Comments on: Day 5: My Blogging Secrets http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2007/06/29/day-5-my-blogging-secrets/ advocacy for the job seeker Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:23:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 By: A CFO in Medical Device Manufacturing Blogs His Personal Brand and Niche Expertise | Executive Resume Branding http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2007/06/29/day-5-my-blogging-secrets/comment-page-1/#comment-550684 A CFO in Medical Device Manufacturing Blogs His Personal Brand and Niche Expertise | Executive Resume Branding Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:45:12 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/archives/719#comment-550684 [...] → Jason Alba’s 5-part series, My Blogging Secrets [...] [...] → Jason Alba’s 5-part series, My Blogging Secrets [...]

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]]> By: Blogtipping - August 2007 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2007/06/29/day-5-my-blogging-secrets/comment-page-1/#comment-62879 Blogtipping - August 2007 Wed, 01 Aug 2007 19:36:55 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/archives/719#comment-62879 [...] This blog is immensely practical. Most of his posts give you something you can immediately put into action. Check out his blogging secrets series for an example. [...] [...] This blog is immensely practical. Most of his posts give you something you can immediately put into action. Check out his blogging secrets series for an example. [...]

]]> By: JibberJobber Blog » Blog Archive » Jason Alba… The Award Winner http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2007/06/29/day-5-my-blogging-secrets/comment-page-1/#comment-61593 JibberJobber Blog » Blog Archive » Jason Alba… The Award Winner Fri, 27 Jul 2007 15:20:16 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/archives/719#comment-61593 [...] Blog techniques - Dan is no fool when it comes to blogging… I shared my secrets earlier this month but can tell that he has some of his own. I think one of the most important things he is doing is using blogging to increase his network, aside from that, in his blog he is giving others their own two minutes of fame with interviews, linking out to others (through the roundups), bragging of his own (which gives him more credibility), obviously the awards, most recently a Brand Autopsy contest/game, and even a fair amount of link baiting. [...] [...] Blog techniques – Dan is no fool when it comes to blogging… I shared my secrets earlier this month but can tell that he has some of his own. I think one of the most important things he is doing is using blogging to increase his network, aside from that, in his blog he is giving others their own two minutes of fame with interviews, linking out to others (through the roundups), bragging of his own (which gives him more credibility), obviously the awards, most recently a Brand Autopsy contest/game, and even a fair amount of link baiting. [...]

]]> By: Anita Bruzzese http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2007/06/29/day-5-my-blogging-secrets/comment-page-1/#comment-57439 Anita Bruzzese Sun, 08 Jul 2007 22:51:33 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/archives/719#comment-57439 I read this post on a day that my brain was ready to explode thinking about my blog (www.45things.com) and what I could do to improve it. I have made my professional reputation for more than 20 years on the written word, but the blogging world has made me feel lately as if I don't know diddly squat. Every time I think I've done something right, a another (more experienced) blogger says to me: "Oh, but you should do it THIS way, or you should be doing THIS, or have you tried THIS..." But then you reminded me of why I became a reporter in the first place: Because I thought there were important stories that needed to be told. I didn't become a journalist to have a blog with a gazillion hits a month, and I didn't write a book to feed my own ego. I became a journalist because I believe that information is power. That people have a right to know that information in a straightforward, unbiased way. So, you have my thanks. I leave the whiz-bang stuff to those who want it. I'll keep sharing my stories and hopefully helping people get a raise, get along better with their boss and maybe contribute positively to their lives. Anita Bruzzese I read this post on a day that my brain was ready to explode thinking about my blog (www.45things.com) and what I could do to improve it. I have made my professional reputation for more than 20 years on the written word, but the blogging world has made me feel lately as if I don’t know diddly squat. Every time I think I’ve done something right, a another (more experienced) blogger says to me: “Oh, but you should do it THIS way, or you should be doing THIS, or have you tried THIS…”
But then you reminded me of why I became a reporter in the first place: Because I thought there were important stories that needed to be told. I didn’t become a journalist to have a blog with a gazillion hits a month, and I didn’t write a book to feed my own ego.
I became a journalist because I believe that information is power. That people have a right to know that information in a straightforward, unbiased way.
So, you have my thanks. I leave the whiz-bang stuff to those who want it. I’ll keep sharing my stories and hopefully helping people get a raise, get along better with their boss and maybe contribute positively to their lives.
Anita Bruzzese

]]> By: Jason Alba http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2007/06/29/day-5-my-blogging-secrets/comment-page-1/#comment-56818 Jason Alba Fri, 06 Jul 2007 04:17:27 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/archives/719#comment-56818 @Daniel, Susan and Andrew - I'm sure this can be debated up and down... I'm just kind of slow with stuff like this and need to focus on content. But I know there are tinkerers that love messing around with this stuff and experiment... there's nothing wrong with that. I have been to some sites, however, that are flat-out cluttered - and it's a big turnoff to me. I'm glad there's finally opposition to my posts, though (daniel! ;)) @Walter - good summary and way to wrap it all up :) @Daniel, Susan and Andrew – I’m sure this can be debated up and down… I’m just kind of slow with stuff like this and need to focus on content. But I know there are tinkerers that love messing around with this stuff and experiment… there’s nothing wrong with that. I have been to some sites, however, that are flat-out cluttered – and it’s a big turnoff to me. I’m glad there’s finally opposition to my posts, though (daniel! ;) )

@Walter – good summary and way to wrap it all up :)

]]> By: Walter Akana http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2007/06/29/day-5-my-blogging-secrets/comment-page-1/#comment-56128 Walter Akana Mon, 02 Jul 2007 19:17:46 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/archives/719#comment-56128 Hi Jason! Thanks for sharing your blogging secrets! This is an outstanding series with lots of great lessons, and I plan to revisit it. Meanwhile, putting aside the question of widgets, gadgets and other technology, you have clearly and astutely identified four dynamic elements that every blogger needs to consider. From my perspective as a personal branding strategist, I see blogging as a way to deliver content that is grounded in one’s unique promise of value and that highlights one’s expertise. Yet, branding happens in a community and communities are about relationships – both of which develop beyond the pages of one’s own blog. It has certainly been a big lesson for me – and reinforced by you – that seeking out others in one’s own profession (or community of practice) and commenting on their posts is equally important. Perhaps even more so … … which brings us to abundance mentality. It’s absolutely critical! Believing there is enough to go around advances conversations in a way that a scarcity mentality cannot. Sharing ideas in a community of practice promotes learning, creates professional relationships, and yes, it ultimately helps build one’s brand! Thanks again for a great series! Hi Jason!

Thanks for sharing your blogging secrets! This is an outstanding series with lots of great lessons, and I plan to revisit it. Meanwhile, putting aside the question of widgets, gadgets and other technology, you have clearly and astutely identified four dynamic elements that every blogger needs to consider.

From my perspective as a personal branding strategist, I see blogging as a way to deliver content that is grounded in one’s unique promise of value and that highlights one’s expertise. Yet, branding happens in a community and communities are about relationships – both of which develop beyond the pages of one’s own blog. It has certainly been a big lesson for me – and reinforced by you – that seeking out others in one’s own profession (or community of practice) and commenting on their posts is equally important. Perhaps even more so …

… which brings us to abundance mentality. It’s absolutely critical! Believing there is enough to go around advances conversations in a way that a scarcity mentality cannot. Sharing ideas in a community of practice promotes learning, creates professional relationships, and yes, it ultimately helps build one’s brand!

Thanks again for a great series!

]]> By: Andrew Kaplan http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2007/06/29/day-5-my-blogging-secrets/comment-page-1/#comment-55778 Andrew Kaplan Sat, 30 Jun 2007 23:59:51 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/archives/719#comment-55778 I agree to some extent. I have put on widgets and taken them off. To be realistic, my website is not going to have the traffic of the New York Times. What I am concerned about most is that it is written in an intelligent and entertaining way. For the purposes of experimenting I am actually keeping up three different blogs, one for media/entertainment where I get to play with posting youtube videos and other fun stuff regularly. On my LinktoCharlotte blog, I am linking RSS feeds from the social network site to the blog and watching how even though it is the same information it is actually easier to read on the blog due to more "white space". My last is eWarrior blog, where I am in the process of looking for ways to link to others and actually drive a brand name, that I believe could possibly become a standard phrase one day - eWarrior. As Jason said, it is about the audience. In the end simple wins over complexity. Andy Kaplan www.ewarrior.com www.mediamensch.com www.linktocharlotte.com I agree to some extent. I have put on widgets and taken them off. To be realistic, my website is not going to have the traffic of the New York Times. What I am concerned about most is that it is written in an intelligent and entertaining way. For the purposes of experimenting I am actually keeping up three different blogs, one for media/entertainment where I get to play with posting youtube videos and other fun stuff regularly. On my LinktoCharlotte blog, I am linking RSS feeds from the social network site to the blog and watching how even though it is the same information it is actually easier to read on the blog due to more “white space”. My last is eWarrior blog, where I am in the process of looking for ways to link to others and actually drive a brand name, that I believe could possibly become a standard phrase one day – eWarrior.

As Jason said, it is about the audience. In the end simple wins over complexity.

Andy Kaplan
http://www.ewarrior.com
http://www.mediamensch.com
http://www.linktocharlotte.com

]]> By: Susan Cartier Liebel http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2007/06/29/day-5-my-blogging-secrets/comment-page-1/#comment-55609 Susan Cartier Liebel Sat, 30 Jun 2007 00:36:57 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/archives/719#comment-55609 I have to agree with you one hundred percent. I will read a blog for content and content alone. It is all about relationships and community and focusing in on my target reader. If you get distracted by all the technology...so will your reader. If you miss the fundmentals of why you have a blog, you are wasting your time. Content is king, frequent postings, she's the queen, graphics is an exciting mistress, but the legitimate heirs to the throne are readers and in turn profits if you are business-based. I agree to try some new things piece-meal, but I do it slowly and then get rid of it if it's distracting to my reader. Slow and steady...you know the rest. I have to agree with you one hundred percent. I will read a blog for content and content alone. It is all about relationships and community and focusing in on my target reader. If you get distracted by all the technology…so will your reader. If you miss the fundmentals of why you have a blog, you are wasting your time. Content is king, frequent postings, she’s the queen, graphics is an exciting mistress, but the legitimate heirs to the throne are readers and in turn profits if you are business-based. I agree to try some new things piece-meal, but I do it slowly and then get rid of it if it’s distracting to my reader. Slow and steady…you know the rest.

]]> By: Daniel Sweet http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2007/06/29/day-5-my-blogging-secrets/comment-page-1/#comment-55582 Daniel Sweet Fri, 29 Jun 2007 21:04:19 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/archives/719#comment-55582 Yes, you're wrong. Ish. The beauty of all these different technologies is that they are literally costless and take almost no time to try out. Want to see what MyBlogLog does to your traffic? BAM! It's installed. Want to see if anyone cares about your Flickr photos (most obvious answer: NO!)? BAM! There it is. Adding parts and pieces to your business used to be slow and tedious. Now, it's quick and easy. Try out something. See what the response is. Then try something else. The benefit to being a small business is that you're more agile than your competition. To use a very rough example, while SalesForce.com is having 8 meetings informing 5 different teams with 6 members each trying to figure out if a partnership is going to be good for them, JibberJobber makes a call, makes a decision, and can (if not too much programming is involved) have the partnership up and running on the site the same day. The trick to not sinking under the weight of everything is to try one or two things at a time. Then evaluate, ditch the bad ideas, and try something else. Your competition will never catch up. That's why FRACAT is migrating to a CMS-based site (soon - really!). I can make changes to content, layout, widgets, or anything else in seconds. Faster than any of *my* competition can keep up with. Dan Yes, you’re wrong. Ish.

The beauty of all these different technologies is that they are literally costless and take almost no time to try out. Want to see what MyBlogLog does to your traffic? BAM! It’s installed. Want to see if anyone cares about your Flickr photos (most obvious answer: NO!)? BAM! There it is.

Adding parts and pieces to your business used to be slow and tedious. Now, it’s quick and easy. Try out something. See what the response is. Then try something else.

The benefit to being a small business is that you’re more agile than your competition. To use a very rough example, while SalesForce.com is having 8 meetings informing 5 different teams with 6 members each trying to figure out if a partnership is going to be good for them, JibberJobber makes a call, makes a decision, and can (if not too much programming is involved) have the partnership up and running on the site the same day.

The trick to not sinking under the weight of everything is to try one or two things at a time. Then evaluate, ditch the bad ideas, and try something else.

Your competition will never catch up.

That’s why FRACAT is migrating to a CMS-based site (soon – really!). I can make changes to content, layout, widgets, or anything else in seconds. Faster than any of *my* competition can keep up with.

Dan

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