I popped over to Alis blog today and she had an interesting post on what ticks our blogging boxes. so I dropped by Tree Fall to get the low down Lots of food for thought.
Its been on my mind all evening and it wont go away so heres my response to those questions
What makes you enjoy a particular blog (not just this one, any one that you read)?
It depends on what am looking for. If I go to a craft blog then I want to see more stuff on craft and less on family for example. For me a blog has to do what it says on the can and I don't like waffle. I like simplicity so if a blog is cluttered I'll simply skip.
Great pictures trip me as well. You know those blogs where the picture says everything.(I aspire to take great pictures still working on it)
I like to see the passion and the person shine through the blog and I like quirky- ness
Here are some blogs that do it for me. They do exactly what they say on the can in simple ways and straight to the point
What type of post is your favourite?
inspiring posts that get me thinking whether its about my next craft project or how to deal with life challenges. it doesn't have to be serious sometimes my inspiration come from moments of humour
How important are the photographs?
I like good photographs but they're not too important. If the content is good and there's quality in the information that's good enough for me.
Does the design of the blog attract you or even stop you from reading it?
If its cluttered I am less likely to read it
Do you like blogs to be colloquial/regional or fairly generic?
I am more interested in seeing a persons personality shine through so if colloquial does it that's cool with me
An equal amount of craft and family, or does too much of talking about the kids put you off?
It depends on what am looking for from the blog. If am learning a new craft and I visit a blog for information, harping on about little johnny can be off putting. Am interested in the technique thank you. I do have blogs that I visit that is more about family and I visit them specifically for that
What else? What are the best words of advice you can give a blogger?
I am fairly new to this. What I would say from my own experience to other new bloggers is
- chill and enjoy the process it takes time
- Look at blogs you like and learn from them
- Experiment with style and content until you find a format that works for you ( don't just copy other people if its not your natural style)
- connect with people. don't be afraid to make the first move
- A kind word goes a long way
Really good questions I'd say .........
I did this questionnaire too. It was interesting, wasn't it? We all have such definite likes and dislikes.
Posted by: Frogdancer | June 23, 2008 at 06:47 AM
Thanks for the nice compliment. And your advice about not being afraid to make the first move is good. I'm often too shy for that, but perhaps I ought to go for it.
Posted by: Ali | June 23, 2008 at 12:18 PM
blog to live, not live to blog.
thank you for all the labels idea in your previous posts!!
Posted by: monica | June 23, 2008 at 12:30 PM
It was thought provoking to read this post! :D
There are literally so many blogs in the world so you are right, one should not be shy to say hello! I tend to be very shy so I should be more active from now. :)
Posted by: Kyoko | June 24, 2008 at 08:38 AM
thank you for your comment about my blog. Great to read what others enjoy about blogging and other peoples blogs too.
Posted by: Ruth | June 24, 2008 at 08:46 AM
Hi everyone
@Frogdancer yes i went along and read yours. What diversity...
@Ali and Kyoko go for it am often too scared. Its that rejection thang... but hey ho if you don't try you don't know.
@ Monica you are welcome hope you found it useful
@Ruth you are welcome hope to continue to see you in my Blogdom.....
Posted by: oge | June 25, 2008 at 06:17 PM