
WHAT DO BLOG READERS REALLY LIKE?
Studies and Surveys and Polls, have shown blog readers TYPICALLY like photos, illustrations, news not found anywhere else, useful tools and useful links, fun stuff like games, polls and surveys, great resources, reviews and summaries, educational pieces, and aggregators that capture the best of many blogs. - To name a few of the findings. It is also important to talk to and talk with your readers. Ask for reader input and opinions. Invite conversation!
DARREN ROWSE of PROBLOGGER recently listed 34 Reasons why readers Unsubscribe! Some of them included:
Infrequent posting, blog posts too long, too much recycled news, too much self-promotion, bad blog titles which don't tell anything about the content, poor formatting, bad grammar, and too much clutter and ads at the end of posts.
Monitor yourself. Get opinions from friends. Listen to readers. It's all about communication!
Derrick Sorles
Web 2.0 Consultant and Blogging Coach
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