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Is Blogging Dead? — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 13:42:27 +0000

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By: I'm Happy To Be A SOB

I'm Happy To Be A SOB — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 05:01:41 +0000

[...] Liz Strauss is the Queen of conversational blogging. And I’ve learned heaps from her, through her blog and also, from her excellent book – How To Be A Successful And Outstanding Blogger. You can check out my review of Liz’s book here: The Blogging Advice That Kept Me Up All Night. [...]

By: cathlawson

cathlawson — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 21:52:59 +0000

Hi Lillie – Your post really helped him a lot. It came at just the right time – he was really struggling with the resume. Thank you.

By: Ribeezie

Ribeezie — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 21:39:19 +0000

“If you could listen into your reader’s conversations about your blog, what would you like to hear them saying?” — Cath Lawson

Now THAT’S and excellent question! (I can’t answer it right away, but it’s food for thought)…

By: Lillie Ammann

Lillie Ammann — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 08:09:20 +0000

Cath,
You’ve convinced me that I have to read Liz’s book–not that I didn’t already know it would be terrific if she wrote it.

You said the most wonderful thing about my blog (or rather a specific post). When you told me your husband used some of the tips in my post on resumes to polish up his resume and got an interview, that made my day…my week…my month! To know that something I wrote made a difference makes it all worthwhile.

Lillie Ammann’s last blog post..Develop Your Social Skills: Read a Novel

By: cathlawson

cathlawson — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 02:27:30 +0000

Hi Barbara R- Thanks for dropping by. I love the message you’d like to hear your readers pass along and also your advice section. They’re both extremely powerful.

Hi Vered – I certainly look forward to your new posts. I checked by this morning but I was too early. And the posts certainly make me laugh. I loved that ad about losing weight by eating sugar before your meals.

Hi Rita – you’re welcome. And thank you. I loved your post. You’re a great story teller. It’s nice to know that life gets better in your forties – that gives me a lot of hope. Thanks.

Hi Davina – your posts definitely make me think. I love the way you use morning pages. To be honest, many times I have used them when I’m feeling down. But you’ve used them in a more positive way and it worked. It shows us what is possible if we try.

Hi Barbara – You would love the book, I know it. And I’ll be checking out your entry in the blog showcase.

Your blog definitely achieves all those things you mention. And I know you love your community – that really shines through in your blog.

By: Barbara Swafford

Barbara Swafford — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:36:50 +0000

Hi Catherine,

I’m laughing. Now I’m the third Barbara here.

You’re the second person who has raved about Liz’s book. The first was Lorelle. I know you’re both on target.

I did sign up for the Blog show. I’m # 226, under “Barbara”.

I would hope my blog is viewed as a place people can go to learn, converse, ask questions, get answers, and also have fun. I want to be helpful, kind and caring, and I hope it shows. I also want to help bloggers become better bloggers. I love my community and couldn’t do what I do without them.

Barbara Swafford’s last blog post..Free ‘n Easy Friday Finds – Blog Protection

By: Davina

Davina — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 19:32:15 +0000

Hi Cath.

I just discovered Liz’s blog this week and am looking forward to reading this book.

As for my blog, I would hope that my readers are talking about how I made them think and invited new perspectives into their lives. My future goal is to have them laughing too. I have a great sense of humour but haven’t figured out how to showcase it in combination with great content. I’m aspiring to be as funny as Urban Panther is… a tough act to follow

Davina’s last blog post..Core Value Statements

By: Vered

Vered — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:15:55 +0000

Haven’t read the book but now I’m intrigued!

Signed up for the showcase – thanks to you.

What would I like my readers to say about my blog? That they look forward to a new post. That my blog makes them think, and laugh. That they would like to get to know me in person.

Vered’s last blog post..Being A Lawyer Was Sucking The Life Out Of Me

By: Barbara Rozgonyi

Barbara Rozgonyi — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 17:48:26 +0000

Cath- I did sign up for the showcase – to make my blog shine brighter, I added an image from the 2008 Chicago Auto Show.

Here’s my advice section: . . .

Think beyond the theme, the categories, the posts.
Look down the road, a few months or even years
ahead to map out where you’d like to go, who you’ll
invite to come along and how you’ll all get there.
Blogging is a transformational journey.

To answer your question: what would you want your readers to say about your blog?

It’s where I go to get the information I need to tell me how to communicate who I am and who I want to be.

Thanks for your post – and for asking the question.

@wiredprworks on twitter.com

Barbara Rozgonyi’s last blog post..Blog Showcase Features Over 250 Bloggers