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1000 Questions to Ask Before You Begin Blogging — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 08:46:29 +0000

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By: CGlines

CGlines — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 13:52:10 +0000

Great article on not only how PM relates to blogging, but on project management in general. The basic steps you identified are almost universally applicable with regards to taking a project from conception to completion. I'm not a blogger, but I work as a PM and you summed up some very valid key points. Good read.

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Sat, 08 Dec 2007 14:30:52 +0000

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By: Michael Martine

Michael Martine — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 11:42:40 +0000

@Christine: Yes, RTM is really great. I've checked out several similar services and it's the best one I've seen.

By: Christine O'Kel

Christine O'Kel — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 11:38:23 +0000

This the second time I've heard 'Remember the Milk in the past couple of weeks – that sounds like the perfect solution for me. I really like stage one as it relates to blogs, particularly: # Defining the problem the project will solve, Defining the purpose of the project, and defining the scope.

An actionable, thought provoking post as usual Michael!

Christine

By: Dito

Dito — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 21:31:17 +0000

Thanks for this guide to writing good blog posts. It is an area I know I can use some improvement. Thanks again!

By: The Secret to Getting More Done

The Secret to Getting More Done — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 11:16:53 +0000

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By: Michael Martine

Michael Martine — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 20:12:51 +0000

@Vivienne: Thanks! I agree, bloggers don't approach new blogs as projects when they should. Even if they wanted to see them as projects, most people don't know a thing about project management techniques, practices, methods, or systems. It is its own discipline, but one that can be applied to any industry. It has its own established best practices and it certainly has its own jargon. Thanks for the thoughtful comment, Vivienne!

By: Vivienne

Vivienne — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 19:14:45 +0000

I appreciate this post because I think a lot of bloggers, myself included, don't approach their blogs as "projects" or use a systematic planning process, as described here. The lure of push button publishing is so sexy that it's quite easy to just launch a blog and get caught up in the excitement of it all instead of really planning your approach. I think taking the time on the front end to plan your blog will give you a more logical, meaningful and ultimately wider read site.

By: Michael Martine

Michael Martine — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 14:56:14 +0000

@Raj: thank you! Yes, project management training can often be acquired through one's employer. It's especially helpful if you are also freelancing, because nearly everything you do for a client is basically a project.

By: raj

raj — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 14:35:52 +0000

Excellent advice, Michael. Project mgmt can help even bloggers, and does not have to be complicated. I've been using PM principles for almost a decade, thanks to courses taken way back when. If any of you bloggers still have a full-time career job, check with your HR dept. You might be eligible for free PM courses, paid for by your employer. [This is mostly true in larger corporations, but it doesn't hurt to ask.]