Comments on: Giving Your Blog Personality

By: alpha

alpha — Mon, 26 May 2008 21:42:33 +0000

I think if you write enough, and don’t try to censor yourself, your personality will come through. I read a few local political blogs all the time and one of the they ones I read is by a guy who has pretty much opposite opinions to mine, but he’s so entertainint in his blog that I read it anyway.

By: Dartz

Dartz — Sun, 25 May 2008 17:08:45 +0000

Learning how to write in a unique way also helps a thousand times over. Also knowing how to work the CSS to change the colors is a smart thing as well. Your blog for example, it’s mostly blacks and greys, but it contrasts well.

By: Postman

Postman — Sun, 25 May 2008 07:55:30 +0000

Another thing that I could add to this is that you should have your own logo displayed on the top of your browser. Most of the successful site owners do this because it is a good way for your visitors to remember your site.

By: ghuraba_t

ghuraba_t — Wed, 21 May 2008 19:34:46 +0000

The idea is to brand yourselves, guys. Find some way for visitors to remember you, something that sets you apart from everyone else. This can help you immensely in the long run because people remember you. Most people fail to do this, so take advantage of it.

By: descorpio

descorpio — Tue, 20 May 2008 03:47:56 +0000

One important note is that while giving any opinions of your own, it must not be in the way seem forceful to the viewers. It should be in a gentle way and be careful that you give proper statistics supporting your views. Giving such minute details will increase the fan base.

By: Somnilocus

Somnilocus — Fri, 16 May 2008 16:49:00 +0000

Hmm, how profitable can a blog be? What methods are used, besides programs like Google Ads? Do you find that only blogs on certain subjects work? Or, if written well and with a dedicate fanbase, could “A Day in the Life of My Cat” become profitable?

I agree that intimacy and writing style are extremely important. I personally prefer reading personal blogs with someone who has a good sense of humour. There are so many out there that are, as you said, reiteration of dry facts, and it’s places like that that I never bother returning to. Site like this, on the other hand, that are written more intimately and on relevant, useful subjects, are ones where I stick around…

By: alpha

alpha — Sun, 11 May 2008 19:11:38 +0000

I think it’s definitely important to put your own spin or your own angle on any articles you post on your blog. Even if you pick news stories that you want to comment on, you should let your opinions come through.

We shouldn’t have to say that you should be careful about attacking other people on your blog, though. I’ve noticed some of the political blogs tend toward just personal attacks and I for one don’t want to read those.

By: vttop

vttop — Sat, 10 May 2008 12:02:58 +0000

Yes, I agree that blogs come through for one-on-one interaction. The best part of blogging is it gives you the ability to get back to the author with your concerns, doubts, opinions and then get feedback on your feedback. It’s an interesting concept and the proof that it’s working big time is that advertisers are so interested in reaching out to people through blogs. Many websites are like static platforms where you cannot effectively express your point of view, whereas blogs have now redefined the way people express themselves in a much more meaningful way.

By: daisyduke

daisyduke — Thu, 08 May 2008 22:02:46 +0000

Quality content will get people reading your blog but usually it is the personality of the writer that will keep them coming back. If they feel a connection with the blogger they are more likely to want to keep track of what they are doing.

By: Postman

Postman — Thu, 08 May 2008 11:58:40 +0000

This is the reason why I write articles on my blog in a manner that as though I’m really talking to them. I learned this from one of the best and I will keep doing this since I’m having lots of compliments for my writing style. Always write what is truly on your mind.