tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post3039214318229735990..comments2024-03-28T02:15:06.910-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: Suggestions to Improve Your Blog Arlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-84040472880232371502013-02-23T18:27:37.919-08:002013-02-23T18:27:37.919-08:00Patrick -- Unfortunately click on your name links ...Patrick -- Unfortunately click on your name links me to an incomplete Blogger profile so since you've left no links I can't visit any of your sites. I'd love to see what you do. If you see this response perhaps you can forward the links to your blogs. You might also want to add the links to your Blogger profile.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-6030970561983615142013-02-23T17:15:26.815-08:002013-02-23T17:15:26.815-08:00I've tried blogging on multiple topics without...I've tried blogging on multiple topics without any kind of umbrella theme and splitting it up into multiple blogs more specific to individual topics.<br /><br />I must say that the multiple blog method was awful for me. I never felt like any individual one got enough of my attention.<br /><br />So I now post daily but usually post specific topics on specific days. My overall umbrella theme is "Regular Doses of Common Sense," but I post a few fun things there, too. <br /><br />Establishing a regular schedule of posting definitely helped me focus the topics and improve the content.Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08525920264313538479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-39782192652279516442013-02-21T19:32:44.706-08:002013-02-21T19:32:44.706-08:00I've noticed my blog has changed over the year...I've noticed my blog has changed over the years - it used be very centered on my own musings, and now it's branched out into being more about writing, and celebrating other writers. The main thing I've tried to keep the same - positive attitude. Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-60673226070824230382013-02-20T17:37:30.111-08:002013-02-20T17:37:30.111-08:00Great informative post Lee. I follow none of those...Great informative post Lee. I follow none of those recommendations (other than maybe my weekly graphs, which seem to be a little popular) and maybe that is why I have grown so slow. I think you advice to Daron is really good and I am going to check out his blog.Chuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13676928110297819368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-15677046419242984642013-02-20T15:14:49.052-08:002013-02-20T15:14:49.052-08:00Excellent advice,Lee. I've been blogging sinc...Excellent advice,Lee. I've been blogging since 2009, and am still kinda feeling my way around as to what I really want Life is Good to be. I always come back to why I started it in the first place, "to vent, practice, and share". I'm a writer. I need to practice my instrument. I like an audience while I'm practicing. With that in mind, I've posted on a multitude of topics, and I feel like they're all game since I'm JUST WRITING. <br /><br />That awesome advice came when my blog first got noticed which was when I joined a weekly meme. Doing that is a great way to find new readers, and part of the responsibility of joining one is the visiting of the other participants. I made lots of new friends, and things took off. <br /><br />And then fizzled. One can only sustain oneself on what others think of you for a limited time.<br /><br />That's when the 2010 A-Z came along and I joined, and finished, and now here I am, a co-host for the secod year with a well-established blog and having the time of my life.<br /><br />So to add my two cents, Daron, TRY the A-Z Challenge. What do you have to lose? Really nothing. But think about what you could gain! It's a huge community out there, and finding your place in it really helps. I wish you the best, and am heading over to check out your place now.<br /><br />Tina @ <a href="http://kmdlifeisgood.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Life is Good</a><br />Co-host, April 2013 <a href="http://www.a-to-zchallenge.com/" rel="nofollow">A-Z Challenge Blog</a><br />@TinaLifeisGood, #atozchallenge<br />Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08925730745204736744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-32068452546155143152013-02-20T15:03:55.524-08:002013-02-20T15:03:55.524-08:00I was also thinking about starting one more blog t...I was also thinking about starting one more blog to diversity my readership so this motivates me and gives me hope.<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00872129157580383933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-80135013668866003422013-02-20T13:35:48.830-08:002013-02-20T13:35:48.830-08:00Michael -- Positivity probably attracts more reade...Michael -- Positivity probably attracts more readers than negativity. I may post controversy sometimes, but I try to keep a somewhat positive spin on things as much as I can.<br /><br />Robin -- Try asking an obvious question and see what response you get. Or just probe for the reader's reaction to what you've said in your post.<br /><br />Johanna -- Having a goal is good.<br /><br />Jagoda -- Once a week is fine. It's best to post every week if that's your schedule. Or once a month on the same day might work. Just randomly whenever the fancy hits you is not as good to maintain a loyal readership.<br /><br />Liz -- The schedule helps me keep my commitment to posting. It would be easy to just let things go and do something else, but it wouldn't help a blogger to retain an audience. The bigger audience? A mystery, but you're right about keeping up with more readers.<br /><br />Lee<br /><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-28853317909891349922013-02-20T12:59:04.214-08:002013-02-20T12:59:04.214-08:00Yes, I blog according to a schedule. And a schedul...Yes, I blog according to a schedule. And a schedule within a schedule. It's the way my mind works. If I don't have a plan, I find I have nothing to write.<br /><br />As for how to get a bigger audience--I have no idea. I have a small audience. But, they're a good group, and I find I can keep up with them, so I don't want to grow so big that I can't reciprocate. Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-34342629192000431502013-02-20T09:47:39.799-08:002013-02-20T09:47:39.799-08:00I post every Wednesday evening. Once a week is abo...I post every Wednesday evening. Once a week is about all I can muster with my schedule. I do ask questions. This week (tonight, actually), I plan to ask several questions around my topic to encourage more comments. Then next week, I'll add my own 2 cents. There is a lot of wisdom out there, and it's fun for me to tap into it.<br />I'm still a new blogger, still building a followership. Lee, your advice in the past helped me start on the right foot. Thanks. <br />Jagoda<br />www.conflicttango.comJagodahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18352786929899391940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-75497336594174233422013-02-20T09:11:38.928-08:002013-02-20T09:11:38.928-08:00Great advice Lee. I'd also add that how you de...Great advice Lee. I'd also add that how you decide to blog is necessarily focused on what you want to get out of your blog. <br /><br />It might just as important to figure out those goals before making any changes.Johanna Garthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15515478890074610814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-1076938369966026282013-02-20T09:11:07.632-08:002013-02-20T09:11:07.632-08:00When I first started blogging I was much more &quo...When I first started blogging I was much more "formatted" than I am now. Well, not at first. But there were certain days that I posted on each week. And then my life spun out and that just DID NOT HAPPEN. Just getting my HERE'S TO YOU post back on Thursday is a major first step toward getting my blog "back on track."<br /><br />However, I was never particularly great about asking questions at the end. I suppose that is something I can try and see how well it works out. No harm, no foul. Right??? Thanks for the share.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-88865112396227710622013-02-20T08:13:20.170-08:002013-02-20T08:13:20.170-08:00Good advice Lee.
I generally keep to a theme, but...Good advice Lee.<br /><br />I generally keep to a theme, but I like to shake things up a bit for my friends. But the main thing I always feature is POSITIVITY and the beauty of our community.Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-60855509978072187232013-02-20T07:36:20.775-08:002013-02-20T07:36:20.775-08:00Yeamie -- Since your blog is mostly like a life co...Yeamie -- Since your blog is mostly like a life commentary, you already have an intriguing theme that keeps readers coming back for what is usually a fresh new episode. It's a life serial of sorts.<br /><br />Alex -- You've achieved a successful niche as a blogging news blog. You do the networking with a bit of trivial fun and occasional commentary so yours is like a newsletter.<br /><br />Rob -- A to Z is a great way to practice consistency in blogging and it's a great way to experiment to see what gets the best reaction.<br /><br />Tracy Jo -- The schedule gives a blog predictability. People know when to come to find something new.<br /><br />Jo -- Variety is good, but unpredictable randomness doesn't usually work too well to build an ongoing audience. I'm all for eclecticism though. I'm interested in too many things.<br /><br />Al -- The simplest and seemingly most obvious questions are always the best to include. I also like to add something a bit deeper to stimulate more thought. I find that readers don't always directly answer the questions I ask, but at least my asking invites conversation.<br /><br />Shelly -- That's why I asked Daron if he minded if I used our correspondence. After I wrote it I realized it looked like a blog post. Wow, my mind is starting to think in blog post format!<br /><br />Jeremy -- Not every blog works for every reader--just like books. Good comparison.<br /><br />Lee<br /><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-76194503923018729582013-02-20T06:05:12.048-08:002013-02-20T06:05:12.048-08:00i find like a good book, you start with the cover....i find like a good book, you start with the cover... if the cover this case blog site. then i will read on... find something to connect and continue to read. if i find something i like i comment, very least let them know they have fans/friends.<br /><br />great read Lee, you helped i am sure.Jeremy [Retro]https://www.blogger.com/profile/09912258155288958827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-84831914774138953992013-02-20T06:02:01.272-08:002013-02-20T06:02:01.272-08:00Excellent response. Not just to Darren but to us a...Excellent response. Not just to Darren but to us all.<br /><br />Thank you.<br /><br />Hugs and chocolate,<br />Shellyshellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596621767297173021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-74909003706558415052013-02-20T05:30:41.638-08:002013-02-20T05:30:41.638-08:00I had a blog with five different themes. Didn'...I had a blog with five different themes. Didn't have much success. I made another, the dragon cave, and I post regularly but I don't think I'm following a formula. Maybe I am... In any case it's true there are more comments when there are questions to reply to. Problem is, often I don't know what to ask.Al Diazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107619009321980764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-25785400229694616672013-02-20T05:26:52.178-08:002013-02-20T05:26:52.178-08:00I've always blogged about whatever interests m...I've always blogged about whatever interests me that day. I like to think variety is a good thing.<br /><br />Giving good advice there Lee.<br /><br /><a href="http://henderson-jo.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">JO ON FOOD, MY TRAVELS AND A SCENT OF CHOCOLATE</a>Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-6935518588528612862013-02-20T05:05:07.449-08:002013-02-20T05:05:07.449-08:00Great advice. I started posting on a schedule and ...Great advice. I started posting on a schedule and it has really helped. Tracy Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14578915029993861396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-64984318034431402232013-02-20T03:48:22.929-08:002013-02-20T03:48:22.929-08:00Blogging is a funny thing some blogs fly along and...Blogging is a funny thing some blogs fly along and are followed by hundreds others just a few (such as my own). I think we all have our own inner style and what ever you blog about you need to be happy doing it. I post every day at present but I am not going to be able to keep that up much longer so will stick to a schedule myself a post on certain days.<br /><br />I looked at the blog and the one thing I would say to Daron is that he probably needs to post on slightly more regular basis, followers are fickle and they need regular posts or they are off looking at other stuff and forget to come back to visit. <br /><br />I think in short I am saying I agree and for what it is worth.<br /><br /> I would also like to say HAVE A GO at the A to Z, there is no harm in trying even if you don't make it to the end. I was well impressed by the one blog last year who kept going and finally got to Z about August, OK we could not all do that or it would be chaos but the point is you may regret it if you don't at least start. Rob Z Toborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03570498194207996145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-79234648804464119872013-02-20T02:36:36.890-08:002013-02-20T02:36:36.890-08:00I even remember when you used to do those Bible st...I even remember when you used to do those Bible study posts here on Sunday!<br />My posts stick with a formula that gives me the opportunity for variety. I've been told it's like gathering around the water cooler in the morning since my posts have so much information about what's happening. Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-72744829967710001632013-02-20T02:07:56.775-08:002013-02-20T02:07:56.775-08:00Great response Lee and great advice from somebody ...Great response Lee and great advice from somebody (yourself) who knows a sure lot about the running of a successful blog. Features is something that I might look at including although I can never commit to them for too long unfortunately. Great post Lee, there's a lot for me to consider here on a personal level.Outcasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03400755239612162157noreply@blogger.com