Comments on: What kind of blog are you?

By: How I Went from 8 to 800 Subscribers in 5 Months | Darn Good Blogging

How I Went from 8 to 800 Subscribers in 5 Months | Darn Good Blogging — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:23:35 +0000

[...] Clarify what your blog is about. As I’ve already shared, people only take about four seconds to take a first glance at a blog. Can they tell immediately [...]

By: The Prescription to Cure a Disastrous Sidebar | Darn Good Blogging

The Prescription to Cure a Disastrous Sidebar | Darn Good Blogging — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 01:04:00 +0000

[...] best way to answer this is to determine your blog’s purpose. If it’s a personal "cat" blog, and you’re posting about whatever floats your boat, then what matters is what you like. If you [...]

By: Kat - Sassy Irish Lassie

Kat - Sassy Irish Lassie — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 13:40:27 +0000

Well, well. A Kat with a cat blog. Guess it is suiting Though it does sound like I am blogging about an overly loved feline! ha ha

By: Laura Leigh (LLMajer)

Laura Leigh (LLMajer) — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 16:16:04 +0000

This is a fabulous post. This is what I needed to read right now while I am a fledging blogger. I like my "cat" blog for now, while I work out the how-tos of blogging to evetually build a "niche" blog. It sounds like I am on the right track, but most of all, I am happy with what I am doing!

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 21:58:41 +0000

I knew I had a "cat blog" but I was calling it a "personal" blog! Not being a cat fan, I'll stick w/ that term! LOL
I'm really enjoying reading your thoughts and advice!

By: Bonnie Mattson

Bonnie Mattson — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 12:24:57 +0000

I have only been blogging for about 9 months but I am crazily addicted to writing and have over 300 posts so far. I definitely have a "cat blog" that I use to keep my very spread out family glued together. I want to have my blog printed and bound at the end of the year and have heard about blurb. Are there any others that you think are better?

I am working hard on getting my niche blog going as well. I love the way you write in plain English that I (a person over 50 without the computer gene) can understand. I just got a new Mac and I have a hard time with the propeller head directions one often finds in the manuals and online helps.

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:25:16 +0000

I barely read blogs and never thought I'd have one…until a few months ago. On a forum where I'm a member, I started a decluttering challenge with my friends. Someone suggested, OK urged, me to blog about our 365 Days of Decluttering Challenge. I'm doing it for my friends but find it's fun too.

By: Toblerone @ Simple Mom

Toblerone @ Simple Mom — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 07:00:08 +0000

Oh, I should add that people are also adding questions and ideas at the post on my blog, if that should jog any of your ideas: http://simplemom.net/blissfully-domestic/

By: Toblerone @ Simple Mom

Toblerone @ Simple Mom — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:56:45 +0000

@celticbuff – Sounds like you were where I was just a few months ago. I wanted to monetize my blog, but didn't feel like it made sense to do that with my personal family updates. That's why I went with two blogs. Let me know if you have specific questions as you write!

@JanMary – If you think your readers (and you) enjoy more of a mix, then I say go for it. Ultimately, you should do what keeps your fire going. Decide what YOU enjoy, and your writing will show it.

@Hannah – Maybe that's a sign to venture out with another blog? I suppose it depends on what it is you're writing about. Is your voice changing because of the topic? Or is it still about the same basic thing? If it's mostly about the same stuff, I wouldn't worry about it – the people who want to know what you write about will stay.

By: melissa@theinspiredroom.com

melissa@theinspiredroom.com — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:46:28 +0000

Great topic and post! Definitely things to consider as you blog!

Thanks for the great tips!
Melissa