YOU’VE probably asked this question many times: How personal should your blog get? Well, I found this interesting blog that suggested several things to consider.
Excerpt:
As a blogger, you may have asked yourself just how personal you want to get when it comes to your blog. Do you want people to know a little or a lot about you? Do you want to disclose personal information to the readers who visit your blog?
All of these questions are important to ask if you are a blog owner; in determining just how personal you want to get on your blog, consider two critical points.
To summarize the blog’s points, you should keep the following tips in mind:
- Determine the purpose of your blog.
- People want to know how you feel. But remember, write things that you think you can be comfortable enough to reveal.
- Never insult or offend your readers.
March 26th, 2007 at 5:37 pm
Thanks GM T! Linking back or doing a reciprocal blogroll is also good
March 26th, 2007 at 2:00 am
Some things to add:
> Try to determine if your personal insights into topics would be interesting enough for readers.
> Decide if all you want is a virtual journal to jot down your thoughts. And since you WILL often take sides, you can’t please everyone. Some may leave radical comments. Best have comment moderation on personal blogs
> If you’re highlighting something already covered on another blog or site, don’t just copy and paste it on yours. Find a different angle and “personalize” the news with your own thoughts and opinions.
> Don’t forget to thank those who do drop by with a linkback or a reciprocal blogroll exchange.
Strength and Honor,
GM T