tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post2397244038977443105..comments2024-03-28T22:21:46.973-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: Ask Arlee: What Do You Think of Group blogs or Team Blogs?Arlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-43996884338140621982013-03-24T10:21:06.958-07:002013-03-24T10:21:06.958-07:00I've always wanted to try a group blog.I've always wanted to try a group blog.Elizabeth Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13034045900661562777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-14680092274905894262013-03-16T14:16:26.929-07:002013-03-16T14:16:26.929-07:00I have not heard of group blogging before-very int...I have not heard of group blogging before-very interesting! Stopping by as part of the A to Z Challenge. THANK YOU for hosting--looking forward to reading more! Editor and Publisher Shelly Burkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13549811506536666763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-10398033152630676662013-03-16T13:44:14.894-07:002013-03-16T13:44:14.894-07:00I regularly follow three groups blogs, including A...I regularly follow three groups blogs, including A to Z. Another is Writer Unboxed which is a blog with terrific and interesting writing advice and life as a writer by published and acclaimed writers. I always learn something there. The other one I just discovered is The Kill Zone by a group of mystery writers (my genre). I am less inclined to follow a group blog of unknown bloggers because it would take longer to create online relationships with the individuals.<br />Jagoda<br />http://www.conflicttango.comJagodahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18352786929899391940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-67251535360570763572013-03-15T02:59:34.260-07:002013-03-15T02:59:34.260-07:00Sorry so late, been a hectic week. Have you had a...Sorry so late, been a hectic week. Have you had any security problems. I was thinking about adding more writers to one of my blogs, but my administrator advised me against giving others access to the blog. Rhonda Albomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455873487349816911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-91766019423937080292013-03-15T02:03:41.455-07:002013-03-15T02:03:41.455-07:00I think group blogs are good as long as they have ...I think group blogs are good as long as they have interesting content to drive people there, since they're generally less comment oriented. Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-32530919565154317102013-03-14T21:35:41.707-07:002013-03-14T21:35:41.707-07:00It's actually something I've wanted to try...It's actually something I've wanted to try in the past but have never really found the right group or topic to jump into. I'm attracted by the idea of not holding a blog up with my own two little hands, but at the same time, keeping up with that outlet blogging provides me to express my thoughts on different things.<br /><br />That said, I do see D.G.'s point about one person not standing out in a team. In the team blogs I've visited, I find that this is very much the case. The question is really whether or not this is a bad thing (ha!). As long as the blog is good and you have a readership, I guess whether or not you stand out is only relevant if your motives for the blog are to do with building your own personal audience and/or driving traffic to your personal page.colbymarshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14056535503422186623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-68971682199373948452013-03-14T14:03:18.392-07:002013-03-14T14:03:18.392-07:00L.Diane -- Repetition can ward off regular viewing...L.Diane -- Repetition can ward off regular viewing, but maybe they are trying to catch the interest of new viewers. Or people with bad memories like me.<br /><br />Sandy -- A to Z is a group of blogs in an event, but I'm talking about a group collaborating on one single blog. Welcome to blogging and the A to Z.<br /><br />Tara - The debut blog is the sort of thing a lot of writers would probably be interested in.<br /><br />Jack -- A good solid team is essential for the ongoing success of any group blog.<br /><br />Yvonne -- Still from what many have said in my comments and online there are many who like Chrome and have no problems with it. Personally I'm still sold on Chrome. I'm pretty sure that my problems are stemming from a combination of an internal computer issue and slow internet. I'm going to reformat my disc and reinstall my operating system as recommended by several. I'm also going to consider an upgrade to faster internet. We'll see what happens then. The bottom line though is the people who dislike Chrome have their reasons and the people who like it have their reasons as well. Have you had Chrome uninstalled so that you only use IE? I tried that for a while and it didn't really change things that much--my reason for believing that it is my computer and internet service.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-43076214686727459552013-03-14T09:21:25.551-07:002013-03-14T09:21:25.551-07:00Lee I read your comment on my comment. The remark ...Lee I read your comment on my comment. The remark about computers working is a wee bit unfair, my pc is alright it is CHROME that does not work properly blogger is not good on IE since Chrome completely took over. I have spent good money having my pc checked and everyone say the same, It is CHROME who want to get their act together.I have been blogging since 2006 and until recently had no problems at all.<br />Yvonne.<br />Ps you have had problems also so you must be as frustrated as I.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-88606011070542071592013-03-14T08:54:31.059-07:002013-03-14T08:54:31.059-07:00I was a member of a group blog last year -- The Wr...I was a member of a group blog last year -- The Writers Collection. It began with ten writers producing short essays, stories, and poems, all inspired by a word or phrase of the week. It started well, but petered out until I was the last one standing. I have a crazy urge to keep my promises (even if they keep me married to the bride from hell until she runs away - but, that's another story). I digress...<br /><br />How many words can I produce in a day? That became the problem. My writing suffered from maintaining my own blog as well as contributing to others. Fortunately, I've been able to repurpose those short stories that I wrote for TWC. They've appeared in my own blog as well as two others. In fact, they're generating good comments and followers on ReadWave.<br /><br />Thus, if anyone is offering opportunities to repurpose content, count me in. I cannot help but think that exposure is good PR for a writer struggling to be "discovered". However, I can't commit to writing more words every day.Jack Durishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06577583997517810469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-85441422940801545762013-03-14T06:59:40.186-07:002013-03-14T06:59:40.186-07:00I belong to a group blog: EMU'S Debuts. We are...I belong to a group blog: EMU'S Debuts. We are all debut authors represented by the Erin MUrphy Literary Agency, and we blog about the journey from the deal to debut, which I think is an interesting theme. (I was a regular reader of the blog before I was a participant.) Centered around a common theme, I think the group blog is a great idea. Otherwise, I agree, too many voices may muddy the blog's purpose.<br /><br />--Tara LazarAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-69202017168957774332013-03-13T21:42:52.688-07:002013-03-13T21:42:52.688-07:00Well I am sort of new to the blogging scene...I am...Well I am sort of new to the blogging scene...I am participating in the A to Z challenge...that is a group. Maybe some of the very experience writers, that have become authors would appreciate a group blog to communicate with like minds you know...so they are not wasting a lot of time visiting blogs that are hopefuls!! Ha Ha...you know what I mean?! Sanderellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618412429219652004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-50667290307352638852013-03-13T15:59:03.031-07:002013-03-13T15:59:03.031-07:00Outside of ours, I only follow two others, and I h...Outside of ours, I only follow two others, and I hate to say it, they are boring. The members repeat the same stuff over and over.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-67691764162377935862013-03-13T14:59:04.991-07:002013-03-13T14:59:04.991-07:00Jemi -- The groups work well for what you're d...Jemi -- The groups work well for what you're doing.<br /><br />Mark -- Indeed, strength in numbers is a big help.<br /><br />Hilary -- Your blog posts are so diverse and information filled they almost seem like they were compiled by a group. I can see doing something along the lines of what you do as a collaborative effort, but it would require a lot of careful organizing.<br /><br />Lover -- An international blog of that nature could be very interesting.<br /><br />Andrew -- The A to Z blog is almost like that though we do have to repeat topics often out of necessity to get the same info to new readers. I think all blogs can seem repetitive at times. <br /><br />Mood -- If there is focus on intent and theme the blogs can be more coherent. My blog is often all over the place with just me writing it.<br /><br />Julie -- We have a great team of writers at the A to Z Blog.<br /><br />Liz - If the group is eclectic with a broad base of knowledge and skills I guess the chances of having something to interest some readers all of the time is better than just one writer who some readers don't like. <br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-79413855776456864362013-03-13T13:55:18.409-07:002013-03-13T13:55:18.409-07:00Like with a personal blog, a group blog has to hav...Like with a personal blog, a group blog has to have something to interest me if I'm going to follow it. But as a contributor to one, I can say it's nice to not always be the one in the hot seat.<br /><br />(I also sort of supervise another, but at the moment we only have three writers including me. Finding writers is hard.)Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-8052802613128715022013-03-13T12:56:10.115-07:002013-03-13T12:56:10.115-07:00Your A to Z Blogging team is a wonderful example o...Your A to Z Blogging team is a wonderful example of a group blog! I really am not familiar with other ones, though I would be open to visiting them.<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-70868403966634534082013-03-13T10:37:35.283-07:002013-03-13T10:37:35.283-07:00Group blogs tend to be a bit all over the place, i...Group blogs tend to be a bit all over the place, in my experience (mind you a lot of personal blogs do too). I usually read the first few lines of a post to see if it's something I'm interested in, whereas with a blogger I know I'll be more likely to read the whole thing.<br /><br />mood mooderinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01523337588830695638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-1161086592420516902013-03-13T10:30:29.925-07:002013-03-13T10:30:29.925-07:00I think the best use of a group blog would be to b...I think the best use of a group blog would be to be able to have new daily content, but I haven't seen one of those.Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-7438728342174871712013-03-13T10:15:39.673-07:002013-03-13T10:15:39.673-07:00A group blog I would recommend is murderiseverywhe...A group blog I would recommend is murderiseverywhere.blogspot.com This is a group blog by seven published mystery writers from all over the world. They write about their books of course, but also about their countries, with photos and in-depth comments. I always learn something about politics, other authors, locale. It is one of the blogs I follow and enjoy.loverofwordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05763349886822924646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-66462700174108742622013-03-13T09:02:34.560-07:002013-03-13T09:02:34.560-07:00Hi Lee ... I love the A-Z Challenge and you and yo...Hi Lee ... I love the A-Z Challenge and you and your hosts do wonders for us ... <br /><br />Experts have good team blogs ... and I could see it happening ... but I'd rather not. I scan read group blogs ... but I happily participate with individual blogs<br /><br />I'd rather keep my blog as it is - but I definitely could see the advantage re group blogs for writers, a business etc ... and your idea for your Host Communiques - strikes me as being very sensible ..<br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-42326723794697481682013-03-13T08:40:30.665-07:002013-03-13T08:40:30.665-07:00For something like this, I see strength in numbers...For something like this, I see strength in numbers.<br /><br />I have yet to try any sort of 'group blog' project, but certainly wouldn't be against it.Mark Meanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08029920604932980141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-7515522192451407142013-03-13T07:51:25.539-07:002013-03-13T07:51:25.539-07:00I like group blogs too. I belong to one aimed at w...I like group blogs too. I belong to one aimed at writers and one that's just beginning that will be aimed at romance readers. :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-68277085305942961322013-03-13T06:58:09.413-07:002013-03-13T06:58:09.413-07:00Alex -- I like to know at least a few members in a...Alex -- I like to know at least a few members in a group, but it's a good way to get to meet others with similar interests.<br /><br />Yeamie -- If you have a topic that you share with others--like being a member of an organization--a group blog taps into a pool of knowledge.<br /><br />Dani -- Good luck with your new venture. Success works the same as an individual blog, but working as a unified effort with others.<br /><br />Sandra -- This sounds like a good concept. Do you get a lot of repetitive info conveyed since you all do the same topic?<br /><br />Yvonne -- Being a part of a group doesn't require much computer knowledge, but it's nice to have computers working well no matter what you're doing on the computer.<br /><br />Jo -- The private blog is conceptually the same as the public one except that outsiders can't read or comment on it. One member can pose a particular topic in a post and the others can respond in the comments. It works well as long as everyone keeps up with it.<br /><br />LD -- Do you mean relationships within the group itself or with readers? I can see the problem with the type of blog that you mention. Seems like too much overkill per topic.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-3457383567259792822013-03-13T06:48:19.498-07:002013-03-13T06:48:19.498-07:00If the purpose of a blog is to advise or instruct ...If the purpose of a blog is to advise or instruct then a group blog works well. More input, more information. But for establishing relationships, I don't think they work as well. <br /><br />I used to follow a group blog that would chose a topic and have every member give their opinion in every post. But the time I'd finished reading, any comment I might make seemed superfluous. LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-11326292908830945772013-03-13T05:58:57.957-07:002013-03-13T05:58:57.957-07:00Not sure what a private group blog is, but it soun...Not sure what a private group blog is, but it sounds very much like the Yahoo Groups some of which I have been a member of for years. You can write an email to the group address and all the members get it and reply to it, or not, as the case may be. <br /><br />As for group blogs, the only one I am aware of is A to Z.<br /><br /> <a href="http://henderson-jo.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">JO ON FOOD, MY TRAVELS AND A SCENT OF CHOCOLATE</a><br /><br />Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-78130755033924902322013-03-13T04:59:20.117-07:002013-03-13T04:59:20.117-07:00I only follow the A to Z Blogging, I find that wit...I only follow the A to Z Blogging, I find that with my limited knowledge of computers this one is fine for me.<br /><br />Yvonne.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com