Comments on: The 3 Ways to Write a Blog http://www.chrisg.com/topic-or-audience/ the business of blogging and new media Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:23:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Zach http://www.chrisg.com/topic-or-audience/#comment-7726 Zach Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:40:32 +0000 http://www.chrisg.com/do-you-write-about-a-topic-or-for-an-audience/#comment-7726 Thanks Chris...now I know I'm number three. End up here every time I need something useful, so I thought I would say hi. Keep up the good work! Thanks Chris…now I know I’m number three.
End up here every time I need something useful, so I thought I would say hi.
Keep up the good work!

]]> By: nishu http://www.chrisg.com/topic-or-audience/#comment-7721 nishu Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:37:11 +0000 http://www.chrisg.com/do-you-write-about-a-topic-or-for-an-audience/#comment-7721 My blog falls under #1 .. I guess thats good enuf .. :D .. none wants to read it :D My blog falls under #1 .. I guess thats good enuf .. :D .. none wants to read it :D

]]> By: Connie Ragen Green http://www.chrisg.com/topic-or-audience/#comment-7718 Connie Ragen Green Tue, 26 Feb 2008 02:58:15 +0000 http://www.chrisg.com/do-you-write-about-a-topic-or-for-an-audience/#comment-7718 Chris, This was an enlightening post. I never thought about the difference between #2 and #3 until just recently. I am now focusing more on my ideal clients, so my blog will turn into a 3 over the next month or so. Chris,
This was an enlightening post. I never thought about the difference between #2 and #3 until just recently. I am now focusing more on my ideal clients, so my blog will turn into a 3 over the next month or so.

]]> By: Ovidiu - GuitarFlame.com http://www.chrisg.com/topic-or-audience/#comment-7706 Ovidiu - GuitarFlame.com Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:59:54 +0000 http://www.chrisg.com/do-you-write-about-a-topic-or-for-an-audience/#comment-7706 You are right! I have said this many times, unfortunately it is difficult to not do some things, just to keep the blog focused. You are right! I have said this many times, unfortunately it is difficult to not do some things, just to keep the blog focused.

]]> By: David LaFerney http://www.chrisg.com/topic-or-audience/#comment-7698 David LaFerney Sat, 23 Feb 2008 03:59:33 +0000 http://www.chrisg.com/do-you-write-about-a-topic-or-for-an-audience/#comment-7698 Julia hit the nail on the head. Bands tend to fall in the same 3 classifications. 1)We play whatever we want, take it or leave it. 2)Play a particular kind of music. 3)Cater to a particular audience. My blog's to young to know, and still wants to be a Fireman when it grows up. Julia hit the nail on the head. Bands tend to fall in the same 3 classifications.

1)We play whatever we want, take it or leave it.
2)Play a particular kind of music.
3)Cater to a particular audience.

My blog’s to young to know, and still wants to be a Fireman when it grows up.

]]> By: SE7EN http://www.chrisg.com/topic-or-audience/#comment-7697 SE7EN Fri, 22 Feb 2008 23:55:55 +0000 http://www.chrisg.com/do-you-write-about-a-topic-or-for-an-audience/#comment-7697 Before I opened my blog, I decided to "focus" on "whatever interests" me but somehow, some of my interested topics attract "specific audiences" to come to my blog. so, writing what readers want is my first priority now. but sometimes it can be stress, so I'll open tumblelog to write whatever I want brainlessly Before I opened my blog, I decided to “focus” on “whatever interests” me
but somehow, some of my interested topics attract “specific audiences” to come to my blog.
so, writing what readers want is my first priority now.
but sometimes it can be stress, so I’ll open tumblelog to write whatever I want brainlessly

]]> By: Jeremy Steele http://www.chrisg.com/topic-or-audience/#comment-7696 Jeremy Steele Fri, 22 Feb 2008 20:03:12 +0000 http://www.chrisg.com/do-you-write-about-a-topic-or-for-an-audience/#comment-7696 Right now I'm a #1, mostly because I'm fresh from a long break and am trying to find something new/interesting to write about. It'll be a while before I get focused again. Right now I’m a #1, mostly because I’m fresh from a long break and am trying to find something new/interesting to write about. It’ll be a while before I get focused again.

]]> By: Adam Snider http://www.chrisg.com/topic-or-audience/#comment-7695 Adam Snider Fri, 22 Feb 2008 19:46:24 +0000 http://www.chrisg.com/do-you-write-about-a-topic-or-for-an-audience/#comment-7695 I think my blog is somewhere between a 2 and a 3. It's kind of hard to say which. I mean, it's got a niche, but it's a pretty open one. Basically, anything that relates to Edmonton (specifically to arts and culture, but I don't write exclusively about those things). On top of that fairly broad niche, I try to write about whatever my audience will find interesting. My personal blog, of course, is a 1. I just write about whatever sparks my interest at the time. I think my blog is somewhere between a 2 and a 3. It’s kind of hard to say which. I mean, it’s got a niche, but it’s a pretty open one. Basically, anything that relates to Edmonton (specifically to arts and culture, but I don’t write exclusively about those things). On top of that fairly broad niche, I try to write about whatever my audience will find interesting.

My personal blog, of course, is a 1. I just write about whatever sparks my interest at the time.

]]> By: Julia http://www.chrisg.com/topic-or-audience/#comment-7694 Julia Fri, 22 Feb 2008 19:33:17 +0000 http://www.chrisg.com/do-you-write-about-a-topic-or-for-an-audience/#comment-7694 Thanks for the post - I have never thought to classify my blog before. My blog is a type 3 and type 1 blog because it's mainly directed at people who read the same kinds of books I read. It's very true that this kind of blog is easy to monetize, because you are certain that your audience will like ___ book. On the picture... um... my take on it is a little different from everyone else. I think it's about how you project yourself. Since it is of a rock concert, I thought of all my musician friends with different ideas of their niche - some are indie rockers and have a small niche – they are type 3. Some are very commercial and concentrate on the kind of music that got them success (or the music they hope will make them "take off like a rocket) – they are type 2. Others just play what they want and figure the audience can come along for the ride if they want to– they are type 1. Thanks for the post – I have never thought to classify my blog before. My blog is a type 3 and type 1 blog because it’s mainly directed at people who read the same kinds of books I read. It’s very true that this kind of blog is easy to monetize, because you are certain that your audience will like ___ book.
On the picture… um… my take on it is a little different from everyone else. I think it’s about how you project yourself. Since it is of a rock concert, I thought of all my musician friends with different ideas of their niche – some are indie rockers and have a small niche – they are type 3. Some are very commercial and concentrate on the kind of music that got them success (or the music they hope will make them “take off like a rocket) – they are type 2. Others just play what they want and figure the audience can come along for the ride if they want to– they are type 1.

]]> By: Steve Olson http://www.chrisg.com/topic-or-audience/#comment-7692 Steve Olson Fri, 22 Feb 2008 19:04:32 +0000 http://www.chrisg.com/do-you-write-about-a-topic-or-for-an-audience/#comment-7692 Mine is definitely a type 1 blog. I like it that way and I am happy with the growing audience. Its growth is slower than some and faster than others. You can certianly do a type 1 blog, gain an audience, make some money, network, and have fun. Some days when social media hits, 50,000 people visit. Most days about a 1000 visit. I can't complain. I'll just keep building an audience, I am confident about that. Blogging has been one of the best experiences of my life. I enjoy having a worldwide soapbox. Sometimes people listen, sometimes they walk away, that's the beauty of it. Mine is definitely a type 1 blog. I like it that way and I am happy with the growing audience. Its growth is slower than some and faster than others. You can certianly do a type 1 blog, gain an audience, make some money, network, and have fun. Some days when social media hits, 50,000 people visit. Most days about a 1000 visit. I can’t complain. I’ll just keep building an audience, I am confident about that.

Blogging has been one of the best experiences of my life. I enjoy having a worldwide soapbox. Sometimes people listen, sometimes they walk away, that’s the beauty of it.

]]> By: Scott http://www.chrisg.com/topic-or-audience/#comment-7691 Scott Fri, 22 Feb 2008 17:39:12 +0000 http://www.chrisg.com/do-you-write-about-a-topic-or-for-an-audience/#comment-7691 Hey Chris, great post. I would think my blog falls under a #2 and #3 because it is directed towards a certain subject and also attracts only one type of person. -Scott Hey Chris, great post.

I would think my blog falls under a #2 and #3 because it is directed towards a certain subject and also attracts only one type of person.

-Scott

]]> By: johno http://www.chrisg.com/topic-or-audience/#comment-7690 johno Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:25:00 +0000 http://www.chrisg.com/do-you-write-about-a-topic-or-for-an-audience/#comment-7690 Never thought about categorizing blogs in this way before. Interesting. Mine's definitely a type 2. Never thought about categorizing blogs in this way before. Interesting.
Mine’s definitely a type 2.

]]> By: Michael Koby http://www.chrisg.com/topic-or-audience/#comment-7689 Michael Koby Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:04:00 +0000 http://www.chrisg.com/do-you-write-about-a-topic-or-for-an-audience/#comment-7689 I'm definitely a type 1 blogger. I have to agree that I generally have something to write about but I have noticed incredibly slow growth. I have been lucky though with one or two really nice links from a couple of websites for some music organization posts that I wrote. I’m definitely a type 1 blogger. I have to agree that I generally have something to write about but I have noticed incredibly slow growth. I have been lucky though with one or two really nice links from a couple of websites for some music organization posts that I wrote.

]]> By: Ellen Wilson http://www.chrisg.com/topic-or-audience/#comment-7688 Ellen Wilson Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:59:55 +0000 http://www.chrisg.com/do-you-write-about-a-topic-or-for-an-audience/#comment-7688 Hi Chris, I really like your style of writing; you write like a teacher. Umm, what the picture has to do with the blog - you want to be a rockstar? No, let me guess again. You are on stage as a blogger, and need to shine in the glorious spotlight. I am a very visual person, that's why I like photography. I think connecting pictures and words is important in blogging, and you can spin off all kinds ideas from one picture. Hi Chris,
I really like your style of writing; you write like a teacher. Umm, what the picture has to do with the blog – you want to be a rockstar? No, let me guess again. You are on stage as a blogger, and need to shine in the glorious spotlight. I am a very visual person, that’s why I like photography. I think connecting pictures and words is important in blogging, and you can spin off all kinds ideas from one picture.

]]> By: blogatu http://www.chrisg.com/topic-or-audience/#comment-7687 blogatu Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:34:53 +0000 http://www.chrisg.com/do-you-write-about-a-topic-or-for-an-audience/#comment-7687 My blog is in the first group. My blog is in the first group.

]]> By: Nick Wagner http://www.chrisg.com/topic-or-audience/#comment-7684 Nick Wagner Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:09:26 +0000 http://www.chrisg.com/do-you-write-about-a-topic-or-for-an-audience/#comment-7684 I really appreciate your site. I get a lot of interesting ideas from it. My site is type 2, and I'm patiently waiting for the "take off like a rocket" stage. The site, TeamRCIA.com, is focused on the rites and procedures of adult initiation into the Catholic Church. As might be obvious, the audience is not very Internet literate and so viral marketing is more challenging. My strategy is to provide consistent, compelling content to build a sufficiently large reader base and then begin monitizing the blog. I'm not sure what sufficiently large is, though, or exactly how to measure it. Total monthly visits? Total returning visits? Total page views? Time on site? I'm looking at all those and seeing some small but consistent increase in each area, which is encouraging. I really appreciate your site. I get a lot of interesting ideas from it. My site is type 2, and I’m patiently waiting for the “take off like a rocket” stage. The site, TeamRCIA.com, is focused on the rites and procedures of adult initiation into the Catholic Church.

As might be obvious, the audience is not very Internet literate and so viral marketing is more challenging. My strategy is to provide consistent, compelling content to build a sufficiently large reader base and then begin monitizing the blog.

I’m not sure what sufficiently large is, though, or exactly how to measure it. Total monthly visits? Total returning visits? Total page views? Time on site? I’m looking at all those and seeing some small but consistent increase in each area, which is encouraging.

]]> By: Lin Burress http://www.chrisg.com/topic-or-audience/#comment-7683 Lin Burress Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:08:00 +0000 http://www.chrisg.com/do-you-write-about-a-topic-or-for-an-audience/#comment-7683 My blog is a combination of 2 and 3, and growing at a good pace. What I get from the picture you've used in this post is the importance of doing or writing what we're passionate about, and that others will find enjoyable as well. My blog is a combination of 2 and 3, and growing at a good pace. What I get from the picture you’ve used in this post is the importance of doing or writing what we’re passionate about, and that others will find enjoyable as well.

]]> By: Elaine Luther http://www.chrisg.com/topic-or-audience/#comment-7681 Elaine Luther Fri, 22 Feb 2008 14:31:13 +0000 http://www.chrisg.com/do-you-write-about-a-topic-or-for-an-audience/#comment-7681 Ah, excellent clarifying post. In my authority blog I think I started out to write a 2, but the focus has gotten rather wide, so I think it's become a 3. Which is okay, but the blogs I admire most are 2's. An interesting observation. I may try to focus more... It's something I'm pondering. Elaine Luther Ah, excellent clarifying post. In my authority blog I think I started out to write a 2, but the focus has gotten rather wide, so I think it’s become a 3.

Which is okay, but the blogs I admire most are 2’s. An interesting observation. I may try to focus more… It’s something I’m pondering.

Elaine Luther

]]> By: Wayne Liew http://www.chrisg.com/topic-or-audience/#comment-7679 Wayne Liew Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:52:24 +0000 http://www.chrisg.com/do-you-write-about-a-topic-or-for-an-audience/#comment-7679 I think some blogs live with the ideas that other blogs are posting. Not to say that they are copying but they tend to build their blog posts on ideas of others. I have a Type 2 blog although I find Type 3 is easier for monetization purposes as when started, the blogger is likely to know what the readers want. Thereafter, monetization might become easier. I think some blogs live with the ideas that other blogs are posting. Not to say that they are copying but they tend to build their blog posts on ideas of others.

I have a Type 2 blog although I find Type 3 is easier for monetization purposes as when started, the blogger is likely to know what the readers want. Thereafter, monetization might become easier.

]]> By: Guilherme Zühlke O'Connor http://www.chrisg.com/topic-or-audience/#comment-7678 Guilherme Zühlke O'Connor Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:37:27 +0000 http://www.chrisg.com/do-you-write-about-a-topic-or-for-an-audience/#comment-7678 Interesting approach to the bloggging picture. If I were to classify mine, it has obviously started as a [1], and has grown to become a [3]. It has never been a [2] nor I like it to be. Not the current one at least. Giving it a second thought, I'd say it is impossible to become a [2] since it has been in other categories. Would you agree with this? You can switch between categories, but you can't become a [2] if you are not born a [2] (unless you consider a new start at some point) Interesting approach to the bloggging picture.

If I were to classify mine, it has obviously started as a [1], and has grown to become a [3].

It has never been a [2] nor I like it to be. Not the current one at least. Giving it a second thought, I’d say it is impossible to become a [2] since it has been in other categories.

Would you agree with this? You can switch between categories, but you can’t become a [2] if you are not born a [2] (unless you consider a new start at some point)

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