Comments on: The Power Of Collaboration In Today’s Blogging World – 10 Reasons to Find a Blog Buddy

By: Anand

Anand — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:29:34 +0000

Without collaboration i believe nothing.. This post is extremely useful for me.

Thanks Darren.

By: atlanta wedding photographer

atlanta wedding photographer — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:10:17 +0000

you can go and have your own little “inner circle” of bloggers….the blogging Luminadi

By: Eric Hamm

Eric Hamm — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:44:27 +0000

@Jeremy: Great to see you too! You hit the nail on the head. Blogging, like anything in life, is MUCH more enjoyable and rewarding when shared with like minded ‘buddies’ who truly understand what your going through.

Thanks for popping by and sharing your thoughts! :-) Eric.

By: Jeremy Day

Jeremy Day — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:39:27 +0000

Hi Eric & Sean,

Can I tell you how surprised and delighted I was to see two familiar faces on problogger just now? Very cool graphic you designed and great article. I was just talking to a fellow blogger about this exact same thing. It really is the way to go.

I will tell you. Blogging is way more fun when you have someone to talk to who understands what its like to be a blogger. I sure appreciate the behind the scenes conversations I have with some of my blogging friends.

Keep up the great work!

Cheers,
Jeremy

By: Anna

Anna — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:55:38 +0000

While I’ve already started to utilize some of these principles, the fact is that I could utilize them a LOT more than I do. While I was reading this post I came up with many ideas of how I can implement this, between myself and other bloggers with whom I am already collaborating to a degree.

By: Writer Dad

Writer Dad — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:34:34 +0000

Steven Wilson: True that.

The Geek Entrepreneur: Good relationships fuel a good life. Good thoughts.

Double: Green lights all the way.

Daniel Richard: Thanks, Daniel.

Alith: You are quite welcome. It was our pleasure (Eric as well).

Barbara: Back atcha!

Miroslav: Happy hunting!

The Bold Life: Indeed I am.

Jeff Fine&Frugal: Our pleasure.

Michael Corrao: I think even if we feel it, having the insight of another can help to dull its impact.

Alain: I’ve never heard of that. It’s a great tip. Thanks.

By: Alain Raynaud

Alain Raynaud — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:57:53 +0000

11. You can share revenue from a joint blog using fairsoftware.net

It’s so much healthier to blog with a buddy than alone! And it helps turn a hobby into a revenue-making venture, with less stress or hassle than trying to improve your blog on your own.

By: Michael Corrao

Michael Corrao — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:21:52 +0000

I think having a blogging buddy actually makes blogging fun. Not that it isn’t, just sometimes it can get to that point where you feel that you must write another post. But with a friend, I don’t think you ever feel that stress.

By: Jeff Fine&Frugal

Jeff Fine&Frugal — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:48:21 +0000

This is great. There is something to the collaborative efforts of blogging that is refreshing and energizing. Thanks for sharing from your experience.

By: The Bold Life

The Bold Life — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:00:03 +0000

I think Eric Hamm is an amazing blogger who cares about his readers. He lives the “Golden Rule” and writer dad is one lucky guy to be his blogging buddy!

By: Miroslav Nikolov

Miroslav Nikolov — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:18:27 +0000

This is what I need, a blogger buddy.
Thank you Darren.

By: Eric Hamm

Eric Hamm — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:04:29 +0000

@Daniel: It’s good to see you too. :-)

Thanks for adding your 2 cents!

@Ajith: You’re definitely correct that this concept transcends many areas of life/work.

@Barbara: Thanks! :-) Eric.

By: Barbara Swafford - Blogging Without A Blog

Barbara Swafford - Blogging Without A Blog — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:39:42 +0000

What a pleasant surprise – two of my blogging buddies, collaborating here on Problogger. You guys rock.

By: Ajith Edassery

Ajith Edassery — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:17:48 +0000

WriterDad, Darren,
This is a great post! The concept of having a partner or buddy works just great – even in our software development projects when we enter internal testing and validation phace there is this concept of buddy testing! This has amazing value whereby we identify issues, common problems and improvement areas early enough.

Why not the same in blogging?

Thanks for the idea…

Cheers,
Ajith / DollarShower.com

By: Daniel Richard

Daniel Richard — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:42:57 +0000

Tag team champions of Sean and Eric! It’s nice to see them working on collaboration posts on ProBlogger. :D

By: Eric Hamm

Eric Hamm — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 03:08:57 +0000

@Mike Nichols: I’m glad the post was so timely for you. There’s no doubt that blogging can be a lonely experience if we let it be that way.

@Miguel: Thanks! And we’re glad to share a common insight with you. It sounds like you’re already enjoying the wonderful benefits of consistent collaboration. Eric.

By: Double

Double — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:18:17 +0000

I am looking for blogging buddies since this post is my go ahead to ask.

By: The Geek Entrepreneur

The Geek Entrepreneur — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:00:47 +0000

One of the things on my “To-Do” list is to reach out to some bloggers who are in my situation (just starting, no name recognition, etc.) with the intention of forming some partnerships, networking, friendships, and the like. I do agree that it is vital to form “relationships” with other bloggers. I imagine Mr. Rowse or any other successful blogger will attest to the fact that they wouldn’t be where they are now if they didn’t have a network of blogging friends.

With that said, feel free to check out my site (via my hyperlinked name) or by the URL below. Thanks in advance to anyone who takes the time. Cheers!

Wesley
The Geek Entrepreneur (www.geekentrepreneur.net)

By: Steven Wilson

Steven Wilson — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 23:06:12 +0000

Blogging is just like anything else in life where having help or encouragement makes it a success.

By: Writer Dad

Writer Dad — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:03:35 +0000

Sorry, it looks like I missed a few of you earlier.

Josh: Stop by any time.

Momma: Collaboration has been one of the biggest benefits of blogging.

Tom: Great collaboration both pushes us forward and helps to keep us grounded.

David: It is definitely more difficult for a new blogger, but the key is to exercise patience. Good things will come.

Chris: It is definitely isolating at first. It feels like you’re screaming, but your words are just bouncing off the empty walls. It gets better though, and no one understands it more than another blogger.

Timothy: You are very welcome. Eric renders me a FAR better blogger than I would be otherwise. Each of us can be improved by the voice of another.

Ben: Find one, or allow one to find you.

Matt: Eric and I didn’t know one another until our second month blogging. It’s easier to have a blogging buddy that’s a blogger because they understand what you’re going through.

Mark: VERY well said. Criticism is key. You have to be able to give it, and hear it. Otherwise it isn’t a true partnership.

Clare: NO ONE could understand the peaks and valleys of blogging like another blogger. It’s almost as though we speak a slightly different language.

Yvette: Sounds like a great idea – best of luck!

Mike: As long as your eyes are open, things should fall into place.

Miguel: It IS difficult, we DO struggle, and it IS nice to have some help. My blogging has been made better by my buddies. Eric and I collaborate on a daily basis, each pushing the other in the way we most need a nudge.

Th13teen/Ryan: Th13teen meet Ryan, Ryan meet th13teen.