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No one has asked me this question yet but I thought I would answer it anyway. Why don’t I write about what’s hot in the news? It seems everybody is talking about Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, Pounce and other hot new social media sites, so why isn’t iwebis following this trend?
My goal for iwebis is to bring my readers interesting and useful content and though I may occasionally write about the recent buzz, I also want to bring you content that has not been explored enough or at all. By finding new “unheard of” social networking sites, offering practical reasons why blog design is important, giving straight forward advice on taking sponsored reviews, and other interesting news, I hope I am offering iwebis readers a different take on the changing web.
I would love to hear whether you think iwebis is doing a good job of “following the changing web”. Are there other topics you think should be explored? Your input is appreciated.
Hi Mona - Think it’s my first time here (blog didn’t look familar), so I took a look around at your recent posts in order to gauge what you’ve been writing about. Are you “following the changing web” — you seem to be doing the following lately:
- writing about social networks. These might be the current fad but do you actually use them yourself? If you don’t then you really can’t offer any valuable input on them to me as a reader (or potential reader, I guess). I’m interested in bloggers sharing their direct experiences with sites, products and services rather than rehash of the news.
- blogging about blogging. I’d try to stay away from this topic as much as possible. It’s ground that has been, well, overblogged. We all are guilty of blogging about blogging, but if you must do it, then try to be sparing with readers about it. Keep in mind that not every reader is a blogger.
One of your more interesting blogging about blogging posts was the one where you decided whether or not to put your picture on the blog. I think you should put it prominently on your blog. It adds personality and enforces that there is a unique voice behind the blog. Splogs never have pictures, so by having a picture you immediately tell new visitors: hey, this is a real blog from a real person. Something else to think about.
In summary, I didn’t see a whole lot of material that made me feel like you were following the changing web so much as echoing it. How can you change this?
1. Follow your own passions. What are you following on the changing web? What is making your life change?
2. make a goal to create something new every day — whether it’s drawing a picture, telling a story from your life, trying out a new product, service or website (new to you, doesn’t have to be new to the web), something there is no way anybody else is going to find anywhere else.
These two things will make your blog stand out in a sea of me too offerings. You might be curious how I got here? It’s because you believe in sharing and are part of the Dofollow group at Bumpzee.
Hopefully my comments are taken as being constructive. I didn’t subscribe on this visit, but who knows on the next one. I’ll bump your post for others to see and maybe they’ll take time to leave some feedback.
Hey TDavid,
Thanks for the input. I agree with some of the points you made and will consider making some changes. I really appreciate the time you took to offer your advice.
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Hi Mona,
Yes…leave your photo on your blog. I also believe that it adds personality and lets visitors know that there is a unique voice behind your blog. It is also great for us who “know” you & keeps us up-to-date with your new ventures.
David mentioned re social networks and are you using them? Can you imagine if you used every new idea that you came across. There would never be enough hours in the day and what meets one persons needs does not mean it is for everyone. Definitely share these new resources with your readers. This gives us the option to take it further if we want.
Definitely follow your passion & keep up the great work! I find your posts very infomative & with so much information around can often remind us of projects that need action.
Thank you Gaida
I am very encouraged by your words.
Hi Mona,
Glad you feel encouraged by my words! I’ll keep them coming! Spring has arrived in Aussie Land!
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