Comments on: Would you read your own blog?

By: Motorcycle Guy

Motorcycle Guy — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 16:47:51 +0000

I agree with the general sentiments that most tech blogs talk about stuff that is only of interest to other tech bloggers.

By: Halfdeck

Halfdeck — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 08:20:21 +0000

Run blog and organic searches on a topic you’re writing about before you hit publish. Chances are someone already said something you wanted to say more eloquently or said something you never thought of.

Dig deeper than deep, don’t jump to conclusions, be biased but promote biases that stand on more than one leg, write timeless posts, consider all sides to an issue not just your own, and you’ll be adding value to your blog.

By: Hal

Hal — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 18:16:02 +0000

I would read my own blog because I write what interests me. This seems like a no brainer to me; if I wouldn’t read it, why would I write it?
I blog for the same reasons millions of others do. I like to write. If someone finds what I have to say interesting, that’s great. If not, they have the obvious option of moving on.

Hal

By: sadcox

sadcox — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 20:42:51 +0000

I took your advice and re-read some of my own random posts. I found most of it a little boring, but I think a lot of that has to do with the fact that it was the 5th or 6th time the content of the post had gone through my head.

For each of my posts, I had to think it, then write it, then change it (a few times), then proofread it before I posted it in the first place. Okay, maybe I didn’t actually proofread. By the time it is posted, it should be boring to me.

I don’t think coming up with an original thought should be the focus. The focus should be on delivering that thought, original or not, in your writing style.

I’m fairly new to blogging, and can already tell that my style has changed from post #1 to the latest post. Interestingly enough, I sound more and more like ‘me’ with each one. This probably explains why my readership is decreasing. :)

By: Jacob Wyke

Jacob Wyke — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 19:29:19 +0000

Its always a good idea for any company/individual/team to eat their own dog food.

By: Daniel Scocco

Daniel Scocco — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 14:34:02 +0000

Ahmed, the 3 points you mentioned represent an excellent test for any blog. It is quite a tough test also, I am not even sure if my blog would pass it :).

Thanks for the mention by the way.

Search Engine Journal is lacking an “Authors” page. I would like to be able to read more about the authors and where I can find more material from them.

By: Cvos SEO

Cvos SEO — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 10:34:55 +0000

Good points Ahmed - and you're not alone!

By: Robert Scoviak

Robert Scoviak — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 02:27:59 +0000

I read my own post, as I am writing them. Usually I know what I write about even after I post it, so then all I do is read comment back if there are any. “Thats just me though, nothing wrong with re-reading your own works time to time.

By: Virgin Man

Virgin Man — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 22:47:23 +0000

Yes, I do read my own posts. I didn’t write on a spur of emotion. I wrote when the thinking is ripe. And I edit my past posts all the time.

My own blog is unique and I’m proud of it.

By: william Dziak

william Dziak — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 22:12:31 +0000

I think I’m the only who reads mine & those were very good comments or blogo’s!…