Comments on: How to Create Reader Profiles/Personas to Inspire and Inform Your Blogging

By: umar

umar — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 21:20:58 +0000

The book is little bit costly for me

By: umar

umar — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 21:20:03 +0000

nice way to promote blog

By: Melinda Lewis

Melinda Lewis — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:21:18 +0000

Thank you for this! I had truly never thought of it, and it’s terrific. I can see tremendous potential for creating community this way, too, and also for sparking readers’ thoughts about to whom they should recommend the blog.

By: jen james

jen james — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:05:34 +0000

I’ve done this!! Tried to define my demographic. It’s very helpful. Also, Alexa can’t help validate if you’re high enough to draw their demographic stats. Great post, as always. I will put this advice to good use.

By: Tom Wanek

Tom Wanek — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:50:24 +0000

This is a wonderful technique that works. Time-consuming… yes. But I’ve used persona-based writing using Myers-Briggs when writing website copy and have found conversion rates increase dramatically when doing so.

By: Simon Bunker

Simon Bunker — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:54:34 +0000

Darren,

A great post with some useful information. I have recently been focussing my other business and went through the same process to map out my ideal client, however I failed to see the importance of doing this for my blog. I am now going to work on this and hopefully that will allow me to focus the blog at my desired readership.
Thanks again for an inspiring post
Simon

By: Robin

Robin — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 21:51:38 +0000

I have been using a more general idea of who my readers are, but having demographics on paper would be a good idea. I am currently working on this years Christmas blog/site, and with such a short season, organization is essential.

By: coolestgeek

coolestgeek — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 04:32:26 +0000

Sometimes people get a little too hung up on pictures. If you’re a guy looking for somebody who looks like a model, just come out and say so. Very few of us really look like that. Also, some of us aren’t terribly photogenic so you don’t know until you actually see the person. Also, I avoid non-specific profiles that don’t give much information

By: Informixx

Informixx — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 02:09:55 +0000

I’m going to apply this learning into my blogging style to attract more readers and keep them coming back. Thanks for sharing this great tip!

By: hokya

hokya — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:58:27 +0000

i should try that :-)

By: Monique Rio

Monique Rio — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:04:44 +0000

The post talks about describing readers you already have, but I imagine this technique can be used to attract the kind of readers you’d like to have. After all, if you’re just getting started with your blog, you don’t really have any readers to describe. That’s how I intend the use this advice. ^_^

By: oes tsetnoc

oes tsetnoc — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 02:12:46 +0000

Hi, Just like to tell you that this piece of info is one quick to the point, no nonsense, workable and effective way to have as fast as possible. It worked for me and thank you for the effort. Keep up the good work.

By: Robert

Robert — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:51:15 +0000

The persona is a fantastic tactic. Gives an element of fiction and intrigue. Great post!

By: Gin

Gin — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:13:26 +0000

I’ve also found referring to my GA can also provide information as to the type of reader that is visiting and add to the profile. Great article! thank you. :)

By: Aithne

Aithne — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:02:56 +0000

You have inspired me yet again… I’m off to write. Thanks. ;o) ~ Aithne

By: Laurie

Laurie — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:06:47 +0000

Once again, a great post written for real people by another real person. Practical, inspiring, and can be put to use by anyone right now – without buying anything. That’s why I recommend Problogger.com to all of my contacts.

By: List Building Blog

List Building Blog — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:40:41 +0000

Wonderful!. This is a great idea in blogging. It’s refreshing and inspiring. Thanks for sharing .

By: titan

titan — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:22:17 +0000

nice. I also learn about that. Its not easy to create our own profile with greatly.

By: Hypnotic Blogger

Hypnotic Blogger — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 05:14:35 +0000

Hi Darren,

Where exactly in yr DPS blog you place these profiles?
Can’t seem to find it.
Would like to see it in application.

By: Melissa Galt

Melissa Galt — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 15:43:36 +0000

This is akin to the “Most Wanted Client Profile” I advise creativepreneurs and small biz owners to create and post in their offices. It includes a picture and in depth lifestyle, workstyle detail on their target along with personal values, priorities, dreams, and goals for each target. Very effective, thanks for sharing.