Comments on: There’s Really Only One Main Secret to a Great Blog – the Other Secrets are Secondary

By: Jan

Jan — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:06:59 +0000

I enjoy your blog and the many things you have to offer. I think, however, that there are exceptions to this suggestion of “good writing” being the secret to success. I do a design, decorating, craft-type blog. We crafters “skim”. We look for good pictures. We are visual and too many words tend to turn us off. Just wanted to share that with you. In the Home & Garden blog arena, pictures are #1.

By: lauralei

lauralei — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:26:05 +0000

i have just recently changed templates on my blogs and am working hard on content – this blogging business is harder than it first appears

By: Jenny Matlock

Jenny Matlock — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:22:32 +0000

I wonder if the content can really just be writing? I’m having someone do a blog redesign for me cuz mine looks like most of the others and I find it boring and chintzy. Since I started just writing (mostly humor) it seems like my readership is growing steadily so I hope it’s enough just to offer that. There are so many cooking, homeschooling, crafting, decorating sites… which worries me.

I really just want me blog to be all about making you feel something – whether it is laughter or tears or just sheer puzzlement.

I’ve been working a few things to see what the results were, kind of a study in statistics if you will and I have some new theories. Going to try McLinkey next week.

I’ll enjoy reading your tutorials in spare moments.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

By: Lynda

Lynda — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 05:38:36 +0000

Hello Brent,

FANTASTIC!

I’m not two hours old a member and already I’m chompin’ at the bit to get the information.

I’m quite new to blogging and want to learn as much as I can, I ‘hungry!’
~I had not even thought of posting a series with a theme, wow, great idea, thanks.
~ 10 ways to promote my blog … please share!
~ 10 types of blog types? What are they, this inquiring mind wants to know
~ Constantly writing in the blog? Really? WOW I thought once a day was good … ~ Is there such a thing as too often then?
~ Different ways to use photographs? Please expound on that …
~ 10 biggest mistakes in blogging, OH PLEASE reveal!

OK, I’m hooked ! You got me as a constant viewer

…..Lynda

P.S. I have the antique and vintage linen theme to my blog but have been so caught-up in learning about blogging that I’ve neglected my linens, so .. for the next while I (I think) I need to concenterate more on my theme … right?

I think I will also write about learning how to blog … is that appropriate?

Am staying tuned.

…..Lynda

By: Tina Fisher

Tina Fisher — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:35:53 +0000

I am listening!!!

I feel like my blog is blah…like I don’t have a gimic, theme, or story and quite frankly, it looks pretty much like everybody elses.

I could use a little (probably a lot) of help on writing better or more interesting. I’ll be tuning in.

Tuning in…

By: Surfie

Surfie — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:54:32 +0000

All those ideas sound wonderful! I can’t wait to read the other posts. I just started my blog today, and don’t really know what I want it to be “about”. I know I have a lot to learn about blogging and this site has been a big help already. Thanks!

By: brentriggs

brentriggs — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:34:51 +0000

Well that is very sweet of you… If everyone felt that way, I might actually be good at this some day…

By: brentriggs

brentriggs — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:34:13 +0000

Of course not. It’s YOUR blog… you have it up for any reason you want…

By: Michele

Michele — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:06:58 +0000

Oh Brent…. what a wonderful site. I have learned so much from you.
Thank you for sharing, and creating a place where we can go for good solid advice and ideas.

You are amazing…. just sayin’

Your new #1 fan,
Michele

By: Ms Whit

Ms Whit — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 22:11:30 +0000

I am interested in your topics. I need all the help I can get to make my blog work.