Comments on: Pay Special Attention to a Reader [Day 22: 31DBBB]

By: Maggie

Maggie — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:47:02 +0000

Well Danny and I already know problogger is famous but we were so impressed by a recent USTREAM made by Darren that we wanted to summarize the major points that hit home for us from the presentation, so we wrote Blogging Tips From A Passionate Blogger. It's worth catching up on Darren's USTREAMS regardless if you have time - you get to see him in person. You will see that this days task is so in tune with Darren's passions of Community and Communication.

By: Elizabeth Kaylene

Elizabeth Kaylene — Sat, 23 May 2009 16:43:22 +0000

I started Bloggy Love, where I write about a blog I love once a week. I'm feeling pretty cool right now for being ahead of the game. (; I'd like to ask a few bloggers to guest post for my personal blog and for my blog about depression, but what are the "rules" for asking someone? Is it okay to ask someone whose blog you've read and commented on a few times?

By: Beth Norman

Beth Norman — Wed, 13 May 2009 19:40:25 +0000

Hi Darren:

This was, once again, a very informative post. I started a Reader of the Week immediately, and didn’t anticipate such a great response. It never occured to me that it would attract visitors; I just wanted to hold the one I selected to highlight.

Over the year I have subscribed, I have written numerous letters, numerous comments on your posts, but I always end up throwing them out because I didn’t want to be laughed at because of the nature of my rubberstamping blog. I was terrified of being classified as a spammer (I think it might be your biggest pet peeve). I am not writing to bring people to my blog. Frankly, no one would be interested. I’m a rubber stamper, not a techie.

Although the nature of my blog is small peanuts, you still drive home points for me and those changes drove up my stats. Hey, I only have one blinkie and try to remind myself not to put on any more–LOL.

This morning I was browsing the net and noticed an article referring to your blog and book (I bought it up immediately and read it cover to cover twice)–and it was in a polymar clay blog.

I’m writing to say thank you for doing what you do. Even though I’m a stamper–we still have the same needs as your readers have–it’s just in a different way.

The next time you hit the nail on the head, I just might get up enough nerve to jump in, but please don’t think I’m a spammer.

By: Ecommerce Help - Tyrone Shum

Ecommerce Help - Tyrone Shum — Mon, 04 May 2009 13:19:53 +0000

Readers are indeed quite helpful for the so called traffic of your blog or site, but this is just one of the many contributions readers can give us bloggers. Sometimes when they give out comments saying that they find the blog interesting, isn’t it nice to read that someone appreciates you? Or when they give you a feedback on the changes you gave your site? Apart from that, what keeps your site going is not only the articles that you write, but also the readers that pay heed to it. After all, what is the use of your site if no one reads it?

Valuing one or more reader is indeed a step that you should try to undertake. Unbeknownst to you, you are nurturing a strong bond and helping each other out especially if you try to feature each other on each other’s site.

By: Sudeep

Sudeep — Sun, 03 May 2009 12:22:15 +0000

Hey ,
Its been long time this post , but as my blog is new i waited for the right time .I do write on health , so few days ago i wrote on swine flu were on of our problogger named Greg Nemer friend email about this condition in Mexico and needing more articles to help them. Thus comes the article on Swine flu and Ayurveda in my blog .
http://e-swastya.com
I am sure he was happy and he did refer my blog on his .
Thanks for your help Darren

By: Irèn Nooren

Irèn Nooren — Fri, 01 May 2009 13:39:01 +0000

One of the reasons I blog is to give an extra service to my clients {whom also read my blog}.

Each time a design job has finished I place a post about the company, the results of the job I’ve done and a link to their website.

By: Claus D Jensen

Claus D Jensen — Fri, 01 May 2009 13:24:05 +0000

Hi,
I just want to share, that I wrote a post where i praised one of my readers for giving me a very useful advice, that I emediately made use of..
And among the comments to this post, there came new comments with great useful information!! :-D

So I really recommend that you do what this days challenge tell us to: Pay attention to/praise one or more of your readers!

If you want to read my post, go to:
http://www.clausdjensen.com/google-keyword-tool.html/

Greetings,
Claus D Jensen

By: Clara Mathews

Clara Mathews — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:41:44 +0000

I was falling behind on my daily assignments, so I combined a few into one post. When I have more time, I will go back and apply these lessons individually.

One of my readers is Andi [http://misadventures-with-andi.blogspot.com/]. She is also now my blogging buddy. I wrote about her review of The Soloist on my movie blog. That covers Day #22.

My Call to Action-Day #23: At the end of the post, I tell my readers about 2 upcoming series and them to subcribe to email updates.

Let me know what you think. http://justchickflicks.com/2009/04/29/613/

By: gestational man

gestational man — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:44:20 +0000

interaction and discussion is interesting but sometimes spend more time

By: Andi

Andi — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:53:36 +0000

Day 19, 22 and 23 were taken care of by one post – that is efficiency! calling out readers is also done a lot through those perpetual blogging awards too, the represent extra work, but it gives/brings goodwill.

Here’s my post: http://budurl.com/xark

By: Alison

Alison — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:34:38 +0000

Had to share my story with you.

After I got home from work yesterday, I received a HUGE shock by someone making me famous (so to speak). A local real estate agent (in Toronto ON) released a mass mailing referring thier clients (past and future) to my blog. You can read more about it here: http://newlifeasnewwife.blogspot.com/2009/04/welcome-julie-kinnears-people.html

How strange and exciting it that!!

By: elizof

elizof — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:44:25 +0000

Oops! Come to think of it, I did invite a reader to write a post on her experience as a job hunter… Okay, Kudos to Rose C too!

By: elizof

elizof — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:17:51 +0000

Thank you Darren for yet another challenging assignment! This wasn’t easy as most of my readers are incognito visitors. I’d love to meet them someday ;-)
Meanwhile, I chose to create a new blog on “12 Tips for a stress-free job interview” by breathing life into an old one.
http://bit.ly/fm7gk
I gave kudos to Seth Godin and linked a topic-related blog/vlog he wrote. I also gave kudos to you, Darren, for suggesting the topic and planting the seed in my head. I guess you and Seth are it… Naturally, I’d love to use comments and feedback from my fellow bloggers and I will continue to reach out and do same for them.
Cheers!

By: fat mum slim

fat mum slim — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 03:02:47 +0000

I do this too, but was doing it more because I am nosey and like getting to know readers.

I do an interview once a week on readers. It’s nice to get to know the people behind the name.

http://fatmumslim.blogspot.com

Good to see I’m on the right track. x

By: Maddie Grant

Maddie Grant — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 21:17:06 +0000

Ooh lucky me - just did this one with my recent New Blogs of Note post.

By: Monique Nelson

Monique Nelson — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:25:33 +0000

Not too long ago, a reader and prime source of inspiration began mentioning me in her social media videos. I was so flattered that I didn’t know what to do with myself. So, I did what I had to do, and I did it immediately: I thanked her (publicly and with exclamations) and returned the favor. I highlighted her videos, which have been an incredible help, and talked about her incredibly giving policy on sharing information in my blog.
@JohniLouise is a social media consultant who shares oodles of tips and tricks for everything from Twitter to YouTube to time management. She is really wonderful, and you should all read more about her (and learn a thing or two) by reading my blog:
http://moniquenelson.wordpress.com/2009/04/22/twitter-backgrounds-how-to-make-your-own/

By: kosmo @ The Casual Observer

kosmo @ The Casual Observer — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:58:40 +0000

I have been beating the bushes finding guests to write for my blog. I’m trying to do one guest-oriented post each week. I’m doing a “day in the life” series. So far I have an article about an air traffic controller, there will be an article about a chef on Thursday, and I have loose commitments from a navy pilot and a writer – and I’m trying to get an MLB player.

I have also had some friend write articles from time to time. One of them is actually on board with a weekly sports column now.

By: Robby G

Robby G — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:47:49 +0000

I said screw it yesterday and found some time to do this task. I’ve been busy with exams and essays lately but this task just sparked something in great in me… Well here’s the link mates: http://www.shiteilike.com/how-to-break-up/

Enjoy!

By: LaTonya

LaTonya — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:49:17 +0000

These are great ideas! Simple enough, and makes me wonder, why didn’t I think of that. Cardiogirl sends her readers to others blogs to comment. This challenge has been very eye opening. Thanks!

By: Keith Jenkins

Keith Jenkins — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:32:57 +0000

Hi Darren,
This is another great exercise which I’ve employed several times in the past, highlighting a comment or a fellow blogger’s post. I’ll be launching a new guest writer series later this week as well. Here are several examples:

http://tinyurl.com/caobyn
(I highlighted an article from another blog and wrote a ‘reverse’ article)
http://tinyurl.com/csy466
(I highlighted an inspiring comment made by a reader on a previous post and came up with a series based on that inspiration)
http://tinyurl.com/c9pep6
(promoting a well-written article on the same subject by a fellow blogger)

Cheers,
Keith