Trainwreck Blogging
I just read a fantastic post on Copyblogger about some things that separate compelling bloggers from standard run of the mill bloggers. The premise was that most of the blogs people like to read contain some sort of back story that draws the reader to that author. Bloggers that are transparent in their personal life, [...]
Do You Vblog?
Video Blogging is Going to be…
the next generation of TV, and although the title is intentionally butchered to poke fun at the names of new social media sites, I cannot help but admire the power of the rising wave that is social media.
Take a look at what Ed Dale did with the 30 Day Challenge [...]
Is Twitter Better than Email?
Twitter Gets to the Point
I was going through my Twitter feed and my Gmail inbox simultaneously yesterday and it got me thinking. When I receive an email newsletter from a blogger or website, it usually takes me a minute or so to find out if the post is worth reading. I click on the email, [...]
Is Blogging Sustainable?
The Pressure Is Immense
Bloggers understand that the only way to build a sizable readership is to consistently write good content. However, I’ve read the advice of many bloggers that say once or twice a week isn’t enough to do this. Some suggest that blogging once a day may not be enough. The pressure on bloggers [...]
Why Do I Blog?
The Backstory
Contrary to the title, I rarely talk about myself on this blog because most of my readers are not here to learn my life story. Although I find my own life perfectly exhilarating, I am willing to bet that short of me becoming famous, the rest of the world may not find me all [...]
