Comments on: Top 10 Blogging Don’ts

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By: Flimjo

Flimjo — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:06:35 +0000

I find that linking to other blogs generously attracts readers. I don't mind linking to a blog that has something useful to say. If someone writes a useful method for making money or for blogging, I will happily link to them, and I know that I just found myself a new reader.

By: 博客十不该 : LauWei

博客十不该 : LauWei — Thu, 22 May 2008 15:55:26 +0000

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By: Infected By Bugs

Infected By Bugs — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 10:43:13 +0000

I hadn't realized there was really any "don'ts" to Blogging, but all of these really make sense!

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博客报视点：2008年01月25日 | 博客报--All about blogging. — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:52:18 +0000

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By: 博客十不该 - LauWei

博客十不该 - LauWei — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 03:21:50 +0000

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By: 博客十不该 - 总而言之,统而言之

博客十不该 - 总而言之,统而言之 — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 01:14:10 +0000

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By: Susan Gunelius

Susan Gunelius — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:02:11 +0000

Beadinggem, for #10, I am referring to blogs that require readers to register to leave a comment. While this might be practical for very popular blogs, its a deterrent for smaller blogs that are trying to build readership and a community.

Spam is different and would be handled via your spam control settings wherein you require comments to be held for moderation in your blog settings. I think users are used to comments being held for moderation and that isn't nearly as much of a deterrent as requiring people to register in order to leave comments is.

By: beadinggem

beadinggem — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 08:02:26 +0000

#10 – do you mean don't moderate comments? If so, what about comment spam control?

By: Susan Gunelius

Susan Gunelius — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:35:56 +0000

I think both inconsistent posting and not responding to comments kind of go hand-in-hand in terms of building an ongoing conversation and a community. That's the social aspect of blogging and that's why most people read blogs. A news site can regurgitate news stories, but a blog let's everyone participate. It's not much fun if the blogger doesn't participate, too.

Martin, great job on the positive feedback from your readers about your comments. Sounds like you're doing something right and developing a loyal community around your blog.

By: Online Community Bui

Online Community Bui — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 18:01:15 +0000

I completely agree with you that you should never ignore your readers. I make a point of replying to each and every blog comment – it is common courtesy to do so, and many of my readers have told me how much they love this about my blog and how it makes me stand out.

- Martin Reed

By: Fat Kid Unleashed

Fat Kid Unleashed — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:49:05 +0000

#2 is what I commonly see as the downfall of most bloggers. A post today, A post tomorrow, then 3 days later another. Those 3 days are crucial, even for an established blog.

Great list, Susan. Keep it up.