Comments on: What Does it Take to Write a Great Blog Post? http://www.sparkplugging.com/sparkplug-ceo/what-does-it-take-to-write-a-great-blog-post/ Be a Chief Extraordinary Officer in Business & in Life Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:52:12 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Outstanding Posts Are Not Bestsellers » Inspiration Bit http://www.sparkplugging.com/sparkplug-ceo/what-does-it-take-to-write-a-great-blog-post/comment-page-1/#comment-30362 Outstanding Posts Are Not Bestsellers » Inspiration Bit Tue, 15 May 2007 22:19:12 +0000 http://www.emomsathome.com/blog/2007/04/27/what-does-it-take-to-write-a-great-blog-post/#comment-30362 [...] So which of my posts do I personally find noteworthy (or should I just forget about my humble upbringing and call them “outstanding”)? Here are the 8 efforts I’m trying to apply to my writing to make it stand out, my 8 attempts to take it closer to captivating works of those who do know how to write an outstanding post: [...] [...] So which of my posts do I personally find noteworthy (or should I just forget about my humble upbringing and call them “outstanding”)? Here are the 8 efforts I’m trying to apply to my writing to make it stand out, my 8 attempts to take it closer to captivating works of those who do know how to write an outstanding post: [...]

]]> By: 6 tips to improve your blog articles : Creative Design :: http://www.sparkplugging.com/sparkplug-ceo/what-does-it-take-to-write-a-great-blog-post/comment-page-1/#comment-28207 6 tips to improve your blog articles : Creative Design :: Fri, 04 May 2007 15:11:23 +0000 http://www.emomsathome.com/blog/2007/04/27/what-does-it-take-to-write-a-great-blog-post/#comment-28207 [...] Wendy from eMom’s at home recently wrote a similar post, and asked me the same question, “What does it take to write a great blog post?” [...] [...] Wendy from eMom’s at home recently wrote a similar post, and asked me the same question, “What does it take to write a great blog post?” [...]

]]> By: How I Write Great Blog Posts - Dawud Miracle @ dmiracle.com - (formerly Healthy WebDesign) http://www.sparkplugging.com/sparkplug-ceo/what-does-it-take-to-write-a-great-blog-post/comment-page-1/#comment-27815 How I Write Great Blog Posts - Dawud Miracle @ dmiracle.com - (formerly Healthy WebDesign) Wed, 02 May 2007 16:14:09 +0000 http://www.emomsathome.com/blog/2007/04/27/what-does-it-take-to-write-a-great-blog-post/#comment-27815 [...] Wendy Piersall tagged me with this question a few days back: What Does It Take To Write A Great Blog Post? Kim Dushinski tagged her as part of Mohit Singhania’s Be Original Project. [...] [...] Wendy Piersall tagged me with this question a few days back: What Does It Take To Write A Great Blog Post? Kim Dushinski tagged her as part of Mohit Singhania’s Be Original Project. [...]

]]> By: Kelly King Anderson http://www.sparkplugging.com/sparkplug-ceo/what-does-it-take-to-write-a-great-blog-post/comment-page-1/#comment-27515 Kelly King Anderson Tue, 01 May 2007 04:38:03 +0000 http://www.emomsathome.com/blog/2007/04/27/what-does-it-take-to-write-a-great-blog-post/#comment-27515 Good for you! Let us know and we can help market them on Start Up Princess for you. ;) Good for you! Let us know and we can help market them on Start Up Princess for you. ;)

]]> By: Wendy Piersall http://www.sparkplugging.com/sparkplug-ceo/what-does-it-take-to-write-a-great-blog-post/comment-page-1/#comment-27451 Wendy Piersall Mon, 30 Apr 2007 22:32:08 +0000 http://www.emomsathome.com/blog/2007/04/27/what-does-it-take-to-write-a-great-blog-post/#comment-27451 Actually, Kelly, I'm writing it daily - one blog post at a time! ;) Actually, Kelly, I’m writing it daily – one blog post at a time! ;)

]]> By: Kelly King Anderson http://www.sparkplugging.com/sparkplug-ceo/what-does-it-take-to-write-a-great-blog-post/comment-page-1/#comment-27450 Kelly King Anderson Mon, 30 Apr 2007 22:28:12 +0000 http://www.emomsathome.com/blog/2007/04/27/what-does-it-take-to-write-a-great-blog-post/#comment-27450 Someone told me that my posts about my failures were their favorite ones because it helped them to see that we're all human...I like posts that have a good comeback story/lesson. I also like your posts that have meaty "to do's", you are very generous. Sometimes I wonder if you should save the meat for eBooks. You could write some excellent ones, Wendy. When are you going to do that? ;) Someone told me that my posts about my failures were their favorite ones because it helped them to see that we’re all human…I like posts that have a good comeback story/lesson. I also like your posts that have meaty “to do’s”, you are very generous. Sometimes I wonder if you should save the meat for eBooks. You could write some excellent ones, Wendy. When are you going to do that? ;)

]]> By: Yeah, I’m In The Technorati Favorites Top 100 - So What? - Dawud Miracle @ dmiracle.com - (formerly Healthy WebDesign) http://www.sparkplugging.com/sparkplug-ceo/what-does-it-take-to-write-a-great-blog-post/comment-page-1/#comment-27354 Yeah, I’m In The Technorati Favorites Top 100 - So What? - Dawud Miracle @ dmiracle.com - (formerly Healthy WebDesign) Mon, 30 Apr 2007 14:21:42 +0000 http://www.emomsathome.com/blog/2007/04/27/what-does-it-take-to-write-a-great-blog-post/#comment-27354 [...] Now, I will continue to participate in memes that I find useful to you - such as Ben Yoskovitz’s Ultimate Guide to Productivity, Wendy Piersall’s What Does It Take to Write a Great Post (which I’ll get to tomorrow, Wendy) or Liz Strauss’ Why On Earth Do I Blog (which I’ll get to soon as well). These memes are about a lot more than just building traffic. And I know they add value to your life and blogging as well. [...] [...] Now, I will continue to participate in memes that I find useful to you – such as Ben Yoskovitz’s Ultimate Guide to Productivity, Wendy Piersall’s What Does It Take to Write a Great Post (which I’ll get to tomorrow, Wendy) or Liz Strauss’ Why On Earth Do I Blog (which I’ll get to soon as well). These memes are about a lot more than just building traffic. And I know they add value to your life and blogging as well. [...]

]]> By: Court http://www.sparkplugging.com/sparkplug-ceo/what-does-it-take-to-write-a-great-blog-post/comment-page-1/#comment-27212 Court Mon, 30 Apr 2007 01:45:25 +0000 http://www.emomsathome.com/blog/2007/04/27/what-does-it-take-to-write-a-great-blog-post/#comment-27212 Very good tips Wendy! I think I need to work harder on creating an emotional response! Very good tips Wendy! I think I need to work harder on creating an emotional response!

]]> By: How to Write an Outstanding Blog Post - Liz Strauss at Successful Blog - Thinking, writing, business ideas . . . You’re only a stranger once. http://www.sparkplugging.com/sparkplug-ceo/what-does-it-take-to-write-a-great-blog-post/comment-page-1/#comment-27006 How to Write an Outstanding Blog Post - Liz Strauss at Successful Blog - Thinking, writing, business ideas . . . You’re only a stranger once. Sat, 28 Apr 2007 21:17:38 +0000 http://www.emomsathome.com/blog/2007/04/27/what-does-it-take-to-write-a-great-blog-post/#comment-27006 [...] It’s Between You and Your Readers [...] [...] It’s Between You and Your Readers [...]

]]> By: David Airey :: Creative Design :: http://www.sparkplugging.com/sparkplug-ceo/what-does-it-take-to-write-a-great-blog-post/comment-page-1/#comment-26926 David Airey :: Creative Design :: Sat, 28 Apr 2007 10:45:44 +0000 http://www.emomsathome.com/blog/2007/04/27/what-does-it-take-to-write-a-great-blog-post/#comment-26926 Thanks for the mention Wendy. I'm just on my way out to join some friends for a poker game, but I'll start a quick blog draft before I leave. Enjoy the weekend! Thanks for the mention Wendy.

I’m just on my way out to join some friends for a poker game, but I’ll start a quick blog draft before I leave.

Enjoy the weekend!

]]> By: Adam Kayce : Monk At Work http://www.sparkplugging.com/sparkplug-ceo/what-does-it-take-to-write-a-great-blog-post/comment-page-1/#comment-26856 Adam Kayce : Monk At Work Sat, 28 Apr 2007 01:28:06 +0000 http://www.emomsathome.com/blog/2007/04/27/what-does-it-take-to-write-a-great-blog-post/#comment-26856 Again, great post, Wendy <i>(and yes, it's Monkish! ;-) )</i>! Why? Because the common denominator of each of those (esp. 1,2, & 4) is <b>intimacy</b>. What you're talking about is being real, being intimate, and being honestly authentic with your writing, rather than sitting back and academically spouting platitudes. I really appreciate your voice, Wendy. Just wanted to tell you that. Again, great post, Wendy (and yes, it’s Monkish! ;-) )!

Why? Because the common denominator of each of those (esp. 1,2, & 4) is intimacy. What you’re talking about is being real, being intimate, and being honestly authentic with your writing, rather than sitting back and academically spouting platitudes.

I really appreciate your voice, Wendy. Just wanted to tell you that.

]]> By: Liz Strauss http://www.sparkplugging.com/sparkplug-ceo/what-does-it-take-to-write-a-great-blog-post/comment-page-1/#comment-26845 Liz Strauss Sat, 28 Apr 2007 00:01:39 +0000 http://www.emomsathome.com/blog/2007/04/27/what-does-it-take-to-write-a-great-blog-post/#comment-26845 Let's see . . . how to produce a great blog post. Hmmmm Get Wendy Piersall to write it? :) Let’s see . . . how to produce a great blog post. Hmmmm Get Wendy Piersall to write it? :)

]]> By: Wendy Piersall http://www.sparkplugging.com/sparkplug-ceo/what-does-it-take-to-write-a-great-blog-post/comment-page-1/#comment-26799 Wendy Piersall Fri, 27 Apr 2007 18:28:18 +0000 http://www.emomsathome.com/blog/2007/04/27/what-does-it-take-to-write-a-great-blog-post/#comment-26799 ROFL Kim!! Well, I'd never tell you to jump off of a cliff, but look into my eyes and feel yourself getting very sleepy as you click on all my ads and buy everything I recommend! (OK, Google, TOTALLY kidding!!) ;) ROFL Kim!!

Well, I’d never tell you to jump off of a cliff, but look into my eyes and feel yourself getting very sleepy as you click on all my ads and buy everything I recommend! (OK, Google, TOTALLY kidding!!)

;)

]]> By: Kim Dushinski http://www.sparkplugging.com/sparkplug-ceo/what-does-it-take-to-write-a-great-blog-post/comment-page-1/#comment-26798 Kim Dushinski Fri, 27 Apr 2007 18:25:27 +0000 http://www.emomsathome.com/blog/2007/04/27/what-does-it-take-to-write-a-great-blog-post/#comment-26798 Wendy: Thanks for answering my call to enter the meme. You certainly didn't disappoint - these are awesome tips! Coincidentally (or maybe not so) these are some of the reasons I stuck like glue to your blog after the first reading. I really do feel like I know you and I believe what you say because of it. Please don't tell us to jump off a bridge or anything. Keep up the great posting. I'll keep reading. Wendy:

Thanks for answering my call to enter the meme. You certainly didn’t disappoint – these are awesome tips!

Coincidentally (or maybe not so) these are some of the reasons I stuck like glue to your blog after the first reading. I really do feel like I know you and I believe what you say because of it. Please don’t tell us to jump off a bridge or anything.

Keep up the great posting. I’ll keep reading.

]]> By: Amanda http://www.sparkplugging.com/sparkplug-ceo/what-does-it-take-to-write-a-great-blog-post/comment-page-1/#comment-26794 Amanda Fri, 27 Apr 2007 17:49:57 +0000 http://www.emomsathome.com/blog/2007/04/27/what-does-it-take-to-write-a-great-blog-post/#comment-26794 I have to say some long posts are like that but thats why I tell people to choose the read more option in wordpress because if people see oh this is 3 long paragraphs already ..eh not right now... kind of feel they can still scroll down and not have to keep going through the one post to get to the other ones. I've found it works well. I have to say some long posts are like that but thats why I tell people to choose the read more option in wordpress because if people see oh this is 3 long paragraphs already ..eh not right now… kind of feel they can still scroll down and not have to keep going through the one post to get to the other ones.

I’ve found it works well.

]]> By: Wendy Piersall http://www.sparkplugging.com/sparkplug-ceo/what-does-it-take-to-write-a-great-blog-post/comment-page-1/#comment-26777 Wendy Piersall Fri, 27 Apr 2007 16:10:43 +0000 http://www.emomsathome.com/blog/2007/04/27/what-does-it-take-to-write-a-great-blog-post/#comment-26777 LOL Hethir! Actually, the key to fewer words is practice, practice, practice! Plus, some of my best (but l-o-n-g) posts in the past repeatedly got comments such as "Wow, I can't absorb all of this in one reading" or "I'll have to come and read this one again later because it's so long"! Talk about an incentive to shut the hell up and be concise! ;) LOL Hethir! Actually, the key to fewer words is practice, practice, practice!

Plus, some of my best (but l-o-n-g) posts in the past repeatedly got comments such as “Wow, I can’t absorb all of this in one reading” or “I’ll have to come and read this one again later because it’s so long”! Talk about an incentive to shut the hell up and be concise! ;)

]]> By: Amanda http://www.sparkplugging.com/sparkplug-ceo/what-does-it-take-to-write-a-great-blog-post/comment-page-1/#comment-26776 Amanda Fri, 27 Apr 2007 16:10:36 +0000 http://www.emomsathome.com/blog/2007/04/27/what-does-it-take-to-write-a-great-blog-post/#comment-26776 The best posts I've created are some of the ones that are written from my areas I am the absolute most knowledgeable about. However my blog cannot be entirely about domain registration and web hosting they will get sick of it so I do my best to learn other topics so I can write and give the same ideas and information i would if i were talking about webhosting or something The best posts I’ve created are some of the ones that are written from my areas I am the absolute most knowledgeable about. However my blog cannot be entirely about domain registration and web hosting they will get sick of it so I do my best to learn other topics so I can write and give the same ideas and information i would if i were talking about webhosting or something

]]> By: Hethir http://www.sparkplugging.com/sparkplug-ceo/what-does-it-take-to-write-a-great-blog-post/comment-page-1/#comment-26774 Hethir Fri, 27 Apr 2007 16:05:40 +0000 http://www.emomsathome.com/blog/2007/04/27/what-does-it-take-to-write-a-great-blog-post/#comment-26774 </strong><strike>That is a</strike> great summary! I agree with invoking an emotional response. When I was writting my about me page, I started really superficial, I am certified in this, speicalist at that... but than I realized what really qualifies me to write about natural fertility is my personal past experiences, and they wern't allways good. Great post. Hethir P.S. How do you get your point across in so few words. My posts end up being full articles which ends up a "guide"? That is a great summary!

I agree with invoking an emotional response. When I was writting my about me page, I started really superficial, I am certified in this, speicalist at that… but than I realized what really qualifies me to write about natural fertility is my personal past experiences, and they wern’t allways good.

Great post.
Hethir

P.S. How do you get your point across in so few words. My posts end up being full articles which ends up a “guide”?

]]> By: Wendy Piersall http://www.sparkplugging.com/sparkplug-ceo/what-does-it-take-to-write-a-great-blog-post/comment-page-1/#comment-26764 Wendy Piersall Fri, 27 Apr 2007 14:49:38 +0000 http://www.emomsathome.com/blog/2007/04/27/what-does-it-take-to-write-a-great-blog-post/#comment-26764 Yeah, that's how I find so much value in going through crappy experiences! ;) Yeah, that’s how I find so much value in going through crappy experiences! ;)

]]> By: Char http://www.sparkplugging.com/sparkplug-ceo/what-does-it-take-to-write-a-great-blog-post/comment-page-1/#comment-26756 Char Fri, 27 Apr 2007 14:07:43 +0000 http://www.emomsathome.com/blog/2007/04/27/what-does-it-take-to-write-a-great-blog-post/#comment-26756 Great tips Wendy. Some of my best posts are the ones that came right from the heart and took the least amount of editing. And we love to hear about your life lessons - as they do let us all know it can be done. Great tips Wendy. Some of my best posts are the ones that came right from the heart and took the least amount of editing.

And we love to hear about your life lessons – as they do let us all know it can be done.

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