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March 18, 2005
Blogging: When Blog readers demand of Blog Authors!
I had a funny email yesterday regarding my blog here. The author of the email complained about my recent post about Humbug my new oh so cute Mini Shetland.
He basically said that he enjoyed reading my blog, but why did I have to post stuff that is not related to internet marketing all the time. At first I was annoyed it has to be said! Afterall this is MY Blog and I am the author and therfore it's up to me what I decide to write about. Isnt it?
But that got me thinking who is right here? The author or the customer (reader) It's an interesting point with regards to Blogs because if you dont keep your readers happy they WILL delete your feed and go elsewhere. Still in true English oddity and style I dont care :) This is my blog and I am happy that lots of people like it, read it and post comments and such.
BUT
I decide what to write and also when which is why its called slightly off centre. The diary of a slightly off centre internet marketer which means posts about anything at anytime and not always marketing or design related!
Mark...
Have a great weekend and I promise next week to renege on the above and post a whole bunch of money making and marketing stuff just for you :)
Posted by Mark at March 18, 2005 12:59 PM
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Valuable observation: You might be blogging chiefly for yourself, but if having an audience matters to you (and let's face it, it does for 95% of all bloggers out there -- that's why they're making their digital scribblings public), then that influences what you post. Ultimately, you have to strke a balance, and decide what's important.
Posted by: CT at March 18, 2005 2:39 PM
Hi Mark,
I've come across your blog a number of times through blogexplosion.com
I must say I enjoy your unique take on the world, and enjoy reading about things other than internet marketing.
I've also been tempted by your Adwords masterclass product. Is the material radically different from Google Cash?
Posted by: Matthew at March 19, 2005 12:39 PM
The customer is always right, but if there not buying anything, are they truely a customer?
Posted by: theMike at March 20, 2005 7:09 PM
HI Mike
Everyone (including you) is a customer when they visit my website. They might not buy today but they may buy in the future.
Mark...
Posted by: Mark.. at March 21, 2005 3:12 PM
I think you're right. It's your blog so you should feel free to post what you want.
I tend to keep my posts on-topic for my blog, but I do wrestle with my inner demons sometimes. When I post links with Amazon associate numbers, AdSense ads, and other commission earning banners, I wonder whether some people might criticize me (they haven't yet) due to the conservation/charities nature of my blog.
I know in my own heart that I ever get a payout from one of these schemes - won't be anytime soon at this rate - I will be happily contributing some of it towards one of those charities, but I'm diligent about abiding by the AdSense TOS...
Posted by: Gareth at March 31, 2005 12:37 AM
heck, i post politics, submarine stories, funny news items, and even a recipe for beer marinaded cat. what's the problem?
Posted by: bothenook at April 18, 2005 5:47 PM
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