I must have read a half-million blogs last weekend. Okay, that’s a slight exaggeration, but since part of my job as a managing editor of The Daily Brainstorm involves researching blogs, I truly do visit a ton of them.
Now, that might sound about as peachy as winning the lottery to you, but the truth is, it can be downright dull. Sure, there are a lot of blogs out there with dazzling designs and pretty posts, but so many of them feel like empty vessels. It’s like the lights are on, but nobody’s home.
Every now and again though, I’ll click on a link or type in a URL and land on a blog where the blogger greets me the minute I knock at their online door. Their smile beams at me from a photo, and their strong voice beckons to me from their writing. When that happens, I’m sucked straight in, hungry to learn more about this blog and its creator.
That’s why it’s so important for us to bring ourselves to life on our blogs. The more our visitors get a sense of us, the greater the chance they’ll connect and engage with us. And connecting and engaging means more pages viewed per visit, more comments left, more subscriptions, more social media followers, and deeper, more trusting relationships.
Sweet.
You might think something with such a big payoff would be hard to put into practice, but it’s surprisingly simple.
Here’s how it’s done:
- Say ‘hi.’ Greet visitors the second they land on your blog by positioning a welcoming personal photo and a warm greeting message high in your sidebar where it can’t be missed. Then, invite them in for a visit by adding a link at the end of the text to connect with your ‘About’ page.
- Be transparent. Use your ‘About’ page to give readers an inside peek at both you and your blog. Write in the first person, and tell the story of who you are and why you’re writing this blog. Be real about your life circumstances here. If you’re a beginner or if you’re juggling parenting with blogging, don’t hide it. This is exactly the type of information that connects readers with bloggers. Also, be sure to post at least one friendly-looking personal photo and add more if they fit in with the overall page design. Short videos and podcast greetings on the ‘About’ page are also a great way to build a human bridge to readers.
- Talk straight. Polishing your blog posts to make them sparkle is fine, but don’t buff out all the slang and relaxed sentence structures that are part of your normal speech patterns. In real life, I use words like ‘heck’ and ‘shoot’ and often start my sentences with ‘and’ or ‘because,’ so these patterns show up in my blog posts too. This might make an English teacher cringe, but readers can see straight off I’m just a regular person who isn’t trying to impress anyone.
- Add video and podcast posts. I haven’t done any video or podcast posts myself, but it’s an excellent way to bring yourself to life on your log. Some bloggers do an especially great job of this by moving the camera around to do things like give readers a tour of their home office or let them watch their dogs romp around in the yard. When you’ve had the sense of being in someone’s home this way, you can’t help but feel connected with them on their blog.
- Tell some tales. Challenge yourself to put more of yourself into your posts. No, we don’t need to hear about the peanut butter sandwich you just ate, but do use the word ‘I’ now and again, and share your thoughts and experiences on the topic at hand. Use personal stories and anecdotes to illustrate points in your posts, and confess your blunders so we can all learn from them. There’s a fine line between ‘just enough’ and ‘too much’ information, so play around with putting yourself on the page until you’ve found just the right balance for you and your readers.
- Interact with readers. Show up regularly on your blog by replying to comments. This is an easy way to give readers a sense of who you are as you interact with different personalities to field questions, kid around, and share more information. Every comment you respond to provides one more chance to prove you’re a real person, so make the most of it.
It might feel a little strange to start splashing yourself all over your blog, especially if you’re shy by nature. Just go at a comfortable pace and have fun with it. Chances are, it won’t be long until you notice your bounce rate is dropping, visitors are spending more time on the blog, and folks are dropping by just to see what all the fuss is about.
And when they do, they’ll want to stick around.
Because the lights are on in this blog and you’re most definitely at home.
Your turn: How do you show up on your blog?
Image: Michelle Meiklejohn / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
About Jean
This is so true. Sometimes people confuse bloggers with automated softwares, mainly because they act like one. It just has a better feel, when a blogger communicates like a normal person, like replying to comments and interacting with tons of people. I sure would hate for to lose potential subscribers because I didn’t put in enough effort to make them stay.
Nice article!
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Jean
I must have told you a million times… not to exaggerate. LOL
Some great tips here, particularly like…
“Interact with readers. Show up regularly on your blog by replying to comments”
I hate it when I don’t get a reply.
The subscribe to comments plugin is a good plugin to let commenters know that you have replied.
I’m off to try out a few of your other suggestions.
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I’m the same way with comments, Keith. When someone doesn’t reply it feels the same way as if someone gives me the cold shoulder when I say ‘hi’ offline. I don’t hold a grudge, but I definitely gravitate towards people who show they want to converse!
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great article! I find this information in a long time since I have many blogging friends, but they do not know how to show blog, because your advice is useful, some additional things to the site to make it more friendly. Keep the great ideas coming! I think
The most important part of having a blog is to build relationships with readers, they learn, by reading back and answer them in blog posts of my own, it also helps to share knowledge . thank you for information, I will send your site to my friends.
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our local shop is giving away some free coffe mugs that are also of high quality,;*:
Hi Jean,
my first visit to your blog and I love it. I already had some of the stuff that you recommended but it helped me in quickly re positioning some of them thank you.
I blog on blogger and I think the whole world and their cousines are in wordpress. I am wonder whether i should switch but I am not very good with technology. Also wondering what more can I add to the current site. any advice?
thanks a lot. adding you to my blogroll as I am sure not just me but my other blog buddies will also love reading you.
warmly
sharbori
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Welcome Sharbori! Yes, WordPress is the norm for most of the bloggers I know, yet there are many wonderful blogs on other platforms. I’m not good with technical things either so if I was going to migrate from Blogger to WordPress, I’d pay or barter for some technical help. You’ve got lots of personality in your blog and you write well. No worries about not showing up :)
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thank you Jean for your kind words.
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This seemed to be just for me since I have been er..um..procrastinating a wee bit on that about page but color me inspired now to get one up asap!
Great advice, as always. :)
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So glad you’re feeling that ‘About’ page inspiration! A great ‘About’ page really does make a difference in the comfort level people (especially new visitors) feel on a blog.
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I also create many things to attract visitors and coming back one or more times with images and Videos . But I had noticed that if you write good an nice content and its can easily be get noticed by visitors , Thanks for this post dear
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You’re welcome, Tej. Engaging content and quality images and video can work together beautifully to let readers know there’s a real person behind the blog. Thanks for stopping by!
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Hi Jean
First visit to your site. Already realise after this article though new to blogging, that need to go back to my blog with fresh eyes and make a few of my posts more personal.
I love writing so that won’t be a hard task for me.
Thanks again for a really insightful article.
Patricia Perth Australia
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Hello Patricia. Having ‘fresh eyes’ towards our blog is a good thing if we’re newbies or seasoned vets. I’ve gone back to some of my oldest posts and made a few tweaks and need to do some more! Good luck with your blogging endeavors.
Talking straight and transparent seems a MUST to me as talk straight save my time and reader’s energy and transparent will build trust on our readers :-)
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Exactly Tinh. Being who we are and letting that come through not only attracts readers, it keeps them there.
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GREAT ARTICLE!!!
I’ve been spending crazy amounts of time looking around the blogosphere and there are some blogs I that grab and others that really are dull. I haven’t been able to put it into words why some pop out at me when others don’t but this article rings loud and clear. YEP! many blogs have ‘their lights on, but they just aren’t home’ – so brilliantly well put!
Your tips are fantastic!!!
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I knew you’d relate to this, Aileen :) I so understand that ‘crazy amounts of time.’ Truly, it’s like looking for a needle in a haystack sometimes!
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Jean,
I just finished reading your post and I must admit I really appreciated it. I agree completely wit wanting to try and build a level on comfort when people stop by your blog. I try and write about my own life and experiences with the hope of encouraging or motivating others. I have often wondered why people are consumers rather than contributors in the blogosphere. I am still relatively new to the world of blogging so I want to learn how to grow and develop a community where people can come to and stay a while. Thanks for sharing. Keep up the great work.
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Sean, it sounds as though we have similar goals in terms of community building. I think you’re going about it the right way – being clear on what your goal is and then getting out into the larger community and letting folks meet you. That and guest posting will bring folks your way and then your excellent content and replies in the comment section will make folks want to linger.
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Hi Jean,
I’m a newbie.. I show up in my blog as I do in life, and that seems to resonate with my readers..I like to think of it as hosting someone over for tea and conversation..As I learn more, I adjust details, such as aesthetics and features–the content remains the same..
I think reading as many blogs as you do must be quite tough..You can easily delete the “fluff” but when you read too much of substance there must come a point where you have insight overload..you can only absorb so much in a day:)
Hi Joy. Always glad to meet a newbie :) Yes, I do get insight overload sometimes. Truly though, there are so many blog out there where the content is sort of just thrown up as an afterthought, with the main focus being on ads and widgets. I’d been spoiled by the blogs I subscribe to, so it surprised me to see what all was out there when I started broadening my horizons.
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Hi Jean,
Great article, thank you! Putting more “me” into my blog is exactly what I’ve been thinking I need to do in order to work on expanding readership beyond people who know me already.
My blog currently consists of a weekly short story and a daily ‘scintilla,’ but neither of those really provide a way for new readers to connect with me as a person. I’ve been thinking of adding a weekly post that’s just me, talking about writing and life. I think your idea of putting a picture and a welcome in the sidebar is a great idea, too!
Now to get over the fear and find a good picture. ;-)
Thanks again!
-Anthea
Anthea, that’s a great idea to post about writing and how that fits in with your life, how it makes you look at life, what it brings to your life, etc. Can you tell that writing is my life? :) Just bring your lovely self into the foreground as much as you feel comfortable with.
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Hi Jean,
Very helpful post here – I just found a WP plugin to add the “Welcome” header to each post and added that into my mix last night. The only picture I have of me is on the About Me page but I think a small shot on the sidebar is in order.
There’s so much to take in and learn as a new (professional) blogger but whenever I visit a site and like something they’ve done, I note it in a little book I carry and then look into it later.
(Love Love Love Daily Brainstorm! One of my favorite places on the web.
:)
Hi Lisa. Yes, a sidebar photo would be super on your blog. Your whole blog and story is really about connecting (with everything!) so the more you bring that forward, the stronger the message will come through.
I sure hear you on the ‘so much to take in’ aspect of blogging. And it never ends, or at least it hasn’t with me. That’s okay though. It keeps us on our toes, plus it’s fun to add these small changes over time!
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these are really nice tips and had me reading until the end.
I’m a pc and iphone gamer so once in a while I make gameplay videos to engage my readers to something fun. I also did a live stream video which was done as a ‘testing’ phase, so its something like “see if you can catch her live doing a gameplay video” sort of thing :)
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Hi Cindy. What a great idea with the gameplay videos. You’re really making things fun for readers and bringing them into the action. Great job.
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I love this post. I like bloggers who “show up” at their blogs, too. I think we all do and that’s why it’s so important.
I used to have my pic on my blog’s front page, but needed the space in my sidebars for other things. However, when my new header goes up, it’ll be more personal. I’ll keep what it is a secret but there’ll be no doubt I’m showin’ up at my blog!
Cheers,
Tia
Hey, no fair keeping us in suspense, Tia :) Looking forward to seeing what you have up your sleeve over there.
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Hello Jean,
What’s great about your writing here is that the whole thing is an example of what it is itself talking about…if that makes sense.
I’ve just been getting into blogging recently myself and have been consuming as much as I can of other people’s material. I’ve had similar responses as the ones that you’ve mentioned. Even just proofreading what you write before posting it seems like a step a lot of people are missing.
Still, it would be hypocritical of me to criticize too much. I’m guilty of not doing 50 percent of the things you mention here.
Anyway, thanks for the info.
-Ian
Thanks Ian. I get what you’re saying :) There is a big lack of proofing out there. I’m fine with casual posts, and if there’s a typo here and there, so be it–but when it distracts from the overall value of the content, that’s another story entirely.
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Love this too – and I am doing some of this and learning as always to learn more. Show up for your blog has got to be one of your best titled posts – seriously, some of us don’t show up for it so how can we expect others to do so? THANK YOU Jean!!! You are a dynamite of ideas (in a good way of course :))!
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Farnoosh, you do this beautifully. Every time I read your posts I get to know something more about you, and I love that.
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Wow, Jean, great pointers. As a newbie to the blogging world I truly appreciate the quality information and tips you have given; especially found your point on using a personal picture to be interesting as that is something I’ve wondered about … plus how to engage the reader without sounding like I’m exploiting my illness – it just happens to be the impetus in my changed views regarding life, etc.
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Hi Peppy. An online friend of mine has a great blog about living with Parkinson’s and she had the same question about how to share stories of her life with the disease without making it sound like her whole blog and life centered around this. It’s a balancing act, but I think if you’re just matter of fact about it and show what it’s like to live with this challenge – the ups and the downs – that it can be a really strong way to build a connection.
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Thanks Jean, my About Page was just a cold, unwelcoming ‘how to contact me’ page until earlier this evening, but it isn’t any longer. Hopefully the changes I’ve made communicate ‘me’ a lot more successfully now!
You’re a goldmine of good advice!
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Great job on your About page, Pete. Your personality comes through and I can picture you hunched over your keyboard now :)
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Great post. I’ve just surfed in here for the first time and it’s nice to read something sensible – and also something that says what I would have written myself.
Mine is a personal rather than a business blog but I try to be as welcoming as I can. I respond to nearly all comments, have my photo on the front page with lots of very accessible info about myself and how to navigate my blog. Recently, I put in a ‘start here’ page in which I give the reader a guided tour of my blog, what’s where, how to reach it, what they can expect. There’s some free stuff for them to use, there’s a lot of humour and there are posts in which they can participate by answering my – often humorously based – questions.
I agree completely with you about replying to comments quickly, though I do sometimes mull over what to say before I respond (and occasionally I have to take a few days off to replenish my energy). For me,the most important part of having a blog is building relationships with my readers, getting to know them, reciprocating by reading and responding to their posts in their own blogs (for which I have a feed reader that I use regularly) and generally keeping in touch as much as I can. Also, I surf further out by using comments posted in others’ blogs and various blogrolls.
:)
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Hi Val. Glad you surfed in :) You’ve got a fun blog that reveals your humor and your creativity. It’s a great example of showing up on your blog! Stepping away for a few days now and again is smart. I need to get better at that :)
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I love transparency. People can sense it. People can feel it. It really helps in getting the conversation going.
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You’re right, Michael. When we’re transparent, people can see we’re just ‘regular folks’ and that’s the first step towards a great online relationship.
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Awesome article Jean. Thanks for the useful information. My blog is actually embedded into my website which is great but doesn’t give me some of the functionality that a blogpress does. But with your tips I’ve added a few things to that webpage to make it more user-friendly. Keep the great ideas coming! Julie
Hi Julie. What a treat to have you visit and comment. I see you putting more of yourself into your blog and site all the time. You’ve got a glowing spirit that shines through everything you do.
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Great post!
I agree that this is so important! As a new blogger, I am still figuring it all out. I haven’t thought about putting a photo of myself in the sidebar or header. I have one on the ‘About’ page, but that is all.
Thanks for all the great suggestions! I am still trying to find the balance between putting too much of myself into a post and not enough…
Thanks again! :)
Kim
Hi Kim. There’s so much to learn and do when you first start blogging–I know how overwhelming that can feel. Just take it slow and easy, go at your own pace, and things will get done, one step at a time. You’ll end up finding your own right balance for putting yourself on the page too. You can always be more revealing as you go along, but it’s good to start where you feel comfortable and grow from there.
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Now you’ve got me thinking. I now have to review my site to see how I’m showing up. I hope I’m inviting, but maybe you experts out there can hop over to my blog and let me know. I will consider the portrait on the homepage….with the hope of not scaring people away.
Wayne, you’ve got a great blog going there. Your ‘About Page’ is fabulous. The tab for it is sort of hidden away at the top, especially when the toolbar slides down, so maybe you could provide a nice link with a welcome message near the top right of your sidebar? If you can fit in a small photo of yourself there, that would be stellar.
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Thanks for visiting my blog and the kind words. I shall take your advise.
You got a pretty cool website. I actually find what you write about rather interesting so I will add it to my feed list to look at where ever I have some free time.
I agree with Jean, your about page is a bit hidden and the bar at the top covers it when it shows up. None the less you got a cool site. From a man’s perspective, a straight guy BTW, you’re site might benefit even more if your About photo was somehow incorporated onto the main page of your site or a similar photo. That’s what I plan on doing to mine this week.
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Charles, thanks for the kind words. I’ll make some adjustments over the weekend. I’ll hop over to your site and make some comments there. How about that?
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Sounds like a great plan. Thanks. :)
Hi Jean, I followed your advise and now have my portrait and welcome message in the sidebar. Thanks again for the advise.
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Wayne, I love it! Your personality just shines right through and your photo is so welcoming. Perfect!
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I really like this article. I will continue reading more from you.
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Thanks, Eric. I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment!
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Hi Jean,
These are some simple ways, but are so much effective. On my blog I try to be as much transparent as I can…and always trying to connect with the visitor through comments and the “about me” page. I would have loved to place that welcome message in he sidebar, but my theme won’t allow that at the moment.
And thanks for the point about “Talking Straight”. I do it, but I used to think that it might not be the right way.
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Hi Sourav. Good point about there being limitations sometimes with themes on what we can post to the sidebar. You’re doing so many other things right though that there’s no chance your readers are going to feel like they just stepped into an empty building. You’ve got a great personality and it’s coming through.
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Excellent article. This is something I have been wanting to do for quite some time. A way to make my blog friendly when people come to it for the first time. I am looking to add an image of myself to the header just haven’t gotten around to it yet.But I will. I also am considering doing a video podcast from time to time to see how that goes. Might be interesting.
This is a great article and if it’s ok I would like to put a link on my featured section. Am always looking for a new article to feature, something I think is a must read and I think this one is it right now.
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Charles, it sounds like you’re on the right track with your blogging goals. I recently added a little welcome ‘blurb’ and photo on my sidebar and have gotten a lot of positive feedback from it. Sometimes the simplest things can make a big difference.
I’d be honored if you included a link to the article!
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Thank you. :)
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Hi Jean,
I love it! :)
You got me thinking about adding a photo in my sidebar, but since my photo is in the header, should I just add a welcome. I think I’ll add a welcome message in a unique way.
How do I show up on my blog? I do mostly all the things you suggested, but I haven’t told any tales. I’d better get on that!
I love doing videos (country accent and all), I think it is a powerful way to connect with readers. Hmmm..I have an idea! :)
Great post, Jean!
-Evelyn
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Hi Evelyn. The photo in your header is beautiful and welcoming. A welcoming message (text) would be great or perhaps even a link to a short welcome video (1-3 minutes) just to say (welcome, here’s why I’ve created this blog for you). I hope you start telling lots of tales – I’ll be all ears :)
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Thanks, Jean!
I was considering a video! :)
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Jean,
You are simply great. I love how you simplify things. Your friendly personality comes through everything that I have read from you. This is another example of such. I agree with everything that you wrote regarding this topic especially the transparency section. I have opened up more and more as I get comfortable. A personable blogger is more credible. My goal is to be as personable and genuine as possible.
Thank you for letting me read your straight-to-the-point brilliance!
Thanks S. Ali, you are too kind! You provide us all with an excellent example of how being real is credible. When you share your experiences on your blog, you’re not just someone telling us about something, you’re living those things. Someone is always home on your blog :)
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On an informational blog site, being able to connect with the the author is extemely important. I know that a connection for me means that I trust what the author is telling me and I am more likely to go back to the site for information. On a personal blog, that trust translates into comfort – feeling comfortable taking in the thoughts and emotions of the writer.
On my blog, I try to make readers comfortable by being as close to my real self or maybe I should say, my best self, as I possibly can. I write using my normal speech pattern and use words (some of them made-up, as is my way),that I would normally use in everyday speech. Although I polish the piece before it goes out – it, like me, is never perfect – it’s just real and people respond – which is why I do it in the first place.
On a personal note – as a relatively new blogger VBN is one of my top go to sources for info and inspiration….thanks!
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Thank you so much, T. I’m so glad you’re finding VBN helpful. It sounds like we approach blogging in the same way. I try to bring my real-but-best self into my posts and comments too. Granted, some days that best self just had a meltdown, but it all works out by the end of the post :)
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Great post Jean.
Making ourselves real and getting involved with our readers can’t really be over-emphasized. After all it’s the connections we make with our readers that will keep them coming back.
I look at it like this, if I invest myself in my readers, they will likely reciprocate and invest in me and my blog as well.
I really think that too many bloggers overlook the importance of reciprocity in their online activities.
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There’s a lot to be said for reciprocity, Joella, and it truly does give our blogs wings! That said, I encourage every blogger to put their health and their content creation first as their blogs grow. As a blog grows from a few dozen, to a few hundred, to a few thousand readers, we simply can’t give the one-on-one attention in the same way.
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Hey Jean,
This post is simply clean. Everything you mentioned seems like it should be done automatically if you are going to own a blog. However, it is important to talk about this. Just like you mentioned you want to decrease your bounce rate and increase readership. This is the plan that you just discussed.
Thanks for this work!
Chat with you later…
Josh
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Hi Josh. It’s really been an eye opener for me to get out and look at so many blogs, especially those in other niches. Not only do a I see a lack of personality, but so many are tough to navigate, have no way of contacting the creator, etc. It’s giving me lots of things to write posts about :)
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