We get so wrapped up in making our blog, finding people to read it (to notice that we have a blog) and suddenly we realize we need to actually put something into the blog, content wise. When I was not involved with Entrecard I was writing in my blog more often. I want to get back to that. The real point of having the blog was the writing of it, the creating and publishing.
I miss myself in my blog. When I read the posts I'm not really there. Just lurking around and occasionally leaving a note. It's not easy to find some balance. The funny thing is that people who do read your blog want to read the blog with you in it. If you write for your readers it becomes predictable and ordinary.
So lets all work on bringing ourselves back into our blogs. If you spend time card dropping for Entrecard or working on other promotion games, let them be on the sidelines. Keep yourself in the front lines.
Happy blogging.
6 comments:
I got your message on my entrecard inbox. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on my blog! ;) I really appreciate it.I have a lot of ideas in terms of content but whenever the big P (procrastination) strikes, that really becomes a challenge. I'll try to post more of call center stuff while I'll have the rest of the posts as fill ins from time to time so that my blog won't miss me that much! =)
Hi Laura,
I've discovered this lately as well. With Entrecard, it's almost as if the blog goes on autopilot.
I agree! I just joined Entrecard too, and I really need to post something today!
seems like very good advice to me...
some of the blogs I've stumbled across with my cards have had SO little content. Clearly they are all about the advertising - but unless you have something to offer, why bother?
I have been bookmarking interesting blogs I find ...but an awful lot out there are just drop & go.
I agree. Sometimes we spend far too much time looking for ways to increase our traffic, but the traffic won't come back if the content isn't there :O)
Mine is very much me and often my own photos, too.
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