Comments on: It Takes a Community to Raise a Blog http://www.epiblogger.net/it-takes-a-community-to-raise-a-blog/ The organic center of blogging! Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:13:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: DamionKutaeff http://www.epiblogger.net/it-takes-a-community-to-raise-a-blog/#comment-677 DamionKutaeff Sat, 22 Mar 2008 23:18:29 +0000 http://www.epiblogger.net/it-takes-a-community-to-raise-a-blog/#comment-677 Hello everybody, my name is Damion, and I'm glad to join your conmunity, and wish to assit as far as possible. Hello everybody, my name is Damion, and I’m glad to join your conmunity,
and wish to assit as far as possible.

]]> By: Four New Kids In The Blogiverse To Watch For » Inspiration Bit http://www.epiblogger.net/it-takes-a-community-to-raise-a-blog/#comment-139 Four New Kids In The Blogiverse To Watch For » Inspiration Bit Sun, 10 Feb 2008 22:36:55 +0000 http://www.epiblogger.net/it-takes-a-community-to-raise-a-blog/#comment-139 [...] Even though Epiblogger might look just like another blog about blogging, after reading a couple of articles there, you’ll be surprised by its fresh voice and thought-provoking content. As the blog [...] [...] Even though Epiblogger might look just like another blog about blogging, after reading a couple of articles there, you’ll be surprised by its fresh voice and thought-provoking content. As the blog [...]

]]> By: Add Some Spice and New Perspective to Your Blog - Epiblogger http://www.epiblogger.net/it-takes-a-community-to-raise-a-blog/#comment-78 Add Some Spice and New Perspective to Your Blog - Epiblogger Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:00:53 +0000 http://www.epiblogger.net/it-takes-a-community-to-raise-a-blog/#comment-78 [...] Friday, Lee and I did our first ever joint post. I don’t know if this has been done before. I have never seen it. If it hasn’t been [...] [...] Friday, Lee and I did our first ever joint post. I don’t know if this has been done before. I have never seen it. If it hasn’t been [...]

]]> By: Sunday Roundup - Week 4 | Thatblogsite.com - Learning, Earning, whilst Blogging http://www.epiblogger.net/it-takes-a-community-to-raise-a-blog/#comment-77 Sunday Roundup - Week 4 | Thatblogsite.com - Learning, Earning, whilst Blogging Sun, 27 Jan 2008 15:19:02 +0000 http://www.epiblogger.net/it-takes-a-community-to-raise-a-blog/#comment-77 [...] It Takes a Community to Raise a Blog - Learn how building a community at your blog will improve [...] [...] It Takes a Community to Raise a Blog - Learn how building a community at your blog will improve [...]

]]> By: Lee Robertson http://www.epiblogger.net/it-takes-a-community-to-raise-a-blog/#comment-76 Lee Robertson Sun, 27 Jan 2008 04:12:29 +0000 http://www.epiblogger.net/it-takes-a-community-to-raise-a-blog/#comment-76 I see ads in RSS feeds often but I never pay much attention to them though. Thanks for the compliment, hope you will be a regular here. I see ads in RSS feeds often but I never pay much attention to them though. Thanks for the compliment, hope you will be a regular here.

]]> By: January 26th Weekend Link Festival http://www.epiblogger.net/it-takes-a-community-to-raise-a-blog/#comment-75 January 26th Weekend Link Festival Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:40:07 +0000 http://www.epiblogger.net/it-takes-a-community-to-raise-a-blog/#comment-75 [...] Lee and Rhett on It Takes a Community to Raise a Blog [...] [...] Lee and Rhett on It Takes a Community to Raise a Blog [...]

]]> By: Rudy http://www.epiblogger.net/it-takes-a-community-to-raise-a-blog/#comment-74 Rudy Sat, 26 Jan 2008 23:49:44 +0000 http://www.epiblogger.net/it-takes-a-community-to-raise-a-blog/#comment-74 Rhett, Yes, I hate it when people mix business with blogging. Can't blame them for taking advantage of the system though. Google (and the likes of them) seems to have encouraged it -- to death. Rhett,

Yes, I hate it when people mix business with blogging. Can’t blame them for taking advantage of the system though. Google (and the likes of them) seems to have encouraged it — to death.

]]> By: Rudy http://www.epiblogger.net/it-takes-a-community-to-raise-a-blog/#comment-73 Rudy Sat, 26 Jan 2008 23:48:18 +0000 http://www.epiblogger.net/it-takes-a-community-to-raise-a-blog/#comment-73 Lee, Believe it or not, I haven't seen any ads in RSS feeds. That's a good thing, right? :-) Looking forward to see more of your posts. Lee,
Believe it or not, I haven’t seen any ads in RSS feeds. That’s a good thing, right? :-)
Looking forward to see more of your posts.

]]> By: Rhett Soveran http://www.epiblogger.net/it-takes-a-community-to-raise-a-blog/#comment-67 Rhett Soveran Sat, 26 Jan 2008 22:44:10 +0000 http://www.epiblogger.net/it-takes-a-community-to-raise-a-blog/#comment-67 Thanks Rudy. I am glad that I am keeping myself in check. I am currently working on an article about the state of blogging which will be a free download for RSS subscribers---yes, yes, that old trick. But it will be outlining my thoughts on the current movements in blogging. In short, I do think there is a lot more room to be authentic (thus blogging the way you want to) and not <em>monetize</em> your writing (yet still make money). Thanks Rudy. I am glad that I am keeping myself in check. I am currently working on an article about the state of blogging which will be a free download for RSS subscribers—yes, yes, that old trick. But it will be outlining my thoughts on the current movements in blogging. In short, I do think there is a lot more room to be authentic (thus blogging the way you want to) and not monetize your writing (yet still make money).

]]> By: Lee Robertson http://www.epiblogger.net/it-takes-a-community-to-raise-a-blog/#comment-66 Lee Robertson Sat, 26 Jan 2008 19:39:25 +0000 http://www.epiblogger.net/it-takes-a-community-to-raise-a-blog/#comment-66 Rudy,Thanks for the comment. I'll let Rhett answer the first part but as far email RSS feed subscribers go. I think there are several reasons for the push. It is measurable, probably more so than regular RSS subscriptions. You can look and see how many email addresses there are on the list. Those people have also given you permission to send them information. You can also advertise in your RSS feed and advertisers like know that their ad will be seen by xxxx number of people in their inbox. There are also a lot more people that use only email and have not taken the plunge to RSS readers yet. Those are just a few ideas of the top of my head. I actually have a post I am working on about RSS. It will probably be ready in February sometime. Rudy,Thanks for the comment. I’ll let Rhett answer the first part but as far email RSS feed subscribers go. I think there are several reasons for the push. It is measurable, probably more so than regular RSS subscriptions. You can look and see how many email addresses there are on the list. Those people have also given you permission to send them information. You can also advertise in your RSS feed and advertisers like know that their ad will be seen by xxxx number of people in their inbox. There are also a lot more people that use only email and have not taken the plunge to RSS readers yet. Those are just a few ideas of the top of my head. I actually have a post I am working on about RSS. It will probably be ready in February sometime.

]]> By: Rudy http://www.epiblogger.net/it-takes-a-community-to-raise-a-blog/#comment-65 Rudy Sat, 26 Jan 2008 17:11:31 +0000 http://www.epiblogger.net/it-takes-a-community-to-raise-a-blog/#comment-65 Rhett, great article about getting the audience come to you. Your comments weren't offensive, and I've seen worse from other people. About the email feed, I just <a href="http://www.amid.com/werd/silly-rabbit-you-dont-email-blogs/">blogged about it</a>. Essentially, my thought is that people should still come to your site to see your content. Isn't that the point of putting up ads in the first place? I know RSS is all about content only, but why the sudden "encouragement" to subscribe to email RSS feed? Rhett, great article about getting the audience come to you. Your comments weren’t offensive, and I’ve seen worse from other people.

About the email feed, I just blogged about it. Essentially, my thought is that people should still come to your site to see your content. Isn’t that the point of putting up ads in the first place? I know RSS is all about content only, but why the sudden “encouragement” to subscribe to email RSS feed?

]]> By: Rhett Soveran http://www.epiblogger.net/it-takes-a-community-to-raise-a-blog/#comment-60 Rhett Soveran Fri, 25 Jan 2008 23:11:01 +0000 http://www.epiblogger.net/it-takes-a-community-to-raise-a-blog/#comment-60 <strong>Kevin:</strong> Thanks for your comment. I work for a newswire and I put out press releases all day. Frequently, there are <em>joint releases</em> and after reading Lee's post I thought we should duplicate that idea here. I am glad to have some positive feedback about it. Your addition to our list is absolutely perfect. It's funny because Lee and I actually first met while working at a summer camp for kids. He was my boss then. But now who's the boss Lee? Not Tony Danza, it's me! Well, I am actually not so much of a boss as I am a blogging diva---very demanding. As for being in a blogging group, I am not sure I am in one. But since I started everyone around me has picked up a blog as well. <strong>Melissa:</strong> Thanks Melissa. You are very gracious. I am glad you don't think I was a jerk. Kevin: Thanks for your comment. I work for a newswire and I put out press releases all day. Frequently, there are joint releases and after reading Lee’s post I thought we should duplicate that idea here. I am glad to have some positive feedback about it.

Your addition to our list is absolutely perfect. It’s funny because Lee and I actually first met while working at a summer camp for kids. He was my boss then. But now who’s the boss Lee? Not Tony Danza, it’s me! Well, I am actually not so much of a boss as I am a blogging diva—very demanding.

As for being in a blogging group, I am not sure I am in one. But since I started everyone around me has picked up a blog as well.

Melissa: Thanks Melissa. You are very gracious. I am glad you don’t think I was a jerk.

]]> By: DigiKev Digital Media http://www.epiblogger.net/it-takes-a-community-to-raise-a-blog/#comment-58 DigiKev Digital Media Fri, 25 Jan 2008 20:23:45 +0000 http://www.epiblogger.net/it-takes-a-community-to-raise-a-blog/#comment-58 To add to this, we (as bloggers in Birmingham UK) have decided upon a common tagging format too which, even if unrelated to our city, will raise the profile of Birmingham by tagging each post with BirminghamUK. This can then collate a community of regional bloggers in, for instance <a href="http://www.technorati.com/search/birminghamuk?authority=a4&language=en" title="BirminghamUK Tag Technorati">Technorati</a>. To add to this, we (as bloggers in Birmingham UK) have decided upon a common tagging format too which, even if unrelated to our city, will raise the profile of Birmingham by tagging each post with BirminghamUK. This can then collate a community of regional bloggers in, for instance Technorati.

]]> By: Lee Robertson http://www.epiblogger.net/it-takes-a-community-to-raise-a-blog/#comment-57 Lee Robertson Fri, 25 Jan 2008 20:14:53 +0000 http://www.epiblogger.net/it-takes-a-community-to-raise-a-blog/#comment-57 Kevin, That is a great idea to network with other bloggers in your area. I live in a pretty small community, roughly 1000 people in the community, so I don't think there are to many bloggers here. I do discuss things with other web developers in Saskatoon, the closest city to where I live occasionally, but it has been a while. I know Rhett is involved with other writers/bloggers in Calgary where he is but he can say more about that. I will have to look into a local blogging group. That could be a lot of fun. Kevin,
That is a great idea to network with other bloggers in your area. I live in a pretty small community, roughly 1000 people in the community, so I don’t think there are to many bloggers here. I do discuss things with other web developers in Saskatoon, the closest city to where I live occasionally, but it has been a while. I know Rhett is involved with other writers/bloggers in Calgary where he is but he can say more about that. I will have to look into a local blogging group. That could be a lot of fun.

]]> By: Melissa Donovan http://www.epiblogger.net/it-takes-a-community-to-raise-a-blog/#comment-55 Melissa Donovan Fri, 25 Jan 2008 19:49:32 +0000 http://www.epiblogger.net/it-takes-a-community-to-raise-a-blog/#comment-55 Your response comment wasn't the least bit rude. It was well thought out and worded in a friendly and engaging manner. I know what you mean though, sometimes when you're disagreeing with folks in a comments section, it's hard to know if your tone is too harsh. You're all good though :) Your response comment wasn’t the least bit rude. It was well thought out and worded in a friendly and engaging manner. I know what you mean though, sometimes when you’re disagreeing with folks in a comments section, it’s hard to know if your tone is too harsh. You’re all good though :)

]]> By: DigiKev Digital Media http://www.epiblogger.net/it-takes-a-community-to-raise-a-blog/#comment-54 DigiKev Digital Media Fri, 25 Jan 2008 19:33:23 +0000 http://www.epiblogger.net/it-takes-a-community-to-raise-a-blog/#comment-54 This is the first time I have read a tag team post and I am coming away very satisfied, it is a unique format and the two posts bouncing off one another add another degree of conversation. I hope you continue this and it sparks others to do so too. In has certainly inspired me to speak with my blogging community about doing similar. <i>Now lets talk about the content of your post. </i> Lee I agree with all of the points in your list and to add to it I would say that networking with other bloggers in your locality in the real world can work wonders. I live in Birmingham, UK and recently a group of us bloggers met for the first time to discuss our passion for blogging, social networking and also local news in Birmingham. It has been a fantastic success which I hope will continue. Not only have I made some new acquaintances and several new RSS feeds but the group has snowballed with smaller projects being formed and new ventures being struck with podcasting and the like. So in my experience of late, don't just limit yourself to meeting bloggers online. Rhett, your honesty is admirable, nice one sir! I have not come across this blight in replying to a comment yet but I can well imagine the workings and reworkings of replying and I am sure we have all come across it at one point or another maybe not through blogging but perhaps constructing an email to a client. Sometimes tone and pitch in a written passage can be misread in the way we wish it to be perceived so careful construction is a must. <i>and a bit about lists...</i> I personally like lists and they can be quickfire ways to attract attention to page scanners (I know I do it) but there are other methods we can employ. To empahasise or embolden text can work just as, if not better than lists so careful construction in whatever your preference I personally feel can bring great readability. Kevin This is the first time I have read a tag team post and I am coming away very satisfied, it is a unique format and the two posts bouncing off one another add another degree of conversation. I hope you continue this and it sparks others to do so too. In has certainly inspired me to speak with my blogging community about doing similar.

Now lets talk about the content of your post.

Lee I agree with all of the points in your list and to add to it I would say that networking with other bloggers in your locality in the real world can work wonders. I live in Birmingham, UK and recently a group of us bloggers met for the first time to discuss our passion for blogging, social networking and also local news in Birmingham. It has been a fantastic success which I hope will continue. Not only have I made some new acquaintances and several new RSS feeds but the group has snowballed with smaller projects being formed and new ventures being struck with podcasting and the like. So in my experience of late, don’t just limit yourself to meeting bloggers online.

Rhett, your honesty is admirable, nice one sir! I have not come across this blight in replying to a comment yet but I can well imagine the workings and reworkings of replying and I am sure we have all come across it at one point or another maybe not through blogging but perhaps constructing an email to a client. Sometimes tone and pitch in a written passage can be misread in the way we wish it to be perceived so careful construction is a must.

and a bit about lists…

I personally like lists and they can be quickfire ways to attract attention to page scanners (I know I do it) but there are other methods we can employ. To empahasise or embolden text can work just as, if not better than lists so careful construction in whatever your preference I personally feel can bring great readability.

Kevin

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