Comments on: How to choose blogging software http://www.yourbloghelper.com/2007/11/01/how-to-choose-blogging-software/ A blogging coach's tips and techniques for a better blog Sat, 21 Aug 2010 04:24:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Kathy Purdy http://www.yourbloghelper.com/2007/11/01/how-to-choose-blogging-software/comment-page-1/#comment-21 Kathy Purdy Wed, 07 Nov 2007 12:33:16 +0000 http://www.yourbloghelper.com/2007/11/01/how-to-choose-blogging-software/#comment-21 Mini, I stopped by your blog. My first reaction was surprise, because judging from the title, I had thought the blog was going to be about minivans, that you were a hobbyist or fan of them. Instead I find a woman thinking deeply about the issues that confront her. You have a lot to say, and for that reason alone I would switch to WordPress.com. That is also hosted, but it allows you to easily make static pages--they are not date based but available all the time. You could create a page that was a resume of sorts, explaining your career path and present work more fully. Eventually I suspect you will be writing essays on the issues that engage you, and the static page format is ideal for extended writing. But the main thing that makes a blog feel flat is lack of comments. How do you get people to comment on your blog? Comment on theirs first. Finding blogs that are addressing the same issues you are, that can be more difficult. Google has a <a href="http://blogsearch.google.com" title="Google's Blog Search utility" rel="nofollow">Blog Search</a>, and you can also search on <a href="http://technorati.com" title="" rel="nofollow">Technorati</a>. A thoughtful dialogue between yourself and other bloggers will eliminate the "talking to the wall" feeling that makes a blog feel flat. Mini, I stopped by your blog. My first reaction was surprise, because judging from the title, I had thought the blog was going to be about minivans, that you were a hobbyist or fan of them. Instead I find a woman thinking deeply about the issues that confront her.

You have a lot to say, and for that reason alone I would switch to WordPress.com. That is also hosted, but it allows you to easily make static pages–they are not date based but available all the time. You could create a page that was a resume of sorts, explaining your career path and present work more fully. Eventually I suspect you will be writing essays on the issues that engage you, and the static page format is ideal for extended writing.

But the main thing that makes a blog feel flat is lack of comments. How do you get people to comment on your blog? Comment on theirs first. Finding blogs that are addressing the same issues you are, that can be more difficult. Google has a Blog Search, and you can also search on Technorati. A thoughtful dialogue between yourself and other bloggers will eliminate the “talking to the wall” feeling that makes a blog feel flat.

]]> By: Kathy Purdy http://www.yourbloghelper.com/2007/11/01/how-to-choose-blogging-software/comment-page-1/#comment-20 Kathy Purdy Wed, 07 Nov 2007 11:56:32 +0000 http://www.yourbloghelper.com/2007/11/01/how-to-choose-blogging-software/#comment-20 Hi, Graham, thanks for stopping by. I haven't used Typepad myself, but their blogs always have a neat and professional look to them. Typepad is listed on my <a href="http://www.yourbloghelper.com/gwa-handout/" title="A page of links to all sorts of blogging information and resources" rel="nofollow">Lots of Links</a> page. Hi, Graham, thanks for stopping by. I haven’t used Typepad myself, but their blogs always have a neat and professional look to them. Typepad is listed on my Lots of Links page.

]]> By: mini http://www.yourbloghelper.com/2007/11/01/how-to-choose-blogging-software/comment-page-1/#comment-19 mini Wed, 07 Nov 2007 04:00:13 +0000 http://www.yourbloghelper.com/2007/11/01/how-to-choose-blogging-software/#comment-19 This is very helpful. I just started blogging a couple of months ago -- I chose blogger, I guess because it was attached to google and I didn't know any better. I've found it relatively easy to use, but I am beginning to feel it's limitations - or is that just how it is with all hosted blogs? My blog feels flat to me, not active enough since I call I can do (or think I can do) is post. Other blogs seem to have alot more going on. Should I think about a different host or is this still a good one for me to be using? Thanks. This is very helpful. I just started blogging a couple of months ago — I chose blogger, I guess because it was attached to google and I didn’t know any better. I’ve found it relatively easy to use, but I am beginning to feel it’s limitations – or is that just how it is with all hosted blogs? My blog feels flat to me, not active enough since I call I can do (or think I can do) is post. Other blogs seem to have alot more going on. Should I think about a different host or is this still a good one for me to be using?

Thanks.

]]> By: Graham Rice http://www.yourbloghelper.com/2007/11/01/how-to-choose-blogging-software/comment-page-1/#comment-18 Graham Rice Tue, 06 Nov 2007 13:50:59 +0000 http://www.yourbloghelper.com/2007/11/01/how-to-choose-blogging-software/#comment-18 Good to see this new blog, Kathy, I'll be following it. My blog is hosted by Typepad (http://www.typepad.com). It was easy to set up and, perhaps even more important, their support service is both helpful and prompt. Good to see this new blog, Kathy, I’ll be following it. My blog is hosted by Typepad (http://www.typepad.com). It was easy to set up and, perhaps even more important, their support service is both helpful and prompt.

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