Comments on: What Do You Bring to the Blog Table? A Remix or Your Own Special Recipe?

By: Banging the Pots and Pans on Your Blog : The Blog Herald

Banging the Pots and Pans on Your Blog : The Blog Herald — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 19:58:35 +0000

[...] There are a lot of ways to make noise with your blog, but there is something that must in place before you even head towards your blog’s kitchen. [...]

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Sat, 26 Jan 2008 20:43:08 +0000

[...] What Do You Bring to the Blog Table? A Remix or Your Own Special Recipe? This is a look at what goes into your blogging pot, a special mix of ingredients that makes your blog special. If you don’t know what the ingredients are, I’ve included a list. [...]

By: Shari Voigt

Shari Voigt — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 04:14:21 +0000

I’m still working on that special recipe. I’ve given a lot of thought to not wanting to be a copycat blogger, as I cover marketing tips for small businesses. It’s definitely not the only blog on that topic! In fact, I allowed a fear of not having anything to add to stop me from blogging at all for way too long.

Late last year I realized that my prospects and customers are not regular blog readers, but that they would read what I have to say … and that I could offer them a valuable service if I’d just start answering their questions through my blog posts. I’m also linking out to other blogs that address those topics my customers have asked me about. In short, I decided to quit worrying about the “what if’s” and just start writing. So far, so good. :)

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Sat, 19 Jan 2008 20:25:02 +0000

By: Lorelle VanFossen

Lorelle VanFossen — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 06:35:59 +0000

@amypalko: Newness and originality is the core of all styles, as you bring something fresh to the table. That's part of the "you" I was talking about. So many blogs are just copycats and contain so little new information. I love a blog that are unique and special, as Minic said. I think that most, but not all blogs, are that way, but too many bloggers get lazy and forget that it is about all the ingredients that go into the pot to stir things up on your blog.

By: amypalko

amypalko — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 23:24:57 +0000

I think that discovering my very own, unique blogging recipe is a major part of the fun for me. I love blogging, but I also love newness and originality. Not to combine the two would drain all the excitement that I feel about my blogs. Still, your post gives me even more to work on, so thank you!

By: Maw Books

Maw Books — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 15:49:30 +0000

This is great information. I look forward to Lorelle’s articles all the time! I am very new to blogging, have only been blogging for two months and I want my blog to be the best that it can be. Different. I want people to come back for more. I hope to implement all of these tips into my blog! Thanks for the tips!

By: Andre

Andre — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 15:19:12 +0000

I can see how you can find certain blogs boring if you read alot of the same topic without much differing perspective or voice. I try to be casual with mine and provide a personal view on how technology may impact healthy behavior for myself and those around me. Hopefully that’s not too boring! :)

By: Minic Rivera

Minic Rivera — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:25:38 +0000

On blorging… I never find any blog boring. When I visit a blog, I keep in mind that each has its own purpose and voice that I should respect.