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Q1 What is your definition of blog and blogging?
Q1 What is your definition of blog and blogging?
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Howdy to all. I can join in for a solid 30 minutes. How is everyone?
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blog or blogging is posting your opinions on line
Thanks! Happy to be here!
Q1 - to me blogging is about connecting with a specific niche and audience online.
A1 A blog is basically a website that features all posts in chronological order.
RT : RT : Q1 What is your definition of blog and blogging?
Blogging is a hybrid of journalING and journalISM. Half personal, half professional.
A1 I think of blogging as writing and having that opp to share content and possibly a bit of yourself, too.
Missy! Glad to see you! And 30 min of Missy is wonderful :)
Nice view. RT : Blogging is a hybrid of journalING and journalISM. Half personal, half professional.
Excellent RT : blog or blogging is posting your opinions on line
Welcome, Glad you could make it ;)
RT : Nice view. RT : Blogging is a hybrid of journalING and journalISM. Half personal, half professional.
Hey guys, this is my first tweet chat! I'm excited!
I think blogging is evolving. Used to be about opinions. moving more toward substantiated content now - and that's a good thing
Blogging is sharing info & knowledge with others to help them achieve a goal, improve themselves (or something else), learn, etc.
A1. I'm amazed to see all the ways that people are micro-blogging more also with twitter, facebook, etc.
Welcome! RT : Hey guys, this is my first tweet chat! Im excited!
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I would definitely agree, because of this evolution bloggers must be more educated in using their voice effectively
Exactly right! I'd like to see blogging gain more credibility. Just like with journalism, there are all levels.
RT : Blogging is sharing info & knowledge with others to help them achieve a goal, improve themselves (or something else), learn, etc.
First time here, looking forward to the chat!
Bloggers need to understand they lack credibility simply because they're bloggers and they need to make up for that in their content
RT : Q1 What is your definition of blog and blogging?
My first time in this type of forum...
I think we're seeing that gradual change and respect developing but as bloggers we have to maintain a professionalism & WANT to grow
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Interesting definition! I think that blogs allow for both TYPES of blogging, that they aren't all necessarily hybrids.
RT : Blogging is a hybrid of journalING and journalISM. Half personal, half professional.
RT : RT : Q1 What is your definition of blog and blogging?
Blogging is presenting your corner of the world to society in a way that everyone can learn and grow from!
I think there will come a time when the word "blogger" will not be seen as a dirty word.
Welcome. It is like a structured, yet random chat via Twitter :) Glad you could join us :)
Thanks Brian and Alaina for popping in. I hope you win the free pass to The Blog Workshop virtual event
That's a good point, though I think that bloggers should retain a different sort of credibility than other sources
Q2 What types of blogging are there?
Q1: Blog is a weblog - like an online diary. Blogging is just barfing on the keyboard - with words of course
RT : My first time in this type of forum... (me too)
Welcome! The party is just getting started... feel free to chime in
But then aren't you talking more about "blogs" on news websites? I was more describing the writing style and form.
Agreed. Otherwise they're boring sell-outs, not trustable. I think a key aspect of bloggers is authenticity and trust.
I think you're right...especially if Google has anything to say about it :)
RT : Blogging is presenting your corner of the world to society in a way that everyone can learn and grow from!
Blogs are the newspapers of 21st century. The Internet is like the invention of the printing press, but more affordable, accessible
Q2 So many types! Personal, marketing, pundits, rants...
We're excited to see a lot of bloggers who are taking their craft seriously. There is room for us all to have fun but be professional
A1 There are different kinds of blogs with different objectives. Some may be diaries & others news sites, but mine are resources.
Hi Amy! Glad you could join us and we could be your first. Twitter chats are quite fun :)
. Q2: casual and business. Casual for those of us doing it on the side, business for those making a living
RT : Q2 What types of blogging are there?
Q2 What types of blogging are there?
A2. Professional & personal blogs
oah! I didn't know it's a dirty word
RT : Q2 What types of blogging are there?
The dynamics of tech & the web, have created this new field. We are all just along for the ride.
Hello there. Welcome! Glad to have you joining the chat ;)
A2. All of them. Isn't that like asking "what types of books are there?" lol
A2. This question is important because How MANY times have you been asked what you do? Our audience needs to know as much as we do
A2. If you post to your FB timeline often you're micro blogging, same with twitter
Professional Bloggers - much like journalists. Casual Bloggers - do it for fun, blog about life & personal. Oh & Gossip Bloggers....
A2 Business blogs that support an ecommerce or service business. News blogs. How-to blogs. Alternative research sites.
Welcome Charnita Glad to have you joining us ;)
RT : Greetings from Germany!
What do you guys think about niche blogs to promote affiliate products? I don't seem to see as many these days. Are they dying?
Yes! some view it as an "other" and also as "less than".
Hi! So glad to be here!! :)
Hey Brian, thanks for joining us :)
Lifestyle, Gossip, Fashion, Beauty, Health, Fitness the list goes on and the sky is the limit
I know one blogger who claims niche affiliate blogs are still making him a major income so some have died, others making money.
thanks, guess i'm gonna learn a lot from here. first to do this :)
Q2 niche blogs, information blogs, promotional blogs
RT : A2. If you post to your FB timeline often youre micro blogging, same with twitter (yes, forgot about that one)
I think niche blogs have to convert into brand blogs. Kind of the same, but not.
I'll be doing a post ion GrowMap about what that blogger says still works to make him a full time income
Makes sense. Never thought of that but I bet that's what a lot are doing.
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I think they're still around, but I don't think they're as lucrative as they used to be or popular.
I just think that blogs are completely customizable. I can see what you're talking about with the style though.
haven't done any blogging yet, just heard about it in the net
Hey there! Lovely to have you on :)
What do you mean by "brand blogs" Missy?
Q2 - There have always been lots of different types of blogs. Business, Personal and Hobby.
RT : I think they're still around, but I don't think they're as lucrative as they used to be or popular.
He asked how we're doing. :)
No such thing as "late," Julia :) Welcome all and glad you could make it.
A2 other answer: lots of blogs (and their associated themes and styles) come out of the zine tradition
RT : What do you mean by "brand blogs" Missy?
A brand blog is one that is not focused on SEO but instead on a brand name. I think niche blogs are all about seo.
Never late, always welcome. Hi Lisa! :)
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Solveig! Thanks for joining us ;)
Ahh, good point! MT : A2. If you post to your FB timeline, often you're micro blogging
I think it's hardto separate personal & business blogging sometimes
A2 Blogs can be about anything and everything. But the two types of blogging I'm familiar with are blogging and micro-blogging.
Right, but do you mean the blog's brand that may sell a range of brands or a specific merchant's brand?
Hey there. Thank you for joining us. ;)
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RT : A brand blog is one not focused on SEO but instead on a brand name. I think niche blogs are all about seo.
RT : I think it's hardto separate personal & business blogging sometimes
I think the blog should have a brand and promote different products where appropriate and relevant
RT : Ahh, good point! MT : A2. If you post to your FB timeline, often you're micro blogging
The blog should be the brand
Well am mostly referring to how the blog itself it presented. Domain name, content, marketed, etc.
Stuttgart for me - really good times, now in Florida...blecchh!!
Really? For me it's easy to separate the two. I feel like the personal niche does not fit into the professional category.
Q3 Why should someone blog? What are the perks?
A2. With knowing your purpose for your blog it will help you develop your brand.
MT : Blogs r newspapers of 21st century. The Internet is like invention of printing press, but affordable, accessible
You mean the blog should have its own brand instead of being promoted as a keyword phrase?
A3: I blogged at first for creative catharsis. Now I blog at an attempt to be famous. :)
Is the chat still going on?
LOLOL PERKS?! Yeah - I wanna hear that answer, too!
Lots of blogging for me these days is for pt income and promotion
I agree! I taught Journalism in high school (newspaper) and required that they also keep up w a blog
Many blog to make money, but they don't realize that you have to work hard to make decent money. It takes time.
Most welcome, looking forward to the chat! RT : Hey there. Thank you for joining us. ;)
I think one should blog if they like sharing with others and have a passion for what they're blogging about.
I think one should blog if they like sharing with others and have a passion for what they're blogging about.
RT : Many blog to make money, but they don't realize that you have to work hard to make decent money. It takes time.
A3 Blogging is a great PR/advertising tool for companies. Develop relationships and keep your target audiences in the loop.
RT : I think one should blog if they like sharing with others and have a passion for what they're blogging about.
A3: to share theirs opinions, experiences, etc
I guess it depends on what you are blogging about
Loving all your input ! Don't forget we'll be giving away a FULL ticket to The Blog Workshop ONLINE Conference!
I've been blogging with WordPress since 2006 and have had hit and misses for income gowth
RT : I think one should blog if they like sharing with others and have a passion for what they're blogging about.
RT : Q3 Why should someone blog? What are the perks?
A3 Blogging is also great on a personal level. It can be rewarding, and you can find people with common interests.
:) RT : Thanks, glad to be here!
Yes! Your blog for example is what I would consider a brand blog because it's all about traffic and the name fits the message.
Q3 Why should someone blog? What are the perks?
RT : I think one should blog if they like sharing with others and have a passion for what they're blogging about.
RT : Q3 Why should someone blog? What are the perks?
Brands are getting into the blogging arena as a way to expand their footprint
Ah, yes. If you want to get away from "real life drama" blog (or blog about it).
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A3 If you're looking to be a professional writer, it's a great way to get practice in a variety of writing styles and subject areas
I don't see blogging as having perks - very lonely at first
Engagement. Love meeting people! Good 1 MT : A3 It can be rewarding, and you can find people with common interests.
Q3: I didn't intend to but I have received lots of free stuff. I also have made some really great friends!
A3. There are many reasons to blog; journaling, hobby, wanting to share your expertise. Blog with passion and people will feel it.
People blog because they get something out of it, usually money or recognition.
I am definitely going to apply!
Agree totally. RT : A3 Blogging is a great PR/advert tool for companies.
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Constantly watching stats and wondering how to grow traffic can be a hair puller
RT : Q3 Why should someone blog? What are the perks?
RT : A3 Blogging is also great on a personal level. It can be rewarding, and you can find people with common interests.
RT : Brands are getting into the blogging arena as a way to expand their footprint
RT : I think one should blog if they like sharing with others and have a passion for what they're blogging about.
What is a good resource for someone wanting to create a new blog?
A3. I blog because I like to write
Yes, must say we're doing something right, eh? MT : Brands r getting into blogging arena as way to expand their footprint
They sure are. RT : Brands are getting into the blogging arena as a way to expand their footprint
Wow! Great question. RT : What is a good resource for someone wanting to create a new blog?
A3. I think many of us fell into our first blogging ventures almost accidentally... I would agree that a perk is meeting GREAT people
A3 I blog because I enjoy the interaction with people. I also love designing my content and website.The rest of the perks are great too
RT : Agree totally. RT : A3 Blogging is a great PR/advert tool for companies.
Perks of blogging: Meeting lots of great people, growing an online following. Also helping others and learning so much in the process.
Q3: You can express yourself, it makes you feel good, you learn new things. But gotta admit, getting free stuff is ace
As a creative + sociable person I love the online community that comes from having a blog + sharing ideas with others
A3 I used to blog when it made you a geek though,I started with AOL page builder when I was about 12, 13+ years later a lot has changed
A3 Many blog to share research, educate others, and create a better world.
A3 - I think it changes over time. Because when I started it was just to share my vegetarian journey. No money, just wanted to share.
As your traffic and notoriety grow it's really good to know how to give "value" to your work
Hi Kaitlyn! I agree with the "interaction with people." Great perk!
RT : Q3 Why should someone blog? ÊWhat are the perks?
RT : Q3: You can express yourself, it makes you feel good, you learn new things. But gotta admit, getting free stuff is ace
A3 Having a blog is also great to add to your resume if it relates to your field.
A3. Blogging is a great sense of personal therapy too... plus another great way to connect with people globally on a personal level
"Yor always talking bout yor crazy nights. One of these days you're gonna get it right. Don't bring me down, whoohoo"
Yay! RT : A3 Many blog to share research, educate others, and create a better world.
LOL re:free stuff ;) MT : A3: But gotta admit, getting free stuff is ace
RT : A3 Many blog to share research, educate others, and create a better world.
A thousand times yes RT : A3 Having a blog is also great to add to your resume if it relates to your field
Very true! re:resume Great way to build up a writing portfolio.
RT : A3 Having a blog is also great to add to your resume if it relates to your field. - very true!
Blogging is a creative outlet, therapy, and a lucrative business depending on how you use it.
LOL I did too! I remember blogging on Myspace, Yuwie, AOL, etc MY how we've grown!
Small perk :') I never imagine I'd ever get free stuff, It's not why I started to blog or continue to, but alas...
RT : A3 Many blog to share research, educate others, and create a better world.
that's good
Yeah. I guess if I really really had to sum up blogging in one word, it would be: sharing.
Hi Elena! Love the sharing part, for the sake of relationship and engagement and getting to know people...
True! I'm using one of my blogs to develop my thesis research.
I got you all beat - I had a page on Web TV! LOLOL Oops - now you know how old I am!
RT : : A3 Having a blog is also great to add to your resume if it relates to your field.
Hey, if it brings a smile to us, we can share that happiness with others and it is contagious
RT : Yeah. I guess if I really really had to sum up blogging in one word, it would be: sharing.
What is web TV? Lol. Just kidding. RT : I got you all beat - I had a page on Web TV.
Donna, we only know how old you are if we know what WebTV is (wink) :) MT : LOLOL Oops - now you know how old I am!
Before blogs I saved my research in Front Page and published it for reference Older than you Donna :-)
Q4 As a blogger, what do you wish you could learn more about?
I use to love designing my AOL page builder websites! It's how I realized at 14, I wanted to be a web/graphic designer
Smiles are very contagious!
yea it's nuts! I've been building websites for what feels like forever. When blogging became "cool" it was amazing lol
Hi there! ;) Good 1 MT : Blogging is a creative outlet, therapy, and a lucrative business depending on how you use it.
I still use Yahoo for search. Lol. No - just kidding. I use Alta Vista.
A4. I would love to learn how to balance my "work" with my personal life
is a genius marketing tool. The huge thing about blogging is it connects consumers with the product in a meaningful way
RT : Ohhh I had one of those too!!! I love that old thing :)
it's pretty awesome to find something like that so young, I made lots of friends doing it too
RT : Q4 As a blogger, what do you wish you could learn more about?
A4 I want to learn more about web metrics and blogging, so I can try to pinpoint what content is working and what's not.
Q4: I need help figuring out what I really have to offer that makes me stand out from the crowd.
Q4 The mechanics - like is WP the best platform? Technical stuff
A4 List building, FeedBlitz, email marketing, integrating email with social media marketing, video marketing, ViewBix
Yes, WordPress is the best platform
Q4 - I also want to be better at coding, etc., so I don't have to rely on someone else!
RT : Q4 As a blogger, what do you wish you could learn more about?
I wish I could learn more about SEO because it seems like you can never learn enough! It's ways changing and expanding.
a4 - Community building and social media engagement are my weaknesses.
RT : Q4 - I also want to be better at coding, etc., so I dont have to rely on someone else!
Should be always* changing and expanding.
I wish we could find an optimal analytics program for bloggers that was affordable
A4 I also want to hone my web skills to self-host and make my blog part of an overall me-branded site
A4 we've done a couple articles and chats on the tech side of blogging during our chats,it's always great to hear from all
: I'm slowly learning more about , but am no pro. So I would like to learn a lot more and share the info.
RT : is a genius marketing tool. The huge thing about blogging is it connects consumers with the product in a meaningful way
Haha. If you ever find one, let me know! :)
I'd also like to learn more about the development side (PHP, JavaScript) of things so that I can customize my blog theme more.
RT : A4. managing your passion, personal life, and staying in the know. You should improve/evolve constantly.
Balance: God first, family second, blogging third
A3. I think it's GREAT to point out that many people are landing new jobs and opportunities through their blogging ventures
RT : Balance: God first, family second, blogging third
I'm trying is free, but free Clicky doesn't impress - paid might? is interesting but pricey
RT : Q4 As a blogger, what do you wish you could learn more about?
RT : Q4 As a blogger, what do you wish you could learn more about?
RT : Q4 As a blogger, what do you wish you could learn more about?
That's exactly what I use my blog for - landing jobs.
RT : RT : Balance: God first, family second, blogging third
We must choose where to invest our time I don't do customizing because I rarely need it and would rather do other things
a4 - I wish Aweber was free.
This is why we're doing The Blog Workshop ONLINE Conference for bloggers & vloggers. Because it's a learning process for us all!
A4 I also want to learn how to get people involved with my blogs. User-generated content would definitely start creating community.
RT : That's exactly what I use my blog for - landing jobs.
what are you using for a mail client?
Thanks for the info! I will be checking these out soon.
RT : Yay! RT : A3 Many blog to share research, educate others, and create a better world.
RT : A4 I also want to learn how to get people involved with my blogs.
you meet amazing people and you never know where blogging will take you with helping get a job!
RT : This is why were doing The Blog Workshop ONLINE Conference for bloggers & vloggers..... looking forward to it
A4 One last thing-- I need some good advice on how to make a flexible time table for my blog posts.
I use iContact - the free version. But very little as I've not ever been good at email marketing. How about you?
I like using the WYSIJA plugin - very customizable
RT : A4 I also want to hone my web skills to self-host and make my blog part of an overall me-branded site
Best independent tools can't be free so we have to make money to pay for things like and/or
WYSIJA - what you send is just awesome...
wistia is a good visual tool to use for growing your lists too - free
What does WYSIJA stand for?
When you figure that out, teach me? Slash make the day have more hours?
RT : I like using the WYSIJA plugin - very customizable
Yes but all these various tools add up monthly. I have quite a few that I currently pay for.
WYSIJA - what you send is just awesome
Isn't Wistia a hosting and analytics program for Videos?
A4 I wouldn't be nearly so informed as I am on intellectual and academic topics were it not for the blogs I read that are written (1/2)
A4 (2/2) in accessible, easy-to-read, but not you're-dumb-so-we-dumbed-it-down language
Today was AWESOME ! We'll be doing another chat same time 3pm EDT next week Oct. 24th and would love for you all to chime in
Haha! Will do. Well, at least the first part of that deal. :)
Cool, haven't heard of that one. Thanks for sharing :)
yes..but they have a tool where you can add videos behind an optin form
a number of tools are free
Agreed - they do - so we need to share our best ways of making money to pay for them
Thanks for the link to the
RT : A3. There are many reasons to blog; journaling, hobby, wanting to share your expertise......
Yes. Good insight. RT : Agreed - they do - so we need to share our best ways of making money to pay for them
Connect with me there and I'll get you in our other collaborations if you're interested
4mins... We're about to close off entries for today's give, You'll get a FULL ticket to The Blog Workshop conference and Starbucks GC
I think really what it is, is that since I think I am not good with email mrktg I do not like to justify the expense.
Very neat! Thanks for the link. :)
Nice to meet you, and everybody else, too! I enjoyed the chat today. Nice little coffee break :)
If anyone needs help on tools I've named feel free to follow me and reply - I like helping others!! :)
Next week, on we will continue our chat about the workshop! Wed 3p EDT
Same here - I know how complicated it is to do email marketing well so I've put it off. Time to get serious.
Hi. Yes most of my tools are free and with the awesome tools from Google - we save quite a bit, don't we?
glad, I joined in... learned something here :)
I think , like many things, is one of those continual learning process things... like life ;)
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Another great chat! Thanks for the tips, motivation & advice!
Excellent! Glad you joined us ;)
Me, too! Great first Twitter chat!
they are not free - you pay for them in the long run with your profits and your freedom
likewise! You shared some great points. I hope to see you next week for our chat
Stay tuned for the announcement of the winner today! Yeah!
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RT : Stay tuned for the announcement of the winner today! Yeah!
RT : Great chat, everyone!
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Thank you for joining us for this week's Twitter Chat.
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Looking forward to seeing the archive. I will be creating a Storify for my social media class as well.
RT : Another great chat! Thanks for the tips, motivation & advice!
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Thanks! I'm super excited!
thanks, too, for informing me about this :)
Very cool.. Oh, please share the link with us, when you post it ;)
Thank you all for joining us fellow and vloggers, be sure to join us again for another AWESOME chat Oct. 24th @ 3pm EST
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Thanks for a great chat, everyone! Hope to participate again soon!
RT : Next week, on we will continue our chat about the workshop! Wed 3p EDT
RT : You lucky duck, you!
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RT : Thanks! I'm super excited!
That flew by. Thanks all.
Great chat. Hope everyone has a good evening.
It did! Thanks for the 30 min, Missy :D
That sure did! Time flies when you're having fun and amongst great people. See you next week?
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RT : Thank you for joining us for this week's Twitter Chat.
RT : Thank you for joining us for this week's Twitter Chat.
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Thanks, Da Vinci ( ) for being our guest. And thank you wonderful tweeps for chatting today :)
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