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[...] author, Joanna Young, takes another crack at the problem with Solving Tricky Blog Equations. She proposes a range of solutions from reducing posting frequency to shortening responses to [...]

By: Joanna

Joanna — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:29:20 +0000

Marshall I think it’s worth reminding ourselves there aren’t rules set in stone… but also that actions do have consequences in terms of the atmosphere you create on your blog, and the relationships you can establish. It’s all about the intention really, and what you hope to achieve through your blogging endeavours.

By: marshall

marshall — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:19:34 +0000

This is really helpful for someone starting out. Its nice to know its not required that every comment must be answered!
marshall´s last blog ..Solar Panel Array, My real life example

By: Joanna

Joanna — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:28:08 +0000

Barbara it’s a habit I’m trying to cultivate too

Sheila I know just what you mean by rollerblading But at least that still puts us in control of our speed and direction, doesn’t it?

By: Sheila Glazov

Sheila Glazov — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:33:05 +0000

Hi, Joanna. I often feel like I am rollerbladding and trying to keep my balance with my business and social media responsibilities and joys. Your post consistantly come at just the right time, offering wise assistance to keep my self from falling on m tushy. Thank you for your generosity and the comments/replies from your other readers. I am most grateful. Sheila

By: Barbara Ling, Virtual Coach

Barbara Ling, Virtual Coach — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:17:47 +0000

I generally answer comments in batches, makes life much easier for me.
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By: Joanna

Joanna — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:36:13 +0000

Steve that’s a great addition about ‘real thoughtful’. I’m realising that I find it hard to respond quickly to all the comments that come in, but I do still enjoy and want to respond to all the comments… and to do it with thought. Sometimes that means taking a bit longer, but I think it’s worth it if the genuine exchange of ideas (thoughts, hopes, fears) is what we’re after

Cath that’s an approach that can work well, esp if the blogger is clearly a kind and thoughtful person. I know someone who does that in response to her comments and it works perfectly fine – there’s something about the way she writes that allows us to see she’s listening to and gaining from the feedback and comments, which makes it motivating and rewarding to carry on chipping in. I think I should try it a bit more as one of the ways to give myself a bit of breathing space

By: Cath Lawson

Cath Lawson — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:30:52 +0000

Hi Joanna – these are great tips. As you say, not all comments need a response but only responding to a selected view can give the impression you favour some commenters over others.

Recently I got round that by thanking everyone for their comments – then only replying to folk who’d gone into more detail, or had questions. It’s too early to say if this is working yet though.

By: Steve Sherlock

Steve Sherlock — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:07:02 +0000

Joanna to add my two cents: (1) I like the NRN tag, that would be a great addition to standard blogging comment functionality.

(2) I would also add that blogging is taking the “in person” relationship to an online world where you can reply on your time and continue the conversation. Especially where we are located around the world, multiple time zones, ‘real time’ response takes on a different meaning. I believe most of us who have been here a while recognize that a ‘real thoughtful’ response later is better than a quick one immediately. (Here is where the NRN can help too!). Conversations can linger over a post for a while just like they do when we do take ‘the blog off the blog’ and sit over a cup of coffee (or two or three) in the coffee shop.
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By: Joanna

Joanna — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:41:46 +0000

Dave what a great encapsulation of the thinking process – to get far enough away that you can keep it all in view. Going camping sounds like a great alternative to writing blog posts, though don’t you find the time away justs leads to more ideas for more posts?

Alexandra my pleasure, and I hope you get a non sp*m comment soon