Comments on: 9 Critical Success Factors for Bloggers http://www.pureblogging.com/2007/12/31/blog-success-factors/ Blogging News, Tips, & Tutorials Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:52:02 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Alan Johnson http://www.pureblogging.com/2007/12/31/blog-success-factors/comment-page-1/#comment-3730 Alan Johnson Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:10:54 +0000 http://www.pureblogging.com/2007/12/31/blog-success-factors/#comment-3730 I definitely agree with Steven, a lot of people thing that just being excited about a certain project for a short while is enough, and that success is something they can achieve overnight. Some people just have to learn things the hard way. Alan Johnson I definitely agree with Steven, a lot of people thing that just being excited about a certain project for a short while is enough, and that success is something they can achieve overnight. Some people just have to learn things the hard way.

Alan Johnson

]]> By: Steven Snell http://www.pureblogging.com/2007/12/31/blog-success-factors/comment-page-1/#comment-3725 Steven Snell Tue, 08 Jan 2008 23:06:43 +0000 http://www.pureblogging.com/2007/12/31/blog-success-factors/#comment-3725 LaTease, Persistence is probably the most difficult for a lot of people. I think it's what leads to bloggers quiting more than any of the other factors. LaTease,
Persistence is probably the most difficult for a lot of people. I think it’s what leads to bloggers quiting more than any of the other factors.

]]> By: LaTease Rikard http://www.pureblogging.com/2007/12/31/blog-success-factors/comment-page-1/#comment-3717 LaTease Rikard Mon, 07 Jan 2008 23:54:43 +0000 http://www.pureblogging.com/2007/12/31/blog-success-factors/#comment-3717 Persistence was the one I had to work hardest. Just to give you an example, there would be times when I would go weeks without posting, all because I felt sorry for myself because I didn't get lots of traffic. Now I realize, that community, networking, relevant content all work hand in hand. Thanks for a great article. Persistence was the one I had to work hardest. Just to give you an example, there would be times when I would go weeks without posting, all because I felt sorry for myself because I didn’t get lots of traffic.

Now I realize, that community, networking, relevant content all work hand in hand. Thanks for a great article.

]]> By: Daducha http://www.pureblogging.com/2007/12/31/blog-success-factors/comment-page-1/#comment-3689 Daducha Sat, 05 Jan 2008 13:48:14 +0000 http://www.pureblogging.com/2007/12/31/blog-success-factors/#comment-3689 Great post. Very well written. In blogging, Content Is King. Great post. Very well written. In blogging, Content Is King.

]]> By: stumble http://www.pureblogging.com/2007/12/31/blog-success-factors/comment-page-1/#comment-3663 stumble Thu, 03 Jan 2008 23:05:51 +0000 http://www.pureblogging.com/2007/12/31/blog-success-factors/#comment-3663 A very well written post, Steven. You have managed to put all the important points briefly and nicely. :smile: However, I would like to know is "Content really the king". :?: What about all those linkings making the rounds? Moreover, there are some sites that actually help you to promote your website, as the following, which I chanced upon: I have found a website that lets you promote your site / blog free. It is <a>http://www.whoistopofthelist.com</a>. It is possible to write about your site, post and link, as well as a photo. A very well written post, Steven. You have managed to put all the important points briefly and nicely. :smile:

However, I would like to know is “Content really the king”. :?: What about all those linkings making the rounds? Moreover, there are some sites that actually help you to promote your website, as the following, which I chanced upon:

I have found a website that lets you promote your site / blog free. It is http://www.whoistopofthelist.com. It is possible to write about your site, post and link, as well as a photo.

]]> By: Colin King http://www.pureblogging.com/2007/12/31/blog-success-factors/comment-page-1/#comment-3631 Colin King Wed, 02 Jan 2008 18:09:08 +0000 http://www.pureblogging.com/2007/12/31/blog-success-factors/#comment-3631 I have found the following to be important: 1> When people first visit a blog the design can either draw them in or scare 'em off. If I see a theme for the third or forth time in a day that gives me a negative view of the blog right away. It has to have real good content to keep me reading. This is why I created my own theme. 2> Get your name out there. People need to know about you to read your blog. The way I have done this is by commenting on other blogs. In the last month this has provided almost 10% of my traffic for 3-4 comments a day. I also use my name on all comments instead of spammy keywords. 3> Posting decent content on a regular schedule. This has definitely improved traffic for me. Visitors like to be fed on a regular known basis. 4> Help other bloggers. This really helps to form strong cooperative relationships. I have found the following to be important:

1> When people first visit a blog the design can either draw them in or scare ‘em off. If I see a theme for the third or forth time in a day that gives me a negative view of the blog right away. It has to have real good content to keep me reading. This is why I created my own theme.

2> Get your name out there. People need to know about you to read your blog. The way I have done this is by commenting on other blogs. In the last month this has provided almost 10% of my traffic for 3-4 comments a day. I also use my name on all comments instead of spammy keywords.

3> Posting decent content on a regular schedule. This has definitely improved traffic for me. Visitors like to be fed on a regular known basis.

4> Help other bloggers. This really helps to form strong cooperative relationships.

]]> By: Alan Johnson http://www.pureblogging.com/2007/12/31/blog-success-factors/comment-page-1/#comment-3625 Alan Johnson Tue, 01 Jan 2008 21:01:26 +0000 http://www.pureblogging.com/2007/12/31/blog-success-factors/#comment-3625 Sure, everybody knows that having good content is important, but knowing is not enough :) You'd be surprised as to how many people who should know better invest outrageous amounts in order to promote a product built on a shaky foundation (below-average content). Alan Johnson Sure, everybody knows that having good content is important, but knowing is not enough :)

You’d be surprised as to how many people who should know better invest outrageous amounts in order to promote a product built on a shaky foundation (below-average content).

Alan Johnson

]]> By: Alan Johnson http://www.pureblogging.com/2007/12/31/blog-success-factors/comment-page-1/#comment-3624 Alan Johnson Tue, 01 Jan 2008 19:15:10 +0000 http://www.pureblogging.com/2007/12/31/blog-success-factors/#comment-3624 There are many great designers nowadays (I am speaking from experience here, having worked with more than a few talented designers) who work for very common-sense prices, so that having a nice custom design is a small expense which can make a difference in the long run. While design isn't the most important aspect, having a website which is pleasant to the eye definitely never hurts. Alan Johnson There are many great designers nowadays (I am speaking from experience here, having worked with more than a few talented designers) who work for very common-sense prices, so that having a nice custom design is a small expense which can make a difference in the long run.

While design isn’t the most important aspect, having a website which is pleasant to the eye definitely never hurts.

Alan Johnson

]]> By: TzuVelli http://www.pureblogging.com/2007/12/31/blog-success-factors/comment-page-1/#comment-3623 TzuVelli Tue, 01 Jan 2008 19:03:01 +0000 http://www.pureblogging.com/2007/12/31/blog-success-factors/#comment-3623 I think networking, whether through social media, commenting, or reaching out to people, is the most important factor to a new blog's success. Every one knows by now that you have to have a minimal quality of content. But, if you don't know anybody or you do not actively seek out other people who will know about your brilliant work. Nobody. So, for me networking is the most important. I think you can, and some bloggers do, get away with having subpar content but still getting a good bit of traffic because of how well they are networked. I think networking, whether through social media, commenting, or reaching out to people, is the most important factor to a new blog’s success. Every one knows by now that you have to have a minimal quality of content. But, if you don’t know anybody or you do not actively seek out other people who will know about your brilliant work. Nobody. So, for me networking is the most important.

I think you can, and some bloggers do, get away with having subpar content but still getting a good bit of traffic because of how well they are networked.

]]> By: Steven Snell http://www.pureblogging.com/2007/12/31/blog-success-factors/comment-page-1/#comment-3622 Steven Snell Tue, 01 Jan 2008 14:39:31 +0000 http://www.pureblogging.com/2007/12/31/blog-success-factors/#comment-3622 Hi Ruchir, I think you're right that a free theme is fine for new bloggers. But at some point in order to take that next step a premium theme or custom theme is almost necessary. It's just too hard to stand out and brand yourself with a free theme. Of course, you can accomplish a lot just by making some customizations to a free theme that will help you to differentiate yourself. Hi Ruchir,
I think you’re right that a free theme is fine for new bloggers. But at some point in order to take that next step a premium theme or custom theme is almost necessary. It’s just too hard to stand out and brand yourself with a free theme. Of course, you can accomplish a lot just by making some customizations to a free theme that will help you to differentiate yourself.

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