tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post3796589267060523544..comments2024-03-28T08:48:51.749-04:00Comments on Author, Jody Hedlund: Ten Common Blogging Mistakes (Part 1)Jody Hedlundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-70418472699896864632010-03-16T12:47:41.440-04:002010-03-16T12:47:41.440-04:00Guilty.
Number 2, definitely. I know that I have ...Guilty.<br /><br />Number 2, definitely. I know that I have done it, and it always makes it difficult for me to read someone else's blog. I'll take note on that.<br /><br />I also think that the problem that drives me most crazy on other people's blogs... why don't they use the Follower Gadget. Ack! It makes me crazy when I don't find one on a blog that I really love. Let me follow you and get to know you! WAAAHHH! I, however, am not guilty of this. I love my followers!<br /><br />http://ragsbysockmonkey.blogspot.com/Ginny the Sock Monkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07655059357754788626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-63878044435360172582010-02-15T22:57:13.933-05:002010-02-15T22:57:13.933-05:00I just discovered your blog via Michael Hyatt'...I just discovered your blog via Michael Hyatt's -- it's fun reading all your posts about blogging :) I think all of us who blog would like to think others are reading what we have to say and getting something out of it. Thanks for the opportunity to get to know you a bit.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16562989307286675615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-15494558222160095142009-11-30T03:23:37.034-05:002009-11-30T03:23:37.034-05:00Totally agree...
Especially about those long revi...Totally agree...<br /><br />Especially about those long reviews or post that just runs and runs into itself..<br /><br />E.H>Erotic Horizonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02236771670599353453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-78848521428792497682009-11-24T00:16:21.234-05:002009-11-24T00:16:21.234-05:00jodyhedlund.blogspot.com is very informative. The ...jodyhedlund.blogspot.com is very informative. The article is very professionally written. I enjoy reading jodyhedlund.blogspot.com every day.<br /><a href="http://www.paydayloanstation.com" rel="nofollow">toronto payday loan</a> <br /><a href="http://www.paydayloanstation.com/payday-loan.shtml" rel="nofollow">payday loan</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-76192157170877505572009-08-11T02:21:09.918-04:002009-08-11T02:21:09.918-04:00I'm new to blogging and am guilty of not posin...I'm new to blogging and am guilty of not posing a question or giving a clear avenue for someone to comment on. In my observations to this point I also find sites with too many blogs frustrating.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09608706067559743502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-86916860951677586342009-08-08T20:10:57.264-04:002009-08-08T20:10:57.264-04:00Hi Jody -
While I sometimes put a question at the...Hi Jody -<br /><br />While I sometimes put a question at the end of a blog post, it isn't something I do all the time. <br /><br />Pet peeves: posts that are too long and blogs that are nothing more than a giant advertisement for the author's wares. <br /><br />I enjoy blogs that encourage readers and writers, and give me a peek into their lives. <br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-41717263661612768782009-08-07T06:45:20.250-04:002009-08-07T06:45:20.250-04:00I've got to put myself on a regular schedule o...I've got to put myself on a regular schedule on my blogs. That is my biggest failing.Walt Mussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07252729944233200374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-35135675958671624862009-08-07T03:04:47.887-04:002009-08-07T03:04:47.887-04:00True enough.. If the blogger asks question then he...True enough.. If the blogger asks question then he would probably get feedbacks and comments :-)edwin josephhttp://www.instantdevotion.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-89791276302014557582009-08-06T23:08:06.953-04:002009-08-06T23:08:06.953-04:00Love this post! This actually made me feel good b...Love this post! This actually made me feel good becuase I am doing much of this already. I do try to find ways to engage the reader. On giveaways I post a question related to the booktopic, I try to keep the posts in a good variety format - some fun, some reviews, etc...<br /><br />If anything... I may post too much. I am still a kid in the candy store when it comes to blogging. :)Sheila (bookjourney)http://bookjourney.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-76080509413733013112009-08-06T16:18:19.414-04:002009-08-06T16:18:19.414-04:00I find I can't read looooong blog posts or onc...I find I can't read looooong blog posts or once where they are all run together. I love white space.<br /><br />Also I want the blogger to tell me real stuff about their writing experiences --not all the good--but give me the good and the bad so I won't think I'm alone when I hit the same wall:)Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-28213942000634663992009-08-06T14:40:11.439-04:002009-08-06T14:40:11.439-04:00Oh yeah. Great list! :)Oh yeah. Great list! :)Jennifer Shirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970585847385511795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-28135210299490535452009-08-06T13:07:19.273-04:002009-08-06T13:07:19.273-04:00I love thinking about why I blog, so thanks! (In ...I love thinking about why I blog, so thanks! (In fact, my blog has a whole topic just on blogging.)<br /><br />I get sidetracked with my blogging, but it's not that I necessarily want to get more comments (I have had to shut off my comments option, unfortunately). I blog for me. I have a few readers, and I am thankful for them! They are people whose blogs I do read and comment on. They are blog buds.<br /><br />I have to blog. It's a writing outlet and yes, an internet presence. But even if no one read it, I would continue to write. I have to write. And many of my posts are more like essays. Some day, I will collect them perhaps and make a book. <br /><br />Blogging for me is like a kind of journal, too, but more organized. I like the idea of "putting it out there" even if no one reads it. Putting writing into cyberspace makes you write a little more coherently, I think. If it's only a journal, I rant and rave and just end up feeling cooped up. There is freedom with blogging, in topic and in the psyche.<br /><br />Of course....it is sometimes helpful to say, "No blogging now. It's not time to indulge. It's time to do your work. Get focused, Katherine."<br /><br />I do have a book to format this week. --sigh-- I am putting it off. Formatting is a drag. I'd rather write any day.Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17474979590755071985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-1750899810575039602009-08-06T11:53:57.724-04:002009-08-06T11:53:57.724-04:00I'm guilty of being inconsistent with my blogg...I'm guilty of being inconsistent with my blogging. I've got my hands full right now and barely have time to keep in touch. But I can't live without my cyber friends and need the interaction.Chelle Sandellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03813658527826989105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-90602217407191607782009-08-06T08:34:52.165-04:002009-08-06T08:34:52.165-04:00Excellent suggestions. I am guilty of being long-...Excellent suggestions. I am guilty of being long-winded and not engaging the reader enough. <br /><br />In my defense, I am more interested in my blog for personal development as opposed to driving traffic to my site.Slamdunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13087161268629251860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-10395443709964781092009-08-06T01:30:42.387-04:002009-08-06T01:30:42.387-04:00Good points all of them. I work to write to many -...Good points all of them. I work to write to many - the universal that is personal. As with what I chose to read literature wise, I have expectations on what I want to read blogwise also. I prefer shorter, concise posts, but if the writing is good and complete, I will follow it. Then if I really like the author, I'll come back.<br /><br />Excellent post.Midlife Roadtripperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06700277803842883251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-77947356555892010602009-08-06T01:22:43.920-04:002009-08-06T01:22:43.920-04:00Definitely the frequency is a big thing and havin...Definitely the frequency is a big thing and having a question makes it more interactive.Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00685341739870191402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-83196204670269467822009-08-06T00:27:26.643-04:002009-08-06T00:27:26.643-04:00Thanks so much for this post. As a new blogger I h...Thanks so much for this post. As a new blogger I have much to learn, but I try to get on other blogs, comment and show my support. There are so many wonderful writers out there and I am so blessed to have found so many of their blogs. I always enjoy your posts Jody and appreciate the effort you make to comment on my posts. Thanks :)Tabitha Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08196816108272065974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-41581611582265322112009-08-05T22:17:31.867-04:002009-08-05T22:17:31.867-04:00Oh girl, I'm guilty of it all at one point or ...Oh girl, I'm guilty of it all at one point or another. It seems I've done less writing related lately, mainly because I haven't had time to learn and read up on craft. I love informative and I love funny, so I tend to frequent those blogs where I learn and where I laugh. :)Sherrinda Ketchersidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07581676437345249386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-86851351023082747022009-08-05T21:43:24.371-04:002009-08-05T21:43:24.371-04:00Hi, just jumped over from A Walk in My Shoes on he...Hi, just jumped over from A Walk in My Shoes on her recommendation. Yes, I probably have made some of my posts too long, and I try to keep them shorter now. There are many bloggers out there with too many blogs, posts that are too long and sporadic, and funky writing styles that make little sense. I hope my blog is never counted among those. Good tips here, thxAnna C. Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01271598466699263194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-20600849750364498362009-08-05T19:17:08.408-04:002009-08-05T19:17:08.408-04:00I'm not an expert on writing, so I worry about...I'm not an expert on writing, so I worry about wasting people's time with my topics. I end up just going with what I feel like blogging about and hoping it sparks inspiration in someone else.<br /><br />I also try to keep my posts short so people will try to read the whole thing.Joyce Wolfleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078785682731583178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-34684670321992502712009-08-05T18:26:32.856-04:002009-08-05T18:26:32.856-04:00Love your blog and this post! I'm glad I found...Love your blog and this post! I'm glad I found you. I agree with your points, I'd also include keeping your posts fairly short. If I open a post that looks long, no matter how interesting it appears, I often close out and move on. I'm following you now, btw. Stop by if you get the chance.;-)Debra Lynn Sheltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08238268767406623274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-52286502539697168452009-08-05T17:18:15.472-04:002009-08-05T17:18:15.472-04:00Hi Jody! How are you doing? Just wanted to stop ...Hi Jody! How are you doing? Just wanted to stop by and say hi. I can't wait to read this series you're doing on blogging! <br /><br />Like you, I have a tendency to want to skim or skip really LONG posts. I have posted some really LONG posts before on some other blogs I've had but I now try to keep my posts shorter.<br /><br />I thought your point about involving the reader by asking questions was really good. I do that sometimes but not all the time.<br /><br />Thanks for these tips. I look forward to the rest of the series.<br /><br />Hope you're having a great week!<br />KarenKarenhttp://truthngraceministries.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-29815119461159566692009-08-05T17:02:13.768-04:002009-08-05T17:02:13.768-04:00Jody, thanks for this wonderful post! And yes, I&#...Jody, thanks for this wonderful post! And yes, I'm GUILTY of quite a few, especially about the inconsistent blogging (I'm going to start on that todaaaaay!) and not posting a question. These are all such wise tips/suggestions. They really make me want to get on the ball . . . I know I procrastinate WAY too much! <br /><br />Thanks again, Jody!Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09968456960528987538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-73748631044522963912009-08-05T16:16:12.598-04:002009-08-05T16:16:12.598-04:00When I look back at my early blog entries I made a...When I look back at my early blog entries I made almost all of these mistakes - especially not asking questions to draw readers in and making my paragraphs too long. Even now though I am guilty of having long posts - I guess I am just long-winded;)<br /><br />One of my biggest pet peeves is the too many personal blogs, like you mentioned, sometimes I just can't tell which blog to leave a return comment on.Kate Karyus Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15581176126578915929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8539581256374625880.post-1777292719794644782009-08-05T16:11:14.254-04:002009-08-05T16:11:14.254-04:00SO GUILTY! :) I definitely do the running paragrap...SO GUILTY! :) I definitely do the running paragraphs...ha. And I'm not always great about asking a question at the end, which a lot of my favorite blogs do. Thanks for the insight!Beth Mannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14279427592537427039noreply@blogger.com