.

Would really like to see more on the psychology aspect of blogging full time.

Cheers,
AVP

]]> By: Simple Mindz http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/27/the-psychology-of-blogging/comment-page-2/#comment-4311796 Simple Mindz Sat, 01 Nov 2008 20:22:31 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/27/the-psychology-of-blogging/#comment-4311796 I think number 4 hits home for me. Since I am Pro McCain - I have gotten a few not - so - nice comments on my blog when I post about things that make you go "hmmmm," You most definitely have to have thick skin when it comes to politics. I think number 4 hits home for me. Since I am Pro McCain – I have gotten a few not – so – nice comments on my blog when I post about things that make you go “hmmmm,”

You most definitely have to have thick skin when it comes to politics.

]]> By: Giyen http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/27/the-psychology-of-blogging/comment-page-2/#comment-4310256 Giyen Fri, 31 Oct 2008 02:51:58 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/27/the-psychology-of-blogging/#comment-4310256 Great article! Staying focused is so important. Small incremental movements forward will ultimately result in a positive outcome. Just keep at it! Darren and his contributing writers lay it all out for you. I started blogging again on Oct. 3 of this year (after a brief break) and have had 1400 visitors and 2300 page views as of today. I just take a little time each day working on networking and driving traffic to my site. I stay focused on what my goals are and keep re-adjusting as I meet those goals. Thanks Darren and thanks for featuring Tim. I read his blog all of the time too! Great article! Staying focused is so important.

Small incremental movements forward will ultimately result in a positive outcome. Just keep at it! Darren and his contributing writers lay it all out for you.

I started blogging again on Oct. 3 of this year (after a brief break) and have had 1400 visitors and 2300 page views as of today.

I just take a little time each day working on networking and driving traffic to my site. I stay focused on what my goals are and keep re-adjusting as I meet those goals.

Thanks Darren and thanks for featuring Tim. I read his blog all of the time too!

]]> By: Blue Duck Copy http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/27/the-psychology-of-blogging/comment-page-2/#comment-4309868 Blue Duck Copy Thu, 30 Oct 2008 23:24:29 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/27/the-psychology-of-blogging/#comment-4309868 You had me with the headline.. terrific post! Thanks. You had me with the headline.. terrific post! Thanks.

]]> By: ATLANTA WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/27/the-psychology-of-blogging/comment-page-2/#comment-4309158 ATLANTA WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:13:01 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/27/the-psychology-of-blogging/#comment-4309158 Focus and patience is right. You have to stay focused on where you are going and have the patience to get going even when the road tells you that you should turn back. My problem has been more on focusing than anything else. All too often I focus on what really isn't that important rather than the brand id. for example, I don't blog everyday because most of my entries are quite long. I should have a balance with this. Have the quick reads plus the endepth ones as well. Thanks blogger. Focus and patience is right. You have to stay focused on where you are going and have the patience to get going even when the road tells you that you should turn back. My problem has been more on focusing than anything else. All too often I focus on what really isn’t that important rather than the brand id. for example, I don’t blog everyday because most of my entries are quite long. I should have a balance with this. Have the quick reads plus the endepth ones as well. Thanks blogger.

]]> By: Bahiyyah http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/27/the-psychology-of-blogging/comment-page-2/#comment-4308105 Bahiyyah Thu, 30 Oct 2008 06:38:06 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/27/the-psychology-of-blogging/#comment-4308105 Wow this taught me alot! thanks so much. I look foward to reading the book as well. I love this crap! Wow this taught me alot! thanks so much. I look foward to reading the book as well. I love this crap!

]]> By: Ferdinand http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/27/the-psychology-of-blogging/comment-page-2/#comment-4306876 Ferdinand Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:53:30 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/27/the-psychology-of-blogging/#comment-4306876 Perfectionism is pointless!!... Totally agree with that.... Some times in online as in offline business, procrastination and perfectionism are the real Project-killers as Darren Rowse here writes, I have left hundreds of dreams through the years and unfinished books and eBooks because a deep desire of having everything perfect. Now is different. If you think to much about most material online, you will never read it. In other words, you will never learn. It's important to learn to read between lines with this avalanche of information to avoid knowledge overload. Perfectionism is pointless!!… Totally agree with that…. Some times in online as in offline business, procrastination and perfectionism are the real Project-killers as Darren Rowse here writes,

I have left hundreds of dreams through the years and unfinished books and eBooks because a deep desire of having everything perfect. Now is different. If you think to much about most material online, you will never read it. In other words, you will never learn.

It’s important to learn to read between lines with this avalanche of information to avoid knowledge overload.

]]> By: Marianne Thomas http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/27/the-psychology-of-blogging/comment-page-2/#comment-4306602 Marianne Thomas Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:16:24 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/27/the-psychology-of-blogging/#comment-4306602 Hi Darren; I'm a new reader/subscriber and just wanted to click thru from my reader and tell you that I'm learning so much from reading your blog. Even if I don't become an A-list blogger, I know your tips are making me a better blogger overall. Thanks & nice to meet you! Hi Darren; I’m a new reader/subscriber and just wanted to click thru from my reader and tell you that I’m learning so much from reading your blog. Even if I don’t become an A-list blogger, I know your tips are making me a better blogger overall.

Thanks & nice to meet you!

]]> By: amirulcyber http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/27/the-psychology-of-blogging/comment-page-2/#comment-4306559 amirulcyber Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:30:18 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/27/the-psychology-of-blogging/#comment-4306559 before this i don't about psycology in blogging.Today i know what it is all about. before this i don’t about psycology in blogging.Today i know what it is all about.

]]> By: amirulcyber http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/27/the-psychology-of-blogging/comment-page-2/#comment-4306556 amirulcyber Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:28:45 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/27/the-psychology-of-blogging/#comment-4306556 great tips darren. great tips darren.

]]> By: Social Media Marketing Blog http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/27/the-psychology-of-blogging/comment-page-2/#comment-4306377 Social Media Marketing Blog Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:11:34 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/27/the-psychology-of-blogging/#comment-4306377 excellent post Darren. I always read all of your posts... excellent post Darren. I always read all of your posts…

]]> By: Graham Jones - Internet Psychologist http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/27/the-psychology-of-blogging/comment-page-2/#comment-4305624 Graham Jones - Internet Psychologist Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:25:01 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/27/the-psychology-of-blogging/#comment-4305624 There are some great tips in this article and I agree with much of what is said. However, I'm looking at the psychological differences between successful bloggers and those who don't make it. Whilst patience and having a thick skin are important, the most significant feature of successful bloggers I find is passion. The successful bloggers are deeply passionate about their subject. The unsuccessful bloggers have yet to find their true passion in life - no amount of patience, thick skin, focus etc will actually make them truly succeed. These things will help, but the most important thing an individual can do to turn a blog around is to spend time analysing their real passions and enthusiasms. There are some great tips in this article and I agree with much of what is said. However, I’m looking at the psychological differences between successful bloggers and those who don’t make it. Whilst patience and having a thick skin are important, the most significant feature of successful bloggers I find is passion. The successful bloggers are deeply passionate about their subject. The unsuccessful bloggers have yet to find their true passion in life – no amount of patience, thick skin, focus etc will actually make them truly succeed. These things will help, but the most important thing an individual can do to turn a blog around is to spend time analysing their real passions and enthusiasms.

]]> By: Find a Job! http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/27/the-psychology-of-blogging/comment-page-2/#comment-4305370 Find a Job! Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:12:54 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/27/the-psychology-of-blogging/#comment-4305370 I understand the whole patience is a virtue thing, as I have been sooo tired of waiting 3 months for my blog to be accepted in "paid to blog" websites. Even then they say you need a certain amount of backlinks. Whoa this is exhaustingbut in the long run, it should work out. I understand the whole patience is a virtue thing, as I have been sooo tired of waiting 3 months for my blog to be accepted in “paid to blog” websites. Even then they say you need a certain amount of backlinks. Whoa this is exhaustingbut in the long run, it should work out.

]]> By: Eric http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/27/the-psychology-of-blogging/comment-page-2/#comment-4305080 Eric Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:16:16 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/27/the-psychology-of-blogging/#comment-4305080 Great post - very motivating and true for other facets of life not just weblogging ! EAC Great post – very motivating and true for other facets of life not just weblogging !

EAC

]]> By: PSI Tutor: Academic Mentor http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/27/the-psychology-of-blogging/comment-page-2/#comment-4304838 PSI Tutor: Academic Mentor Tue, 28 Oct 2008 07:36:32 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/27/the-psychology-of-blogging/#comment-4304838 what a terrific post. as a psychologist I am all for motivating others just starting out. I have been blogging for a year, and loving it. Finding the time has been the hardest, juggling other priorities first. Now that I have the time I am really having a blast. And the students tell me I am helping out...:-) cool what a terrific post. as a psychologist I am all for motivating others just starting out. I have been blogging for a year, and loving it. Finding the time has been the hardest, juggling other priorities first. Now that I have the time I am really having a blast. And the students tell me I am helping out…:-) cool

]]> By: Diligent Design http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/27/the-psychology-of-blogging/comment-page-2/#comment-4304809 Diligent Design Tue, 28 Oct 2008 06:45:12 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/10/27/the-psychology-of-blogging/#comment-4304809 I definitely agree with the points on perfectionism. That has been a great downfall of many of my projects. Very nicely developed post. :) I definitely agree with the points on perfectionism. That has been a great downfall of many of my projects. Very nicely developed post. :)

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