Comments on: 5 Key Skills for Success in the Blogosphere http://www.nicolevanscoten.com/6-key-skills-for-success-in-the-blogosphere Public Relations. Social Media. Marketing. Wed, 14 Jul 2010 19:45:08 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 By: Akash Sharma http://www.nicolevanscoten.com/6-key-skills-for-success-in-the-blogosphere/comment-page-1#comment-693 Akash Sharma Sat, 06 Feb 2010 11:00:15 +0000 http://www.nicolevanscoten.com/?p=1270#comment-693 True Nicole, I am with you on this one, we can't be confined to a certain topic, we are going to burn out anyhow, I think as businesses evolve our thoughts also evolve and that's why we can't just be talking solely about a subject.<br>A blog which I though was just related to branding, "Branding Strategy Insider" has also evolved as they have started sharing insights on social media and customer service.<br>I think the point here is that everything is interconnected to social values now.<br>Now I wonder why some teachers in school were always boring and exhausted because they taught the same thing everyday.<br>Thanks....for the insightful reply. True Nicole, I am with you on this one, we can't be confined to a certain topic, we are going to burn out anyhow, I think as businesses evolve our thoughts also evolve and that's why we can't just be talking solely about a subject.
A blog which I though was just related to branding, “Branding Strategy Insider” has also evolved as they have started sharing insights on social media and customer service.
I think the point here is that everything is interconnected to social values now.
Now I wonder why some teachers in school were always boring and exhausted because they taught the same thing everyday.
Thanks….for the insightful reply.

]]> By: Nicole VanScoten http://www.nicolevanscoten.com/6-key-skills-for-success-in-the-blogosphere/comment-page-1#comment-692 Nicole VanScoten Fri, 05 Feb 2010 21:02:48 +0000 http://www.nicolevanscoten.com/?p=1270#comment-692 Srinivas,<br><br>Great additions! I agree that a huge factor in how you do at building a blog is how able you are to build a community...and relationships are very important in that. I always encourage people to comment on other blogs and really get to know their fellow bloggers, as that often has a direct effect on how the blog grows. Matt's blog is an amazing example of community building, and it's clear that he puts A TON of work into it, but he's also really great at engaging people. Glad to see his blog led you here! I'll have to check yours out as well :) Srinivas,

Great additions! I agree that a huge factor in how you do at building a blog is how able you are to build a community…and relationships are very important in that. I always encourage people to comment on other blogs and really get to know their fellow bloggers, as that often has a direct effect on how the blog grows. Matt's blog is an amazing example of community building, and it's clear that he puts A TON of work into it, but he's also really great at engaging people. Glad to see his blog led you here! I'll have to check yours out as well :)

]]> By: Nicole VanScoten http://www.nicolevanscoten.com/6-key-skills-for-success-in-the-blogosphere/comment-page-1#comment-691 Nicole VanScoten Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:54:41 +0000 http://www.nicolevanscoten.com/?p=1270#comment-691 Thanks, Akash! Hopefully I don't disappoint ;)<br><br>I agree that a blogger should be really involved with a particular subject. However, I also think it's important to allow your blog to grow with you as you do. On my blog in particular, I started just talking about PR, then I moved into more social media talk, and now that I'm engaged, I added a completely separate focus based on wedding planning. -- and I've actually found some great success adding that topic to my blog. So while I agree you need to know your topic, I also think blogging provides a unique outlet to branch out and expand your focus. What do you think? Thanks, Akash! Hopefully I don't disappoint ;)

I agree that a blogger should be really involved with a particular subject. However, I also think it's important to allow your blog to grow with you as you do. On my blog in particular, I started just talking about PR, then I moved into more social media talk, and now that I'm engaged, I added a completely separate focus based on wedding planning. — and I've actually found some great success adding that topic to my blog. So while I agree you need to know your topic, I also think blogging provides a unique outlet to branch out and expand your focus. What do you think?

]]> By: Srinivas Rao http://www.nicolevanscoten.com/6-key-skills-for-success-in-the-blogosphere/comment-page-1#comment-690 Srinivas Rao Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:09:04 +0000 http://www.nicolevanscoten.com/?p=1270#comment-690 Hi Nicole,<br><br>I've been following your comments on Matt's blog for a while. Great stuff in this post. One thing I would add is persistence, which kind of goes along with patience. Another thing I would say is that you need to really be good at building relationships with other people. I don't think I could have accomplished anywhere near what I have without the help of all the other bloggers I've connected with. Hi Nicole,

I've been following your comments on Matt's blog for a while. Great stuff in this post. One thing I would add is persistence, which kind of goes along with patience. Another thing I would say is that you need to really be good at building relationships with other people. I don't think I could have accomplished anywhere near what I have without the help of all the other bloggers I've connected with.

]]> By: Akash Sharma http://www.nicolevanscoten.com/6-key-skills-for-success-in-the-blogosphere/comment-page-1#comment-689 Akash Sharma Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:34:48 +0000 http://www.nicolevanscoten.com/?p=1270#comment-689 Great thoughts Nicole, I think the point of being a blogger is being obsessed with a particular subject and all the related analogies.I got here from Matt's blog as these tips were mentioned in his Friday quick hits.I am a feed reader now, looking forward to your future posts.<br>Keep up the good work!! Great thoughts Nicole, I think the point of being a blogger is being obsessed with a particular subject and all the related analogies.I got here from Matt's blog as these tips were mentioned in his Friday quick hits.I am a feed reader now, looking forward to your future posts.
Keep up the good work!!

]]> By: Nicole VanScoten http://www.nicolevanscoten.com/6-key-skills-for-success-in-the-blogosphere/comment-page-1#comment-688 Nicole VanScoten Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:51:44 +0000 http://www.nicolevanscoten.com/?p=1270#comment-688 Thanks, Ryan!<br><br>I completely agree! When I look back at my most commented and most popular posts, they're often the ones with strong opinions. If you never push people's buttons, then many people will never comment. While it is hard to swallow your first angry comment, it becomes fun to debate with people :) Thanks, Ryan!

I completely agree! When I look back at my most commented and most popular posts, they're often the ones with strong opinions. If you never push people's buttons, then many people will never comment. While it is hard to swallow your first angry comment, it becomes fun to debate with people :)

]]> By: Ryan Knapp http://www.nicolevanscoten.com/6-key-skills-for-success-in-the-blogosphere/comment-page-1#comment-687 Ryan Knapp Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:09:52 +0000 http://www.nicolevanscoten.com/?p=1270#comment-687 Good post nicole. It's a nice quick summary of what people should think about when starting up a blog. <br><br>Your last point is especially as important. If you aren't pissing someone of, then you aren't really doing a good job. If you make people disagree, that means you are coming up with new ways of thinking and not just rehashing old views. Good post nicole. It's a nice quick summary of what people should think about when starting up a blog.

Your last point is especially as important. If you aren't pissing someone of, then you aren't really doing a good job. If you make people disagree, that means you are coming up with new ways of thinking and not just rehashing old views.

]]> By: Nicole VanScoten http://www.nicolevanscoten.com/6-key-skills-for-success-in-the-blogosphere/comment-page-1#comment-685 Nicole VanScoten Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:30:31 +0000 http://www.nicolevanscoten.com/?p=1270#comment-685 Matt,<br><br>When I read your post this morning, I thought "damn, great minds think alike!" (lol). Your post is a really great one for people who are thinking of starting a blog and just need a little motivation. Thanks for the shout out tomorrow BTW! Matt,

When I read your post this morning, I thought “damn, great minds think alike!” (lol). Your post is a really great one for people who are thinking of starting a blog and just need a little motivation. Thanks for the shout out tomorrow BTW!

]]> By: Matt Cheuvront http://www.nicolevanscoten.com/6-key-skills-for-success-in-the-blogosphere/comment-page-1#comment-684 Matt Cheuvront Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:29:35 +0000 http://www.nicolevanscoten.com/?p=1270#comment-684 I love this Nicole - goes very very well with the post I wrote today: <a href="http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/blogging/stop-doubting-start-doing/" rel="nofollow">http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/blogging/stop-d...</a> - love your points here and as a pre-emptive FYI, I am featuring this post on tomorrow's Friday Quick Hits. Hope you're having a great week! I love this Nicole – goes very very well with the post I wrote today: http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/blogging/stop-d... – love your points here and as a pre-emptive FYI, I am featuring this post on tomorrow's Friday Quick Hits. Hope you're having a great week!

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