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January 25, 2010
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12:18 am
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MackCollier:
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In TWO hours tonite at #blogchat we'll be chatting about how bloggers deal with burnout. See you there/here? |
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12:18 am
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bethanyrc:
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RT @MackCollier: In TWO hours tonite at #blogchat we'll be chatting about how bloggers deal with burnout. See you there/here? |
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12:20 am
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TeeRiddle:
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Are we ready to rock #blogchat tonight? |
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12:20 am
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TeeRiddle:
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RT @MackCollier: In TWO hours tonite at #blogchat we'll be chatting about how bloggers deal with burnout. See you there/here? |
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12:20 am
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DanGordon:
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@MackCollier seriously great topic! #blogchat |
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12:25 am
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informedferret:
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RT @bethanyrc: RT @MackCollier: In TWO hours tonite at #blogchat we'll be chatting about how bloggers deal with burnout. See you there/here? |
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12:27 am
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GetResults:
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RT @MackCollier: In TWO hours tonite at #blogchat we'll be chatting about how bloggers deal with burnout. See you there/here? |
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12:30 am
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MarshallMcCluan:
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RT @MackCollier: In TWO hours tonite at #blogchat we'll be chatting about how bloggers deal with burnout. See you there/here? |
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12:36 am
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WayneLiew:
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RT @MackCollier In TWO hours tonite at #blogchat we'll be chatting about how bloggers deal with burnout. See you there/here? |
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12:38 am
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ICT_GURU:
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@WayneLiew Hey Wayne when's #blogchat starting? |
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12:43 am
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WayneLiew:
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@ICT_GURU 8-9pm Central Time (US). You can learn more about #blogchat at http://bit.ly/5139mj Will you be there? |
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12:50 am
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GLHancock:
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Uh, huh. What is "blogger burnout", topic of tonite's #BlogChat ? Check these archives http://www.writers-edge.info/2004_06_01_archive.htm |
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12:59 am
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sharonmostyn:
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RT @MackCollier: In TWO hours tonite at #blogchat we'll be chatting about how bloggers deal with burnout. See you there/here? (9-10P ET) |
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1:04 am
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MackCollier:
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#blogchat starts in ONE hour, discussing how to avoid and deal with blogger burnout. EVERYONE is welcome and ENCOURAGED to join us! |
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1:05 am
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matterhornpat:
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RT @MackCollier #blogchat starts in 1 hour, discussing how to avoid & deal w/ blogger burnout. EVERYONE welcome and ENCOURAGED to join us! |
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1:05 am
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CASUDI:
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@GLHancock I'm still dealing with "bloggers burn-in" ~ I wonder when & how I will need to deal with "burn-out" ~hope to learn on #blogchat |
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1:06 am
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TeeRiddle:
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RT @MackCollier: #blogchat starts in ONE hour, discuss how to avoid & deal w/ blogger burnout. EVERYONE is welcome & ENCOURAGED to join us! |
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1:07 am
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ICT_GURU:
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RT @MackCollier #blogchat starts in ONE hour,discussing how to avoid and deal with blogger burnout.EVERYONE is welcome & ENCOURAGED to join! |
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1:09 am
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NotEasyToForget:
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RT @MackCollier: #blogchat starts in ONE hour, discuss how to avoid & deal w/ blogger burnout. EVERYONE is welcome & ENCOURAGED to join! |
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1:16 am
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mccurtin:
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@MackCollier I'm burned out, can't make it. #blogchat. Jk, on my way to Brazil, have a great discussion! Great topic. |
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1:16 am
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sarahmaeblogs:
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RT @MackCollier: #blogchat starts in ONE hour, discussing how to avoid & deal w/ blogger burnout. EVERYONE is welcome! |
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1:21 am
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niftythriftyhm:
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RT @sarahmaeblogs: RT @MackCollier: #blogchat starts in ONE hour, discussing how to avoid & deal w/ blogger burnout. EVERYONE is welcome! |
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1:21 am
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kseniacoffman:
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#blogchat @ 6 PM PT tonight, discussing how to avoid blogger burnout. EVERYONE is welcome! | via @MackCollier |
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1:21 am
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socialmediabham:
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RT @MackCollier: #blogchat starts in ONE hour, discussing how to avoid and deal with blogger burnout. EVERYONE is welcome and ENCOURAGED ... |
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1:23 am
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MichaelWillett:
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RT @sarahmaeblogs RT @MackCollier #blogchat starts in ONE hour, discussing how to avoid & deal w/ blogger burnout. EVERYONE is welcome! |
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1:26 am
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stephskordas:
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RT @MackCollier: #blogchat starts in ONE hour: how to avoid and deal with blogger burnout. EVERYONE is welcome and ENCOURAGED to join us! |
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1:28 am
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MackCollier:
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30 mins till the #blogchat madness begins! Tonite talking how to avoid and/or deal with blogger burnout! EVERYONE is welcome to participate! |
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1:29 am
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phxreguy:
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RT @MackCollier: 30 mins till the #blogchat madness begins! Tonite talking how to avoid and/or deal with blogger burnout! |
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1:31 am
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chicken_freak:
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Ambling over to #blogchat in just under half an hour. |
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1:35 am
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susanbeebe:
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RT @MackCollier: Ok looks like tonite's #blogchat topic will be dealing with blogger burnout, thanks 2 @verilliance @aurelianogarcia cc: ... |
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1:35 am
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susanbeebe:
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RT @MackCollier: 30 mins till the #blogchat madness begins! Tonite talking how to avoid and/or deal with blogger burnout! EVERYONE is we ... |
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1:36 am
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Sue_Anne:
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RT @MackCollier: 30 mins till the #blogchat madness begins! Talking how to avoid and/or deal with blogger burnout! EVERYONE is welcome. |
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1:38 am
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BlakeGroup:
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RT @Sue_Anne @MackCollier: 30 mins till the #blogchat madness begins! Talking how to avoid and/or deal with blogger burnout! |
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1:40 am
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griner:
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@MackCollier Ah, blog burnout, a topic near and dear. I recommend painting yourself into a corner with a 30-day series. :) #blogchat |
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1:50 am
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CASUDI:
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@zkellyq Are you joining #blogchat tonight ~ subject blogging burn-out~ how to avoid & how to deal with. SHOULD BE INTERESTING :-) |
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1:52 am
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GLHancock:
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@chicken_freak Freak!!! *screams like a little girl* It's really you? Meet me in #BlogChat |
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1:53 am
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MackCollier:
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10 mins till #blogchat! tonite discussing how to avoid and/or deal w blogger burnout! You can follow on the web here - http://bit.ly/57ANqS |
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1:53 am
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JGoldsborough:
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RT @MackCollier: 30 mins till the #blogchat madness begins! Tonite talking how to avoid and/or deal with blogger burnout! EVERYONE welcome. |
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1:55 am
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Armano:
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@MackCollier blogger burnout? Just tweet instead. ;-) #blogchat |
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1:55 am
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DanGordon:
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#blogchat starting in 6 minutes please join us here > http://bit.ly/7xA91 |
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1:55 am
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Nicholas_Cardot:
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@Armano Ha ha. That's a great solution. LOL #blogchat |
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1:56 am
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MackCollier:
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@Armano Great now we have nothing to talk about. Thanks a lot... #blogchat |
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1:57 am
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informedferret:
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@Armano & @MackCollier not all of us tweet that much. lol
#blogchat |
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1:58 am
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Armano:
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@MackCollier no problem. Lets just tweet about what we had for breakfast today instead. I had pancakes. mmmm #blogchat |
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1:58 am
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Chris_FastLane:
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Twitter resources for beginning bloggers. Look up these hashtags: #blogchat #writechat #Kaizenblog #smallbizchat |
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1:58 am
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GLHancock:
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@Armano I tweet my posts. I post about tweets. How is tweeting when I'm burned out blogging going to help? I'm so confused. #blogchat |
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1:59 am
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chicken_freak:
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@GLHancock Hee! I'm there. Here. However one puts it. #blogchat |
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1:59 am
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Nicholas_Cardot:
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@Armano I had toaster strudels for breakfast. Not only that, but I feel like they helped me to keep from burning out today. #blogchat |
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1:59 am
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Armano:
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@informedferret you're a Ferret. On Twitter. @mackcollier is this the kind of company you've been keeping? ;-) #blogchat |
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2:00 am
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GLHancock:
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@chicken_freak O.K. Sober up now, it's time for #blogchat |
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2:00 am
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JDEbberly:
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Apologies to my followers for MANY MORE TWEETS than usual between 8pm and 10pm as I participate in Blogchat #Blogchat |
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2:00 am
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chicken_freak:
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@GLHancock Ahem. All righty, then. #blogchat |
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2:00 am
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informedferret:
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hey ferrets love to find things out. Believe me they are amazing at finding stuff.
#blogchat |
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2:01 am
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knmu:
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Watching football and staying on top of #blogchat. Let's see how this balancing act goes... |
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2:01 am
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MaryAnnHalford:
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I made my daughter very good scrambled eggs for breakfast this AM & we had clam chowder for dinner! #blogchat
#blogchat |
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2:01 am
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Armano:
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@GLHancock tweet more. blog less? Write more concise and focused posts. Use Twitter to inform them. Become a writer not blogger #blogchat |
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2:01 am
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teresawhite:
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RT @MackCollier: 10 mins till #blogchat! tonite discussing how to avoid and/or deal w blogger burnout! You can follow on the web here - ... |
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2:02 am
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Armano:
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shoot. I just hijacked #blogchat didn't I. Whoops. |
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2:02 am
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JDEbberly:
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RT @Chris_FastLane: Twitter resources for beginning bloggers. Look up these hashtags: #writechat #Kaizenblog #smallbizchat #Blogchat |
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2:03 am
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GLHancock:
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@Armano Ooooo Kayyyy. I'll keep that in mind. *note to self: become a writer* #blogchat |
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2:03 am
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tinkhanson:
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Woo hoo! I'll be able to participate in the first part of #blogchat tonight - haven't for weeks! |
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2:03 am
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MackCollier:
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Ok let's get started w #blogchat tonite discussing how to deal w & avoid blogger burnout! Join us in Tweetdeck or here http://bit.ly/57ANqS |
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2:04 am
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ICT_GURU:
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Jumping into #blogchat. Excuse the excessive tweets ppl! []-) |
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2:04 am
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LorieAHuston:
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Here for #blogchat. Looking forward to it!
#blogchat |
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2:04 am
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tinkhanson:
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@Armano You did, sir. But it's nice to have you. :) #blogchat |
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2:04 am
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JDEbberly:
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RT @MackCollier: Ok let's get started w #blogchat tonite discussing how to deal w & avoid blogger burnout! #Blogchat |
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2:05 am
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MackCollier:
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I think a good way to avoid blogger burnout is to have realistic goals for your blogging, along with focusing on fewer topics #blogchat you? |
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2:05 am
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WayneLiew:
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Please pardon me for the coming stream of tweets. Participating in #blogchat, discussing how to deal w & avoid blogger burnout! |
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2:05 am
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JDEbberly:
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One way to combat blogger burnout is to develop a list of blogs that you can read #Blogchat |
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2:05 am
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sarahmaeblogs:
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I'm here - looking forward this
#blogchat |
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2:05 am
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GetResults:
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Dear all, I'll be involved in a chat 4 next hour, exploring blogger burnout - join us - & pardon my tweet flood on #blogchat |
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2:05 am
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Armano:
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@GLHancock yes. Become a writer. If you're writing, then you're on your way. :-) #blogchat |
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2:05 am
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MackCollier:
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@Armano I also think I saw a @chicken_freak running around here earlier #blogchat |
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2:05 am
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soctoolreview:
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Like everything else, you need to have balance. Find a way to recharge the batteries and find your creative side. #blogchat #blogchat |
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2:06 am
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GetResults:
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Good evenint, blogger, Sm biz expert, consultant, author, speaker, coach/mentor & succession planner. Good to be here on #blogchat |
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2:06 am
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sarahmaeblogs:
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Make sure you love what you're doing
#blogchat |
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2:06 am
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knmu:
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@MackCollier I agree with having realistic goals. I'm trying to reevaluate my goals and where things stand with my blog now. #blogchat |
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2:06 am
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GLHancock:
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I think, more realistically, is to adjust your pace of posting to your other activities, perhaps? #blogchat |
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2:06 am
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ICT_GURU:
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Seems like a prereq that we all warn our followers before jumping into #blogchat ! |
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2:06 am
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Nicholas_Cardot:
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@MackCollier I think one of the keys to avoiding burnout is blogging your passion. #blogchat |
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2:06 am
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GetResults:
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RT @JDEbberly: One way to combat blogger burnout is to develop a list of blogs that you can read #Blogchat #blogchat |
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2:06 am
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WayneLiew:
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Another way to avoid blogging burnout is to have a blogging schedule in place. #blogchat |
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2:06 am
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bobbyrettew:
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@MackCollier I start a new blog with a fresh start and actually wrote a mission statement for the blog, keeps me focused! #blogchat |
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2:06 am
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MackCollier:
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One think I struggle with is getting posts up on a reg sched, I want daily posts, but can't do that have 2 scale back expectations #blogchat |
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2:06 am
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Nicholas_Cardot:
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@sarahmaeblogs I agree. If you don't love the subject that you're blogging about then it's only a matter of time until you die out #blogchat |
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2:06 am
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GetResults:
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@JDEbberly Good point, multiple PoV's do help ward off burn out, add to creative juices #blogchat |
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2:07 am
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MonroeOnABudget:
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RT @GetResults: RT @JDEbberly: One way to combat blogger burnout is to develop a list of blogs that you can read #Blogchat #blogchat |
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2:07 am
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GLHancock:
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@Armano Oh, Sweetie. Only published since 1964. A veritable newbie. A Wannabee, at the least. #blogchat |
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2:07 am
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AngEngland:
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@MackCollier Figured out during my #10habits series that daily posts to one site didn't work for me. :-) #blogchat |
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2:07 am
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Verilliance:
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Hi all, here for #blogchat |
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2:07 am
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phxreguy:
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Write when you have time and date for later publishing. Or hold non-timely articles as drafts and post when burnout approaches. #blogchat |
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2:07 am
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Sue_Anne:
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@MackCollier Focus is key. I think too many bloggers try to be everything to everyone #blogchat |
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2:07 am
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CASUDI:
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Can someone describe the symptoms of blogger burnout? #blogchat |
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2:07 am
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MackCollier:
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Like @kriscolvin is holding herself to one new post a week, I think most of us could manage that, right? #blogchat |
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2:07 am
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mtlb:
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Keep interested in other things away from blogging. Try different *features* on the blog from time to time #blogchat |
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2:07 am
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Sue_Anne:
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RT @sarahmaeblogs: Make sure you love what you're doing #blogchat |
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2:07 am
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timjahn:
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RT @Sue_Anne: @MackCollier Focus is key. I think too many bloggers try to be everything to everyone #blogchat |
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2:07 am
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tinkhanson:
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Having a main, focused topic for ur blog, and a few side topics helps u from trying to keep up w too many eclectic categories #blogchat |
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2:07 am
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JDEbberly:
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Look for different ways to stimulate creativity. Go on a trip. Leaf thru magazines. Talk w friends #Blogchat |
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2:07 am
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Ashaloo:
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I always try to post daily but seem to set myself up for failure. #blogchat |
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2:08 am
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WayneLiew:
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Don't crack your head trying to figure out what to write. Spend more time reading other blogs, and books! #blogchat |
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2:08 am
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susanbeebe:
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@Armano hehe yep Pancakes!* :) #blogchat |
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2:08 am
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hupajoob:
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Hey all. Participating in my first #blogchat - lots of tweets to come! |
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2:08 am
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ICT_GURU:
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Depending on the nature of your blog, u can always take time to chill out, not blog for awhile.@_robin_sharma is a master at this.#blogchat |
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2:08 am
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JDEbberly:
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RT @Sue_Anne: RT @sarahmaeblogs: Make sure you love what you're doing #Blogchat |
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2:08 am
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sarahmaeblogs:
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how about no expectations - just blog when you are jazzed about your topic #blogchat |
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2:08 am
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timjahn:
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@mtlb Agreed. @MattChevy does this well, expanding the blog into more of a community with videos, projects, etc. #blogchat |
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2:08 am
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chicken_freak:
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Would also suggest, find the reward. Traffic your reward and traffic growth slowing? Find another reward. Several, preferably. #blogchat |
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2:08 am
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KeithBurtis:
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@Sue_Anne @MackCollier funny you brought up this topic #blogchat yesterday, I wrote a post to completely refocus where I'm headed w/ blog |
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2:08 am
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WayneLiew:
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@Ashaloo Posting daily does take a huge toll on most of us. Perhaps you should try scaling it down. :) #blogchat |
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2:08 am
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GetResults:
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@WayneLiew scheduling helps with diversity & avoiding redundancy, but can also be daunting #blogchat |
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2:08 am
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MackCollier:
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@Ashaloo Right and if we think our blog is a failure, we are more likely to neglect/abandon it, right? #blogchat |
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2:08 am
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soctoolreview:
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How do you avoid burning out? Blog about what you love. If you're not passionate about it, burning out is inevitable. #blogchat #blogchat |
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2:08 am
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JDEbberly:
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Passion helps you stay the course over time and through thick and thin #Blogchat |
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2:08 am
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Sue_Anne:
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@MackCollier What about instead of daily, saying you're going to do 4-5 per week? Gives more flexibility as to when they get done. #blogchat |
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2:09 am
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Verilliance:
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@MackCollier My thought lately has been that burnout for the reader and the writer could be lessened by fewer, but high quality. #blogchat |
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2:09 am
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tinkhanson:
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I like this too RT @sarahmaeblogs: how about no expectations - just blog when you are jazzed about your topic #blogchat |
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2:09 am
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JDEbberly:
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@hupajoob Welcome to Blogchat!! Glad you could join us tonight! :) #Blogchat |
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2:09 am
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patmcgraw:
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Focus on quality over quantity #blogchat |
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2:09 am
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mtlb:
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Consider starting a podcast and transition your blog?s *voice* to a different format. One feeds the other. #blogchat |
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2:09 am
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Nicholas_Cardot:
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@Ashaloo I post six days a week and it can be very difficult to maintain that schedule. It's definitely not for everyone. #blogchat |
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2:09 am
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knmu:
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@kriscolvin with committing to one post a week, do you have a set day you are publishing? #blogchat |
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2:09 am
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kseniacoffman:
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@MackCollier & all: Anybody has an editorial calendar? Does it help to have one? #blogchat |
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2:09 am
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GetResults:
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RT @Sue_Anne: @MackCollier Focus is key. I think too many bloggers try to be everything to everyone #blogchat |
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2:09 am
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Sue_Anne:
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RT @Ashaloo: I always try to post daily but seem to set myself up for failure. #blogchat |
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2:09 am
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ICT_GURU:
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@knmu Good point! Don't be afraid to reevaluate your blog goals if you feel your not hitting the mark. #blogchat |
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2:09 am
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GLHancock:
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@hupajoob Welcome! Yes, plenty of tweets coming your way! #blogchat |
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2:09 am
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informedferret:
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I know for me I have been setting up interviews for future posts and that has helped me to have focus.
#blogchat |
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2:09 am
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CASUDI:
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RT @patmcgraw: Focus on quality over quantity #blogchat |
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2:10 am
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LorieAHuston:
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Agree about the passion. Otherwise, too tedious to write frequently about something you don't care about. #blogchat |
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2:10 am
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Ashaloo:
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@MackCollier For sure
#blogchat |
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2:10 am
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hupajoob:
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@JDEbberly Glad to be here! #blogchat |
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2:10 am
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JDEbberly:
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Mix up the kinds of posts you make on your blog. Mixing things up keeps you interested and pumped to write #Blogchat |
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2:10 am
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sarahmaeblogs:
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Also, not taking ourselves too seriously...too serious = burnout #blogchat |
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2:10 am
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WayneLiew:
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@GetResults For me, the initial part of setting up the blogging schedule was hard. But it definitely helps later on. #blogchat |
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2:10 am
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tinkhanson:
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Industry mags r great 4 current topics! RT @JDEbberly: Look for ways to stimulate creativity. Go on a trip. Leaf thru magazines... #Blogchat |
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2:10 am
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shortformernie:
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A few months ago, I had a "Catstravaganza" on the blog. A day of nothing but cats. I did it mainly for my own sanity. #blogchat |
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2:10 am
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Verilliance:
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True, passion helps us from burnout, but what about readers? I get exhausted READING all that I"m passionate about #blogchat |
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2:10 am
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GLHancock:
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@kseniacoffman I had one in the beginning (5.5 years ago) and now I laugh! I was afraid I would run out of topics! #blogchat |
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2:10 am
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MackCollier:
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@Verilliance I was going to run a post on Fri at mackcollier.com but the previous post was still getting comments so i'll wait #blogchat |
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2:10 am
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Eric_Urbane:
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What has helped our Urbane Life Blog is to change up bloggers, readers get tried of the same old same old #BlogChat |
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2:10 am
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zacuto_sue:
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True. RT @timjahn: RT @Sue_Anne: @MackCollier Focus is key. I think too many bloggers try to be everything to everyone #blogchat |
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2:10 am
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AndreaRealtor:
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Mine too! RT @hupajoob: Hey all. Participating in my first #blogchat - lots of tweets to come! |
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2:10 am
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WayneLiew:
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@informedferret Yup, interviewing others is a great way to generate great content. #blogchat |
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2:10 am
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patmcgraw:
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I use an editorial calendar as a guide with current events trumping the original schedule #blogchat |
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2:10 am
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kseniacoffman:
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@knmu Good question on day of the week - I heard that Tue & Thurs are good / not sure why :-) #blogchat |
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2:10 am
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Sue_Anne:
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Did people see Chris Brogan's farmer post? http://bit.ly/8lAMZJ Great ideas on developing habits there. #blogchat |
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2:10 am
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JDEbberly:
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@kseniacoffman Keeping an editorial calendar helps keep you on track #Blogchat |
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2:10 am
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phxreguy:
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Write what you're passionate about, not what you think others want to read. Readers will sense passion & enjoy. #blogchat |
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2:11 am
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patrickallmond:
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Great reason to have guest posters. Gives you a break and get some variety in there. I started that at http://stopdoingnothing.com #blogchat |
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2:11 am
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hupajoob:
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@GLHancock Thanks! #blogchat |
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2:11 am
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MackCollier:
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@KseniaCoffman An editorial calendar is a great idea, but I struggle to come up with post ideas in advance #blogchat |
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2:11 am
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mtlb:
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@LorieAHuston - Writing what you know has to be a given. #blogchat |
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2:11 am
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patmcgraw:
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Is there really that much to say? #blogchat |
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2:11 am
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shortformernie:
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I think that, as a blogger who puts stuff up daily based on the news, it can get very grindy. The key is new tricks. #blogchat |
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2:11 am
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tinkhanson:
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RT @bobbyrettew: @MackCollier I start a new blog with a fresh start and actually wrote a mission statement, keeps me focused! #blogchat |
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2:11 am
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KaryD:
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I so can't concentrate on #blogchat with this #vikings game going on! |
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2:11 am
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sarahmaeblogs:
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RT @MackCollier: @KseniaCoffman An editorial calendar is a great idea, but I struggle to come up with post ideas in advance//me to #blogchat |
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2:11 am
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GetResults:
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@WayneLiew Serializing longer posts can also help, both in continuity and freshness #blogchat |
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2:11 am
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kseniacoffman:
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@GLHancock I think an ed cal would add discipline - I have lots of topics in my head; but procrastinate... #blogchat |
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2:11 am
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informedferret:
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@wayneLiew especially if you are a niche blogger.
#blogchat |
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2:11 am
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MaryAnnHalford:
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I think an editorial calendar is key, but one must always allow for spontaneity and events #blogchat #blogchat |
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2:12 am
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sarahmaeblogs:
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I like to keep things fresh...editorial calendar ruins that for me personally #blogchat |
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2:12 am
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ICT_GURU:
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#blogchat I have an "ideas" list where I list great topics that I want to blog about.Then write up a few in advance.Helps take pressure off. |
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2:12 am
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tinkhanson:
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Um, big storm coming - if I suddenly drop out of #blogchat you'll know we lost internet :) |
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2:12 am
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LorieAHuston:
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@MackCollier I tend to write about whatever comes to mind when I sit down to write.
#blogchat |
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2:12 am
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wordsbybob:
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RT @Nicholas_Cardot: @MackCollier I think one of the keys to avoiding burnout is blogging your passion. #blogchat |
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2:12 am
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bobbyrettew:
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RT @PhxREguy: Write what you're passionate about, not what you think others want to read. Readers will sense passion & enjoy. #blogchat |
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2:12 am
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rockson:
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I try to keep Saturdays to one thing, sharing my stats on blog and social networking. #blogchat |
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2:12 am
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JDEbberly:
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If you blog to several audiences, then write to each on different day of the week - mixing things up - keeping you energetic #Blogchat |
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2:12 am
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GLHancock:
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@chicken_freak I don't understand. What about rewards? #blogchat |
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2:12 am
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MackCollier:
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I think many of us are too hard on our selves, we demand perfection, need to lighten up, make the blog fun again! #blogchat |
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2:12 am
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patrickallmond:
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I also don't restrict myself to a single topic. What is on my mind is what comes out at SDN #blogchat |
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2:12 am
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WayneLiew:
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@Verilliance I think it is important as a blogger to understand your readers before setting up a posting frequency. #blogchat |
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2:12 am
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sarahmaeblogs:
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How often to you get burned out? #blogchat |
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2:12 am
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MaryAnnHalford:
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#blogchat @jayderagon is great at serializng posts
#blogchat |
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2:12 am
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JDEbberly:
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RT @ICT_GURU: I have an "ideas" list where I list great topics that I want to blog about.Then write up a few in advance. #Blogchat |
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2:12 am
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shortformernie:
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A routine works better for me than an editorial calendar. I know what to post on certain days, and certain times. #blogchat |
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2:13 am
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GLHancock:
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@kseniacoffman And would you put all those topics on your editorial calendar? #blogchat |
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2:13 am
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eljadaae:
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@JDEbberly What's an editorial calendar? #blogchat |
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2:13 am
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JDEbberly:
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RT @PhxREguy: Write what you're passionate about, not what you think others want to read. Readers will sense passion & enjoy. #Blogchat |
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2:13 am
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GetResults:
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@CASUDI Symptoms include: staleness, redundancy, missed deadlines. #blogchat |
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2:13 am
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MackCollier:
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Those of you that are suffering from blogger burnout, what are the causes? #blogchat |
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2:13 am
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LorieAHuston:
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Also try to keep a small notebook with me to jot down article ideas when out of the house
#blogchat |
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2:13 am
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CASUDI:
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@MaryAnnHalford YES, a flexible editorial calender I agree ~ #blogchat |
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2:13 am
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WayneLiew:
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Yup, keep readers wanting for more. RT @GetResults: Serializing longer posts can also help, both in continuity and freshness. #blogchat |
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2:13 am
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ICT_GURU:
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RT @JDEbberly Look for different ways to stimulate creativity. Go on a trip. Leaf thru magazines. Talk w friends #Blogchat |
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2:13 am
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Verilliance:
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So aside from what to do about it, I'm wondering how many of you ARE feeling burnout from writing or keeping up with others #blogchat |
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2:13 am
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GLHancock:
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@sarahmaeblogs I've had it once or twice. First time I announced I was taking a vacation from blogging. Stayed off a month or so. #blogchat |
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2:13 am
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rockinrobync:
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RT @MackCollier: I think many of us are too hard on our selves, we demand perfection, need to lighten up, make the blog fun again! #blogchat |
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2:13 am
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JDEbberly:
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RT @shortformernie: A routine works better for me than an editorial calendar. I know what to post on certain days, & certain times #Blogchat |
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2:13 am
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patrickallmond:
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@eljadaae When you have a calendar ahead of time of what you will blog about when #blogchat |
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2:13 am
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shortformernie:
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Two hours a morning posting, at least an hour a night, three regular features a week. It keeps a rhythm going. #blogchat |
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2:13 am
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JDEbberly:
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RT @LorieAHuston: Also try to keep a small notebook with me to jot down article ideas when out of the house #Blogchat |
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2:13 am
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CASUDI:
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RT @MackCollier: Those of you that are suffering from blogger burnout, what are the causes? #blogchat |
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2:14 am
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ICT_GURU:
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#blogchat To help spark creative ideas on various topics, check out the vids at www.ted.com GREAT STUFF! |
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2:14 am
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GetResults:
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@mtlb as an alternative or as an extension? #blogchat |
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2:14 am
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kseniacoffman:
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@GLHancock In fact, I'm planning to do it tomorrow! #blogchat |
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2:14 am
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WayneLiew:
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Important!! RT @LorieAHuston Also try to keep a small notebook with me to jot down article ideas when out of the house. #blogchat |
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2:14 am
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tinkhanson:
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This is me for sure. RT @MackCollier: we are 2 hard on ourselves, demand perfection, need to lighten up, make the blog fun again! #blogchat |
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2:14 am
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mtlb:
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@MackCollier - When it becomes an obligation. #blogchat |
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2:14 am
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rockson:
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Editorial calendar also works great for group blogs too. Keeps you from chasing down your bloggers. #blogchat |
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2:14 am
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ICT_GURU:
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@Ashaloo Try pre-writing your posts on a weekly basis. #blogchat |
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2:14 am
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amanda_pants:
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@MackCollier re causes: the feeling that I have already said this before, how can i say it again and say it well #blogchat #blogchat |
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2:14 am
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JDEbberly:
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RT @CASUDI: RT @MackCollier: Those of you that are suffering from blogger burnout, what are the causes? #Blogchat |
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2:14 am
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patmcgraw:
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@MackCollier #blogchat the main cause is quality content - there really is a limit on some topics |
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2:14 am
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LorieAHuston:
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@Verilliance Just be yourself and don't worry about the others. Write to suit yourself and your readers will follow
#blogchat |
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2:15 am
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magnetsfast:
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RT @WayneLiew: Don't crack your head trying to figure out what to write. Spend more time reading other blogs, and books! #blogchat |
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2:15 am
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KrisColvin:
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@MackCollier @knmu #blogchat I don't have a set day. Just have to post between sunday and saturday, or I get hit with a fine! |
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2:15 am
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ICT_GURU:
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#blogchat If you do decide to blog daily, then keep your posts short. @sammartino is a master at this! |
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2:15 am
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patrickallmond:
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We all want visitors. To get visitors you need to have new content. That create the self-inundated pressure! #blogchat |
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2:15 am
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midwestguest:
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@MackCollier I started with 2x per week, added in an extra photo post. I'm at about 4 posts a week at this point #blogchat |
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2:15 am
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chicken_freak:
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@GLHancock Reward= What makes you happy & satisfied with blog. Traffic? Comment community? Ability to rant? #blogchat |
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2:15 am
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JDEbberly:
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Write up a cushion of articles for those times when you feel burned out or suffering from writer's block #Blogchat |
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2:15 am
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shortformernie:
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@MackCollier Too much on my plate. Thinking too big. I'm still small ? I need to have a plate that matches my meal. #blogchat |
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2:15 am
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JDEbberly:
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RT @WayneLiew: Don't crack your head trying to figure out what to write. Spend more time reading other blogs, and books! #Blogchat |
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2:15 am
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Sue_Anne:
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RT @rockson: Editorial calendar also works great for group blogs too. Keeps you from chasing down your bloggers. #blogchat |
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2:15 am
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mtlb:
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@GetResults - in my case and @luckthelady, an extension of what we do now. #blogchat |
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2:15 am
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patrickallmond:
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@LorieAHuston That is good unless you are people that blog to make money #blogchat |
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2:15 am
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servantofchaos:
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@MackCollier If I do get a sense of burnout, it's not generally to do with too much writing, but with too little #blogchat |
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2:15 am
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GetResults:
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@MackCollier have you considered topical posts (what comes up close-in) and planned posts (expanding your body of knowledge? #blogchat |
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2:15 am
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patmcgraw:
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And this is a great reason RT @mtlb: @MackCollier - When it becomes an obligation. #blogchat |
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2:15 am
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bobbyrettew:
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@MackCollier My blog is focused specifically on Storytelling, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship...but "Red String" is Storytelling #blogchat |
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2:15 am
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WayneLiew:
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RT @ICT_GURU: If you do decide to blog daily, then keep your posts short. @sammartino is a master at this! #blogchat |
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2:15 am
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amanda_pants:
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RT @MackCollier: I think many of us are too hard on our selves, we demand perfection, need to lighten up, make the blog fun again! #blogchat |
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2:15 am
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CASUDI:
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@GetResults and sitting down to write and not writing? #blogchat |
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2:16 am
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Eric_Urbane:
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Blogging IS an obligation, and the Blog Value fades exponentially with inconsistency, It then is Just a Hobby, #BlogChat |
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2:16 am
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Verilliance:
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*@MackCollier For me burnout is more in reading than writing, but worried that my readers/potential readers are also #blogchat |
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2:16 am
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MaryAnnHalford:
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YES RT @JDEbberly: Write up a cushion of articles for those times when you feel burned out or suffering from writers block #blogchat |
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2:16 am
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ICT_GURU:
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#blogchat Most blogging software will help you schedule your posts so you can prewrite everything. |
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2:16 am
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patrickallmond:
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Who here blogs to pay the bills? Not just side money - the rent ?
#blogchat |
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2:16 am
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GetResults:
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@CASUDI that, too! #blogchat |
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2:16 am
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thekrg:
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I've been trying to blog daily and failing. Lots of ideas. No time. Unrealistic goal? #blogchat |
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2:16 am
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MackCollier:
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@amanda_pants YES! I constantly struggle with blogging about topics I have already addressed #blogchat |
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2:16 am
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ICT_GURU:
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RT @JDEbberly Passion helps you stay the course over time and through thick and thin #Blogchat |
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2:16 am
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karimacatherine:
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RT @KrisColvin: @MackCollier @knmu #blogchat I don't have a set day. Just have to post between sunday and saturday, or I get hit with a... |
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2:16 am
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Ashaloo:
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@ICT_GURU I tried that for a week and I actually loved it. #blogchat |
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2:16 am
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tinkhanson:
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I keep a list w themes & topics 4 when Im out & about & get struck by ideas, dont have 2 remember later when staring at screen! #blogchat |
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2:16 am
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GLHancock:
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@JDEbberly Speaking from vast experience, a cushion of articles is quite helpful in preventing burnout, esp if schedule is varied #blogchat |
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2:16 am
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BHGRE_Wendy:
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RT @PhxREguy: Write what you're passionate about, not what you think others want to read. Readers will sense passion & enjoy. #blogchat |
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2:16 am
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shortformernie:
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@patrickallmond New content is nice. But smart content is better. Don't force it. #blogchat |
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2:16 am
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patrickallmond:
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@bobbyrettew You blog is focused specifically on 3 things? #blogchat |
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2:16 am
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tamcdonald:
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RT @phxreguy: Write what you're passionate about, not what you think others want to read. Readers will sense passion & enjoy. #blogchat |
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2:16 am
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rockson:
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RT @JDEbberly: Write up a cushion of articles for those times when you feel burned out or suffering from writers block #blogchat |
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2:16 am
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GetResults:
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@mtlb makes sense to repurpose content in various media to reach those prone to learn in each of them #blogchat |
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2:17 am
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phxreguy:
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Avoid blogger burnout. Drink more beer. Or blog naked. Or both. #blogchat |
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2:17 am
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GLHancock:
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@ICT_GURU That can make for a very stiff, robotic-sounding blog, I think. #blogchat |
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2:17 am
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timjahn:
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@MackCollier I find reading more blogs and articles (especially outside your interests) helps a lot #blogchat |
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2:17 am
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knmu:
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@KrisColvin good to know. I have a bit of trouble if I try to make things happen on the same day all of the time #blogchat. |
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2:17 am
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patmcgraw:
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perhaps my focus, my topic is too narrow? #blogchat |
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2:17 am
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MackCollier:
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@amanda_pants But I still think you can dig in your archives & post about past topics, your readership is always changing #blogchat |
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2:17 am
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Verilliance:
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Whatever the niche, whatever the spin, for the most part the messages are the same, but I don't want to miss something new. #blogchat |
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2:17 am
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informedferret:
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@patrickallmond right now my blog is more personal and not helping me to pay anything. I'd like it to eventually .
#blogchat |
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2:17 am
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kseniacoffman:
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@Eric_Urbane what wd you consider consistent? how often? #blogchat |
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2:17 am
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shortformernie:
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@phxreguy Is your blog safe for work? #blogchat |
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2:17 am
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bobbyrettew:
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@patrickallmond Yep....because those three things are the areas that I am surrounded by daily! I love writing about each of them. #blogchat |
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2:17 am
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karimacatherine:
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Hello everyone, I am jst listening in as I am about launch my blog thi month. #blogchat >>> great advice! |
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2:17 am
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chicken_freak:
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My daily topic is suitable to short short post. Separate from longer less frequent article posts. #blogchat |
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2:18 am
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JDEbberly:
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Keyword research will give you ideas for posts that will draw visitors thru the search engines #Blogchat |
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2:18 am
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LorieAHuston:
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Even if you blog for the rent, you still need originality. Can only do that by letting your personality come though a bit
#blogchat |
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2:18 am
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GetResults:
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@JDEbberly that's how traditional publications work - they always have stories in the queue - just waiting #blogchat |
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2:18 am
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Verilliance:
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So how do we keep our readers from getting burned out? #blogchat |
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2:18 am
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LorieAHuston:
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RT @JDEbberly: Keyword research will give you ideas for posts that will draw visitors thru the search engines #blogchat |
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2:18 am
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Eric_Urbane:
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@kseniacoffman We post daily on most of the commercial accounts we service #BlogChat |
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2:18 am
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KeithBurtis:
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@MackCollier that the conundrum of an early adopter. I usually thwart that by acting as if I'm answering a question #blogchat |
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2:18 am
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CASUDI:
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@patrickallmond As client reinforcement it pays the bills indirectly #blogchat |
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2:18 am
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timjahn:
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@karimacatherine Any questions we can help ya with? #blogchat |
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2:18 am
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WayneLiew:
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Question: When you hit a roadblock in your writing, what will you do? #blogchat |
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2:18 am
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MaryAnnHalford:
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Another gr8 point RT @JDEbberly: Keyword research will give you ideas for posts that will draw visitors thru the search engines #blogchat |
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2:18 am
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AndreaRealtor:
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RT @phxreguy: Avoid blogger burnout. Drink more beer. Or blog naked. Or both. #blogchat |
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2:18 am
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amanda_pants:
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@MackCollier I agree and I know I need to do that more! #blogchat |
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2:19 am
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Verilliance:
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Because I guarantee they're feeling it, even if your content is great. I hear people talking about it all the time. #blogchat |
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2:19 am
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TimJackson:
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@MackCollier it's never blooging itself, it's the blogging on top of the tons of other work/ life. Blogging suffers for balance. #blogchat |
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2:19 am
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eljadaae:
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@MackCollier @amanda_pants I'm wondering how long people subscribe to blogs in general, re readdressing past topics? #blogchat |
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2:19 am
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sahahn:
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RT @PhxREguy: Avoid blogger burnout. Drink more beer. Or blog naked. Or both. #blogchat [Ha! Thx 4 the suggestions!] |
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2:19 am
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sharonmostyn:
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RT @patrickallmond: We all want visitors. To get visitors you need to have new content. That create the self-inundated pressure! #blogchat |
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2:19 am
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phxreguy:
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RT @shortformernie: @phxreguy Is your blog safe for work? #blogchat [LMAO. Completely SFW. It's real estate... ] |
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2:19 am
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patrickallmond:
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@WayneLiew Get some guests in there #blogchat |
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2:19 am
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tdhurst:
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NO VIDEO BLOGS! RT @PhxREguy: Avoid blogger burnout. Drink more beer. Or blog naked. Or both. #blogchat |
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2:19 am
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tinkhanson:
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I think blogger burnout is truly when we're either too hard on ourselves and it's a chore, or too easy and it becomes a cakewalk. #blogchat |
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2:19 am
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rockson:
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RT @LorieAHuston: Even if you blog for rent, you need originality. Can only do that by letting your personality come though a bit #blogchat |
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2:19 am
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GLHancock:
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@CASUDI I figure it reassures clients that I am who I say I am, and that I am not a fly-by-night scammer. #blogchat |
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2:19 am
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sarahmaeblogs:
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I love blogging...haha...I only get burned out when I start trying to write for traffic #blogchat |
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2:19 am
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MackCollier:
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@amanda_pants What about re-examining an old post where you were wrong, do an update and tell your readers what you got wrong? #blogchat |
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2:19 am
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LoriMoreno:
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Oh yeah? haha!! RT @PhxREguy Avoid blogger burnout. Drink more beer. Or blog naked. Or both. #blogchat |
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2:19 am
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woley:
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RT @tdhurst: NO VIDEO BLOGS! RT @PhxREguy: Avoid blogger burnout. Drink more beer. Or blog naked. Or both. #blogchat |
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2:19 am
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sharonmostyn:
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RT @LorieAHuston: @Verilliance Just be yourself & don't worry about the others. Write to suit yourself & your readers will follow #blogchat |
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2:20 am
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tamcdonald:
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Add star to Google Reader posts that provide inspiration for future posts. Plenty of ideas when you think you run out. #blogchat |
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2:20 am
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ChaparroGroup:
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RT @AndreaRealtor: RT @phxreguy: Avoid blogger burnout. Drink more beer. Or blog naked. Or both. #blogchat |
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2:20 am
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eljadaae:
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RT @JDEbberly: Keyword research will give you ideas for posts that will draw visitors thru the search engines #blogchat > great idea!! |
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2:20 am
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pcaveney:
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@WayneLiew i heard from a blog that you can write down blog titles w/o any text. just make a list & come back to it later. #blogchat |
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2:20 am
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beverlycornell:
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@Eric_Urbane I think that it is more ports t in the beginning...once established not as important #blogchat |
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2:20 am
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JDEbberly:
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RT @AndreaRealtor: RT @phxreguy: Avoid blogger burnout. Drink more beer. Or blog naked. Or both. #Blogchat |
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2:20 am
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ICT_GURU:
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@GLHancock That depends on the quality of ur writing.Content is king!If u make ur posts interesting then u wont sound like a robot.#blogchat |
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2:20 am
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GetResults:
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@MackCollier popular topics, like pop movies, get re-written & redone. Time will change your perspective - & audience will be new #blogchat |
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2:20 am
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sharonmostyn:
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RT @MackCollier: Those of you that are suffering from blogger burnout, what are the causes? #blogchat |
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2:20 am
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soctoolreview:
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I think some people burnout b/c they don't achieve "success" as fast as they'd like. #blogchat |
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2:20 am
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velvetverbosity:
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RT @sarahmaeblogs: I love blogging...haha...I only get burned out when I start trying to write for traffic #blogchat |
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2:20 am
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sharonmostyn:
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RT @MackCollier: I think many of us are too hard on our selves, we demand perfection, need to lighten up, make the blog fun again! #blogchat |
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2:20 am
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ChicagoDiane:
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Whatever works! :) RT @LoriMoreno: Oh yeah? haha!! RT @PhxREguy Avoid blogger burnout. Drink more beer. Or blog naked. Or both. #blogchat |
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2:20 am
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WayneLiew:
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@Verilliance It would be great if bloggers would spend some time asking their readers about that. #blogchat |
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2:20 am
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stephenTiano:
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I blog about freelance book design. But there are times when I'm dry on the subject. Guess that happens with topic-specific blogs. #blogchat |
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2:20 am
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shortformernie:
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@phxreguy Be sure you're not taking pics for your real estate blog in front of mirrors, OK? :D #blogchat |
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2:20 am
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paminottawa:
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I agree. I want a cool new blog, but scared to design/manage it without help - needs to be GREAT, not just okay...RT @MackCollier: #blogchat |
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2:20 am
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GLHancock:
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Burnout will happen more frequently to control freaks. We can't control all life. It becomes stressful. No time to blog. #blogchat |
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2:20 am
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timjahn:
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@soctoolreview I think so too #blogchat |
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2:20 am
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JDEbberly:
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Combat blogger burnout by dressing like your wife or girlfriend and blogging. That'll give you a new point of view #Blogchat |
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2:20 am
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LorieAHuston:
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Find ways to work smart..maybe a series of short posts around a similar topic #blogchat |
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2:21 am
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MackCollier:
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@eljadaae And ADD with social media what it is, a lot of people probably missed your post the first time you covered a topic #blogchat |
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2:21 am
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GetResults:
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@WayneLiew Impace of roadblocks depends on hardness of deadline. #blogchat |
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2:21 am
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beverlycornell:
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@Eric_Urbane guest bloggers are a great way to get your blog new visitors too. #blogchat |
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2:21 am
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Mandy_Vavrinak:
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Hi, all :) Late to #blogchat but glad to be here! #blogchat |
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2:21 am
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rockson:
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Group blogging is a great way to avoid burnout. Get a group of 5 or more & commit to posting at least 2 times a month. #blogchat |
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2:21 am
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ErikBoles:
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Totally agree! RT: @sarahmaeblogs I like to keep things fresh...editorial calendar ruins that for me personally #blogchat |
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2:21 am
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OwenGreaves:
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If Blogging is not where the largest margin of Profit is, focus on what makes you money, if money isn't an issue, do what you like #blogchat |
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2:21 am
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sharonmostyn:
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RT @ICT_GURU: #blogchat To help spark creative ideas on various topics, check out the vids at www.ted.com GREAT STUFF! |
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2:21 am
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AndreaRealtor:
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What is going on in my business seems to dictate my ideas for posts & desire to write. Sometimes old posts can take a new spin #blogchat |
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2:21 am
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WayneLiew:
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@pcaveney Yes, you can. So what will you do after saving the blog post in order to get ideas or to chill? :-) #blogchat |
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2:21 am
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knmu:
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@patrickallmond What do you recommend if blog isn't very big yet? I feel like if I have guests I don't have much to offer them yet #blogchat |
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2:21 am
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clayhebert:
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RT @JDEbberly: Keyword research will give you ideas for posts that will draw visitors thru the search engines #blogchat > great idea!! |
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2:21 am
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shortformernie:
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I've been using the Publish2 plugin for Wordpress to help find interesting topics to blog about. It's a nice spark. #blogchat |
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2:21 am
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Sue_Anne:
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RT @CASUDI: @patrickallmond As client reinforcement it pays the bills indirectly #blogchat |
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2:21 am
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GetResults:
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@JDEbberly I like that thinking! #blogchat |
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2:21 am
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cbrett60:
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Ok I am late #blogchat |
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2:21 am
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JDEbberly:
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RT @beverlycornell: @Eric_Urbane guest bloggers are a great way to get your blog new visitors too #Blogchat |
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2:21 am
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GetResults:
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RT @JDEbberly: RT @AndreaRealtor: RT @phxreguy: Avoid blogger burnout. Drink more beer. Or blog naked. Or both. #Blogchat #blogchat |
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2:21 am
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informedferret:
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@stephenTiano I know what u mean. But finding out what a day,week, or month is to certain areas helps to give a topic.
#blogchat |
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2:22 am
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sharonmostyn:
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RT @amanda_pants: @MackCollier re causes: feeling that I have already said this before, how can i say it again & say it well #blogchat |
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2:22 am
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MackCollier:
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@paminottawa I firmly believe that no blog becomes great without some growing pains, just start and learn as you go! #blogchat |
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2:22 am
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CASUDI:
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@GetResults @JDEbberly I list my post ideas with the opening (hook) paragraph ~ #blogchat |
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2:22 am
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midwestguest:
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Varying the length of posts...I often tie a mostly photo post to stories I've done earlier in the week #blogchat |
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2:22 am
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JDEbberly:
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RT @shortformernie: I've been using the Publish2 plugin for Wordpress to find interesting topics to blog about. It's nice spark #Blogchat |
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2:22 am
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karimacatherine:
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@beverlycornell how soon should you do that? after you have some visibility or right away? #blogchat |
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2:22 am
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GLHancock:
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Burnout is when you're just sick of blogging. Can't stand to write another, not when you don't know quite what to write about. #blogchat |
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2:22 am
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patrickallmond:
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@knmu People always love to guest post in my experience. Gets them traffic and links back. You always have something to offer :) #blogchat |
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2:22 am
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Sue_Anne:
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@CASUDI Yes, most bloggers that I know that are "paying the bills" are doing it because their blog is bringing in work. #blogchat |
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2:22 am
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Eric_Urbane:
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@beverlycornell Perhaps, but part of our promise to our clients with the blog, is To Move the Google Needle, #BlogChat |
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2:22 am
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MonroeOnABudget:
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#blogchat ok you all are making me laugh and I'm not even watching the entire feed |
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2:22 am
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WayneLiew:
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LOL! RT @GetResults RT @JDEbberly RT @AndreaRealtor RT @phxreguy Avoid blogger burnout. Drink more beer. Or blog naked. Or both. #blogchat |
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2:22 am
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LoriMoreno:
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@ChicagoDiane LMAO!! #blogchat |
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2:22 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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am stepping into #blogchat - sorry peeps if I tweet a lot for the next 40 mins- hopefully good info |
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2:22 am
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amanda_pants:
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@MackCollier Time to start dogging thru the archives I guess. Instead of predictions post this yr I reviewed what said for last. #blogchat |
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2:22 am
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MackCollier:
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@amanda_pants A few months ago I went back and read my blog archives then wrote a post about how terrible my first posts were ;) #blogchat |
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2:22 am
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ICT_GURU:
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#blogchat Another good way to come up with content is to ask your Twitter followers what they'd like to see. |
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2:22 am
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patmcgraw:
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Presenting same concepts in new ways is key...need to focus on presentation more #blogchat |
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2:22 am
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TeriLussier:
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go sell a house #blogchat |
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2:22 am
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JDEbberly:
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RT @midwestguest: Varying the length of posts...I often tie a mostly photo post to stories I've done earlier in the week #Blogchat |
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2:22 am
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shortformernie:
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@MackCollier Amen to that, bro. #blogchat |
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2:22 am
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ErikBoles:
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AMEN! RT: @MackCollier many of us are 2 hard on ourselves, we demand perfection, lighten up, make the blog fun again! #blogchat |
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2:22 am
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clayhebert:
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Consistency in posting frequency is key. I've been posting every day in 2010 and I'm seeing WAY more engagement and traffic. #blogchat |
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2:22 am
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LorieAHuston:
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@knmu Just keep posting, it's a gradual process and takes time #blogchat |
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2:23 am
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AndreaRealtor:
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My first #blogchat and I am finding some great new people to follow. |
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2:23 am
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sharonmostyn:
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I'd like to! RT @JDEbberly Write a cushion of articles for those times when you feel burned out or suffering from writer's block #Blogchat |
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2:23 am
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Mandy_Vavrinak:
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RT @rockson: Group blogging is a great way to avoid burnout. Get a grp of 5 + & commit to posting at least 2 times a month. #blogchat |
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2:23 am
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MackCollier:
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@amanda_pants Point was to show others that we all get better the longer we blog #blogchat |
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2:23 am
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Verilliance:
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So it's like a self-perpetuating cycle it seems - drive to put up fresh content, drive to read and stay current #blogchat |
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2:23 am
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WayneLiew:
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RT @patrickallmond @knmu People always love to guest post. Gets them traffic and links back. You always have something to offer :) #blogchat |
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2:23 am
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tinkhanson:
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@pcaveney I do that, and it really helps. Just write down the headlines... come back to it later. #blogchat |
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2:23 am
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3keyscoach:
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RT @MackCollier @eljadaae & ADD w/ social media what it is, lot of people probably missed your post the 1st time you covered topic #blogchat |
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2:23 am
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patrickallmond:
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If you have more than 50 posts you have plenty of fodder to revisit and expand upon. Should be no burnout. #blogchat |
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2:23 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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Agreed! RT @JDEbberly Write a cushion of articles for those times when you feel burned out or suffering from writer's block #blogchat |
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2:23 am
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cbrett60:
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I have a guest post coming soon to my blog. #blogchat |
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2:23 am
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LorieAHuston:
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RT @MackCollier: @amanda_pants Point was to show others that we all get better the longer we blog #blogchat |
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2:23 am
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sharonmostyn:
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RT @GetResults: @MackCollier have you considered topical posts (close-in) & planned posts (expanding your body of knowledge)? #blogchat |
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2:24 am
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4byoung:
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.@MackCollier: @amanda_pants A few months ago I read my blog archives then wrote a post about how terrible my first posts were ;) #blogchat |
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2:24 am
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MackCollier:
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@TimJackson I know I hear you. Was talking w @kriscolvin about this, need to blog to get more work, but cant cause busy w work #blogchat |
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2:24 am
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stephenTiano:
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@informedferret I'm not sure I understand. Find out what a day, week, etc., is? Please explain. #blogchat |
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2:24 am
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Sue_Anne:
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RT @LorieAHuston: Find ways to work smart..maybe a series of short posts around a similar topic #blogchat |
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2:24 am
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Mandy_Vavrinak:
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When I have some burnout, I just let it be.... go new places, read something... ideas happen #blogchat |
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2:24 am
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3keyscoach:
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RT @patrickallmond: If you have more than 50 posts you have plenty of fodder to revisit and expand upon. Should be no burnout. #blogchat |
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2:24 am
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mpace101:
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#blogchat: blogging like other business goals req: 1. know cust 2. dev objectives 3. plan to achieve obj or strategy 4. infrastructure 2 sup |
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2:24 am
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knmu:
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@patrickallmond Thanks for the advice. Will give it a shot after I get out of my current slump a bit #blogchat |
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2:24 am
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midwestguest:
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RT @patrickallmond If you have more than 50 posts you have plenty of fodder to revisit and expand upon. Should be no burnout. #blogchat |
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2:24 am
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deedstreet:
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RT @PhxREguy: Avoid blogger burnout. Drink more beer. Or blog naked. Or both. #blogchat [order some pizza as well for the trifecta] |
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2:24 am
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Eric_Urbane:
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A different question is, How Much Time Are You Spending on each Post? #BlogChat |
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2:24 am
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amanda_pants:
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@MackCollier So True that they more we blog, the easier it is and better we get #blogchat #atleastIhopeso |
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2:24 am
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GLHancock:
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@patrickallmond But burnout is not the same as "nothing to post about". It is not wanting to post at all. #blogchat |
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2:24 am
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Sue_Anne:
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RT @MackCollier: I firmly believe that no blog becomes great without some growing pains, just start and learn as you go! #blogchat |
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2:25 am
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clayhebert:
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@MackCollier I use twitter favorites to mark as "read later" when on mobile. It becomes a great list for blog topic ideas. #blogchat |
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2:25 am
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LorieAHuston:
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I do the same. RT @Mandy_Vavrinak: When I have some burnout, I just let it be.... go new places, read something... ideas happen #blogchat |
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2:25 am
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sharonmostyn:
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Me, too! Hard working FT + Mom RT @thekrg: I've been trying to blog daily and failing. Lots of ideas. No time. Unrealistic goal? #blogchat |
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2:25 am
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JDEbberly:
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RT @patrickallmond If you have more than 50 posts you have plenty of fodder to revisit and expand upon. Should be no burnout. #Blogchat |
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2:25 am
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4byoung:
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RT @Mandy_Vavrinak: When I have some burnout, I just let it be.... go new places, read something... ideas happen #blogchat |
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2:25 am
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MackCollier:
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@amanda_pants Yeah see that's a great example of what I am talking about #blogchat |
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2:25 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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RT @Eric_Urbane: A different question is, How Much Time Are You Spending on each Post? #BlogChat #blogchat |
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2:25 am
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beverlycornell:
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@Eric_Urbane my personal global biz blog has more visitors now and I have not blogged in 4 months. Just sayin' #blogchat |
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2:25 am
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ErikBoles:
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Don't focus on specific topics or calendars, focus on engaging with your audience & adding value, THAT is the key #blogchat |
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2:25 am
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sarahmaeblogs:
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burnout isn't for lack of ideas, it's lack of how to communicate those ideas well - in fresh ways #blogchat |
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2:25 am
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TimJackson:
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@MackCollier precisely Mack. The irony is the reputation for blogging that I built over the years- makes it hard to "pause". #blogchat |
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2:25 am
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informedferret:
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@stephenTiano well for me next month is national pet dental month. That give me ideas for posts as well as people I want to talk 2 #blogchat |
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2:25 am
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shawnJroberts:
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Anyone in the #blogchat sphere think about being "provocative" when they write and want to to admit it? |
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2:25 am
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GetResults:
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@patrickallmond Even so, a re-hash can be very stale. Still with audience turnover, if there is enough new insight... #blogchat |
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2:25 am
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Verilliance:
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Think about how many blogs are out there on a topic, how different can the message be? #blogchat |
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2:25 am
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JDEbberly:
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Keep a notebook in car, bedside, every room in house, take everywhere you go. Jot down ideas to blog #Blogchat |
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2:25 am
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MackCollier:
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@amanda_pants BTW do you use Google Reader? Reading shared items from your contacts is GREAT source of inspiration 4 posts #blogchat |
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2:25 am
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hupajoob:
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Any tips on how to blog at work without your boss knowing? ;-) #blogchat |
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2:25 am
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eljadaae:
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@knmu I don't believe that! What you need is a theme - and to stick to it. Gives focus to blog and blogger #blogchat |
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2:25 am
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patrickallmond:
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@GLHancock which one is the topic 2nite? #blogchat |
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2:25 am
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JDEbberly:
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RT @ErikBoles: Don't focus on specific topics or calendars, focus on engaging with your audience & adding value, THAT is the key #Blogchat |
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2:25 am
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sharonmostyn:
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RT @PhxREguy: Write what you're passionate about, not what you think others want to read. Readers will sense passion & enjoy. #blogchat |
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2:25 am
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patmcgraw:
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many start 2 blog with belief that they are an expert - then realize they have 25 great posts. Now what? #blogchat |
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2:26 am
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paminottawa:
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Yes, but do I go Wordpress or another platform, you know? UR right, tho! RT @MackCollier: @paminottawa just start & learn! #blogchat |
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2:26 am
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GetResults:
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@3keyscoach Hey, Elli, finally got caught up with you. #blogchat |
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2:26 am
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WayneLiew:
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@Eric_Urbane For me, the most time consuming part is coming up with the points and how to word stuffs. Depends on length and depth #blogchat |
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2:26 am
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ICT_GURU:
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#blogchat Have you ever thought about switching mediums?If u write posts, flip the script and do a video or audio post. |
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2:26 am
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4byoung:
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RT @tinkhanson: @pcaveney I do that, and it really helps. Just write down the headlines... come back to it later. #blogchat |
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2:26 am
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timjahn:
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@JDEbberly I use @Evernote for that purpose, works great #blogchat |
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2:26 am
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GLHancock:
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@patrickallmond burnout #blogchat |
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2:26 am
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patrickallmond:
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What are people defining as "Burnout" - Lack of topics or lack of interest of doing anything at all ? #blogchat |
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2:26 am
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Verilliance:
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I am trying to blog my passion, and differentiate (social media and brain science) #blogchat |
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2:26 am
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rockson:
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@sharonmostyn who says blogging ALLWAYS needs to be a 500 + word disertation? Less is sometimes more! #blogchat |
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2:26 am
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Mandy_Vavrinak:
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@MackCollier @KrisColvin Exactly my problem. Traffic spikes, calls happen when I post, but sometimes HARD to make time #blogchat |
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2:26 am
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JDEbberly:
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Relate your niche to some celebrity and blog about that!! @copyblogger does that well! You can too! #Blogchat |
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2:26 am
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ICT_GURU:
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RT @MackCollier What about re-examining an old post where you were wrong, do an update and tell your readers what you got wrong? #blogchat |
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2:26 am
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3keyscoach:
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@GetResults Good to see you, John! Missed you! #blogchat |
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2:26 am
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pcaveney:
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@WayneLiew i look for unusual connections. like btw graffiti and personal branding. & in class we have interesting discussions. #blogchat |
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2:26 am
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GetResults:
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@mtlb but that's why we want the big bucks! #blogchat |
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2:26 am
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JDEbberly:
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RT @timjahn: @JDEbberly I use @Evernote for that purpose, works great #Blogchat |
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2:26 am
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Verilliance:
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lol RT @hupajoob: Any tips on how to blog at work without your boss knowing? ;-) #blogchat |
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2:26 am
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beverlycornell:
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@timjahn I agree stayin on topic makes you the place to visit for content. I find an editorial calendar helps #blogchat |
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2:26 am
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WayneLiew:
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@hupajoob Will they notice if you start writing your blog post on Microsoft Word or Google Docs? #blogchat |
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2:27 am
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timjahn:
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RT @rockson: @sharonmostyn who says blogging ALLWAYS needs to be a 500 + word disertation? Less is sometimes more! #blogchat |
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2:27 am
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ctmarcom:
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I'm just starting a blog and I have a notebook to write ideas in so I can go back to it for new topics. #blogchat |
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2:27 am
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sharonmostyn:
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Great idea! RT @JDEbberly: Keyword research will give you ideas for posts that will draw visitors thru the search engines #Blogchat |
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2:27 am
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WayneLiew:
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RT @rockson: @sharonmostyn who says blogging ALLWAYS needs to be a 500 + word disertation? Less is sometimes more! #blogchat |
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2:27 am
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Mandy_Vavrinak:
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@tinkhanson Do you do it in WP? I have several "drafts" that are only a headline or maybe a sentence or two... write to remember! #blogchat |
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2:27 am
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Eric_Urbane:
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@beverlycornell An interesting stat, and inconsistent with our exp. We see reader drop off in alignment with post frequency, #BlogChat |
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2:27 am
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MackCollier:
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@paminottawa I like wordpress, if you go with wordpress.org, a ton of functionality #blogchat |
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2:27 am
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eljadaae:
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Checking which articles get most hits usually inspires me. Gives indication of what people find interesting #blogchat |
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2:27 am
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karimacatherine:
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Ever had a episode of blank page? not knowing what to write about? some type of fatigue? #blogchat |
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2:27 am
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chicken_freak:
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If main blog(s) weighs you down with reputation and fear of spoiling it, possible last-ditch solution is add'l, informal blog. #blogchat |
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2:27 am
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ErikBoles:
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I use iPhone voicememo. RT @LorieAHuston: keep a small notebook with me to jot down article ideas when out of the house #blogchat |
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2:27 am
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3keyscoach:
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@rockson Thought the 500+ word post wasn't best practice. Keep hearing people want short. Can posts be too short? #blogchat |
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2:27 am
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CaraMandart:
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Rt @MackCollier: I think many of us are too hard on our selves, we demand perfection, need to lighten up, make the blog fun again! #blogchat |
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2:27 am
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sweetsue:
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Burnout is a clue -- it takes time to discern what the clue is pointing to. Every business is its own world... #blogchat |
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2:28 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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I often try and start cleints writing long before we lunch the blo - so we can launch it with at least 10 blog posts from day 1 #blogchat |
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2:28 am
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amanda_pants:
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@MackCollier I DO use Google Reader and with the smart peeps I subscribe to I am inspired regularly! #blogchat |
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2:28 am
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jenhowver:
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RT @JDEbberly: RT @WayneLiew: Don't crack your head trying 2 figure out what 2 write. Spend more time reading other blogs & books! #Blogchat |
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2:28 am
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LorieAHuston:
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RT @timjahn: RT @rockson: @sharonmostyn who says blogging ALLWAYS needs to be a 500 + word disertation? Less is sometimes more! #blogchat |
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2:28 am
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chicken_freak:
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Add'l informal blog gives you that "who cares?" freedom of a new project, might spark writing excitement. #blogchat |
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2:28 am
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clayhebert:
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@rockson @timjahn @sharonmostyn Often times, less is more - should be shortest # of words to effectively communicate point. #blogchat |
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2:28 am
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ICT_GURU:
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RT @MackCollier I firmly believe that no blog becomes great without some growing pains, just start and learn as you go! #blogchat |
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2:28 am
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Mandy_Vavrinak:
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@rockson definitely! And a great way to combat burnout is to post a 100-word highlight of someone else's great stuff and a link :) #blogchat |
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2:28 am
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ctmarcom:
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Agree w/ less is more point. Seth Godin's blog is fantastic and most of his posts are SHORT. #blogchat |
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2:28 am
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CASUDI:
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@sarahmaeblogs I like your burnout take ~ lack of how to communicate ideas well ~ sit down to write & don't :-)#blogchat |
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2:28 am
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sharonmostyn:
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@rockson Seems I go from 1 extreme (140 chars or less) to the other (500+ words)...suggestions on finding a middle ground? #blogchat |
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2:28 am
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hupajoob:
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@WayneLiew I MIGHT be able to get away with Word. I'm a designer so they expect to see photoshop or illustrator #blogchat |
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2:28 am
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beverlycornell:
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@ICT_GURU adding multimedia makes your blog more interesting add appeals to more visitors. #blogchat |
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2:28 am
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workinonaramp:
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I enjoy breaking away from "How to.." and "10 ways to.." headlines. #blogchat |
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2:28 am
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MackCollier:
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@amanda_pants And I think you can cover topics that others are blogging about, but say 'Here's what I think' we want YOUR opinion #blogchat |
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2:28 am
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ICT_GURU:
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#blogchat Don't forget there's a massive amount of tips on blogging at Problogger.net (no affiliation! just great ideas) |
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2:28 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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I keep a notebook by my bed for post ideas inteh am, ans one by my v/reading chair, and a running list on my computer #blogchat |
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2:28 am
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amanda_pants:
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@MackCollier Very important to keep Google Reader tidy & if someone isn't giving me value I have to cut them out #blogchat |
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2:28 am
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timjahn:
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@clayhebert @rockson @sharonmostyn Agreed. No need for fluff. Be concise and to the point #blogchat |
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2:28 am
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tinkhanson:
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Even if a "repeat" topic feels stale, you may gain fresh spider hits and SEO benefit on a topic for which u want to be known #blogchat |
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2:28 am
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MonroeOnABudget:
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#blogchat Popular in print media to "localize" a national story or topic for your readers - this works really good in digital media too |
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2:28 am
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CaraMandart:
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many of us are too hard on our selves, we demand perfection, need to lighten up, make the blog fun again! Via @MackCollier #blogchat |
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2:29 am
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stephenTiano:
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@informedferret That's the thing with not blogging about no specific topic: There's nothing on the calendar about book design. #blogchat |
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2:29 am
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WayneLiew:
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RT @ctmarcom: Agree w/ less is more point. Seth Godin's blog is fantastic and most of his posts are SHORT. #blogchat |
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2:29 am
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sarahmaeblogs:
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@3keyscoach I don't think so - check out twentytwowords.com #blogchat |
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2:29 am
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LorieAHuston:
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Not sure most blog readers want to read a 500 word dissertation anyway :-) #blogchat |
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2:29 am
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jessicamaes:
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RT @Mandy_Vavrinak: When I have some burnout, I just let it be.... go new places, read something... ideas happen #blogchat |
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2:29 am
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rockson:
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RT @clayhebert: Often times, less is more - should be shortest # of words to effectively communicate point. * Thats Twitter ;^D #blogchat |
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2:29 am
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Mandy_Vavrinak:
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RT @JDEbberly: Relate your niche to some celebrity and blog about that!! @copyblogger does that well! You can too! #Blogchat > yes....! |
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2:29 am
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TNSinc:
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Does every post need a link?
#blogchat |
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2:29 am
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sharonmostyn:
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Another great idea! RT @pcaveney: @WayneLiew ...write down blog titles w/o any text. just make a list & come back to it later. #blogchat |
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2:29 am
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MonroeOnABudget:
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#blogchat so pick up on the headlines and tell readers the angle or detail that pertains to your blog topic |
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2:29 am
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beverlycornell:
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@hupajoob find a way to blog about something that helps biz and your boss will encourage blogging! #blogchat |
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2:29 am
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WayneLiew:
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@hupajoob Oops, don't risk it then. :-) #blogchat |
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2:29 am
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tinkhanson:
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@Mandy_Vavrinak Yes, totally! Write headlines in a notebook if Im out & about, or right in wordpress if I'm there :) #blogchat |
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2:29 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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@MackCollier I agree - for me - if a topic is popular, my clients start asking me about it. SO I pu my POV down in a blog post #blogchat |
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2:29 am
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informedferret:
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@karimacatherine I had that happen with this post I am working on. Knew the title nothing else finally got over it but slow going #blogchat |
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2:29 am
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3keyscoach:
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@sarahmaeblogs That's impressive! #blogchat |
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2:29 am
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amanda_pants:
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@MackCollier Also so important to read NON industry items and you will be surprised at the inspiration for our own blogs #blogchat |
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2:29 am
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sharonmostyn:
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Could be true RT @soctoolreview: I think some people burnout b/c they don't achieve "success" as fast as they'd like. #blogchat |
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2:30 am
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klandwehr:
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Forget about word count, just say what you need to say then stop #blogchat |
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2:30 am
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GLHancock:
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@LorieAHuston Line bet blog post and article is indeterminate. #blogchat |
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2:30 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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RT @TNSinc: Does every post need a link? #blogchat |
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2:30 am
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Jfavreau:
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RT @beverlycornell: @hupajoob find a way to blog about something that helps biz and your boss will encourage blogging! #blogchat |
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2:30 am
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patrickallmond:
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Another idea: On Fridays post a ' best of the week ' list and list links to other good blog posts that are not yours #blogchat |
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2:30 am
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MackCollier:
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RT @MonroeOnABudget: #blogchat Popular in print media to "localize" a national story or topic 4 ur readers - this works in digital media too |
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2:30 am
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sarahmaeblogs:
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@sharonmostyn you'll never come back to it - ha - I've tried! :) #blogchat |
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2:30 am
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clayhebert:
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@timjahn @rockson @sharonmostyn Absolutely. I wonder if there is a WP plugin that calcs average word count? #blogchat |
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2:30 am
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timjahn:
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RT @klandwehr: Forget about word count, just say what you need to say then stop #blogchat |
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2:30 am
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cbrett60:
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My post don't have links RT @TNSinc: Does every post need a link? #blogchat |
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2:30 am
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eljadaae:
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@3keyscoach I don't like it when it's just a link to a video, or a couple of sentences. But maybe that's just me. #blogchat |
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2:30 am
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Mandy_Vavrinak:
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@patrickallmond I define it as lack of motivation to write. Tired of making blog a priority... I never run out of things to say! #blogchat |
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2:30 am
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Sue_Anne:
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@Mandy_Vavrinak I was inspired by a tweet the other day, and did a blog post based on what that tweet got me thinking about #blogchat |
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2:30 am
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ICT_GURU:
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@beverlycornell Exactly! More interesting content to engage more readers! #blogchat |
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2:30 am
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JoJosBookCorner:
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oh oh who who??? RT @cbrett60: I have a guest post coming soon to my blog. #blogchat |
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2:30 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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@TNSinc Good question - I don't think that every post needs a link, but if sothing adds value, or can help them learn more - yes #blogchat |
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2:30 am
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timjahn:
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RT @amanda_pants: @MackCollier Also important to read NON industry items and you'll be surprised at inspiration for our own blogs #blogchat |
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2:30 am
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sweetsue:
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Do a grid: topics on side, formats (case study, celeb analogy, etc.) on top. CLose eyes, throw dart, write! Thx @jdebberly #blogchat |
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2:31 am
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3keyscoach:
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RT @MonroeOnABudget: #blogchat so pick up on the headlines and tell readers the angle or detail that pertains to your blog topic #blogchat |
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2:31 am
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midwestguest:
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RT @klandwehr Forget about word count, just say what you need to say then stop #blogchat |
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2:31 am
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MackCollier:
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Ok any of you that have dealt with blogger burnout and worked past it? What did you do/change? #blogchat |
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2:31 am
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TNSinc:
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I think that if every post was a 500 word commentary the readers would get bored
#blogchat |
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2:31 am
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Mandy_Vavrinak:
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@tinkhanson If you have an iPhone, the WP app is very handy... can mark things, write drafts, edit, publish right from the phone. #blogchat |
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2:31 am
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chrismingryan:
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Hi. First time. Long time. Got a topic: Subscribers. Ego boosters or necessary for growth? Go. #blogchat |
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2:31 am
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4byoung:
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.@shortformernie: Ive been using Publish2 plugin for WP to help find interesting topics to blog about. Its a nice spark. #blogchat |
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2:31 am
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ICT_GURU:
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RT @JDEbberly Write a cushion of articles for those times when you feel burned out or suffering from writer's block #Blogchat |
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2:31 am
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shortformernie:
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Some of my best posts ever have been less than 50 words. It's what you do with the words, not the word count. #blogchat |
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2:31 am
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sharonmostyn:
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@sarahmaeblogs I have a hard enough time finishing the ones I've started...can't imagine trying to fill in with only titles. #blogchat |
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2:31 am
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Sue_Anne:
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@ctmarcom Just remember that some like Seth's style and some don't. Don't lean too far in either direction w/o knowing readers #blogchat |
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2:31 am
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Verilliance:
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I also use my Iphone for voice notes for ideas when I'm on the go. #blogchat |
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2:31 am
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CASUDI:
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@3keyscoach @rockson I think posts can be too short ~ I read, get interested and feel slighted :-) #blogchat |
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2:31 am
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GetResults:
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@patrickallmond Good idea and practical as it expands your "expertise" #blogchat |
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2:31 am
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GLHancock:
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@cbrett60 Your blog and posts can be whatever you want, but it seems silly to ignore the possibilities of the medium. #blogchat |
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2:31 am
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beverlycornell:
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@Eric_Urbane I have aliterate of links & have blogged for a few years now I am sure that helps. I wouldn't recommend as a habit! #blogchat |
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2:31 am
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karimacatherine:
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@LorieAHuston agree, you have to be able to read so many aricles a day that it i better to keep it simple. #blogchat |
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2:31 am
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ctmarcom:
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RT @klandwehr Forget about word count, just say what you need to say then stop #blogchat -but remember to stop :-) |
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2:31 am
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tamcdonald:
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@ChiliMac Agree, but I think each of us has our own personal style that attracts our own unique audience. Content is still king. #blogchat |
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2:31 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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@Sue_Anne One trick I use is if I give a good answer to a LinkedIn Question - I then rewrite it into a bog post. #blogchat |
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2:31 am
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amanda_pants:
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@informedferret never knew there was a pet dental month! Good luck. Themes are good. #blogchat #blogchat |
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2:32 am
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nicolefiorella:
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#blogchat I have to write with passion and inspiration. That is when I update my blog http://fiorellablog.com http://myloc.me/3bckP |
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2:32 am
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LorieAHuston:
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@Verilliance Ooh, good idea about the Iphone #blogchat |
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2:32 am
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eljadaae:
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RT @patrickallmond: On Fridays post a ' best of the week ' list and list links to other good blog posts that are not yours #blogchat |
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2:32 am
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Verilliance:
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When is "less is more" a good thing though? #blogchat |
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2:32 am
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GLHancock:
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@MackCollier Yes. I took a vacation from blogging. Did not lose readers. Felt much better when I returned to it. #blogchat |
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2:32 am
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midwestguest:
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@patrickallmond I do a monthly "link love" round up of great Midwest travel blogs I've read the prior month #blogchat |
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2:32 am
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ErikBoles:
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Blogger burnout? Switch it up by going video blog once or twice a week. You can do it anywhere. #blogchat |
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2:32 am
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GetResults:
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@CASUDI perhaps we need haiku posts - short, inscrutable, thoughtful? #blogchat |
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2:32 am
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Sue_Anne:
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RT @CathyWebSavvyPR: @Sue_Anne One trick I use is if I give a good answer to a LinkedIn Question - I then rewrite it into a blog #blogchat |
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2:32 am
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Mandy_Vavrinak:
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@Sue_Anne I think Twitter can be a great source of inspiration & also of timely, relevant posts. You can see what ppl care about #blogchat |
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2:32 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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@CASUDI I agree sometimes - If a post is short - it still has to havesome "Meat" - some useful takeaway point. #blogchat |
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2:32 am
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DanGordon:
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i am burned out right this moment. any recommendations? #blogchat |
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2:32 am
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3keyscoach:
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@eljadaae I tend to agree. There are some short posts that articulate an idea fully & there are some that just feel like tweets. #blogchat |
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2:32 am
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tinkhanson:
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I get burned out b/c I write posts that are 2 long. Then another day of editing, sometimes I get disgusted & never end up postng. #blogchat |
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2:32 am
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rockson:
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@sharonmostyn some of my best blog post are "Top Ten-ish" list of a subject w/1 sentance per line. #blogchat |
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2:32 am
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TNSinc:
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@CASUDI if you are interested doesn't posting a comment open up deeper discussions?
#blogchat |
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2:32 am
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sharonmostyn:
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RT @Sue_Anne: RT @LorieAHuston: Find ways to work smart..maybe a series of short posts around a similar topic #blogchat |
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2:32 am
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LorieAHuston:
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@amanda_pants I can get LOTS of posts out of pet dental month :-) #blogchat |
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2:32 am
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karimacatherine:
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@amvandenhurk great, I'll check Www.ann-sense.com out. thank you. #blogchat. |
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2:32 am
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JDEbberly:
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Passion and engagement will get your reader's interest EVERY time! Readers will subscribe in droves! #Blogchat |
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2:32 am
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Sue_Anne:
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@CathyWebSavvyPR Great idea! #blogchat |
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2:32 am
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ICT_GURU:
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@paminottawa Try the website version of wordpress first to get you used to blogging. You can switch to your own server later on. #blogchat |
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2:33 am
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informedferret:
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@stephenTiano so what abut the history of book designs? Such as the coverings and the types of pages used. #blogchat |
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2:33 am
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rockinrobync:
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@Verilliance I use @evernote on my iphone with voice and text #blogchat |
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2:33 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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@CASUDI I think blance is best - some readers like short, some like long posts - so do both - keeps U fresh too #blogchat |
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2:33 am
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cbrett60:
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@GLHancock I don't ignore it. I just don't put links in unless I pull an about the author from another site #blogchat |
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2:33 am
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4byoung:
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.@CathyWebSavvyPR: @Sue_Anne One trick I use is if I give a good answer to a LinkedIn Question -I rewrite into a blog post #blogchat |
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2:33 am
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LorieAHuston:
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RT @JDEbberly: Passion and engagement will get your readers interest EVERY time! Readers will subscribe in droves! #blogchat |
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2:33 am
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GLHancock:
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@tinkhanson If you know this, can't you learn from past mistakes? #blogchat |
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2:33 am
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patrickallmond:
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@DanGordon Give it a break for awhile. The only pressure is coming from within :) #blogchat |
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2:33 am
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Sue_Anne:
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@LorieAHuston depends on the topic ... some topics require a 500-word post #blogchat |
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2:33 am
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Mandy_Vavrinak:
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RT @Verilliance: I also use my Iphone for voice notes for ideas when I'm on the go. #blogchat > Me too. E-mail the note so it's on computer! |
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2:33 am
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ICT_GURU:
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@paminottawa Try as many platforms as you like. Remember your the one using it so you have to be comfortable. #blogchat |
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2:33 am
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tinkhanson:
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@Mandy_Vavrinak I did this well with a group running blog once! Doesnt work for my main one... I'm way too wordy for iphoning :) #blogchat |
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2:33 am
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midwestguest:
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@MackCollier My blog can be fairly photo driven (Midwest travel), so I often just sift through my photos for a topic #blogchat |
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2:33 am
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sarahmaeblogs:
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Oh, one tip for keeping passion alive on your blog - write when the inspiration hits - even if it's 2am and your in bed #blogchat |
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2:33 am
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sharonmostyn:
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RT @mpace101 #blogchat blogging like other business goals req: 1. know cust 2. dev obj 3. plan to achieve obj or strat 4. infrastructure |
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2:33 am
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MackCollier:
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@GLHancock I think prob is many of us develop a kinship w our readers & don't want to 'disappoint' then by not posting regularly #blogchat |
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2:33 am
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Verilliance:
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@Mandy_Vavrinak That's part of my burnout though, feeling like I should read everything that looks interesting #blogchat |
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2:33 am
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DanGordon:
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@Andy_KARATS i manage over 25 sites by myself #blogchat |
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2:33 am
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3keyscoach:
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@GetResults Not too inscrutable, have some kind of hook that becomes like that song you can't get out of your head. #blogchat |
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2:33 am
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CASUDI:
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@GetResults short,inscrutable, thoughtful ~ that's supposed to be twitter ? #blogchat |
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2:33 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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@Sue_Anne Thanks - I also use good coments I make on someone elses blog as a jumping off point for a post (w link) #blogchat |
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2:34 am
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4byoung:
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Tonight's Blogchat is loaded with ideas for creating great blog content #blogchat |
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2:34 am
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klandwehr:
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A lot of times my comments give me ideas for a post #blogchat |
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2:34 am
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TBlinkedin:
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RT @CathyWebSavvyPR: @Sue_Anne One trick I use is if I give a good answer to a LinkedIn Question - I then rewrite it into a blog #blogchat |
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2:34 am
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patmcgraw:
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@DanGordon write about burnout and the struggle to be creative, innovative, informative and a leader #blogchat |
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2:34 am
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sharonmostyn:
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@rockson I'll have to try the Top 10 - 1 sentence each format - thanks for the suggestion! #blogchat |
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2:34 am
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amanda_pants:
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@CathyWebSavvyPR speaking of Google Reader, did u know you can subscribe to get LI questions in your reader? So helpful! #blogchat #blogchat |
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2:34 am
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TNSinc:
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@CathyWebSavvyPR Do you think there is a proven ratio for off topic posts in a blog?
#blogchat |
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2:34 am
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shortformernie:
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I get a lot of inspiration from tweets that pop up on my EchoFon. Follow smart people, get smart ideas. #blogchat |
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2:34 am
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GetResults:
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@3keyscoach I hate it when that happens #blogchat |
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2:34 am
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davidweinfeld:
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When you let desired results overwhelm the writing itself, your blog will undoubtedly suffer #blogchat |
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2:34 am
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paminottawa:
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@coffeewithjulie @MackCollier @workinonaramp & buying personalized domain? OK with the free version? Where shld I buy domain? #blogchat |
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2:34 am
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ICT_GURU:
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@patrickallmond burnout - you could be reactive and combat not wanting to post. Or proactive and focus on coming up with topics. #blogchat |
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2:34 am
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3keyscoach:
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Do interviews help move blog along? #blogchat |
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2:34 am
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Mandy_Vavrinak:
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@DanGordon If you *really* have nothing to say, or no time, tell your readers that, and that you'll be back after a short hiatus #blogchat |
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2:34 am
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GLHancock:
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@MackCollier But if you announce you're taking a break, readers seem forgiving. You can post a "I'm O.K." once in a while. #blogchat |
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2:34 am
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Sue_Anne:
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@Mandy_Vavrinak Yes, especially if something is getting retweeted about a lot. You know it's resonating with people. #blogchat |
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2:34 am
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midwestguest:
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RT @tamcdonald but I think each of us has our own personal style that attracts our own unique audience. Content is still king. #blogchat |
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2:34 am
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JDEbberly:
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Your readers will understand if you miss a post now and then. They understand you're human like them #Blogchat |
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2:34 am
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rockson:
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Voice to Text software on phones is also great for blogging when you are not at a puter. #blogchat |
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2:35 am
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LorieAHuston:
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@Sue_Anne Yes, but perhaps can break that 500 word post up into several smaller posts. Work smarter, not harder :-) #blogchat |
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2:35 am
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JDEbberly:
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RT @shortformernie: I get a lot of inspiration from tweets that pop up on my EchoFon. Follow smart people, get smart ideas #Blogchat |
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2:35 am
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timjahn:
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RT @JDEbberly: Your readers will understand if you miss a post now and then. They understand youre human like them #blogchat |
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2:35 am
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GetResults:
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@CASUDI touché #blogchat |
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2:35 am
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ICT_GURU:
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#blogchat Digg.com is a great source of articles to keep you inspired and give you ideas. |
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2:35 am
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4byoung:
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RT @JDEbberly: Your readers will understand if you miss a post now and then. They understand youre human like them #blogchat |
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2:35 am
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stephenTiano:
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@MackCollier My blog's an ext of my website & resumé, not to make space for ads, say?I wait 'til I have something relevant to say. #blogchat |
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2:35 am
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DanGordon:
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@patrickallmond i agree 100% but when U build communites, what else are U supposed to maintain them? delegate them? #blogchat |
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2:35 am
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alandd:
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RT @PhxREguy Write what you're passionate about, not what you think others want to read. Readers will sense passion & enjoy. #blogchat |
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2:35 am
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MontagCandleCo:
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What are people defining as "Burnout" - Lack of topics or lack of interest of doing anything at all #blogchat /via @patrickallmond> fatigue |
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2:35 am
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Sue_Anne:
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@patrickallmond For awhile, this is all I was doing ... to get back in the habit of writing again. But, I like doing it 1x/week #blogchat |
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2:35 am
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MackCollier:
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We are on pace for the busiest #blogchat EVER tonite, you can keep up here - http://bit.ly/8GTn8T |
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2:35 am
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CASUDI:
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@CathyWebSavvyPR I agree balance ~ I use posterous for short (more frequent) and WP for artfully long posts :-) #blogchat |
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2:35 am
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GetResults:
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RT @3keyscoach: Do interviews help move blog along? #blogchat |
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2:35 am
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LoriMoreno:
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@ChicagoDiane Well unless it's the home office! And def. too cold for that in #Chicago LOL #blogchat |
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2:35 am
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ICT_GURU:
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RT @JDEbberly: Keyword research will give you ideas for posts that will draw visitors thru the search engines #Blogchat |
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2:35 am
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JDEbberly:
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@shortformernie That is precisely why I followed YOU!! :) You're interesting AND smart! :) #Blogchat |
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2:35 am
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sharonmostyn:
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@Cheriwt Never thought it might be the topic interest level that was the problem. Worry is that it's the author! Thanks! :) #blogchat |
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2:35 am
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phototakeouter:
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RT @CathyWebSavvyPR try to start clients writing long before launch so can launch with at least 10 posts from day 1 #blogchat - Great idea! |
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2:35 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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@TNSinc not sure - but sometimes a more personal pot in a biz blog can make yr customers/clients relate 2 U - not just the biz #blogchat |
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2:35 am
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ctmarcom:
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RT @sarahmaeblogs ,,,keep passion alive on your blog - write when the inspiration hits - even if it's 2am and your in bed #blogchat |
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2:36 am
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OwenGreaves:
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One solution for burnout is to get Guest Blog Posters #blogchat |
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2:36 am
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MackCollier:
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@paminottawa Yes if you want to use wordpress.org you need to buy a domain to host the blog there, I use GoDaddy #blogchat |
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2:36 am
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thekrg:
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@TNSinc I think blogs do need links. That's one of the great things about online. #blogchat |
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2:36 am
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rockson:
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@sharonmostyn I also like to post my blog/networking stats (I am failing though!) LOL. #blogchat |
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2:36 am
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tinkhanson:
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@GLHancock That would require me to learn how to write less in the first place - big struggle for me! Would love to work on that. #blogchat |
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2:36 am
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Sue_Anne:
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@eljadaae I like video blogs that break up a person's regular blogging style. @ElizabethPW does a great job with video blogs #blogchat |
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2:36 am
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LorieAHuston:
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RT @OwenGreaves: One solution for burnout is to get Guest Blog Posters #blogchat |
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2:36 am
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ICT_GURU:
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@ctmarcom Congrats on entering the world of blogging! Great tip using a notebook. #blogchat |
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2:36 am
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TobyDiva:
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anyone stopped blogging to help get out of a burn-out phase? #blogchat |
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2:36 am
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CASUDI:
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@TNSinc Yes, to commenting. My NY resolution, a comment a day ( I'm at about 4/week) #blogchat |
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2:36 am
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eljadaae:
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@3keyscoach I guess the question of length also depends on your subject, your readers and what they are interested in. #blogchat |
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2:36 am
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MackCollier:
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GREAT idea! RT @OwenGreaves: One solution for burnout is to get Guest Blog Posters #blogchat |
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2:36 am
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Matt_uVizz:
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@patrickallmond Yep, "picks of the week" is something I do, too. #blogchat |
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2:36 am
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GLHancock:
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Why should we define "burnout" in blogging as any different from burnout in any other activity? It's when you just don't want to. #blogchat |
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2:36 am
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Jfavreau:
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RT @CathyWebSavvyPR try to start clients writing long before launch so can launch with at least 10 posts from day 1 #blogchat #blogchat |
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2:36 am
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3keyscoach:
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@GetResults Yes, but there could be a reason why one line repeats. maybe good blog post starter. LOL #blogchat |
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2:36 am
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Eric_Urbane:
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We added interviews to our blog topic mix and readership expanded #BlogChat |
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2:36 am
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shortformernie:
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@JDEbberly You know I'm honored. :D #blogchat |
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2:37 am
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bobbyrettew:
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RT @MackCollier: We are on pace for the busiest #blogchat EVER tonite, you can keep up here - http://bit.ly/8GTn8T |
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2:37 am
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4byoung:
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@CASUDI Wondered about that. Do you have different topic areas for short blog vs long blog? #blogchat |
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2:37 am
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Mandy_Vavrinak:
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@DanGordon also invite guest posters, post pics of product in action, catch up on reading, music, plays... what inspires you? #blogchat |
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2:37 am
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clayhebert:
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RT @rockson: Voice to Text software on phones is also great for blogging when you are not at a puter. #blogchat (true - Dragon is good) |
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2:37 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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My best bloggin tip - If you aregoing to take a break from yr blog - just be sure your last post is a strong one. not a throw away #blogchat |
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2:37 am
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sharonmostyn:
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@shawnJroberts Just heard an #asw10 session from @dharmesh where he suggested being controversial was impt to gain rabid followers #blogchat |
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2:37 am
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Sue_Anne:
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RT @shortformernie: Some of my best posts ever have been less than 50 words. It's what you do with the words, not the word count. #blogchat |
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2:37 am
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Verilliance:
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The fundamental question for me is, are readers experiencing burnout, and how can we keep them while not adding to burnout? #blogchat |
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2:37 am
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RobCairns:
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RT @OwenGreaves: One solution for burnout is to get Guest Blog Posters #blogchat |
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2:37 am
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WayneLiew:
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@3keyscoach I think interviews are great if they can provide insights and the interviewer can keep the interview interesting. #blogchat |
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2:37 am
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GLHancock:
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@tinkhanson Hmm. Writing less = writing better? Didn't Mark Twain say something about that? #blogchat |
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2:37 am
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sharonmostyn:
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RT @ICT_GURU: #blogchat Have you ever thought about switching mediums?If u write posts, flip the script and do a video or audio post. |
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2:37 am
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davidweinfeld:
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Focus on delivering value to your readers. The question of a long or short post doesn't matter. Get people thinking. #blogchat |
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2:37 am
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ICT_GURU:
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#blogchat When looking at articles or other blogs, if you start thinking "yeah but...or yeah and..." that can give u great ideas. |
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2:37 am
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CaraMandart:
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Its nice to have at least one bit no. Every post should be social bookmarked that's more valuable than a link @TNSinc #blogchat |
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2:37 am
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GetResults:
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@3keyscoach Come again... #blogchat |
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2:37 am
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patrickallmond:
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I'd actually like to start doing strictly video posts. That will make it easier for me. Thoughts? #blogchat |
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2:37 am
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stephenTiano:
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@informedferret I write about practical aspects of making books, finding & dealing w/freelance clients. But that is another angle. #blogchat |
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2:37 am
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JDEbberly:
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RT @MackCollier: We are on pace for the busiest #blogchat EVER tonite, you can keep up here - http://bit.ly/8GTn8T #Blogchat |
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2:37 am
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chicken_freak:
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@4byoung I do (different topics for short posts). #blogchat |
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2:37 am
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Verilliance:
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Oooh, I like :) RT @rockinrobync: @Verilliance I use @evernote on my iphone with voice and text #blogchat |
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2:37 am
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Mandy_Vavrinak:
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@TobyDiva I took about a two-week break... just had to step back and take a breath. Ready to go again :) #blogchat |
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2:37 am
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JDEbberly:
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@shortformernie I really LOVE your blog!! :) #Blogchat |
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2:38 am
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rockson:
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@genuinechric I use Jott to call in a blog post then have it sent via email. I revise it later. #blogchat |
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2:38 am
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mpace101:
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#blogchat: go back to ur primary objectives 4 writing blog, inspiration will follow, sounds hokey but true |
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2:38 am
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Sue_Anne:
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@CathyWebSavvyPR yes, also works. Sometimes if I don't have anything to say, I just devote that time to more commenting on blogs. #blogchat |
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2:38 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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@sharonmostyn Just be sure if youare controcersial - don't just have a controersial link-bait title & boring post - that annoys me #blogchat |
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2:38 am
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Mandy_Vavrinak:
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@Verilliance I have made friends with my "mark all read" button and am now over that guilt :) #blogchat |
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2:38 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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RT @rockson: @genuinechric I use Jott to call in a blog post then have it sent via email. I revise it later. #blogchat |
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2:38 am
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soctoolreview:
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Hard to deal with #blogchat and the game at the same time |
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2:38 am
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Verilliance:
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@GLHancock Actually, for me burnout happens when I WANT to do too many things. #blogchat |
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2:38 am
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bobbyrettew:
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@patrickallmond I would use video to complement your blog posts....2 minutes max on video blogs...al peeps can handle IMHO #blogchat |
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2:38 am
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sharonmostyn:
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Gr8 idea RT @Mandy_Vavrinak ...great way to combat burnout is to post 100-word highlight of someone else's great stuff & a link :) #blogchat |
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2:38 am
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MaryAnnHalford:
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Shouldn't guest bloggers be those that compliment your blog and resonate with your audience? #blogchat #blogchat |
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2:38 am
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Mandy_Vavrinak:
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@tinkhanson I don't do it often... tired fingers! But I like jotting the headline or adding the link on the go when I think of it #blogchat |
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2:39 am
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ICT_GURU:
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RT @Mandy_Vavrinak And a great way to combat burnout is to post a 100-word highlight of someone else's great stuff and a link :) #blogchat |
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2:39 am
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sharonmostyn:
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RT @MackCollier: Ok any of you that have dealt with blogger burnout and worked past it? What did you do/change? #blogchat |
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2:39 am
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JDEbberly:
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RT @CathyWebSavvyPR Best blog tip - If u aregoing to take break from yr blog - just be sure ur last post is strong. not throwaway #Blogchat |
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2:39 am
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CASUDI:
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@4byoung SHORT is mostly "lifestream" and photography ~ LONG are eclectic articles on various topics that interest my audience #blogchat |
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2:39 am
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tamcdonald:
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@patrickallmond If you're as picky about me as making everything just "right", video isn't any easier than writing. #blogchat |
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2:39 am
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sharonmostyn:
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RT @shortformernie: Some of my best posts ever have been less than 50 words. It's what you do with the words, not the word count. #blogchat |
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2:39 am
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clayhebert:
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Quality is important but so is consistency. Increasing post frequency WILL increase readership and engagement. "Real artists ship" #blogchat |
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2:39 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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@patrickallmond You have to have some text (and/or use good tricks) to make sure hte video posts have good SEO #blogchat |
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2:39 am
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aurelianogarcia:
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#blogchat I have found that in order to make blogging fun, a blogger must find beauty and a diff view in ordinary stuff from everyday |
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2:39 am
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ErikBoles:
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DEFINITELY! RT @patrickallmond: I'd actually like to start doing strictly video posts. That will make it easier for me. Thoughts? #blogchat |
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2:39 am
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paminottawa:
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@MackCollier thanks. I have heard a few sites to use for domains. if I have recommendation, always makes me feel more comfortable! #blogchat |
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2:39 am
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MackCollier:
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@StephenTiano I hear you, I try to do that as well #blogchat |
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2:39 am
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Sue_Anne:
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@ICT_GURU Posterous is also a very easy platform to get started. Especially since you can send blogs directly from gmail. #blogchat |
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2:39 am
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cynchrys:
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@BobbyRettew Wow. #hcsm AND #blogchat??? I am not worthy. Gotta run, though, losing computer. ;) ttyl |
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2:39 am
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knmu:
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@patrickallmond Personally not a fan of all video, all the time. Sometimes I'm in a place where it's easier to read than listen #blogchat |
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2:39 am
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timjahn:
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@sharonmostyn Don't repurpose somebody elses post just to post something. Be original #blogchat |
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2:39 am
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Mandy_Vavrinak:
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@Sue_Anne exactly. My three most popular posts have all resulted from timely interactions on Twitter. Two from other #blogchat topics. |
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2:39 am
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3keyscoach:
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@WayneLiew I'd say so. You might interview someone in a complementary field. #blogchat |
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2:39 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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RT @clayhebert: Quality is important but so is consistency. Increasing post frequency WILL increase readership and engagement. #blogchat |
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2:39 am
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patrickallmond:
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@MaryAnnHalford Do you think my guest posts at http://stopdoingnothing.com are complementing the rest? #blogchat |
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2:39 am
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aurelianogarcia:
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RT @MackCollier GREAT idea! RT @OwenGreaves: One solution for burnout is to get Guest Blog Posters #blogchat / great, I will make it my goal |
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2:39 am
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GLHancock:
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@Verilliance You mean when you want to do too many other things, you just don't want to blog? Burnout is almost "can't". #blogchat |
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2:39 am
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ErikBoles:
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@patrickallmond you will find it is MUCH easier you can do blog posts from anywhere in a fraction of the time. #blogchat |
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2:40 am
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bobbyrettew:
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RT @MackCollier: GREAT idea! RT @OwenGreaves: One solution for burnout is to get Guest Blog Posters #blogchat |
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2:40 am
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shortformernie:
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@JDEbberly Could I bottle your passion up and sell it? :D #blogchat |
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2:40 am
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jaceyberg:
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Ok any of you that have dealt with blogger burnout and worked past it? What did you do/change? #blogchat (via @MackCollier) |
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2:40 am
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midwestguest:
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A list article is sometimes a nice change..a few items, a sentence or two about each, a couple of photos... #blogchat |
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2:40 am
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ICT_GURU:
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RT @WayneLiew RT @ctmarcom: Agree w/ less is more point. Seth Godin's blog is fantastic and most of his posts are SHORT. #blogchat |
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2:40 am
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davepeckens:
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@Eric_Urbane If you're basing blog survival on the churning out of more content, it often becomes sub-par. #blogchat |
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2:40 am
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Verilliance:
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Ha! On my OTHER blog I post 100 word challenge @Mandy_Vavrinak ...great way to combat burnout is to post 100-word highlight of... #blogchat |
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2:40 am
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klandwehr:
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RT @timjahn: @sharonmostyn Don't repurpose somebody elses post just to post something. Be original #blogchat #blog chat |
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2:40 am
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sharonmostyn:
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@CathyWebSavvyPR I'm still debating the "being controversial" perspective for my posts but agree that it must be both title & copy #blogchat |
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2:40 am
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DanGordon:
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@jeditanner exactly my friend >We Didn't Start The Fire ? Billy Joel #blogchat ? http://blip.fm/~jpoxn |
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2:40 am
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ICT_GURU:
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RT @klandwehr Forget about word count, just say what you need to say then stop #blogchat |
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2:40 am
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bobbyrettew:
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@cynchrys This has been a night of complete MULTITASKING.....gonna sleep good! #hcsm #blogchat |
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2:40 am
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JDEbberly:
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Regular vigorous workouts do WONDERS to break blogger burnout #Blogchat |
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2:40 am
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patrickallmond:
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@CathyWebSavvyPR Not overly concerned about SEO. 1. Hard to compete 2. I have a wide variety of interests. #blogchat |
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2:40 am
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collier1960:
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RT @MackCollier: GREAT idea! RT @OwenGreaves: One solution for burnout is to get Guest Blog Posters #blogchat |
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2:40 am
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eljadaae:
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RT @LorieAHuston: break that 500 word post up into several smaller posts. Work smarter, not harder :-) #blogchat |
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2:40 am
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sharonmostyn:
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Scary thought! RT @GetResults: @CASUDI perhaps we need haiku posts - short, inscrutable, thoughtful? #blogchat |
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2:40 am
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CASUDI:
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@rockson: @genuinechric I heard about Jott awhile back as a short term memory loss solution ~but as post idea reminder~brilliant #blogchat |
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2:41 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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@clayhebert I was reaing an @smallbiztrends post - quoted stat that 90% of blogsthat are making $$ & an impact have daily posts #blogchat |
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2:41 am
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JDEbberly:
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@shortformernie Sure. I give full resell rights with no limitations. ;) #Blogchat |
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2:41 am
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DanGordon:
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@patmcgraw i love that! actually thought about that today. #thanks :) #blogchat |
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2:41 am
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Verilliance:
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@GLHancock Specifically that there is so much to read and so much to follow and so much to engage in that is All interesting #blogchat |
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2:41 am
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MackCollier:
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@paminottawa If you get wordpress.com, it's free & they host, but you only have a few dozen templates to choose from & few plugins #blogchat |
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2:41 am
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MonroeOnABudget:
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#blogchat I had to take a blog break unexpectedly couple weeks ago, posted "family emergency" on most recent comment board ... |
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2:41 am
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Mandy_Vavrinak:
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@MaryAnnHalford Yes , should still make sense for your audience, but can definitely be a different viewpoint or position #blogchat |
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2:41 am
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stephenTiano:
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@MackCollier The best times are when I come up with something I can do multiple posts on, a series. #blogchat |
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2:41 am
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GetResults:
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@JDEbberly Good point - oxygenating the body, through exercise, releases all kinds of energy #blogchat |
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2:41 am
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tinkhanson:
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@GLHancock Yes! So I guess my burnout is simply trying to become abetter writer. Dont like my struggle being out there 4 all 2 see #blogchat |
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2:41 am
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JDEbberly:
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RT @MackCollier: GREAT idea! RT @OwenGreaves: One solution for burnout is to get Guest Blog Posters #Blogchat |
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2:41 am
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eljadaae:
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@amanda_pants I did not know that! LinkedIn questions in Google Reader, what a great idea, thanks! #blogchat |
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2:41 am
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Mandy_Vavrinak:
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@Verilliance Meaning a 100-word or less post? I can do that... I think... #blogchat |
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2:41 am
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ICT_GURU:
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RT @Mandy_Vavrinak I think Twitter can be a great source of inspiration & also of timely, relevant posts. #blogchat |
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2:41 am
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shortformernie:
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You should always be thinking about what you can do better. Break out of your blogging funk by trying new approaches. #blogchat |
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2:41 am
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TNSinc:
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I practice this approach RT @LorieAHuston: break that 500 word post up into several smaller posts. Work smarter, not harder :-) #blogchat |
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2:42 am
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informedferret:
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1 thing that helps me with burnout is to pick a product or movie that relates 2 my blog and review it.
#blogchat |
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2:42 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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@patrickallmond One video post trick is- have a paragraph description (transcript is better) & descriptive title #blogchat |
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2:42 am
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paminottawa:
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this is all for my 2nd, career-related blog. Want to keep personal blog on Blogger. Any resources on how to customize Blogger? #blogchat |
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2:42 am
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DanGordon:
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@Mandy_Vavrinak gotcha! great points! > after managing 20+ properties 1 year+ just getting burned out ;) #blogchat |
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2:42 am
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ctmarcom:
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Trying to watch #Saints vs #Vikings and do #blogchat at same time. (not as many fumbles on blogchat) |
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2:42 am
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JGoldsborough:
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RT @MackCollier: GREAT idea! RT @OwenGreaves: One solution for burnout is to get Guest Blog Posters #blogchat |
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2:42 am
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beverlycornell:
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@ICT_GURU which is a good thing! #blogchat |
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2:42 am
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sharonmostyn:
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@timjahn What about a best of use of other's posts? Esp for a conference recap...sometimes others have said what you'd like to say #blogchat |
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2:42 am
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GetResults:
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@sharonmostyn You know us too well! #blogchat |
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2:42 am
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MonroeOnABudget:
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#blogchat that was an effective heads up for the regular readers - I got some e-mails ... |
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2:42 am
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paminottawa:
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or...should I do both blogs on wordpress and is it easy to transfer from Blogger to Wordpress? #blogchat |
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2:42 am
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shortformernie:
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I'm thinking about redesigning one of ShortFormBlog's regular features so it's more flexible. I do this all the time. #blogchat |
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2:42 am
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KellyGraham_:
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Lively #blogchat now RT @MackCollier: We are on pace for the busiest #blogchat EVER tonite, you can keep up here - http://bit.ly/8GTn8T |
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2:42 am
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GLHancock:
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@MonroeOnABudget Good for you. I'll bet your readers were forgiving. #blogchat |
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2:42 am
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patrickallmond:
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BTW I am always looking for guest posters at SDN. Helps my burnout :) #blogchat |
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2:42 am
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clayhebert:
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@CathyWebSavvyPR Blogging daily in 2010 has been tough but rewarding and GoogleAnalytics has been very green. :-) #blogchat |
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2:42 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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@tinkhanson I think we are often harder on ourselves than our readers are. Many ppl view writing as an "art" they don't have = bs #blogchat |
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2:42 am
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MaryAnnHalford:
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:) RT @ctmarcom: Trying to watch #Saints vs #Vikings and do #blogchat at same time. (not as many fumbles on blogchat) #blogchat |
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2:43 am
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sharonmostyn:
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Hang in there! RT @DanGordon: i am burned out right this moment. any recommendations? #blogchat |
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2:43 am
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MackCollier:
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So if you are feeling burned out with your blog, what's the cause? Lack of ideas for posts? What to focus on? No interaction? #blogchat |
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2:43 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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RT @JGoldsborough: RT @MackCollier: GREAT idea! RT @OwenGreaves: One solution for burnout is to get Guest Blog Posters #blogchat |
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2:43 am
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patrickallmond:
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@JGoldsborough It was a great idea when I mentioned it 10 minutes ago too :) #blogchat |
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2:43 am
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Mandy_Vavrinak:
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@DanGordon I don't blame you! I am trying to manage one and participate in three others and it's more than I can handle at times! #blogchat |
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2:43 am
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ICT_GURU:
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RT @4byoung One trick I use is if I give a good answer to a LinkedIn Question -I rewrite into a blog post #blogchat |
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2:43 am
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GLHancock:
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@tinkhanson Well, some of us thrive on watching other writers develop! #blogchat |
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2:43 am
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4byoung:
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.@CathyWebSavvyPR: @patrickallmond Video post trick: Have a paragraph description (transcript is better) & descriptive title #blogchat |
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2:43 am
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davidweinfeld:
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If you enjoy what you're doing, great writing will come. It all takes time. A fertile foundation leads to a long-lasting blog #blogchat |
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2:43 am
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JDEbberly:
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This is a SPECTACULAR Blogchat tonight!! It's faster than journchat!! Gotta be a SPEED READER to keep up!! #Blogchat |
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2:43 am
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OwenGreaves:
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Now I need to find some Guest Bloggers, now there's a topic, where to find Guest Blog Posters #blogchat |
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2:43 am
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ICT_GURU:
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RT @Mandy_Vavrinak RT @Verilliance: I also use my Iphone for voice notes for ideas when I'm on the go. #blogchat |
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2:43 am
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rockson:
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@casudi I also use Twitterfone hooked up to a private Twitter account to send myself Ideas while driving. #blogchat |
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2:43 am
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Sue_Anne:
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@ctmarcom I just hear a lot of people bringing up Seth, and I think his style is hard to do well. Be original ... #blogchat |
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2:43 am
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WayneLiew:
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@patrickallmond Have you tried services like @helpareporter or Blogger Link Up by @cathystucker to get guest posters? #blogchat |
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2:43 am
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stephenTiano:
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@MackCollier I started a series yesterday re: columns of text on a page. Sounds dry, but it's actually #1 or 2 of considerations. #blogchat |
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2:43 am
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Mandy_Vavrinak:
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RT @shortformernie: Always be thinking about what you can do better. Break out of your blogging funk by trying new approaches. #blogchat |
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2:44 am
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Verilliance:
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Me too lately RT @Mandy_Vavrinak: @Verilliance I have made friends with my "mark all read" button and am now over that guilt :) #blogchat |
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2:44 am
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MonroeOnABudget:
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#blogchat explained in a post later what had happened and that I'd be away for a couple days |
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2:44 am
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amanda_pants:
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@eljadaae Such a time saver and you see them as they come up and not hours later! #blogchat |
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2:44 am
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MaryAnnHalford:
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Agree!RT @JDEbberly: This is a SPECTACULAR Blogchat tonight!! Its faster than journchat!! Gotta be a SPEED READER to keep up!! #blogchat |
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2:44 am
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informedferret:
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@amanda_pants neither did I until I met some vets on twitter. Use all your resources to find topics. #blogchat |
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2:44 am
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bobbylehew:
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@soctoolreview Juggling #blogchat, game, and 17th century literature at the same time. I'm so confused. |
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2:44 am
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patrickallmond:
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If you are burned out don't fret. Just walk away. Come back in a week or two. #blogchat |
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2:44 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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@clayhebert I haven' done it yet, but woudl LIKE to....I need 2 try weeky schedule 1st #blogchat |
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2:44 am
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WayneLiew:
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RT @JDEbberly: This is a SPECTACULAR Blogchat tonight!! It's faster than journchat!! Gotta be a SPEED READER to keep up! #blogchat |
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2:44 am
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TobyDiva:
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@Mandy_Vavrinak sometimes it helps to step away. if ppl like you/your content you won't loose any momentum #blogchat |
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2:44 am
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GLHancock:
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@JDEbberly Quantity does not always equal quality! #blogchat |
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2:44 am
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davidweinfeld:
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To be a great writer, you must be a fervent reader. #blogchat |
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2:44 am
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MaryAnnHalford:
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@Sue_Anne Seth Godin is unique - we all have to find our own voice to brevity! #blogchat |
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2:44 am
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Verilliance:
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@Mandy_Vavrinak And that gets to my point, if WE'RE doing that, so are OUR readers...right? #blogchat |
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2:44 am
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tinkhanson:
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@OwenGreaves I'll guest post for you (hee hee) #blogchat |
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2:44 am
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ErikBoles:
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Go video, it changes it up! Hang in there! RT @DanGordon: i am burned out right now. any recommendations? #blogchat /via @sharonmostyn |
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2:44 am
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CASUDI:
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Great idea ~ RT @OwenGreaves: One solution for burnout is to get Guest Blog Posters #Blogchat |
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2:44 am
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beverlycornell:
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@davepeckens you are correct it has to be relevent and good content. You should NEVER blog just to blog! #blogchat |
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2:44 am
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sharonmostyn:
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@shawnJroberts I'm not sure I'm bold enough to go with the "controversial" posts, but I'm considering it. #blogchat |
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2:45 am
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clayhebert:
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Post idea - Review a book and give away copies for best comments = fun & engaging. #blogchat |
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2:45 am
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AndreaRealtor:
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I have to agree with that RT @GLHancock: @JDEbberly Quantity does not always equal quality! #blogchat |
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2:45 am
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Mandy_Vavrinak:
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RT @davidweinfeld: If u enjoy what ur doing, great writing will come. Takes time. A fertile foundation = a long-lasting blog #blogchat |
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2:45 am
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LorieAHuston:
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Check out @angengland's #10habits series. Great ideas there for inspiration and planning. #blogchat |
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2:45 am
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MaryAnnHalford:
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@TobyDiva stepping away can definitely impact you with google #blogchat |
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2:45 am
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JDEbberly:
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If you deeply love what you blog about, you'll have enthusiasm and your readers'll pick up on it!! Watch out, Blogosphere! #Blogchat |
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2:45 am
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Eric_Urbane:
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@davepeckens Respectfully don't agree, why would you equate consistency with sub par #BlogChat |
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2:45 am
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MackCollier:
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@KellyGraham_ Join in, we need more corporate SM smarties here ;) #blogchat |
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2:45 am
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grtaylor2:
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I struggle with creating interaction #blogchat |
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2:45 am
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Verilliance:
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That's why I think I'm going to go with a "less is more" approach in 2010. Post less, but more in-depth. Maybe. #blogchat |
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2:45 am
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Armano:
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Ok, honestly, try really short posts to avoid burnout. Worked for me recently and got a lot of comments because it cut to chase #blogchat |
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2:45 am
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sharonmostyn:
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Agreed! RT @shortformernie I get a lot of inspiration from tweets that pop up on my EchoFon. Follow smart people, get smart ideas. #blogchat |
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2:45 am
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Sue_Anne:
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RT @clayhebert Quality is imp but so is consistency. Increasing post freq WILL inc readership and engagement. "Real artists ship" #blogchat |
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2:45 am
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sharonmostyn:
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RT @MackCollier: We are on pace for the busiest #blogchat EVER tonite, you can keep up here - http://bit.ly/8GTn8T |
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2:45 am
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MaryAnnHalford:
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Is anybody here using posterous or tumblr? #blogchat #blogchat |
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2:45 am
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informedferret:
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@geekbabe got to get the info out there some how. lol #blogchat |
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2:45 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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@mackcollier On frequency - I was annoyed 4 not having written a new post in weeks, when I got a new client bec. of old post #blogchat |
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2:46 am
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JDEbberly:
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@GLHancock That is a good point. Quality is more important that quantity. I need to remember that #Blogchat |
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2:46 am
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LorieAHuston:
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@sharonmostyn If you believe in the position you take in your post, go for it. You'll do fine
#blogchat |
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2:46 am
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Mandy_Vavrinak:
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@Verilliance quite possibly, yes... but there are "never-miss" blogs for me, and I hope mine becomes that way to readers, too! #blogchat |
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2:46 am
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sarasteinmd:
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RT @ErikBoles: Go video, it changes it up! Hang in there! RT @DanGordon: i am burned out right now. any recommendations? #blogchat |
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2:46 am
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clayhebert:
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@CathyWebSavvyPR Yes - start at a certain frequency and ramp up from there. #blogchat |
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2:46 am
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ICT_GURU:
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RT @WayneLiew I think interviews are great if they can provide insights and the interviewer can keep the interview interesting. #blogchat |
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2:46 am
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MackCollier:
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@ErikBoles @dangordon I agree try a video post, or do a podcast, something different can be energizing! #blogchat |
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2:46 am
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CASUDI:
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I'd like to embroider this ~RT@ GLHancock @JDEbberly Quantity does not always equal quality! #blogchat |
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2:46 am
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paminottawa:
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well, I just checked godaddy.com and the url I would specifically want is available for $10.69/yr...Maybe I should just go for it. #blogchat |
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2:46 am
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OwenGreaves:
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@tinkhanson I'll checkout your work on your Blog #blogchat |
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2:46 am
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GLHancock:
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@Verilliance It worked for Mies Van der Rohe. No more "me too" posts! #blogchat |
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2:46 am
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LorieAHuston:
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@sharonmostyn Those can really open up some interesting discussions and comments too and keep readers coming back! #blogchat |
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2:47 am
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JDEbberly:
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To break blogger's burnout, Try a humorous, light hearted post #Blogchat |
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2:47 am
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sharonmostyn:
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Interviews better than guest posts? RT @Eric_Urbane: We added interviews to our blog topic mix and readership expanded #BlogChat |
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2:47 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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@Armano: One thing I did at beginning of my blog - I tweeed a tip, w link 2 short blog post exanding the tip - need 2 do it again #blogchat |
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2:47 am
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karimacatherine:
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@AndreaRealtor GLHancock: @JDEbberly : agree too. hwer, we are in the culture of instant and quality is often foregone #blogchat |
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2:47 am
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tinkhanson:
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@paminottawa GO FOR IT!! #blogchat |
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2:47 am
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Sue_Anne:
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@MackCollier Can you transition from wordpress.com to wordpress.org? #blogchat |
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2:47 am
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3keyscoach:
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@GetResults Have post that comes from line in U2 song http://cli.gs/3DBrZ0 Can have 1 line that catches someone until makes sense #blogchat |
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2:47 am
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patrickallmond:
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@paminottawa Don't think about it - go do it :) Go go go #blogchat |
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2:47 am
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Sue_Anne:
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RT @stephenTiano: @MackCollier The best times are when I come up with something I can do multiple posts on, a series. #blogchat |
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2:47 am
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MaryAnnHalford:
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Video is a great solution - what cameras are people using as well as which video solutions? #blogchat #blogchat |
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2:47 am
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Mandy_Vavrinak:
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@grtaylor2 Can't create interaction or manage relationships. CAN offer an environment good for both and invite ppl to join. #blogchat |
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2:47 am
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GLHancock:
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@susanbeebe The narrower the focus, the niche, the better your blog will be. #blogchat |
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2:47 am
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Ashaloo:
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@susanbeebe Exactly! #blogchat |
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2:47 am
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MonroeOnABudget:
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@GLHancock #blogchat yes that was the best way to handle it |
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2:47 am
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GetResults:
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@DanGordon you might take some of your "Best Ever" posts along (ones that garnered most response) see what made them magic #blogchat |
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2:47 am
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DanGordon:
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@sharonmostyn @MackCollier @sarasteinmd thnks! will do. Thanks :) going to unplug nest week in Santa Fe for my Bday on 29th :) #blogchat |
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2:47 am
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tinkhanson:
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@Armano Great tip. I will absolutely try short posts to see if it helps me just get unstuck. #blogchat |
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2:47 am
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Verilliance:
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*@Mandy_Vavrinak No, it's specifically for writers to write exactly 100 words on a topic. #blogchat Mostly fiction. |
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2:47 am
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ICT_GURU:
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@Sue_Anne Yeah it sounds like an interesting platform. I'm hearing good things about it. Have u tried any others? #blogchat |
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2:47 am
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amanda_pants:
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@informedferret @LorieAHuston I think even I could come up with topics for pet dental month #blogchat #tryme for real themes/events do help. |
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2:48 am
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LorieAHuston:
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RT @GLHancock: @susanbeebe The narrower the focus, the niche, the better your blog will be. #blogchat |
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2:48 am
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collier1960:
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@JDEbberly Thanks for adding me to your #blogchat #list JD @JDEbberly/blogchat |
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2:48 am
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davidweinfeld:
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Mix it up. Keep it fresh. If you're not happy when blogging, your visitors won't be happy when reading. #blogchat |
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2:48 am
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centsiblelife:
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Just did a vlog yesterday since I didn't have time to write. Was really fun! I'm taking a break from blogging and #blogchat tonight. |
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2:48 am
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AndreaRealtor:
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@paminottawa I transfered from Blogger to Wordpress. So worth it. #blogchat |
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2:48 am
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Mandy_Vavrinak:
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@bobbyrettew I loved @copyblogger 's post on writing like Shakespeare... maybe useful for your challenge? #blogchat |
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2:48 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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@paminottawa if it is $20.69/year it sounds liek it is not a .com - if it's not - you are trusting pple's memories. jidt an idea #blogchat |
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2:48 am
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MaryAnnHalford:
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And the better for optimizing RT @GLHancock: @susanbeebe The narrower the focus, the niche, the better your blog will be. #blogchat |
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2:48 am
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MackCollier:
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@CathyWebSavvyPR Yes and when I write a new post & it is pop, I usually get biz and/or referrals, makes me wish I had written more #blogchat |
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2:48 am
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acnatta:
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@Sue_Anne yes, you can. I've done it a couple of times. #blogchat |
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2:48 am
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cindybutts:
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Blogging tip: RT @Armano: Ok, honestly, try really short posts to avoid burnout. Worked for me recently because it cut to chase #blogchat |
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2:48 am
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thekrg:
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What do we think about reposting old but still relevant topics? #blogchat |
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2:48 am
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Chris_FastLane:
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Wow, I'm getting burned out just keeping up with this topic. Kidding...lots of good suggestions #blogchat |
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2:48 am
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4byoung:
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One of the best Blogchats ever! @MackCollier will you post a link of the transcript? #blogchat |
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2:48 am
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Verilliance:
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Exactly. RT @GLHancock: @Verilliance It worked for Mies Van der Rohe. No more "me too" posts! #blogchat |
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2:48 am
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bobbyrettew:
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RT @Armano: honestly, try really short posts to avoid burnout. Worked for me recently & got lots of comments b/c it cut to chase #blogchat |
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2:48 am
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GetResults:
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@3keyscoach Steep, very steep! #blogchat |
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2:48 am
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Sue_Anne:
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@ICT_GURU I used to be on livejournal and I've had a couple "personal" blogs on blogger for awhile. #blogchat |
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2:48 am
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LorieAHuston:
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@Mandy_Vavrinak Totally agree. #blogchat |
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2:48 am
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Mandy_Vavrinak:
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@Verilliance ahhhh..... ! I love that. I think the challenge would definitely hone writing skills. #blogchat |
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2:48 am
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chicken_freak:
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@susanbeebe Had that problem, split the blog. Main topic in one blog, multitopic remainder in second blog. #blogchat |
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2:48 am
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susanbeebe:
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RT @LorieAHuston: RT @GLHancock: @susanbeebe The narrower the focus, the niche, the better your blog will be. #blogchat |
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2:48 am
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ctmarcom:
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@susanbeebe Struggle w/ focus is ok. That's what editing is for. Put it down, editing later will reveal focus. #blogchat |
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2:48 am
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sarasteinmd:
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@DanGordon Have a great bday! I recommend regular unplugging!! #blogchat |
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2:48 am
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DanGordon:
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@GetResults thanks very much! i dont have alot of posts, but the ones i do post i make sure really count :) #blogchat |
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2:49 am
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MackCollier:
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Good question, anyone know for sure? RT @Sue_Anne: @MackCollier Can you transition from wordpress.com to wordpress.org? #blogchat |
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2:49 am
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TobyDiva:
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@MaryAnnHalford wonderful idea .. mix up the media .. text, video, a podcast .. perhaps some photos. #blogchat |
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2:49 am
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wilsonellis:
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RT @JDEbberly: If you deeply luv what you blog abt, you'll have enthusiasm & ur readers'll pick up on it!! Watch out, Blogosphere! #Blogchat |
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2:49 am
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JDEbberly:
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@collier1960 You are welcome, Collier! Love to have you on my list! :) #Blogchat |
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2:49 am
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tinkhanson:
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@GLHancock Glad to hear that! I hope experienced writers will be kind and helpful! #blogchat |
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2:49 am
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davepeckens:
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@Eric_Urbane Personally, I prefer a blog to be focused on 1 topic. Bring in guests, interviews, podcast, etc. But stay on topic. #blogchat |
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2:49 am
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sarasteinmd:
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RT @cindybutts RT @Armano: Ok, honestly, try really short posts to avoid burnout. Worked for me recently because it cut to chase #blogchat |
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2:49 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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@AndreaRealtor How was the transferprocess - did you start over or transfer your posts to your new URL? #blogchat |
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2:49 am
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Sue_Anne:
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@ICT_GURU I've now got a personal/thinky blog on posterous and what I'd like to be a more professional style blog on wordpress.com #blogchat |
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2:49 am
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susanbeebe:
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@MaryAnnHalford Yes, FOCUS enables better blog optimization #SEO #blogchat |
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2:49 am
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ErikBoles:
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@Verilliance I go just the opposite - post more but less in depth. Spawn a concept and let the commenters build the depth. #blogchat |
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2:49 am
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centsiblelife:
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@MackCollier life interferes with blogging for me. #blogchat |
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2:49 am
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bobbyrettew:
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@Mandy_Vavrinak AWESOME! You Rock!!!!! #blogchat |
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2:49 am
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DanGordon:
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wonder who would even begin to guest blog post on a newbie blog like mine??? #blogchat |
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2:49 am
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rockson:
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@sharonmostyn Why not do a mix of Guest Post and Interviews?? #blogchat |
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2:49 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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@MackCollier Agreed - that's why I say - if you are going to take a break - make sure the last post is a strong one. #blogchat |
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2:49 am
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davidweinfeld:
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The truth is that there's no easy answer to what works when blogging. You must iterate often and learn while doing. #blogchat |
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2:49 am
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CaraMandart:
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Take time off to unplug, world will be there. ...Look 2 topnews for meaningful story to weave to my usual blog theme @MackCollier #blogchat |
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2:50 am
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sharonmostyn:
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It works for @affiliatetip but don't forget show notes RT @patrickallmond I'd like to start doing strictly video posts...Thoughts? #blogchat |
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2:50 am
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MackCollier:
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@greglinn Well if @shannonpaul & @armano @pchaney all cover same topic, YOU can still blog YOUR view of that topic #blogchat |
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2:50 am
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davepeckens:
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@Eric_Urbane Some blogs seem to push content, assuming their readers will leave if they miss 1 day of posting. #blogchat |
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2:50 am
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Mandy_Vavrinak:
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@centsiblelife we miss you, but tonigt's topic is burnout and it sounds like you're already managing well :) #blogchat |
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2:50 am
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Sue_Anne:
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@ICT_GURU Obviously, my big challenge is sustainability and figuring out what I want to do. #blogchat |
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2:50 am
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collier1960:
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This is my first #blogchat I'm the OTHER collier |
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2:50 am
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GetResults:
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@DanGordon When I see what readers respond to, it reinvigorates me. Urges me onward to give them more. #blogchat |
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2:50 am
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midwestguest:
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RT @LorieAHuston RT @GLHancock: @susanbeebe The narrower the focus, the niche, the better your blog will be #blogchat |
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2:50 am
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cindybutts:
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Blog idea: RT @clayhebert: Post idea - Review a book and give away copies for best comments = fun & engaging. #blogchat |
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2:50 am
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WayneLiew:
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@ctmarcom My pleasure. Love how he keeps marketers reminded of important marketing principles and trends. Simple and to the point. #blogchat |
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2:50 am
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Sue_Anne:
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@MackCollier @acnatta Says yes you can transition from wordpress.com to wordpress.org #blogchat |
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2:50 am
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jacquichew:
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RT @JDEbberly: If you deeply love what u blog about, u'll have enthusiasm and ur readers'll p/up on it!! Watch out, Blogosphere! #Blogchat |
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2:50 am
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GLHancock:
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@tinkhanson Most helpful I can be is to direct you to over 5 years of posts at A Writer's Edge. Read thru, see me stumble, learn #blogchat |
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2:50 am
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janetdmiller:
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@MackCollier It is my understanding that you CAN transition -- we've had to help clients do it. @ReneeRevetta has the details. #blogchat |
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2:50 am
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Verilliance:
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What's your topic? RT @DanGordon: wonder who would even begin to guest blog post on a newbie blog like mine??? #blogchat |
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2:50 am
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sarasteinmd:
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I just pulled back from several blog/columnist opportunities to simply focus on my own. I didnt enjoy feeling it a work assignment #blogchat |
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2:50 am
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MackCollier:
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@greglinn The prob many bloggers have is they simply point out what OTHER bloggers are saying, without offering their own take #blogchat |
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2:50 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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@DanGordon what's your topic? #blogchat |
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2:50 am
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davepeckens:
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@Eric_Urbane If you're post is good enough it will go viral. 1 post on the map, not an entire blog. cc: @beverlycornell #blogchat |
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2:50 am
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shortformernie:
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@DanGordon Guest blog on other people's blogs if you're new. #blogchat |
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2:51 am
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ErikBoles:
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@collier1960 welcome! #blogchat |
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2:51 am
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davidweinfeld:
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What works for you may not be the best choice for another blogger. Respect the uniqueness of your audience. #blogchat |
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2:51 am
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sharonmostyn:
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Didn't know if 1 worked better than the other... RT @rockson: @sharonmostyn Why not do a mix of Guest Post and Interviews?? #blogchat |
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2:51 am
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MackCollier:
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@centsiblelife I hear ya, darlin ;) Same here, life and work. #blogchat |
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2:51 am
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GetResults:
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@DanGordon check complimentary "space" blogs. Get a feel for their vitality, ask if you can guest, you might be surprised. #blogchat |
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2:51 am
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JDEbberly:
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@collier1960 Welcome to blogchat, Collier 1960!! We are definitely glad you've joined us!! :) #Blogchat |
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2:51 am
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Mandy_Vavrinak:
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@Sue_Anne me, too... I post all manner of things (personal and also quirky biz things) on posterous, keep my main blog biz focused #blogchat |
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2:51 am
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CaraMandart:
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Try video blog or newformat to break out @Mandy_Vavrinak @shortformernie Break out of your blogging funk by trying new approaches. #blogchat |
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2:51 am
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collier1960:
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RT @DanGordon wonder who would even begin to guest blog post on a newbie blog like mine??? #blogchat <what is your blog about?> |
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2:51 am
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CASUDI:
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@CathyWebSavvyPR What surprised me was clients loved my short food related posts, & anything cats, sunsets & wildlife. #blogchat |
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2:51 am
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MaryAnnHalford:
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@collier1960 Welcome to the "other Collier" - just started joining myself a few weeks back and am now hooked! #blogchat |
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2:51 am
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Eric_Urbane:
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Part of managing burnout is to be clear as to why you are blogging #BlogChat |
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2:51 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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RT @MackCollier: @greglinn The prob many bloggers have is they pnt out what OTHER bloggers are saying, w/o offering their own take #blogchat |
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2:51 am
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davidweinfeld:
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If you listen to your audience, they will help you find your way. #blogchat |
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2:51 am
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shortformernie:
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BTW, don't think I've ever asked. Anyone here want to try their hand at a ShortFormBlog guest post? It'll be fun! #blogchat |
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2:51 am
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JDEbberly:
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WOW, @MackCollier !! Blogchat is growing EXPONENTIALLY! Check this out tonight! #Blogchat |
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2:51 am
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3keyscoach:
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@MackCollier That seems to miss the point of continuing the convo. #blogchat |
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2:52 am
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Ashaloo:
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Sometimes when I don't want to or can't think of what to write, I make an idea map. I almost always get inspired. #blogchat |
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2:52 am
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ICT_GURU:
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@paminottawa Yep you should go for it! Take the plunge pam! #blogchat |
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2:52 am
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Sue_Anne:
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RT @Lynnelle: @Sue_Anne Just back from WordCamp Boston & "yes", you can transition from wordpress.com to wordpress.org - simple. #blogchat |
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2:52 am
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studionashvegas:
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@Sue_Anne: Sure, but its easier if you have your own domain with wordpress.com. It can be done regardless, but domain =keeping SEO #blogchat |
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2:52 am
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MackCollier:
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@ericskiff Maybe let Twitter be the source of blog posts for you? 'Top 5 Topics on Twitter this week' or something similar? #blogchat |
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2:52 am
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3keyscoach:
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RT @Eric_Urbane: Part of managing burnout is to be clear as to why you are blogging #blogchat |
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2:52 am
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Sue_Anne:
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@Lynnelle Awesome. Thanks! :) #blogchat |
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2:52 am
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JDEbberly:
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RT @Eric_Urbane: Part of managing burnout is to be clear as to why you are blogging #Blogchat |
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2:52 am
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Mandy_Vavrinak:
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@BobbyRettew personally, Bobby, I think you do a pretty wonderful job of storytelling already, but you're welcome :) #blogchat |
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2:52 am
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sarasteinmd:
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@Sue_Anne I missed that - what would be the benefit of changing wp com to org? #blogchat |
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2:52 am
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wilsonellis:
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@MackCollier Wordpress.org is self-hosted so you need a host. You shd be able to take your backup from wp.com & transition easily. #blogchat |
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2:52 am
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JDEbberly:
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RT @davidweinfeld: If you listen to your audience, they will help you find your way. #Blogchat |
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2:52 am
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midwestguest:
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RT @MackCollier The prob many bloggers have is they simply point out what OTHER bloggers are saying, w/out offering their own take #blogchat |
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2:52 am
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CASUDI:
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RT @GetResults: @DanGordon When I see what readers respond to, it reinvigorates me. Urges me onward to give them more. #blogchat |
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2:52 am
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sarahmaeblogs:
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Don't give into the pressure - blog when you "feel" it #blogchat |
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2:52 am
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tinkhanson:
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@GLHancock Check. Just bookmarked "A Writer's Edge"! #blogchat |
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2:52 am
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TNSinc:
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RT @CASUDI @CathyWebSavvyPR Aren't Cat posts required blog content? #blogchat |
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2:52 am
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sarasteinmd:
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@JDEbberly this is fantastic! #blogchat |
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2:52 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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@CASUDI I think having one slightly more personal category on many biz blogs helps make you real, human, not just biz owner. #blogchat |
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2:53 am
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sharonmostyn:
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LOL Agreed! RT @ctmarcom: Trying to watch #Saints vs #Vikings and do #blogchat at same time. (not as many fumbles on blogchat) |
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2:53 am
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ICT_GURU:
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RT @davidweinfeld Mix it up. Keep it fresh. If you're not happy when blogging, your visitors won't be happy when reading. #blogchat |
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2:53 am
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midwestguest:
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@MackCollier ...or worse yet, just cutting-and-pasting others' content into their own blogs #blogchat |
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2:53 am
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davidweinfeld:
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We blog because we can't imagine not doing it. #blogchat |
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2:53 am
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GetResults:
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RT @sarahmaeblogs: Don't give into the pressure - blog when you "feel" it #blogchat |
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2:53 am
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paminottawa:
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@CathyWebSavvyPR sorry - did I type 20? It is $10.69 through Godaddy.com....and yes, it's a .com addy, so good to go? #blogchat |
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2:53 am
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TNSinc:
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RT @JDEbberly: RT @Eric_Urbane: Part of managing burnout is to be clear as to why you are blogging #blogchat |
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2:53 am
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collier1960:
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Are we sure this is a#twitter STREAM? #blogchat |
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2:53 am
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Mandy_Vavrinak:
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To those of you wondering "who would guest post on my little blog?" > I will... just ask... and be prepared to reciprocate! #blogchat |
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2:53 am
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amanda_pants:
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@MackCollier oooh I hate that when people just repeat other bloggers w/o opinion. Seeing a lot of speakers doing that too #blogchat |
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2:53 am
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ErikBoles:
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Welcome to overtime! Favre just threw an interception! We now return you to your regularly scheduled #blogchat |
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2:53 am
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shih_wei:
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@DanGordon Had a good convo w/ a non-blogger recently? Ask him/her to guest blog about it! :) #blogchat |
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2:53 am
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Armano:
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@MackCollier I don't know what you're talking about. If I blog about something?thats the end of topic. ;- ) #blogchat |
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2:53 am
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3keyscoach:
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@sharonmostyn We do seem to be fumbling less! Messy, messy game! #blogchat |
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2:53 am
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bobbyrettew:
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@Mandy_Vavrinak WOW....that is so kind! I did not realize you were reading...I am very fortunate! #blogchat |
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2:53 am
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CASUDI:
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@Eric_Urbane Agree ~ if you dont know where you are going you cat get there :-) #blogchat |
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2:53 am
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GetResults:
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@sharonmostyn Ouch! You can be cruel. #blogchat |
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2:53 am
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AtlantaPR:
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You can definitely transition from Wordpress.com to Wordpress.org - you just import the database into the new site. #blogchat |
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2:53 am
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JDEbberly:
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RT @davidweinfeld: We blog because we can't imagine not doing it. #Blogchat |
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2:53 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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@TNSinc If you are lookig for one - I have some cats living on my porch that need a home - my dog wants 2 have them 4 lunch! #blogchat |
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2:54 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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RT @shih_wei: @DanGordon Had a good convo w/ a non-blogger recently? Ask him/her to guest blog about it! :) #blogchat |
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2:54 am
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sharonmostyn:
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@MackCollier Lack of interaction is a good point - I find I'm quicker to burnout if no one replies to my posts #blogchat |
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2:54 am
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DanGordon:
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@sarasteinmd thanks i have not unplugged in 2 years :) #blogchat #lawnmowerman or #drmanhattan ;) |
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2:54 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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RT @AtlantaPR: You can definitely transition from Wordpress.com to Wordpress.org - you just import the database into the new site. #blogchat |
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2:54 am
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GLHancock:
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If you blog only when you feel like it, few will feel like following your blog. #blogchat |
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2:54 am
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Sue_Anne:
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@sarasteinmd from what @MackCollier has said WP.org has more customization options. #blogchat |
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2:54 am
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ICT_GURU:
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@Sue_Anne Sounds pretty cool! What's the addresses? would love to check it out. #blogchat |
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2:54 am
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OwenGreaves:
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I Blog because I have nothing else to do : ) #blogchat |
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2:54 am
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ctmarcom:
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@Sue_Anne AGREE! You have to be good to go that short! So far for me, each topic has its own rhythm #blogchat |
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2:54 am
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wilsonellis:
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@sarasteinmd WP.org allows you to customize much more than WP.com. #blogchat |
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2:54 am
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MaryAnnHalford:
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may be another thing is to interview your readers and/or clients? they can be inspiration #blogchat #blogchat |
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2:54 am
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sarasteinmd:
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Lately a few of my sentences are winding up in other ppl's blogs uncredited. First I was annoyed, now I take it as flattery #blogchat |
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2:54 am
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GetResults:
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RT @AtlantaPR: You can definitely transition from Wordpress.com to Wordpress.org - you just import the database into the new site. #blogchat |
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2:54 am
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3keyscoach:
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If you want to invite guest post, do you have to have lots of traffic? #blogchat |
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2:54 am
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acnatta:
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@Sue_Anne you'd export the blog using the built in function and then import after installing WP.org on a server #blogchat |
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2:54 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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RT @Armano: @MackCollier I don't know what you're talking about. If I blog about something?thats the end of topic. ;- ) [ROFL] #blogchat |
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2:54 am
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KellyGraham_:
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Speaking for myself, it helps to have balance between practioning in virtual events, & time to clear away To Do's & just BREATHE #blogchat |
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2:54 am
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3keyscoach:
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RT @ctmarcom: @Sue_Anne AGREE! You have to be good to go that short! So far for me, each topic has its own rhythm #blogchat |
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2:55 am
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DanGordon:
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@Shih_Wei i don't know/associate with anyone... anymore who doesn't blog ;) #blogchat |
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2:55 am
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Mandy_Vavrinak:
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@BobbyRettew I have sampled and will be adding you to my "must read" list :) #blogchat |
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2:55 am
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Eric_Urbane:
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@sharonmostyn I think a mix of interviews and guest blogs are best, #BlogChat |
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2:55 am
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patrickallmond:
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@GLHancock That is the ONLY time you should blog - when you feel like it ! #blogchat |
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2:55 am
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sarasteinmd:
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@DanGordon take it from a shrink. your brain and your keyboard need a break everyday! #blogchat |
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2:55 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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RT @Eric_Urbane: Part of managing burnout is to be clear as to why you are blogging #blogchat |
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2:55 am
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tinkhanson:
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@CathyWebSavvyPR I will focus on just getting the info out and not be so nitpicky about the writing #blogchat |
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2:55 am
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sharonmostyn:
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RT @davidweinfeld: If u enjoy what ur doing, great writing will come. Takes time. A fertile foundation = a long-lasting blog #blogchat |
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2:55 am
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3keyscoach:
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RT @MaryAnnHalford: may be another thing is to interview your readers and/or clients? they can be inspiration #blogchat |
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2:55 am
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acnatta:
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@Sue_Anne one issue though could be photos based on location of storage #blogchat |
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2:55 am
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ICT_GURU:
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@DanGordon Hey Mate, re guest posts. Do you have an industry association? Maybe one of the other members would like to do it. #blogchat |
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2:55 am
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karimacatherine:
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@sarahmaeblogs: Don't give into the pressure >>Like that but doesn't pressure come w/ ur credibility depends on your blogging?#blogchat |
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2:55 am
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shortformernie:
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@3keyscoach I think focus is more important than anything. My focus for example is writing as short as possible. #blogchat |
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2:55 am
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davidweinfeld:
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@JDEbberly Thanks for the RTs. The passion one has for his blog should be palpable to his readers. #blogchat |
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2:55 am
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sarasteinmd:
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@wilsonellis @sueanne thx! I'm self hosted, so I'm good #blogchat |
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2:55 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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@paminottawa o I mistyped - I was just thinking that .com's were cheaper than that - my bad. GO for it! #blogchat |
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2:55 am
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DanGordon:
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@sarasteinmd thanks! :) U also got a #script to go with that ;) #blogchat |
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2:55 am
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ricnunez:
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@Sue_Anne: check this @problogger article http://bit.ly/7kBe0h #blogchat |
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2:55 am
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karimacatherine:
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RT @sarasteinmd: @DanGordon take it from a shrink. your brain and your keyboard need a break everyday! #blogchat |
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2:56 am
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MackCollier:
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@amanda_pants I think too many people believe that loudmouth=smartmouth ;) #blogchat |
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2:56 am
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shih_wei:
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#blogchat I try to put something on Posterous when I can't write a full on blog post. |
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2:56 am
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GLHancock:
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@patrickallmond That is NOT the way to develop good writing habits. A real, serious writer writes whether or not she feels like it #blogchat |
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2:56 am
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SuzanneVara:
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@GLHancock - very well said. Blog when you feel like it. Burnout is a co-out, always, always something to put up there. #blogchat |
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2:56 am
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Verilliance:
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I'm getting burned out on this fast paced #blogchat :P |
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2:56 am
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JDEbberly:
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I was always a purist about starting a standalone blog with a webhost like BlueHost #Blogchat |
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2:56 am
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Mandy_Vavrinak:
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RT @AtlantaPR: Can def transition from Wordpress.com to Wordpress.org - just import the database to the new site. #blogchat >was painless |
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2:56 am
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DanGordon:
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@shawnJroberts http://dangordon.me still has no direction, just random thoughts that go through my head #personal #blogchat |
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2:56 am
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cindybutts:
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Another blog tip: RT @Eric_Urbane: We added interviews to our blog topic mix and readership expanded #BlogChat |
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2:56 am
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susanbeebe:
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#blogchat - I think you guys have inspired me to do what I should have done earlier - split up my blog into multiple blogs - FOCUS! :) |
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2:56 am
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ICT_GURU:
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@Sue_Anne Haha yeah its hard. Thats where my ideas list comes in handy. dreambuildinspirelead.com been running 2.5 years now! #blogchat |
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2:56 am
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sarahmaeblogs:
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RT @Verilliance: Im getting burned out on this fast paced #blogchat :P//hehe...me too #blogchat |
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2:56 am
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GetResults:
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@3keyscoach Traffic will influence some guests, not others. They may have own agenda for guesting. #blogchat |
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2:56 am
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JDEbberly:
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RT @ricnunez: @Sue_Anne: check this @problogger article http://bit.ly/7kBe0h #Blogchat |
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2:56 am
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susanbeebe:
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RT @JDEbberly: I was always a purist about starting a standalone blog with a webhost like BlueHost #Blogchat <<< SMART |
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2:57 am
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MaryAnnHalford:
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@shih_wei can you link Posterous to your regular blog? #blogchat |
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2:57 am
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sharonmostyn:
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RT @Mandy_Vavrinak: @grtaylor2 Can't create interaction or manage relationships. CAN offr env good for both & invite ppl to join #blogchat |
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2:57 am
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ideathinker:
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@Armano If there's to much text people will skip it or put it in the "for later" pile, it's true across any text based media #blogchat |
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2:57 am
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JDEbberly:
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@soctoolreview You're absolutely welcome! :) #Blogchat |
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2:57 am
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patrickallmond:
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@GLHancock If you don't feel like writing you are not going to produce anything good IMO #blogchat |
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2:57 am
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karimacatherine:
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RT @MackCollier: @amanda_pants I think too many people believe that loudmouth=smartmouth ;) #blogchat >>> @MackCollier you said it! |
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2:57 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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@tinkhanson GREAT! I teach a pottery class 4 adults & kids. Adults say "I'm not creative." in 20 yrs, never sen that 2 b true! #blogchat |
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2:57 am
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DanGordon:
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@ICT_GURU jeweler. but my blog is more about #Social #Mediaism ;) Socialism :) #blogchat |
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2:57 am
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wilsonellis:
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@sarasteinmd @sueanne I'm self-hosted too. I love WP.org. The forums and support are amazing. #blogchat |
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2:57 am
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pcaveney:
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@MackCollier yeah its tough to filter the good stuff sometimes #blogchat |
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2:57 am
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4byoung:
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@MackCollier Agreed. We want to know the writer's take on the topic at hand #blogchat |
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2:57 am
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tankeryanker:
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RT @karimacatherine: RT @MackCollier: @amanda_pants I think too many people believe that loudmouth=smartmouth ;) #blogchat >>> ... |
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2:57 am
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sarasteinmd:
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@GLHancock who used to chain themselves to the chair all morning? Fitzgerald? Hemingway? cant remember #blogchat |
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2:57 am
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sharonmostyn:
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I'm not big on reposting, but that's just me RT @thekrg: What do we think about reposting old but still relevant topics? #blogchat |
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2:57 am
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ICT_GURU:
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RT @Ashaloo Sometimes when I don't want to or can't think of what to write, I make an idea map. I almost always get inspired. #blogchat |
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2:57 am
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GLHancock:
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@Verilliance Well said. Burnout immanent. Bailout in the offing. #blogchat |
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2:58 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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RT @wilsonellis: @sarasteinmd @sueanne I'm self-hosted too. I love WP.org. The forums and support are amazing. #blogchat |
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2:58 am
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pcaveney:
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RT @patrickallmond @GLHancock If you don't feel like writing you are not going to produce anything good IMO #blogchat |
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2:58 am
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DanGordon:
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@rbbruce U would ? #seriously? #blogchat |
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2:58 am
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Sue_Anne:
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RT @RicNunez: @Sue_Anne: check this @problogger article http://bit.ly/7kBe0h #blogchat -- Wp.com to WP.org transition ... |
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2:58 am
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davidweinfeld:
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RT @patrickallmond @GLHancock If you don't feel like writing you are not going to produce anything good IMO #blogchat |
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2:58 am
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chicken_freak:
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@patrickallmond I often can't feel like writing until I'm actually writing. For me, momentum produces inspiration, not the reverse #blogchat |
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2:58 am
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ErikBoles:
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Thanks @MackCollier, another great #blogchat topic! I must exit stage left. |
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2:58 am
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Sue_Anne:
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@RicNunez Thanks! #blogchat |
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2:58 am
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thekrg:
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@sharonmostyn I'm seeing a lot of responses for weekly posts, not daily. I think my goal is unrealistic. #blogchat |
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2:58 am
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studionashvegas:
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Seeing teh conversation, I feel like jumping into #blogchat with "Long time reader, first time tweeter". |
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2:58 am
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WayneLiew:
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@wilsonellis Not to mention the huge database of useful plugins that Wordpress offers. #blogchat |
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2:58 am
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BloggerTalk:
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You can import from wordpress.com to self hosted Wordpress. #Blogchat. Let me know if you need help. |
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2:58 am
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karimacatherine:
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@JDEbberly thank you, I will find some insight there for sure as well #blogchat |
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2:58 am
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SuzanneVara:
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@patrickallmond -sure if you are a hobby blogger then post when u feel like it, but if a biz have a schedule n stick to it. #blogchat |
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2:58 am
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GLHancock:
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@patrickallmond Well, then you're not a professional. *shrugs* #blogchat |
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2:58 am
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eljadaae:
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RT @susanbeebe: #blogchat you guys have inspired me to do what I should have done earlier - split up my blog into multiple blogs > Me, too!! |
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2:58 am
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MaryAnnHalford:
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It is also + for SEO RT @JDEbberly: I was always a purist about starting a standalone blog w webhost like BlueHost #Blogchat #blogchat |
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2:58 am
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Monika_33:
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RT @wilsonellis: @sarasteinmd WP.org allows you 2 customize much more than WP.com #blogchat <<now I need 2 investigate both #SavvyBlogging |
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2:58 am
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3keyscoach:
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@shortformernie Focus is crucial anyway. Sometimes leaving off before fully answering can be way to invite convos #blogchat |
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2:58 am
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sarahmaeblogs:
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@karimacatherine huh? Explain - sorry :) #blogchat |
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2:58 am
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TNSinc:
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My basic burnout defense is still the basic list post, It never fails to start inspiration. #blogchat |
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2:58 am
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studionashvegas:
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@GLHancock if you don't feel like writing switch media. Videoblog or Podcast - mix it up #blogchat |
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2:58 am
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CodeNameMama:
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But what is considered "too much text?" Isn't that arbitrary? #blogchat @ideathinker |
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2:58 am
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bobbyrettew:
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@thatsmsgeek2u no prob...that is one thing I do well is RT smart peeps! #blogchat |
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2:58 am
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CASUDI:
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@greglinn I agree there is a lot of regurgetated warmed over material out there #blogchat |
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2:58 am
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davidweinfeld:
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Find inspiration from uncommon sources. #blogchat |
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2:58 am
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soctoolreview:
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I started my blog for me. I don't care about how many readers I get. Don't care about fame. I do it because I enjoy it. That's it. #blogchat |
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2:59 am
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AndreaRealtor:
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@CathyWebSavvyPR Copied over some posts I thought where still topical. It has only been 60 days & is still a work in progress #blogchat |
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2:59 am
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the_arbitrator:
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@CodeNameMama http://bit.ly/arbitr but what is considered "too much text?" isn't that definite? #blogchat @ideathinker |
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2:59 am
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Sue_Anne:
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RT @ctmarcom: @susanbeebe Struggle w/ focus is ok. That's what editing is for. Put it down, editing later will reveal focus. #blogchat |
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2:59 am
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wilsonellis:
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@WayneLiew Oh, yeah! The plug-ins are a dream. If you can think it, someone has a plug-in for it. #blogchat |
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2:59 am
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JDEbberly:
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RT @studionashvegas: @GLHancock if you don't feel like writing switch media. Videoblog or Podcast - mix it up #Blogchat |
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2:59 am
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DanGordon:
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@ErikBoles I love SF, going to Santa Fe in 4 days to try and re-energize. good choice>? #blogchat |
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2:59 am
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GLHancock:
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RT @SuzanneVara: if you are a hobby blogger then post when u feel like it, but if a biz have a schedule n stick to it. #blogchat |
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2:59 am
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collier1960:
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RT @ErikBoles @collier1960 welcome! #blogchat <Thanks> |
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2:59 am
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sharonmostyn:
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@DanGordon I'd be happy to help...as long as there's not a firm deadline in the next week! ;) #blogchat |
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2:59 am
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ctmarcom:
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You don't have to just repost old content-reinvent it from a new perspective #blogchat |
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2:59 am
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susanbeebe:
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RT @MaryAnnHalford: It is also + for SEO RT @JDEbberly: I was always a purist about starting a standalone blog #Blogchat |
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3:00 am
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sharonmostyn:
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RT @davidweinfeld The truth is that there's no easy answer to what works when blogging. You must iterate often & learn while doing #blogchat |
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3:00 am
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Sue_Anne:
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@DanGordon You might be surprised. Do you have good interactions with folks on Twitter that have blogs? #blogchat |
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3:00 am
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RedScareBot:
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Le(a)nin left RT @DanGordon @ICT_GURU jeweler. but my blog is more about #Social #Mediaism ;) Socialism :) #blogchat |
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3:00 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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Don't forget 2 follow cool peeps you met on #blogchat & add them 2 yr twitter lists. my blogging list will get some adds |
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3:00 am
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sharonmostyn:
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@Eric_Urbane I'll have to try both, thanks! #blogchat |
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3:00 am
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GLHancock:
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@studionashvegas Honey, I would if I could. Switch up would be very nice! #blogchat |
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3:00 am
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Verilliance:
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That's what I try to do. Find fun ways to relate the uncommon RT @davidweinfeld: Find inspiration from uncommon sources. #blogchat |
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3:00 am
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DanGordon:
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@sharonmostyn it's a very random blog. i'm a jeweler that has never posted one thing about jewelry ;) http://dangordon.me #blogchat |
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3:00 am
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MackCollier:
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Over 1,000 #blogchat tweets in the first hour & this up against a killer Viking-Saints game! - http://bit.ly/8GTn8T |
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3:00 am
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eljadaae:
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@GLHancock I agree - also, it will make readers lose interest, and Google Reader index you as less serious. #blogchat |
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3:00 am
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davidweinfeld:
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RT @MackCollier: @amanda_pants I think too many people believe that loudmouth=smartmouth ;) #blogchat |
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3:00 am
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MaryAnnHalford:
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RT @soctoolreview: started my blog 4 me. dont care about hw many readers I get. Dont care avt fame. do it b/c I enjoy it. Thts it. #blogchat |
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3:00 am
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carrieactually:
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@Monika_33 @wilsonellis @sarasteinmd wp.com also doesn't permit monetization #blogchat #SavvyBlogging |
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3:00 am
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MonroeOnABudget:
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RT @CathyWebSavvyPR: Don't forget 2 follow cool peeps you met on #blogchat & add them 2 yr twitter lists. my blogging list will get some ... |
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3:00 am
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pcaveney:
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I write at night or at least brainstorm headlines at night. Thats when im most creative & i think most people are creative then #blogchat |
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3:00 am
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GetResults:
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@ctmarcom you can also take old content, sidebar it with new content and invite discussion - old & new - happy together #blogchat |
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3:00 am
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rockson:
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I started a blog this week from my dogs perspective to help me think "outside the proverbial blog box." It's helped! #blogchat |
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3:01 am
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wilsonellis:
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@3keyscoach The quality of traffic is more important than the quantity. As a guest poster I want to reach my target audience. #blogchat |
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3:01 am
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DanGordon:
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@Sue_Anne yes, they all have blogs. my twitter friends rock! ;) #blogchat |
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3:01 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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@AndreaRealtor I understand that there is a database transfer proces, but it is more complex. the way you went is fine! #blogchat |
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3:01 am
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informedferret:
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@pcaveney doesn't matter if you don't produce anything good it makes your brain work and that is what revisions are 4 #blogchat |
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3:01 am
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JDEbberly:
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@MackCollier If I have to choose between Blogchat and football tonight - I CHOOSE BLOGCHAT !! Woot! #Blogchat |
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3:01 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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RT @rockson: I started a blog this week from my dogs perspective to help me think "outside the proverbial blog box." It's helped! #blogchat |
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3:01 am
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chicken_freak:
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Blog's for me, but I still want readers. My goal's to write for at least a small audience. So I post frequently. #blogchat |
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3:01 am
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bobbyrettew:
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RT @MackCollier: Over 1,000 #blogchat tweets in 1st hour & is up against killer Viking-Saints game! http://bit.ly/8GTn8T |
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3:01 am
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sarahmaeblogs:
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you're rockin' it Mack! :) #blogchat |
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3:01 am
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sarasteinmd:
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@carrieactually ooh good point - not an issue for me right now, but could be in the future #blogchat |
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3:01 am
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shih_wei:
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@MaryAnnHalford I know you can autopost from Posterous to Wordpress, via email. #blogchat |
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3:01 am
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wilsonellis:
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@carrieactually I didn't know that. I've been a WP.org girl from day one. (It's a control thing!) #blogchat #SavvyBlogging |
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3:01 am
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JoelFoner:
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Have you found that working several posts in parallel can avoid landing at "stuck"? Switch to "next" if one stalls? #blogchat |
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3:01 am
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ICT_GURU:
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@DanGordon Nkay. Something u could try. Research top 10 people in field. Invite them all to do a guest post. When u contact each #blogchat |
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3:02 am
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3keyscoach:
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@GetResults Basically what I thought. Thx for confirmation :) #blogchat |
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3:02 am
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JDEbberly:
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RT @MackCollier: Over 1,000 #blogchat tweets in 1st hour & is up against killer Viking-Saints game! http://bit.ly/8GTn8T #Blogchat |
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3:02 am
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wilsonellis:
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@MackCollier Multitasking works! #blogchat |
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3:02 am
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knmu:
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@rockson I think that's a really interesting idea. Blog from a very unique perspective and let the thoughts flow #blogchat. |
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3:02 am
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collier1960:
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@MaryAnnHalford Do you find it hard to keep up? #blogchat? |
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3:02 am
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Mandy_Vavrinak:
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@soctoolreview Good way to avoid burnout is to write for yourself. Less pressure to produce? #blogchat |
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3:02 am
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DanGordon:
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i think io just found my next blog topic. #Social #Mediaism VS #Socialism ;) #blogchat |
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3:02 am
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davidweinfeld:
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Just because you write something doesn't mean that you have to publish it right way, or at all. #blogchat |
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3:02 am
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MonroeOnABudget:
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@JDEbberly jd will woot on ANY chat LOL #blogchat |
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3:02 am
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mpace101:
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RT @MackCollier: Over 1,000 #blogchat tweets in the first hour & this up against a killer Viking-Saints game! - http://bit.ly/8GTn8T |
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3:02 am
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JDEbberly:
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RT @JoelFoner: Have you found that working several posts in parallel can avoid landing at "stuck"? Switch to "next" if one stalls? #Blogchat |
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3:02 am
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sharonmostyn:
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RT @sarahmaeblogs: Don't give into the pressure - blog when you "feel" it #blogchat |
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3:02 am
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karinkaufman:
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RT @pcaveney: Thats when im most creative & i think most people are creative then #blogchat // Not me. I'm best from midmorning on. |
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3:02 am
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MaryAnnHalford:
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@shih_wei thanks for info on Posterous to WP #blogchat #blogchat |
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3:02 am
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ctmarcom:
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@rockson Did you get the dog idea from reading The Art of Racing in the Rain (by Garth Stein)-great book! #blogchat |
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3:02 am
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acnatta:
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I take a walk or a hike - and remind myself that sometimes you need to enjoy what u write 1st and foremost #blogchat |
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3:03 am
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Sue_Anne:
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RT @sharonmostyn: @MackCollier Lack of interaction is a good point - I find I'm quicker to burnout if no one replies to my posts #blogchat |
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3:03 am
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studionashvegas:
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@GLHancock a service like utterly will let you call in podcasts, so even if it's a stream-of-cons. thing its something :) #blogchat |
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3:03 am
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greglinn:
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I'm doing both RT @MackCollier: Over 1,000 #blogchat tweets first hour & this up against a killer Viking-Saints game! - http://bit.ly/8GTn8T |
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3:03 am
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GLHancock:
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@chicken_freak And your posts are so freakin' funny sometimes! #blogchat |
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3:03 am
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DevinSugameli:
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Struggling to keep up! RT @MackCollier Over 1,000 #blogchat tweets in 1st hour & up against killer Viking-Saints game! http://bit.ly/8GTn8T |
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3:03 am
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davidweinfeld:
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The act of writing is an act of learning. #blogchat |
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3:03 am
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JDEbberly:
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@MonroeOnABudget All of these are Quality chats!! I LOVE 'EM ALL!!!! :) :) :) #Blogchat |
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3:03 am
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studionashvegas:
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@GLHancock and you can always embed it automatically through utterly or other like services #blogchat |
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3:03 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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@rockson A cleint, @greensoil, has been getting posts from her Ranch's bull, he's getting good, might show up in her new blog soon #blogchat |
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3:03 am
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Mandy_Vavrinak:
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RT @DanGordon: i think io just found my next blog topic. #Social #Mediaism VS #Socialism ;) #blogchat > awesome! |
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3:03 am
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CASUDI:
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@rockson: I wrote a blog from my cats perspective a couple of weeks ago~ very relaxing & fun to write such #blogchat |
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3:03 am
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DanGordon:
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@ICT_GURU good point, i have a handful of people in my field that blog. that's it. great peeps, just an old fashioned industry :( #blogchat |
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3:03 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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RT @acnatta: I take a walk or a hike - and remind myself that sometimes you need to enjoy what u write 1st and foremost #blogchat |
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3:03 am
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ICT_GURU:
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@DanGordon 1 mention that you are also contacting the others to be part of a big group.They'll usually want in as they've #blogchat |
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3:03 am
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3keyscoach:
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@wilsonellis Makes sense. BTW, what is your target audience? #blogchat |
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3:03 am
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ICT_GURU:
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@DanGordon now got fresh content for their blogs. #blogchat |
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3:03 am
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chicken_freak:
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@GLHancock Woo! Thanks! #blogchat |
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3:03 am
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Sue_Anne:
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@DanGordon I'm sure at least one (if not more) would be willing to write a post for your blog. #blogchat |
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3:03 am
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4byoung:
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@the_arbitrator Too much text isn't as much of a problem as paragraphs that are too long. Break up into shorter paragraphs #blogchat |
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3:03 am
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Mandy_Vavrinak:
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@DanGordon my fave post (of mine) was social media relevance as lava lamp bubbles. #blogchat |
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3:03 am
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shortformernie:
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@JoelFoner It's a regular trick of mine... I generally have two-three post ideas in the can at a time. I do like 10 each morning. #blogchat |
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3:04 am
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collier1960:
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#blogchat inquiry: Any reviews here of Headway theme for WordPress? |
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3:04 am
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Sue_Anne:
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@sarasteinmd Plagarism has been around as long as their has been a written word. Just easier to do now with cut and paste. #blogchat |
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3:04 am
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MackCollier:
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Ok we've talked about posting schedule leading to blogger burnout, what about lacking focus on your blog, being all over the map? #blogchat |
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3:04 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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RT @JoelFoner: Have you found that working several posts in parallel can avoid landing at "stuck"? Switch to "next" if one stalls? #blogchat |
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3:04 am
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cindybutts:
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Biz blogger: RT @CASUDI: What surprised me was clients loved my short food related posts, & anything cats, sunsets & wildlife. #blogchat |
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3:04 am
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davidweinfeld:
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Write a draft and let it simmer. If it's still warm when you come back to it, refine it further and publish. #blogchat |
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3:04 am
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workinonaramp:
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@paminottawa I use GoDaddy. If you know which domain you want, it's easiest to grab it and map it first. If you need help, msg me! #blogchat |
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3:04 am
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GetResults:
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@3keyscoach Quite welcome. Did you like my input, or did you see it yet? #blogchat |
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3:04 am
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pcaveney:
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@informedferret yeah. i guess its the ideas you need to get down. not the content #blogchat |
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3:04 am
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HardcoreCanada:
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My question is, because of blogs you can actually lose the aesthetic touch of relationships? #blogchat |
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3:05 am
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sarasteinmd:
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RT @Mandy_Vavrinak: @DanGordon my fave post (of mine) was social media relevance as lava lamp bubbles> amusing image!! #blogchat |
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3:05 am
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GLHancock:
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@chicken_freak And you always smell so good, tool #blogchat |
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3:05 am
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Sue_Anne:
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@sarasteinmd Yes, that's what I #crochet ... to get away from the keyboard. #blogchat |
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3:05 am
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DanGordon:
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@shawnJroberts George Orwell -ish ;) #blogchat |
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3:05 am
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AndreaRealtor:
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@CathyWebSavvyPR I think my topics & writing has evolved over time. Don't think some of my earlier posts need to out there #blogchat |
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3:05 am
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sharonmostyn:
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Me too RT @Mandy_Vavrinak To those of u wondering "who would guest post on my blog?" >I will-just ask-& be prepared to reciprocate #blogchat |
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3:05 am
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Sue_Anne:
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RT @tinkhanson: @CathyWebSavvyPR I will focus on just getting the info out and not be so nitpicky about the writing #blogchat |
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3:05 am
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LorieAHuston:
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RT @sarasteinmd Plagarism has been around as long as their has been a written word. Just easier to do now with cut and paste. #blogchat |
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3:05 am
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wilsonellis:
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@3keyscoach Small to mid-size (<$100 million) multichannel companies. #blogchat |
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3:05 am
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GetResults:
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@CASUDI it was purrfect! #blogchat |
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3:05 am
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rockson:
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@ctmarcom Can not say that I did. Its been on the back of my mind for awhile. Prolly picked it up from another doggie bloggie. #blogchat |
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3:05 am
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sarahmaeblogs:
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I'm totally all over the map...but, that's me :) #blogchat |
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3:05 am
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ICT_GURU:
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RT @MonroeOnABudget RT @CathyWebSavvyPR: Don't forget 2 follow cool peeps you met on #blogchat & add them 2 yr twitter lists. |
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3:05 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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RT @shih_wei: @MaryAnnHalford I know you can autopost from Posterous to Wordpress, via email. #blogchat |
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3:05 am
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JDEbberly:
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Need to choose a niche and stick to it. Make sure it's broad enough that you have plenty to blog about #Blogchat |
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3:05 am
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chicken_freak:
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For me, lack of focus reduces burnout in the _short_ term. I enjoy writing about whatever I darn well please. #blogchat |
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3:05 am
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3keyscoach:
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Thx @MackCollier for informative #blogchat Good to be back! Thanks, everyone! #blogchat |
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3:05 am
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CASUDI:
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@JoelFoner I'm always working the short and the long posts in parallel ~ totally diverse subjects #blogchat |
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3:05 am
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MaryAnnHalford:
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@MackCollier I think being all over the map can be fun personally, but may not be received well by your audience #blogchat #blogchat |
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3:05 am
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sharonmostyn:
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RT @MaryAnnHalford: may be another thing is to interview your readers and/or clients? they can be inspiration #blogchat #blogchat |
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3:06 am
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Jfavreau:
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RT @sarasteinmd Plagarism has been around as long as their has been a written word. Just easier to do now with cut and paste. #blogchat |
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3:06 am
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HardcoreCanada:
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@MackCollier I have about 40 tabs open, and sometimes I rather read insightful tweets as opposed to getting solid work done #blogchat |
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3:06 am
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thekrg:
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@shortformernie 10 blogs each morning? #blogchat |
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3:06 am
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MackCollier:
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@DevinSugameli Sometimes it's smarter to just float than try to swim against the current ;) #blogchat |
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3:06 am
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sarasteinmd:
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@Sue_Anne smart! #blogchat |
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3:06 am
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shih_wei:
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Instructions to autopost from Posterous to Wordpress, Typepad, etc. - http://bit.ly/80126G #blogchat |
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3:06 am
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JGoldsborough:
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@MackCollier @GRTaylor2 Wow, 1000 tweets w/ game going on is awesome. That's 100 tweets per fumble in the second half :). #blogchat |
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3:06 am
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GLHancock:
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@MackCollier That would lead more to bloggers block (all over the map) than to burnout. #blogchat |
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3:06 am
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sharonmostyn:
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Nope, just a good relationship w/guest RT @3keyscoach: If you want to invite guest post, do you have to have lots of traffic? #blogchat |
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3:06 am
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cindybutts:
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RT @CathyWebSavvyPR: I think having 1 slightly more personal category on biz blogs helps make u real, human, not just biz owner. #blogchat |
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3:06 am
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GetResults:
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Me, too RT @3keyscoach: Thx @MackCollier for informative #blogchat Good to be back! Thanks, everyone! |
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3:06 am
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JDEbberly:
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Some of the best blogs are those whose authors stuck to one niche topic. #Blogchat |
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3:07 am
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KevinMSpence:
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@MackCollier I would say, if you're burning out, there is at least a 50% chance you don't care enough about what you're covering #blogchat |
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3:07 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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I'm thinking about launching a new project - any interest?called "why do we blog" - shoot me any ideas, I have the URL, no blog up #blogchat |
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3:07 am
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OwenGreaves:
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A great way to have topics to write about,take notes, ideas always happen as soon as I go to bed. #blogchat |
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3:07 am
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rockson:
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@knmu @cathywebsavvypr @casudi Will also use my doggie bloggie to highlight shelter pets that have waited 2 long #blogchat |
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3:07 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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RT @JDEbberly: Some of the best blogs are those whose authors stuck to one niche topic. #Blogchat #blogchat |
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3:07 am
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shortformernie:
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@thekrg Yep. They're all really short, and focus on summarizing and quick analysis. http://shortformblog.com #blogchat |
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3:07 am
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sharonmostyn:
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LOL it does help to speed read! RT @Verilliance: I'm getting burned out on this fast paced #blogchat :P |
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3:07 am
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chicken_freak:
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I think my unfocused blog keeps me from burning out, makes me fresher for my focused blog. Maybe. #blogchat |
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3:07 am
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LorieAHuston:
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I agree. RT @JDEbberly: Some of the best blogs are those whose authors stuck to one niche topic. #blogchat |
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3:07 am
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sarasteinmd:
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@Sue_Anne the plagiarism thing took me by surprise coming from academia - it was so blatant! Academics usually change a word or 2! #blogchat |
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3:07 am
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sharonmostyn:
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RT @patrickallmond: @GLHancock If you don't feel like writing you are not going to produce anything good IMO #blogchat |
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3:07 am
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JDEbberly:
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RT @OwenGreaves: A great way to have topics to write about,take notes, ideas always happen as soon as I go to bed. #Blogchat |
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3:07 am
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MackCollier:
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@woowooteacup @MaryAnnHalford I think it's a balancing act between blogging on topics you think readers want vs what YOU want #blogchat |
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3:08 am
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klandwehr:
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RT @OwenGreaves: A great way to have topics to write about,take notes, ideas always happen as soon as I go to bed. #blogchat #blog chat |
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3:08 am
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thekrg:
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@MackCollier blog is like a beat system. It's based on topic or reader interest. Varied interests means the need for more blogs? #blogchat |
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3:08 am
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GetResults:
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@3keyscoach good, glad to be useful at my advancing age #blogchat |
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3:08 am
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JDEbberly:
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RT @shortformernie: @thekrg Yep. They're all really short, and focus on summarizing and quick analysis. http://shortformblog.com #Blogchat |
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3:08 am
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DanGordon:
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what do U read to inspire U? #blogchat |
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3:08 am
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Mandy_Vavrinak:
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@sarasteinmd @DanGordon this one is the updated version of the "bubbles" post http://bit.ly/8RUyUG #blogchat |
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3:08 am
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HeidiRichards:
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RT @JDEbberly: Need to choose a niche and stick to it. Make sure it's broad enough that you have plenty to blog about #Blogchat |
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3:08 am
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soctoolreview:
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@Mandy_Vavrinak Exactly. The secret is to create a blog that YOU love. Readers who like what you do will come. #blogchat |
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3:08 am
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DavidDOchoa:
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@sharonmostyn I'm kind of wondering how many RT's you'll be doing tonight, lol #blogchat |
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3:08 am
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ICT_GURU:
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#blogchat re lacking focus...go back to basics. Why did you 1st start blogging? |
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3:08 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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@rockson wish you were inteh Philly area - I have socialized 4 outdoor cats who need homes. shelters are full. I have dog. #blogchat |
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3:08 am
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LorieAHuston:
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If anybody would like guest blogger on pet blog, give me a shout. #blogchat |
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3:08 am
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Sue_Anne:
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RT @davidweinfeld: RT @MackCollier: @amanda_pants I think too many people believe that loudmouth=smartmouth ;) #blogchat |
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3:08 am
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stephenTiano:
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@MackCollier Other side of "all over the map" coin is block is not likely, as there's always something to write about. #blogchat |
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3:08 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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RT @DanGordon: what do U read to inspire U? #blogchat |
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3:08 am
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SuzanneVara:
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@JDEbberly - have to stick to 1 topic on blog.Use other areas to post other writing styles,ie guest blog elsewhere, posterous,etc)#blogchat |
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3:08 am
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knmu:
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@rockson That's great. Always good to hear bloggers using their voice to do good #blogchat |
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3:08 am
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HowellMarketing:
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RT @JDEbberly: Some of the best blogs are those whose authors stuck to one niche topic. #Blogchat #blogchat /via @CathyWebSavvyPR |
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3:08 am
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midwestguest:
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RT @JDEbberly Need to choose a niche and stick to it. Make sure it's broad enough that you have plenty to blog about #Blogchat #blogchat |
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3:09 am
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wilsonellis:
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Good point. RT @davidweinfeld: Just because you write something doesn't mean that you have to publish it right way, or at all. #blogchat |
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3:09 am
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GetResults:
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@DanGordon Everything that catches my eye - always something to learn #blogchat |
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3:09 am
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Mandy_Vavrinak:
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RT @3keyscoach: Thx @MackCollier for informative #blogchat Good to be back! Thanks, everyone! #blogchat (me, too! Missed you all last week!) |
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3:09 am
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SuzanneVara:
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@MackCollier - there are so many other areas to put other styles of blogs. guest post, posterious, marketingprofs, amex open. #blogchat |
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3:09 am
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Verilliance:
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One topic, but many different angles gives diversity and focus #blogchat |
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3:09 am
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sharonmostyn:
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RT @Verilliance That's what I try to do. Find fun ways to relate the uncommon RT @davidweinfeld Find insprtn from uncommon sources #blogchat |
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3:09 am
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ICT_GURU:
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RT @JDEbberly Some of the best blogs are those whose authors stuck to one niche topic. #Blogchat |
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3:10 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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@pcaveney I think as long as your category structure is clear, and you have several topics - go for it. #blogchat |
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3:10 am
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DanGordon:
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I Love this...A Must Read> Passion, Influence, Relevance and Bubbles http://bit.ly/662hjl #blogchat |
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3:10 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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RT @Verilliance: One topic, but many different angles gives diversity and focus #blogchat |
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3:10 am
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stephenTiano:
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@GLHancock But all over the map gives you so much more to choose to write about. #blogchat |
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3:10 am
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karimacatherine:
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RT @GetResults: @DanGordon Everything that catches my eye - always something to learn #blogchat |
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3:10 am
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CASUDI:
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@rockson .....love your "unblocking" focus :-)#blogchat |
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3:10 am
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ICT_GURU:
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#blogchat One major reason that people blog is to express their ideas about a particular topic so that they can be considered experts. |
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3:10 am
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JDEbberly:
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RT @Verilliance: One topic, but many different angles gives diversity and focus #Blogchat |
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3:10 am
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Jfavreau:
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RT @JDEbberly Need to choose a niche and stick to it. Make sure its broad enough that you have plenty to blog about #blogchat |
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3:10 am
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sarasteinmd:
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@Mandy_Vavrinak very cool! thank you and a really interesting post for a nonmarketer type to read! #blogchat |
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3:10 am
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timjahn:
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RT @ICT_GURU: RT @JDEbberly Some of the best blogs are those whose authors stuck to one niche topic. #blogchat |
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3:10 am
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sharonmostyn:
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@DavidDOchoa Hey David, I'm not just RTing, I'm chatting, too! :) Besides, RTing is what I do best! :p #blogchat |
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3:10 am
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HardcoreCanada:
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Even if your blog is specific, the most important factor is to actually reply when someone leaves feedback. Blog > Billboard #blogchat |
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3:10 am
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JDEbberly:
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RT @DanGordon: I Love this...A Must Read> Passion, Influence, Relevance and Bubbles http://bit.ly/662hjl #Blogchat |
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3:10 am
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ctmarcom:
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RT @soctoolreview: @Mandy_Vavrinak Exactly. The secret is to create a blog that YOU love. Readers who like what you do will come. #blogchat |
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3:10 am
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tobyboyce:
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@cindybutts @CathyWebSavvyPR Agreed on the personal items in your blog. It shows "who" you are more than just your business #blogchat |
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3:10 am
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Mandy_Vavrinak:
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@MackCollier Too tight a focus was hurting me....needed to be open to more avenues to topic inspiration #blogchat |
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3:11 am
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MackCollier:
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@greglinn I think focus of blog goes back to your goal for blogging. What do you want to accomplish? #blogchat |
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3:11 am
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stephenTiano:
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@GLHancock It's focus that limits you'll put on your blog, no? #blogchat |
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3:11 am
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DanGordon:
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U must be a ninja, every format U can find is important no matter big or smal the audience ;) #blogchat |
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3:11 am
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GLHancock:
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@stephenTiano So your readers never know what to expect? Why should they come back, or are you such an excellent writer? #blogchat |
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3:11 am
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sharonmostyn:
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RT @JoelFoner: Have you found that working several posts in parallel can avoid landing at "stuck"? Switch to "next" if one stalls? #blogchat |
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3:11 am
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sarahmaeblogs:
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you can be all over the map in your niche - it's fun and keeps you and your readers on their toes #blogchat |
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3:11 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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@GloriaBell cool - I'm thinking of a blog/blog talk radio combo for my Why Do We Blog project - I'll keep you in teh loop. #blogchat |
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3:11 am
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thekrg:
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@ICT_GURU I started blogging to write and give students more outside of the classroom. Writing is for me; info for them. #blogchat |
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3:11 am
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Mandy_Vavrinak:
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@sarasteinmd Sara, thank you for reading it :) Appreciate that! #blogchat |
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3:11 am
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sarasteinmd:
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That guy just got clocked. #football #blogchat |
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3:12 am
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timjahn:
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@MackCollier Agreed, need to have a goal for your blog, purpose for doing it. #blogchat |
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3:12 am
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808lika:
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RT @Shih_Wei: Instructions to autopost from Posterous to Wordpress, Typepad, etc. - http://bit.ly/80126G #blogchat |
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3:12 am
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shih_wei:
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@MackCollier Re: lacking focus. I've considered keeping personal and professional blogs, but it's hard to separate them. #blogchat |
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3:12 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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RT @MackCollier: @greglinn I think focus of blog goes back to your goal for blogging. What do you want to accomplish? #blogchat |
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3:12 am
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Mandy_Vavrinak:
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RT @sarahmaeblogs: you can be all over the map in your niche - it's fun and keeps you and your readers on their toes #blogchat > agree! |
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3:12 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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RT @Mandy_Vavrinak: @MackCollier Too tight a focus was hurting me....needed to be open to more avenues to topic inspiration #blogchat |
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3:12 am
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sharonmostyn:
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RT @4byoung: @the_arbitrator Too much text isn't as much of a problem as paras that are too long. Break up into shorter paragraphs #blogchat |
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3:12 am
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GetResults:
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Must run - Thanks 2 @MackCollier for leadership and superfast pace 2nite & 2 @JDEbberly for traffic here on #blogchat |
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3:12 am
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DanGordon:
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b everywhere u possibly can, take nothing for granted #blogchat |
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3:12 am
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sarasteinmd:
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RT @Mandy_Vavrinak: @sarasteinmd @DanGordon this one is the updated version of the "bubbles" post http://bit.ly/8RUyUG #blogchat |
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3:13 am
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4byoung:
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RT @Armano Try really short posts to avoid burnout. Worked for me recently and got a lot of comments because it cut to chase #blogchat |
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3:13 am
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DevinSugameli:
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@MackCollier Thanks for the advice :) Actually popping in and out while I work on my own blog -lots of good tips here! #blogchat |
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3:13 am
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sharonmostyn:
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RT @JDEbberly: Need to choose a niche and stick to it. Make sure it's broad enough that you have plenty to blog about #Blogchat |
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3:13 am
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MaryAnnHalford:
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so true RT @DanGordon: b everywhere u possibly can, take nothing for granted #blogchat |
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3:13 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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@MackCollier We recently cam up with a new category on a client's niche blog, related topic w/ broader scope - showcases exper. #blogchat |
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3:13 am
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ICT_GURU:
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@thekrg Thats a great reason to blog! Are your students receptive to the ideas? #blogchat |
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3:13 am
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Verilliance:
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Ack! That's what leads to my burnout! RT @DanGordon: b everywhere u possibly can, take nothing for granted #blogchat |
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3:13 am
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paminottawa:
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@workinonaramp @MackCollier @coffeewithjulie It's done! I am now the proud owner of me2pointoh.com ! how exciting! #blogchat |
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3:13 am
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Mandy_Vavrinak:
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Being human is more important to me than being focused. LOTS of marketing blogs out there. The ME in my blog matters #blogchat |
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3:13 am
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tobyboyce:
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@sarahmaeblogs The greatest part of a blog is that it is YOUR voice, you can do it however you want and passion generates readers #blogchat |
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3:13 am
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informedferret:
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@pcaveney N sometimes those ideas lead 2 othre avenues that need to be researched #blogchat |
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3:13 am
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MackCollier:
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@Shih_Wei I hear ya, and it helps to show some personality on a professional blog, a bit of a juggling act, eh? #blogchat |
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3:14 am
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ICT_GURU:
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RT @HardcoreCanada Even if your blog is specific, the most important factor is to actually reply when someone leaves feedback. #blogchat |
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3:14 am
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thekrg:
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@SuzanneVara single topic. I want to read bloggers who are experts in their subject. You can't know everything! #blogchat |
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3:14 am
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rockson:
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When I feel very "uncreative" on my blog, I will share video from local news regarding "weird" stuff & make a snarky comment. #blogchat |
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3:14 am
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CASUDI:
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@GetResults As always thanks for enlightening & fun Convo #blogchat |
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3:14 am
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stephenTiano:
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@GLHancock No. My blog IS focused. That's one reason I go thru periods where I don't blog in as timely a way as I'd like. #blogchat |
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3:14 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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Thanks to @maccollier - great cha as always - lots of good info - & wil be adding peeps 2 my twitter list: blogging #blogchat |
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3:14 am
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sarasteinmd:
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I think my vocabulary is improving from blogging. Of course you cant tell when I use words like "clocked". #blogchat |
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3:14 am
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ICT_GURU:
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#blogchat Don't forget to review the comments on your blog. Sometimes u can get great motivation by seeing ur words impact others. |
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3:14 am
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shawnJroberts:
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Is there a minimum # of blog posts necessary, in say a month, that are necessary to stay relevant as a blogger? #blogchat |
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3:14 am
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GloriaBell:
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. @MackCollier & everyone in #blogchat - Thanks so much for all of the info - I'm lurking tonight because working too, but good stuff! |
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3:14 am
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MackCollier:
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Congrats! RT @paminottawa:It's done! I am now the proud owner of me2pointoh.com ! how exciting! #blogchat |
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3:14 am
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LorieAHuston:
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RT @sarahmaeblogs Greatest part of a blog is that it is YOUR voice, you can do it however you want and passion generates readers #blogchat |
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3:15 am
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DevinSugameli:
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RT @HardcoreCanada Even if your blog is specific, the most important factor is to actually reply when someone leaves feedback. #blogchat |
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3:15 am
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rockson:
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@CathyWebSavvyPR here is what I started yesterday http://www.crayolasdoggiebloggie.com. Have also asked for some "guest dog post" #blogchat |
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3:15 am
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tzdelar:
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I did split my topics into 2 blogs- one to focus on blogging tips, etc and one for my frugal mommy side ;) #blogchat |
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3:15 am
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bobbyrettew:
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RT @TheStoryLady: Stop Selling and Start Storytelling http://bit.ly/6u6MeY #blogchat |
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3:15 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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.@GloriaBell check out tonight's http://bit.ly/57ANqS #blogchat it was on blog burnout, but LOTS of useful tips/ideas |
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3:15 am
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CASUDI:
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@Mandy_Vavrinak Agree, clients & audience like the "REAL" in people ~ the being human as U say :-)#blogchat |
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3:15 am
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kristy:
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@momspark You should throw that out to the #blogchat event going on right now |
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3:15 am
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sarahmaeblogs:
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@LorieAHuston um, I didn't say that, but I wish I did :) #blogchat |
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3:15 am
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MackCollier:
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@DevinSugameli Thanks Devin ;) #blogchat |
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3:15 am
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tinkhanson:
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RT @Mandy_Vavrinak: Being human is important 2 me than being focused. LOTS of mkting blogs out ther. The ME in my blog matters #blogchat |
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3:15 am
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tobyboyce:
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@Mandy_Vavrinak Amen! The majority of readers are not reading to become experts, but because of who you are. #blogchat |
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3:15 am
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chicken_freak:
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@shawnJroberts I think that less than one post a week raises doubts about whether you're serious. #blogchat |
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3:15 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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RT @HardcoreCanada Even if your blog is specific, the most important factor is to actually reply when someone leaves feedback. #blogchat |
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3:15 am
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GLHancock:
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My blog is all over the map -- as long as it is about writing, writers, words or books. All only in English! #blogchat |
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3:15 am
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Mandy_Vavrinak:
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RT @DanGordon: b everywhere u possibly can, take nothing for granted #blogchat > see, read, write, talk, listen, play! |
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3:15 am
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DanGordon:
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ninja-fy yourself or be stepped up on :) #blogchat |
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3:16 am
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sarasteinmd:
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@rockson Oh no!! Turn off the news!! It's a mind sucker. (another fine example of creativity). Put on some music or cartoons even. #blogchat |
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3:16 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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RT @MackCollier: Congrats! RT @paminottawa:It's done! I am now the proud owner of me2pointoh.com ! how exciting! [Ditto] #blogchat |
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3:16 am
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shih_wei:
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@MackCollier Much of what I learn in personal interactions helps me gain insights that are applicable professionally. #blogchat |
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3:16 am
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ICT_GURU:
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RT @tobyboyce The greatest part of a blog is that it is YOUR voice, you can do it however you want and passion generates readers #blogchat |
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3:16 am
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stephenTiano:
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@GLHancock I actually write very well: in a way that's fun & interesting if one can get over what an egotistical weasel I can be. #blogchat |
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3:16 am
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JoelFoner:
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I hear two opposed content options. "Niche to keep readers" or "write for yourself." Only you can choose for yourself. #blogchat |
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3:16 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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RT @shawnJroberts: Is there a minimum # of blog posts necessary, in say a month, that are necessary to stay relevant as a blogger? #blogchat |
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3:16 am
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SuzanneVara:
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@thekrg - absolutely but I do not agree with the word experts as we do not know everything in our field. best in the field, yes. #blogchat |
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3:16 am
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DanGordon:
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@Verilliance burnout = turnaround #blogchat |
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3:16 am
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GetResults:
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Thnx 4 RT's 2: @karimacatherine @sharonmostyn @WayneLiew @MonroeOnABudget @CASUDI & shoutout by @3keyscoach #blogchat |
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3:16 am
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karimacatherine:
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RT @ICT_GURU: #blogchat Don't forget to review the comments on your blog. Sometimes u can get great motivation by seeing ur words impact... |
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3:16 am
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tobyboyce:
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I once interviewed a million dollar donor to a university & asked why "I give to people the organization doesn't matter" Blogging? #blogchat |
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3:16 am
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workinonaramp:
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@paminottawa Congrats! Such a great feeling to own some internet :) #blogchat |
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3:16 am
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JDEbberly:
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RT @bobbyrettew: RT @TheStoryLady: Stop Selling and Start Storytelling http://bit.ly/6u6MeY #Blogchat |
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3:17 am
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sarahmaeblogs:
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@Shih_Wei I agree :) #blogchat |
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3:17 am
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DanGordon:
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@Mandy_Vavrinak consume and publish everywhere U possibly can #blogchat |
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3:17 am
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thekrg:
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@ICT_GURU I don't have a huge number of readers, but it's enough. Twitter has helped prof friends pass on posts they deem worthy. #blogchat |
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3:17 am
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loisgeller:
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@gloriabell Saw that you were on #blogchat tonight so I'm following you now. |
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3:17 am
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tzdelar:
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Top 10 Tuesdays or Wordless Wednesdays are a nice diversion or filler when you don't have much to say #blogchat- I dont do both evry wk tho |
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3:17 am
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sarahmaeblogs:
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@TobyBoyce I agree! #blogchat |
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3:17 am
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GetResults:
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@CASUDI you, too, always a pleasure! (Did you see my tweet on Woman Designers/Architects article?) #blogchat |
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3:17 am
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shih_wei:
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@Anniehan Right now, I'm making dinner, sipping wine, and reading/learning in #blogchat. :) |
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3:17 am
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blantonious:
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@rockson hope I haven't been on the news lately. #blogchat |
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3:17 am
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DanGordon:
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@LauriRottmayer we'll all sleep when we're ... ;) #blogchat |
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3:17 am
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pcaveney:
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i think blog posts need to start conversation and question beliefs. not just tell facts, that gets boring #blogchat |
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3:17 am
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sarasteinmd:
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@stephenTiano but honest! #blogchat |
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3:17 am
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LorieAHuston:
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@JoelFoner Sometimes they work out to be one and the same, tho :-) #blogchat |
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3:18 am
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rockson:
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@sarasteinmd thats ONLY when I have not posted for like, oh say like a month... LOL, will try cartoons! #blogchat |
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3:18 am
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GetResults:
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@3keyscoach why, thank you - wasn't fishing, just being a WA, but still nice to hear. #blogchat |
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3:18 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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@shawnJroberts Try setting a "do-able" schedule, shoot 4 consistency 2 help build audience. 2xweek? (I should, but I don't) #blogchat |
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3:18 am
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MackCollier:
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@Shih_Wei Yes I am in complete agreement there! #blogchat |
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3:18 am
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ICT_GURU:
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@thekrg That's pretty cool! Congrats on the success. #blogchat |
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3:18 am
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tobyboyce:
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@GLHancock Mine is the same way - only about my area and real estate and isn't everything about real estate? #blogchat |
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3:18 am
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Mandy_Vavrinak:
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@DanGordon I agree. I blog on my main blog, on a posterous blog, on the @JournalRecord (PR) blog, and love them all! #blogchat |
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3:18 am
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loisgeller:
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@LorieAHuston Hi Lorie, I saw you were on #blogchat tonight so I'm following you now. |
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3:18 am
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Monika_33:
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@carrieactually AHHHHH..... and I definitely want the ability to capitalize on the possibility of making some $$ #blogchat #SavvyBlogging |
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3:18 am
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HardcoreCanada:
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QUESTION:does anyone get depressed and burnt-out at the same time? I miss immediate reciprocity and feel that I am alone. /discuss #blogchat |
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3:18 am
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paminottawa:
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Thanks. I plan to document stupid mistakes I make journey to learn social media comms! RT @MackCollier: Congrats! me2pointoh.com #blogchat |
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3:18 am
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OwenGreaves:
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Fun chat tonite on the MIghty #BlogChat |
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3:19 am
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sarasteinmd:
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@rockson cartoons are amazing the way they stimulate humor - I couldnt believe it! #blogchat |
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3:19 am
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GLHancock:
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@tobyboyce location, location, location #blogchat |
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3:19 am
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tobyboyce:
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@CathyWebSavvyPR @shawnJroberts I don't think there is a magic number of posts to be relevant, but more are better SEO #blogchat |
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3:19 am
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JoelFoner:
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@LorieAHuston Agreed. Just saying it's not necessarily bad to blog a spread of topics, if that meets your goals. #blogchat |
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3:19 am
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CASUDI:
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@pcaveney Yes, posts starting conversations ~both Online & off ~ conversations = cure for burnout #blogchat |
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3:19 am
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knmu:
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#blogchat for those who set schedules, do you ever post outside of the days you have set or do you stick to only them? |
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3:19 am
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tinkhanson:
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Saints going to Super Bowl. Ok back to #blogchat |
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3:19 am
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SuzanneVara:
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@CathyWebSavvyPR - it is more than trying to set a schedule. set one n be responsible or do not set one at all. #blogchat |
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3:19 am
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Ashaloo:
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Woooo #blogchat is crazy tonight. |
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3:19 am
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4byoung:
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@Mandy_Vavrinak So true! If you have built trust w- your audience they want to know what you have to say #blogchat |
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3:19 am
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sarahmaeblogs:
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@HardcoreCanada you cannot live for comments/feedback - you will be depressed! #blogchat |
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3:19 am
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rockson:
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RT @sarasteinmd: @rockson cartoons are amazing the way they stimulate humor - I couldnt believe it! #blogchat |
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3:20 am
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tzdelar:
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@HardcoreCanada #blogchat I wish I could get more comments on my posts but m y stats tell me people are coming. |
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3:20 am
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ICT_GURU:
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Finally caught up to all the posts from #blogchat Annndd no I'm behind again. Damn! |
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3:20 am
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icttrends:
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RT @BloggerTalk: You can import from wordpress.com to self hosted Wordpress. #Blogchat. Let me know if you need help. |
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3:20 am
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GLHancock:
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I blog almost daily, AND I work and have a life. I blogged thru breast cancer and my mother's death (but about writing). #blogchat |
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3:20 am
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thekrg:
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@pcaveney true. But it seems unwise to just ask questions and not help generate answers/solutions. #blogchat |
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3:20 am
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LorieAHuston:
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@loisgeller Thanks. I'm following you now also ;-) #blogchat |
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3:20 am
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loisgeller:
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@ctmarcom Hi saw you on #blogchat tonight, Coreen...and a writer from Philly. I was born there. Following you now. |
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3:20 am
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LorieAHuston:
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@JoelFoner Absolutely! #blogchat |
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3:21 am
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shih_wei:
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@OwenGreaves "Mighty #blogchat " is right! :) |
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3:21 am
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Mandy_Vavrinak:
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@shih_wei I think that is so true, and so valuable a way to think! #blogchat |
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3:21 am
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sharonmostyn:
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@CathyWebSavvyPR re: "why do we blog" for the 15-minutes of fame, money, expressing your opinions, etc. #blogchat |
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3:21 am
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DanGordon:
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Be everywhere U can everytime U can to everything U can but Please don't forget Ur Niche #Blogchat |
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3:21 am
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Sue_Anne:
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@sarasteinmd And, sometimes it's totally unintentional. My tweet is being RTed as if it came from you. #blogchat |
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3:21 am
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karimacatherine:
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@GLHancock I so admire you ! I beleive Bloggg can therapeutic may be. #blogchat |
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3:21 am
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tzdelar:
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#blogchat Any bloggers here from Ohio? Thats where I am. |
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3:22 am
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DevinSugameli:
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@shawnJroberts in my limited exp, setting an actual sched (every M/W/F for ex.) helps - easier for readers to keep track :) #blogchat |
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3:22 am
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sarasteinmd:
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sharing Guy Kawasaki's latest video post - this stuff gets my creativity going-Zen monks rapping! http://bit.ly/4vLIk6 #blogchat |
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3:22 am
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sharonmostyn:
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RT @soctoolreview: @Mandy_Vavrinak Exactly. The secret is to create a blog that YOU love. Readers who like what you do will come. #blogchat |
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3:22 am
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lxadoz104:
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RT @BobbyRettew: RT @TheStoryLady: Stop Selling and Start Storytelling http://bit.ly/6u6MeY #blogchat |
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3:22 am
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LorieAHuston:
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Just tried to post and message said "failed, twitter down". Thought we broke twitter...LOL #blogchat |
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3:22 am
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sharonmostyn:
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RT @sarahmaeblogs: you can be all over the map in your niche - it's fun and keeps you and your readers on their toes #blogchat |
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3:22 am
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sarasteinmd:
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@Sue_Anne you get full credit! #blogchat |
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3:22 am
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rockson:
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I learned from @laniar that "pictures" help with the blog creativity. Use Flickr photos from folks that allow you to share. #blogchat |
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3:22 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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@SuzanneVara 4 me that's a bit 2 hard - shedules motivate some & intimidate others - use a schedule, but don't let it abuse U #blogchat |
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3:23 am
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GLHancock:
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@karimacatherine TY. It was growth in professionality, I think. Anyone can rant and rave, weep and moan. I try to provide info. #blogchat |
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3:23 am
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CASUDI:
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@SuzanneVara Setting unrealistic posting schedules sets yourself up for failure & burnout #blogchat @CathyWebSavvyPR |
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3:23 am
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stephenTiano:
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@GLHancock That's pretty impressive. "You're a better [person] than I, Gunga Din." (As I misuse a quote.) #blogchat |
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3:23 am
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momspark:
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For #blogchat - Blogging About Your Children, Is It Safe? Come weigh in on Mom Spark. http://bit.ly/7z3dO |
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3:23 am
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sharonmostyn:
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RT @shih_wei: @MackCollier Much of what I learn in personal interactions helps me gain insights that are applicable professionally #blogchat |
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3:23 am
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thekrg:
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#blogchat was so fun! Thanks for the great convo! |
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3:23 am
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Mandy_Vavrinak:
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@jennipop62 I think readers are more forgiving when you screw up, too, if they know YOU and not just your blog #blogchat |
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3:23 am
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shawnJroberts:
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@chicken_freak that makes sense to me; I haven't wanted to start blogging until I can do it right and consistently #blogchat |
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3:23 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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@sharonmostyn thanks I'll keep you in mind for the project. I loved Studs Terkel's "Work" I'd love 2 do that 4 blogging! #blogchat |
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3:23 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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RT @CASUDI: @SuzanneVara Setting unrealistic posting schedules sets yourself up for failure & burnout #blogchat @CathyWebSavvyPR |
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3:23 am
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HardcoreCanada:
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@tzdelar @sarahmaeblogs It isn't that I live for them, but I am needy. Like sometimes when I am posting, I would like to spoon. <3 #blogchat |
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3:23 am
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tkharmonic:
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RT @momspark: For #blogchat - Blogging About Your Children, Is It Safe? Come weigh in on Mom Spark. http://bit.ly/7z3dO |
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3:24 am
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HardcoreCanada:
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oh I mean like virtual spooning BTW, not trying to sound like a creep #blogchat |
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3:24 am
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sharonmostyn:
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RT @pcaveney: i think blog posts need to start conversation and question beliefs. not just tell facts, that gets boring #blogchat |
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3:24 am
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GLHancock:
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@stephenTiano Why do you say that? You don't know what you can do until you are tested! #blogchat |
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3:24 am
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JDEbberly:
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RT @CASUDI: @SuzanneVara Setting unrealistic posting schedules sets yourself up for failure & burnout #Blogchat |
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3:24 am
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Mandy_Vavrinak:
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@shawnJroberts it's like deciding to have kids... if you wait to start until everything is perfect, you never will. #blogchat |
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3:24 am
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pcaveney:
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@WinniethePooja idk if its just wild enough maybe. but way out there facts i question their truth & solid facts i dont question. #blogchat |
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3:24 am
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Verilliance:
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Good night #blogchat I need to get some other work done now. :) Thanks all for a lively conversation! |
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3:24 am
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sarasteinmd:
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@tzdelar I'm from Cleveland, I dont find the weather inspiring but I think they should name a crayola color Cleveland grey #blogchat |
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3:24 am
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Mandy_Vavrinak:
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@thekrg enjoyed your tweets :) #blogchat |
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3:25 am
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MaryAnnHalford:
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@CathyWebSavvyPR looking forward to seeing where you go with the Studs Terkel approach to blogging #blogchat |
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3:25 am
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JDEbberly:
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RT @momspark: For #blogchat - Blogging About Your Children, Is It Safe? Come weigh in on Mom Spark http://bit.ly/7z3dO #Blogchat |
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3:25 am
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ctmarcom:
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Want inspiration for your blog? Write about a comeback story-the #Saints and the city of NOLA #blogchat |
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3:25 am
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pcaveney:
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@thekrg wouldnt the discussion generate answers? assuming a discussion was started by the post. #blogchat |
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3:25 am
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OwenGreaves:
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Be sure to follow all the great people here in #BlogChat and be sure to read each others Blogs! |
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3:25 am
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shortformernie:
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OK, I'm out of here tonight... Anyone want to do a short-form blog post? Bug me via DM. You know where to find me. Later! #blogchat |
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3:25 am
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MackCollier:
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@Verilliance Thanks for stopping by ;) #blogchat |
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3:25 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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Thx 4 interactions & RTs- @GloriaBell @nduhoski @rockson @tobyboyce @pcaveney @HowellMarketing @cindybutts @ICT_GURU @Sue_Anne: #blogchat |
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3:25 am
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susanbeebe:
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RT @Shih_Wei: Instructions to autopost from Posterous to Wordpress, Typepad, etc. - http://bit.ly/80126G #blogchat |
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3:25 am
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LorieAHuston:
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Gotta run. Time to go do "real" work now. Thanks all for the great discussion. See you next week. #blogchat |
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3:26 am
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tobyboyce:
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@GLHancock Exactly! #blogchat |
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3:26 am
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MaryAnnHalford:
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YEA SAINTS! RT @ctmarcom: Want inspiration for your blog? Write about a comeback story-the #Saints and the city of NOLA #blogchat |
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3:26 am
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paminottawa:
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you've hit it, tho...it's one or the other, I think...RT @JoelFoner 2 options. "Niche" or "write 4 yourself." Only U can choose. #blogchat |
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3:26 am
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tzdelar:
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@HardcoreCanada normal feeling, like no one cares enuf to respond- is discouraging #blogchat |
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3:26 am
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sharonmostyn:
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RT @Mandy_Vavrinak: @jennipop62 I think readers are more forgiving when you screw up, too, if they know YOU and not just your blog #blogchat |
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3:26 am
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stephenTiano:
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@GLHancock Viewing writing as a job, I learned long ago, is the way to summon the proper discipline needed to write regularly. #blogchat |
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3:26 am
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CASUDI:
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@shawnJroberts Be careful perfection paralysis does not set in ~ U will never get started blogging :-)#blogchat |
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3:26 am
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HardcoreCanada:
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Yeah, ty for the RT's and for enlightenment; feels good to see the friendly faces once again. Good Night all,....grandpa lost :( #blogchat |
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3:26 am
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TobyDiva:
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RT @pcaveney i think blog posts need to start conversation & question beliefs. not just tell facts, that gets boring [Tell Stories #blogchat |
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3:26 am
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shawnJroberts:
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@Mandy_Vavrinak @chicken_freak - I can see why getting started with blogging is important #blogchat |
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3:26 am
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DanGordon:
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Every1 Plz give @garyvee #Props hurting bad 2nite :( #Jets #Blogchat |
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3:26 am
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tobyboyce:
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I don't like blogging about family. I like people that refer to them as "1.5" or "almost7" gives idea of them, but not danger #blogchat |
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3:27 am
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sharonmostyn:
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RT @OwenGreaves: Be sure to follow all the great people here in #BlogChat and be sure to read each others Blogs! |
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3:27 am
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stephenTiano:
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@GLHancock And I'm okay with recognizing that it's my own lack of discipline that's responsible for my sketchy blogging now. #blogchat |
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3:27 am
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tzdelar:
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@sarasteinmd ahh! we had grey today too here in Stark Cty! I don't envy you Clevelanders - the lake effect ;( #blogchat I'll follow u. |
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3:27 am
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chicken_freak:
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@shawnJroberts Yep - I started based on the advice, "Blog for sixty days and see if you have anything to blog about." #blogchat |
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3:27 am
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MaryAnnHalford:
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RT @CASUDI: @shawnJroberts B careful perfection paralysis does not st in ~ U will never get started blogging :-)#blogchat >so tru #blogchat |
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3:27 am
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GLHancock:
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@stephenTiano LOL! I guess I've had the advantage of writing actually being a job! Now it's more editing, though, than writing. #blogchat |
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3:27 am
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Sue_Anne:
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@ICT_GURU Yes, you should be reading every comment and responding to most. Not just for inspiration, but also to build community #blogchat |
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3:27 am
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tobyboyce:
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@shawnJroberts I second @casudi, after spending 8 yrs in marketing/PR I HATED getting projects back. Typos pop up immediately #blogchat |
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3:28 am
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rockson:
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@CathyWebSavvyPR bet you did not know @tobyboyce and me live in the same city, same profession, and are friends! #weirdfact #blogchat |
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3:28 am
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CASUDI:
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@SuzanneVara Actually I'm still at burn-IN stage ~ enthusiastic & having fun but want to learn what to look for out 4 w burnout:-)#blogchat |
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3:28 am
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shawnJroberts:
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Do you think a blog that starts then goes silent gets labeled as not worth checking and then ignored? #blogchat @klandwehr |
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3:28 am
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ICT_GURU:
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@Sue_Anne Yeah good point, its how conversations start! #blogchat |
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3:28 am
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sharonmostyn:
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Don't forget to RESPOND to the blogs you're reading from all those great #blogchat writers! That'll help us all avoid burnout! |
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3:28 am
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karimacatherine:
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RT @Mandy_Vavrinak: @shawnJroberts it's like deciding 2 have kids... if u wait to start until everything is perfect, u never will. #blogchat |
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3:28 am
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DanGordon:
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How many new blog topics do u think actually exist ? #blogchat |
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3:28 am
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tinkhanson:
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Thanks everyone, another superb #blogchat tonight, I've missed you all! Gotta go, have a great week. |
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3:28 am
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pcaveney:
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i like that @chicken_freak @shawnJroberts "Blog for sixty days and see if you have anything to blog about." #blogchat |
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3:29 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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Thx 4 interactions & RTs @MaryAnnHalford @Stefaniya @Stefaniya @sharonmostyn @SuzanneVara @cindybutts @AndreaRealtor #blogchat |
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3:29 am
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tobyboyce:
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@stephentiano @glhancock I disagree about "viewing writing as a job" it can be disciplined but not "forced". #blogchat |
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3:29 am
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chicken_freak:
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@shawnJroberts Often, yes. Try to keep talking, even when you feel like you're not being eloquent. #blogchat |
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3:29 am
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ICT_GURU:
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RT @sharonmostyn Don't forget to RESPOND to the blogs you're reading from all those great #blogchat writers! That'll help us avoid burnout! |
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3:29 am
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JoelFoner:
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Has anyone seen a tool that will create a list of Twitter names of participants in a chat? Just thinkin' #blogchat |
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3:29 am
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JDEbberly:
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If you READ and COMMENT on all blogchat participants blogs, I guarantee you won't get burned out blogging #Blogchat |
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3:30 am
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Sue_Anne:
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RT @tobyboyce: @Mandy_Vavrinak Amen! The majority of readers are not reading to become experts, but because of who you are. #blogchat |
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3:30 am
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sarahmaeblogs:
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RT @tobyboyce: @stephentiano @glhancock I disagree about "viewing writing as a job" it can be disciplined but not "forced".//AMEN! #blogchat |
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3:30 am
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ICT_GURU:
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@tinkhanson Have fun T! Thanks for the chat and the RTs. #blogchat |
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3:30 am
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MackCollier:
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@JDEbberly Next week is the final Sunday of the month, so it's Open Mic, and the topic for week after is set, maybe next month? #blogchat |
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3:30 am
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TobyDiva:
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inspired to relaunching blogger stories. if you have an interest in telling your story let me know http://ow.ly/101kb #blogchat |
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3:30 am
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Mandy_Vavrinak:
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RT @sharonmostyn: Don't forget to RESPOND to blogs you're reading from all those great #blogchat writers! That'll help us all avoid burnout! |
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3:30 am
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brandiheinz:
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@DanGordon I think it's the perspective you bring to a topic that makes it unique #blogchat |
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3:30 am
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MaryAnnHalford:
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@@collier1960 it is not easy keeping up! but just go with the flow . .. #blogchat |
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3:30 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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Thx 4 interactions & RTs @MonroeOnABudget @MonroeOnABudget @TNSinc @MackCollier @clayhebert @4byoung @patrickallmond @JDEbberly #blogchat |
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3:30 am
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psogge:
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@lizasisler yes it was an exciting game, so hard to follow #hcsm and #blogchat but I tried. |
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3:30 am
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Mandy_Vavrinak:
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@Sue_Anne I completely agree. I need to respond to a couple tonight! #blogchat |
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3:30 am
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GLHancock:
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@tobyboyce If you are a newspaper reporter, to be successful, you must be able to force the writing! 5 stories before 10 am deadli #blogchat |
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3:30 am
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UrbanJibaro:
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Someone told me about #blogchat and I think I missed it. How often do they happen? |
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3:31 am
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tobyboyce:
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@Sue_Anne @ict_guru I second responding to comments. The other thing I do is go back and put comments on posts when things change. #blogchat |
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3:31 am
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shawnJroberts:
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My concern is I am going to start blogging for my business and I feel like there is a higher standard #blogchat |
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3:31 am
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OwenGreaves:
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Thanks to those who RT'd my comments tonight on #BlogChat |
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3:31 am
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MaryAnnHalford:
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@TobyDiva i am back in the groove - thanks! #blogchat |
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3:31 am
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JoelFoner:
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Thanks @paminottawa. #blogchat |
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3:31 am
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ctmarcom:
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Good night all! Thanks for all the good info on #blogchat. |
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3:31 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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Thx 4 interactions & RTs @Jfavreau @phototakeouter @CASUDI @amanda_pants #blogchat |
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3:31 am
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JDEbberly:
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@MackCollier Next month would be excellent. :) #Blogchat |
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3:31 am
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chicken_freak:
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@shawnJroberts Try starting with a personal blog, work out the rough spots that way for a while. #blogchat |
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3:31 am
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MackCollier:
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@UrbanJibaro #blogchat is every Sunday nite at 8pm Central! |
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3:31 am
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pcaveney:
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@TobyDiva @sharonmostyn tks for the RT! & conversation! #blogchat |
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3:31 am
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tinkhanson:
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@ICT_GURU Nice to meet you! See you next week on #blogchat! |
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3:31 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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RT @amanda_pants: re: Google Reader, did u know u can subscribe 2 get LI questions in your reader? So helpful! [cool!] #blogchat |
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3:31 am
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ICT_GURU:
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@TobyBoyce Oh yeah. I never thought of that. Thanks for the tip! #blogchat |
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3:32 am
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JDEbberly:
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RT @JoelFoner: Has anyone seen a tool that will create a list of Twitter names of participants in a chat? Just thinkin' #Blogchat |
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3:32 am
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sarasteinmd:
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RT @tobyboyce I disagree abt "viewing writing as a job" it can be disciplined but not "forced"> I'm with u. The reader can tell! #blogchat |
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3:32 am
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pcaveney:
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@TobyDiva stories & experience learned? #blogchat |
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3:32 am
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JDEbberly:
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RT @tobyboyce: @Mandy_Vavrinak Amen! The majority of readers are not reading to become experts, but because of who you are. #Blogchat |
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3:32 am
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stephenTiano:
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@GLHancock I know it's work?wrote 2.5 bad, unpublishable novels by my 23rd bd?didn't have the discipline to make them good books. #blogchat |
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3:32 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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@amanda_pants I missed your tweet 2 me about linkedin - cool - do you access it thru LinkedIn or Google reader? #blogchat |
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3:32 am
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SuzanneVara:
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@CASUDI - sorry forgot to say good for you as you are responsible to u and readers to post when u say you will #blogchat |
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3:33 am
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ICT_GURU:
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RT @MackCollier @UrbanJibaro #blogchat is every Sunday nite at 8pm Central!<-Or for the Aussies 11:30am on Mondays |
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3:33 am
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pcaveney:
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sry for tweeting so much. just had a great #blogchat ! join in next time! |
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3:33 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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Thx 4 interactions & RTs @TBlinkedin @KakieF any any others I missed - Great info on tonight's chat #blogchat |
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3:33 am
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JDEbberly:
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@UrbanJibaro Blogchat convenes every Sunday night from 8pm to 10pm ET. Look forward to seeing you next week! #Blogchat |
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3:33 am
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DanGordon:
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i love this topic because i think we are all at a standstill where we know transparency, authenticity, and passion are key #blogchat |
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3:33 am
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lizasisler:
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@psogge Embarrassed to ask who was playing? Just saw the play by play tweets! How was #blogchat - #hcsm had great content - as always :-) |
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3:33 am
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SuzanneVara:
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@shawnJroberts - depends. If a new blog then that could be posting sch. Daily blogger then goes dark = forgotten. #blogchat |
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3:34 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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Okay - back to regular tweeting - sorry for micro focused tweet volume #blogchat |
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3:34 am
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rockson:
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RT @clayhebert: I wonder if there is a WP plugin that calcs average word count? #blogchat * I will put that on my to find list! |
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3:34 am
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MaryAnnHalford:
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@MackCollier another great rocking evening - need to get back to blog schedule for this week! THANKS!!! #blogchat |
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3:34 am
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CASUDI:
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@SuzanneVara I agree, there is always something......... life is a cont theater of interesting & entertaining subjects #blogchat |
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3:34 am
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tobyboyce:
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@GLHancock I was a reporter and that is disciplined writing, you know the deadline is approaching and have to make it happen. #blogchat |
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3:34 am
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jennipop62:
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oops i mean homework and #blogchat lol |
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3:34 am
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stephenTiano:
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@TobyBoyce Of course writing can be forced. That's part of what makes one a pro: being able to write when you don't feel like it. #blogchat |
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3:34 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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RT @JDEbberly: Blogchat convenes every Sunday night from 8pm to 10pm ET. #blogchat |
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3:34 am
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red_pencil:
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@OwenGreaves Thanks! You clued me in about #blogchat - it's interesting! |
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3:35 am
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Mandy_Vavrinak:
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*whew* wrapping up my time in #blogchat... sorry for massive amount of tweets... thanks for hanging in there! |
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3:35 am
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DanGordon:
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@brandiheinz but what is new about the #Topic VS what U could write? just #Curious #blogchat ;) |
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3:35 am
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tobyboyce:
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@glhancock It is a special style of writing, when the game gets over at 10 and you've got an 11 deadline. Fond memories #blogchat |
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3:36 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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@stephenTiano I think that writing a novel before age 23 is not a fatal flaw - we jus thaven;t love enough, nor the knoweledge. #blogchat |
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3:36 am
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MackCollier:
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@red_pencil Thanks for checking out #blogchat we do it every Sunday nite at 8pm Central! |
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3:36 am
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DanGordon:
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@shawnJroberts yes...i do everything 20+ Properties ;) #blogchat |
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3:36 am
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mariaduron:
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Missed #blogchat yet am reading ovr tweets, looks like some gr8 info |
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3:36 am
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GLHancock:
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@tobyboyce Or writing the obit of someone you loved, admired ... #blogchat |
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3:36 am
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MaryAnnHalford:
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@CathyWebSavvyPR @CASUDI @sharonmostyn @mackcollier @TobyDiva @Mandy_Vavrinak @susanbeebe @3keyscoach - thnx 4 interaction & RTs #blogchat |
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3:36 am
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AngEngland:
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RT @LorieAHuston: Check out @angengland's #10habits series. Great ideas there for inspiration and planning. #blogchat |
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3:36 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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@stephenTiano it's not just not having the discpline - so many artworks and writeers don;t hit their stride until their 40s #blogchat |
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3:37 am
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tobyboyce:
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@stephentiano Different ideas of "forced" writing. I consider pushing through a project to meet deadline "disciplined" not forced #blogchat |
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3:37 am
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MaryAnnHalford:
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@Shih_Wei and thanks for your advice! #blogchat |
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3:37 am
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karimacatherine:
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@JDEbberly @MackCollier thank you so much, as usual for a great #blogchat. and thanks to all the great people who share. have a great... |
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3:37 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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@JDEbberly @JoelFoner I'm waiting 4 someone to write a tool that sends a reminder about a chat 2 yr twitter act or email #blogchat |
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3:38 am
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TNSinc:
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The speed of #blogchat was brutal tonight, have to rest my eye sockets now. |
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3:38 am
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Mandy_Vavrinak:
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Thanks to all in #blogchat who RTd, mentioned, chatted & shared! What an awesome and inspiring bunch :) |
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3:38 am
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sarasteinmd:
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@rockson @clayhebert I wonder if there is a WP plugin that calcs average word count> I just use Microsoft Live Writer for PC #blogchat |
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3:38 am
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JDEbberly:
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@karimacatherine You're welcome! This was a AMAZING Blogchat tonight! WOW! #Blogchat |
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3:38 am
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GLHancock:
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@tobyboyce I might add that if you have to force yourself to write posts, yup, you're burned out! #blogchat |
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3:38 am
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stephenTiano:
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@TobyBoyce Okay, we may be using diff words for similar notions. #blogchat |
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3:38 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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@rockson #wierdfact @Getresutsl and live in the suburbs of the same city and are friends. small world #blogchat |
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3:38 am
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tobyboyce:
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@GLHancock Exactly. I think news reporting vs. blogging are (for most of us) apples and oranges. #blogchat |
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3:39 am
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brandiheinz:
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@DanGordon find a niche - not new info on a topic, just different and unique perspective! Successful bloggers do it well. #blogchat |
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3:39 am
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ICT_GURU:
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@karimacatherine Right back at ya K! Thanks for your insights. #blogchat |
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3:39 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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@rockson did you kn each other before twitter, & if so, which one dragged/coaxed the other in? #blogchat |
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3:39 am
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MackCollier:
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Looks like tonite's #blogchat was the busiest EVER! Thank you ALL for joining, here's the transcript - http://bit.ly/4w0aqf |
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3:39 am
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sharonmostyn:
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Thanks for #blogchat RT & convo @ICT_GURU @rockson @timjahn @wayneliew @LorieAHuston @clayhebert @sarahmaeblogs @cheriwt @cathywebsavvypr |
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3:39 am
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chicken_freak:
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You don't wait for inspiration, then sit at a piano and play beautifully. You play horribly for years, then beautifully. Practice. #blogchat |
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3:39 am
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adamsherk:
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RT @MackCollier: Looks like tonite's #blogchat was the busiest EVER! Thank you ALL for joining, here's the transcript - http://bit.ly/4w0aqf |
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3:39 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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RT @AngEngland: RT @LorieAHuston: Check out @angengland's #10habits series. Great ideas there for inspiration and planning. #blogchat |
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3:40 am
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tobyboyce:
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@stephenTiano I got out of professional writing because it was sucking me dry. That's "forced" to me. When heart isn't in it. #blogchat |
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3:40 am
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JDEbberly:
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THANKS to @mackCollier and to EVERYONE tonight for a Blogchat that was WAY OFF THE CHARTS! WOW!! WOOT!! :) :) :) #Blogchat |
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3:40 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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@AngEngland do you have a link for your 10 bloggin habits series? #blogchat |
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3:40 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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#blogchat |
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3:40 am
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ICT_GURU:
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@sharonmostyn Pleasure Sharon! See you next week for more crazy #blogchat times! |
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3:40 am
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sharonmostyn:
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Thanks for #blogchat RT & convo @shawnJroberts @GetResults @DanGordon @ErikBoles @pcaveney @jennipop62 @3keyscoach @Eric_Urbane @thekrg |
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3:40 am
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MackCollier:
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Remember that NEXT week is Open Mic for #blogchat! |
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3:40 am
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JDEbberly:
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RT @MackCollier: Looks like tonite's #blogchat was the busiest EVER! Thank you ALL, here's the transcript - http://bit.ly/4w0aqf #Blogchat |
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3:40 am
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brandiheinz:
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RT @MackCollier: Looks like tonite's #blogchat was the busiest EVER! Thank you ALL for joining, here's the transcript - http://bit.ly/4w0aqf |
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3:40 am
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TobyDiva:
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RT @pcaveney: stories & experience learned? #blogchat [framing posts in story format #blogchat |
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3:40 am
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JDEbberly:
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RT @MackCollier: Remember that NEXT week is Open Mic for #blogchat! #Blogchat |
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3:41 am
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ICT_GURU:
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@ctmarcom See ya Coreen! thanks for the chat. #blogchat |
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3:41 am
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JDEbberly:
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RT @ICT_GURU: @sharonmostyn Pleasure Sharon! See you next week for more crazy #blogchat times! #Blogchat |
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3:41 am
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tobyboyce:
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@GLHancock That is the wonderful feature of "planned posts" in WordPress. When mood hits you write like hell & build bank. #blogchat |
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3:42 am
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sharonmostyn:
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Thanks for #blogchat RT & convo @Sue_Anne @Mandy_Vavrinak @MaryAnnHalford @ctmarcom @DavidDOchoa and especially @MackCollier (busy night!) |
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3:42 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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@sarasteinmd: @rockson @clayhebert I write my in MS word (wrd cnt), then use the import from Word tool on wordpress blog post menu #blogchat |
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3:42 am
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klandwehr:
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@shawnJroberts yes after awhile people will give up on even seeing if you have a post. I #blogchat |
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3:43 am
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CASUDI:
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Mack #blogchat Collier ~TY for greatest chat. Thanks to all for RT's & enlightening, fun conversation~ transcript will reveal ALL:-) |
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3:43 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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RT @MackCollier: Remember that NEXT week is Open Mic for #blogchat! |
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3:43 am
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rockson:
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@sharonmostyn you are welcome! Would love to hear how your new blogging burnout tricks work for you! (Blog post maybe?) #blogchat |
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3:43 am
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paminottawa:
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Wld be interested in answer...RT @JoelFoner: anyone seen tool that will create list of Twitter names participating in a chat? #blogchat |
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3:43 am
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kseniacoffman:
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What is "open mic"? #blogchat |
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3:43 am
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chicken_freak:
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@tobyboyce I have zero discipline for banking. Too much "Look what I wrote!" drive. :) #blogchat |
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3:43 am
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Beth3Wishes:
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RT @momspark: For #blogchat - Blogging About Your Children, Is It Safe? Come weigh in on Mom Spark. http://bit.ly/7z3dO |
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3:43 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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@Nedra check tthe transcript - some good ideas for jumping back on the bloggin wagon - sorter posts etc doesn't have 2 b perfect #blogchat |
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3:44 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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RT @momspark: For #blogchat - Blogging About Your Children, Is It Safe? Come weigh in on Mom Spark. http://bit.ly/7z3dO |
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3:44 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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RT @kseniacoffman: What is "open mic"? #blogchat |
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3:44 am
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ICT_GURU:
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#blogchat Id better head off.Thanks every1 for great conversation.Look forward to seeing u all nxt wk.Also thx to new followers.U rock! []-) |
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3:44 am
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JDEbberly:
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@kseniacoffman Open Mic is when we discuss whatever we like, within the larger general topic of blogging #Blogchat |
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3:45 am
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ICT_GURU:
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RT @CathyWebSavvyPR RT @MackCollier: Remember that NEXT week is Open Mic for #blogchat! |
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3:45 am
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CASUDI:
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@sarasteinmd: @rockson @clayhebert I import from indesign >wordpress (cut n' paste) #blogchat FYI @CathyWebSavvyPR |
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3:45 am
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tobyboyce:
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@StephenTiano Unfortunately you are right. But when profession becomes a job, I begin looking for next challenge. #blogchat |
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3:45 am
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RaeyConsulting:
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RT @OwenGreaves: Be sure to follow all the great people here in #BlogChat and be sure to read each others Blogs! |
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3:45 am
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MackCollier:
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@kseniacoffman Everyone talks about whatever they want. No set topic. Semi-organized chaos ;) #blogchat |
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3:45 am
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ICT_GURU:
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For those of you who missed #blogchat tonight, here's the transcript - http://bit.ly/4w0aqf |
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3:46 am
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tobyboyce:
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@chicken_freak I get that on occassion, but I'm so used to having to wait weeks as it gets printed that I'm okay with pre-post. :) #blogchat |
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3:46 am
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susanbeebe:
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RT @MackCollier: @kseniacoffman Everyone talks about whatever they want. No set topic. Semi-organized chaos ;) #blogchat << hehe :) |
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3:46 am
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sharonmostyn:
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@rockson Perhaps I'll have to video interview a guest poster on blogging burnout? LOL #blogchat |
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3:47 am
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netocrat:
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Remember that NEXT week is Open Mic for #blogchat! ? @MackCollier RT |
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3:47 am
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momspark:
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RT @CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @momspark: For #blogchat - Blogging About Your Children, Is It Safe? Come weigh in on Mom Spark. http://bit.ly/7z3dO |
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3:47 am
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sharonmostyn:
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RT @ICT_GURU: For those of you who missed #blogchat tonight, here's the transcript - http://bit.ly/4w0aqf |
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3:47 am
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JDEbberly:
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RT @MackCollier: @kseniacoffman Everyone talks about whatever they want. No set topic. Semi-organized chaos ;) #Blogchat |
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3:47 am
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pcaveney:
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@TobyDiva stories make good blog posts >ok yeah i understand now. great chatting with you too! #blogchat |
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3:47 am
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susanbeebe:
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RT @BluehostCoupon: @susanbeebe a great choice indeed :) def wise investment http://bit.ly/bluehostcoupon < My blog is on BlueHost #blogchat |
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3:48 am
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AngEngland:
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@CathyWebSavvyPR http://angengland.com - the Ten Habits are all listed in the sidebar. #10habits #blogchat :-) |
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3:48 am
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TobyDiva:
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@pcaveney But "blogger stories" is my blog about the stories of why people started blogging & how it impacted their live #blogchat |
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3:48 am
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paminottawa:
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must head to bed. Thanks to @MackCollier @coffeewithjulie @workinonaramp Thanks so much for your input! Until next time...#blogchat |
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3:49 am
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Nedra:
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@CathyWebSavvyPR Thanks - will do. You're right. My problem is I spend way too much time on each post. #blogchat |
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3:49 am
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susanbeebe:
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RT @MackCollier: Remember that NEXT week is Open Mic for #blogchat! <Thanks Mack, this was a great chat! :) |
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3:49 am
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orangeapple:
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RT @Eric_Urbane: Blogging IS an obligation, and the Blog Value fades exponentially with inconsistency, It then is Just a Hobby, #BlogChat |
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3:49 am
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CASUDI:
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@kseniacoffman Free for all ~ Lots of diverse Convo threads happening at same time Fun. #blogchat |
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3:50 am
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TheYoungMommy:
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RT @CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @momspark: For #blogchat - Blogging About Your Children, Is It Safe? Come weigh in on Mom Spark. http://bit.ly/7z3dO |
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3:50 am
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LorieAHuston:
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@sharonmostyn Right back at ya :-) Great chat tonite. #blogchat |
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3:52 am
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BLKMGK01:
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Just finished a great session at #blogchat. Really insightful bloging thoughts. Here's the transcript - http://bit.ly/4Ag5A4 |
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3:53 am
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JoelFoner:
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@CathyWebSavvyPR @JDEbberly I just put a calendar entry into Google Cal named like "#blogchat" and set a reminder ;) |
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3:53 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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RT @AngEngland Check out her Ten Habits of Successful Blogging http://angengland.com - listed in the sidebar. #10habits #blogchat |
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3:53 am
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4byoung:
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RT @JDEbberly: RT @MackCollier: Remember that NEXT week is Open Mic for #blogchat! #Blogchat |
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3:53 am
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informedferret:
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RT @sharonmostyn: RT @ICT_GURU: For those of you who missed #blogchat tonight, heres the transcript - http://bit.ly/4w0aqf #blogchat |
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3:53 am
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BLKMGK01:
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If you've got a blog you should definitely join in on the #blogchat conversations next week. Details here: http://bit.ly/6FW2U3 |
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3:53 am
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ICT_GURU:
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If you've got a blog you should definitely join in on the #blogchat conversations next week. Details here: http://bit.ly/6FW2U3 |
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3:53 am
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Tbeffs:
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Wait.. What were they cheering? "Who dat, Who dat? ( Time to turn off the NFL post game show & check out #blogchat recap! ) |
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3:54 am
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bobbyrettew:
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RT @MackCollier: Looks like tonite's #blogchat was the busiest EVER! Thank you ALL for joining, here's the transcript - http://bit.ly/4w0aqf |
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3:54 am
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bobbyrettew:
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RT @MackCollier: Remember that NEXT week is Open Mic for #blogchat! |
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3:54 am
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JDEbberly:
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RT @BLKMGK01: If you've got a blog you should definitely join in on the #blogchat conversations next week. http://bit.ly/6FW2U3 #Blogchat |
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3:55 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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DUH! What a great idea chat reminder! RT @JoelFoner I just put a calendar entry into Google Cal named "#blogchat" etc & set a reminder ;) |
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3:55 am
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4byoung:
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RT @JDEbberly: RT @MackCollier: Tonite's #blogchat was the busiest EVER! Thank you ALL -transcript - http://bit.ly/4w0aqf #Blogchat |
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3:55 am
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grtaylor2:
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#blogchat open mic is on my calendar for next Sunday night |
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3:55 am
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pcaveney:
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@TobyDiva ok yeah i didnt see that connection. that is a good way to avoid burnout. #blogchat |
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3:56 am
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JDEbberly:
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RT @JoelFoner I just put a calendar entry into Google Cal named "#blogchat" etc & set a reminder ;) #Blogchat |
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3:56 am
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rockson:
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@3keyscoach I write as less as possible! I try not to be wordy with blog post! #blogchat |
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3:56 am
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KinjalD:
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RT @JDEbberly: RT @BLKMGK01: If you've got a blog you should definitely join in on the #blogchat conversations next week. http://bit.ly/ ... |
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3:56 am
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Willowbottom:
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--> If you've got a blog, join in #blogchat convos on Sunday. @JDEbberly @BLKMGK01 awesome. Thanks for the info/RT! |
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3:57 am
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kseniacoffman:
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@CASUDI Thanks! I may venture in. #blogchat |
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3:58 am
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CathyWebSavvyPR:
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RT @MackCollier next week #blogchat open mic - Everyone talks about whatever they want. No set topic. Semi-organized chaos ;) |
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3:58 am
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PFMommy:
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RT @CathyWebSavvyPR: RT @momspark: For #blogchat - Blogging About Your Children, Is It Safe? Come weigh in on Mom Spark. http://bit.ly/7z3dO |
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4:00 am
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BLKMGK01:
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@Willowbottom My pleasure. See you next week at #blogchat! |
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4:01 am
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JoelFoner:
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@JDEbberly thanks for your many RTs tonight! #blogchat |
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4:04 am
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MichaelWillett:
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RT @CathyWebSavvyPR RT @MackCollier next week #blogchat open mic-Everyone talks about what they want-No set topic-Semi-organized chaos ;) |
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4:05 am
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ReneeRevetta:
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Nice! RT @sharonmostyn RT @ICT_GURU: For those of you who missed #blogchat tonight, here's the transcript - http://bit.ly/4w0aqf |
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4:05 am
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susanbeebe:
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RT @ICT_GURU: For those of you who missed #blogchat tonight, here's the transcript - http://bit.ly/4w0aqf |
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4:05 am
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MichaelWillett:
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RT @4byoung RT @JDEbberly RT @MackCollier Tonite's #blogchat was the busiest EVER! Thank you ALL -transcript - http://bit.ly/4w0aqf |
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4:07 am
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ICT_GURU:
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Thanks for the RTs guys @susanbeebe @reneerevetta See u at #blogchat next week? |
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4:07 am
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susanbeebe:
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@ICT_GURU Yes, I love #blogchat :) |
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4:17 am
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sourcepov:
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Missed #blogchat tonight due to football. Good thing for transcripts. For now, back to Wordpress .. see u guys tomorrow. |
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4:20 am
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shawnJroberts:
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@sharonmostyn @sue_anne @mandy_vavrinak @maryannhalford @ctmarcom @daviddochoa @mackcollier -- appreciate the comments! #blogchat |
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4:21 am
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Sue_Anne:
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@shawnJroberts Thanks for participating tonight. :) #blogchat |
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4:22 am
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Sue_Anne:
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@sharonmostyn Thanks! #blogchat |
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4:25 am
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JulieZiemelis:
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@informedferret Good commentary on #blogchat tonight. Thanks for your imput! |
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4:29 am
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MackCollier:
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Thanks again to everyone that joined #blogchat tonite, here is the transcript - http://bit.ly/4w0aqf |
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4:35 am
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JoelFoner:
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Quick tip on (really) simple way to get reminders before online chats http://bit.ly/6InoCK #smallbizchat #blogchat |
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4:37 am
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susanbeebe:
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RT @MackCollier: Thanks again to everyone that joined #blogchat tonite, here is the transcript - http://bit.ly/4w0aqf |
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4:39 am
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cindybutts:
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Blog tip: RT @clayhebert: Use twitter favorites to mark as "read later" when on mobile. Becomes great list for blog topic ideas. #blogchat |
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4:47 am
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JDEbberly:
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RT @clayhebert: Use twitter favorites to mark as "read later" when on mobile. Becomes great list for blog topic ideas. #Blogchat |
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4:52 am
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Sue_Anne:
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@shawnJroberts #blogchat is always fun. I bit fast moving, but if you can keep up, it's always educational |
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5:02 am
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FlashNewsTrends:
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Flash: Transcript for #blogchat - What the Hashtag?! http://bit.ly/6txKNE |
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5:14 am
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PRjoshmorris:
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People scared to start a blog should write about it. #blogchat #PRstudchat #platchat #writechat |
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5:16 am
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andinarvaez:
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True words! RT @PRjoshmorris: People scared to start a blog should write about it. #blogchat #PRstudchat #platchat #writechat |
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5:19 am
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PotatoPro:
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RT @PRjoshmorris: People scared to start a blog should write about it. #blogchat #PRstudchat #platchat #writechat |
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5:48 am
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KimJCastleberry:
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RT @JDEbberly: RT @MackCollier: Remember that NEXT week is Open Mic for #blogchat! #Blogchat |
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5:49 am
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TNSinc:
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RT @CASUDI: @shawnJroberts Be careful perfection paralysis does not set in ~ U will never get started blogging :-)#blogchat |
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5:53 am
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allisonralston:
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RT @PRjoshmorris: People scared to start a blog should write about it. #blogchat #PRstudchat #platchat #writechat |
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6:25 am
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WayneLiew:
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Finally get a chance to send out a tweet since getting busy right after #blogchat. |
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6:30 am
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VictorCanada:
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@MackCollier Thanks for the transcript Mack. I missed #blogchat tonight but enjoyed a Great New Orleans Saints win. #whodat #Louisiana |
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6:35 am
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VictorCanada:
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Hey @allisonralston What is #lbktweetup ? Good insights on #blogchat |
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6:39 am
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VictorCanada:
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RT @allisonralston: RT @PRjoshmorris: People scared to start a blog should write about it. #blogchat #PRstudchat #platchat #writechat |
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6:44 am
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VictorCanada:
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@andinarvaez Nice to see a fellow Saints fan on #blogchat #whodat |
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6:48 am
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Sue_Anne:
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These are always crazy and fun ... RT @MackCollier: Remember that NEXT week is Open Mic for #blogchat! |
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7:01 am
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Sue_Anne:
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I've posted three blogs tonight. Crazy! Granted one was super short, but that is still a bit crazy. Inspired by #blogchat, I guess. |
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7:14 am
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TNSinc:
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@thekrg Thanks for the comment during #blogchat |
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7:27 am
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kamaka_hawaii:
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dagmamit!!!!! I missed tonight's #blogchat |
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7:31 am
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frederickwebpro:
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RT @PhxREguy: Avoid blogger burnout. Drink more beer. Or blog naked. Or both. #blogchat |
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7:40 am
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magicalmirror1:
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RT @frederickwebpro2010RT @PhxREguy: Avoid blogger burnout. Drink more beer. Or blog naked. Or both. #blogchat |
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8:21 am
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JDEbberly:
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Instructions to autopost from Posterous to Wordpress, Typepad, etc. - http://bit.ly/80126G #blogchat (via @Shih_Wei) |
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8:21 am
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JDEbberly:
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@DanGordon Had a good convo w/ a non-blogger recently? Ask him/her to guest blog about it! :) #blogchat (via @Shih_Wei) |
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1:05 pm
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sharonmostyn:
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@ReneeRevetta @informedferret Thanks for the #blogchat transcript RT! Even competing with the football game, it was a great session! |
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1:24 pm
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zkellyq:
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@CASUDI Need for sleep beat out #blogchat last night, however, I'm looking forward to the transcript this morning. Did you participate? |
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1:41 pm
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LisaPetrilli:
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RT @MackCollier: (Last nite's) #blogchat (on Blogger Burnout) was busiest EVER! Thank you ALL for joining, Transcript: http://bit.ly/4w0aqf |
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1:45 pm
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TeeRiddle:
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@LisaPetrilli I love #blogchat but 9pm (EST) on a Sunday makes it tough for me to join in most times. |
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1:51 pm
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LisaPetrilli:
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@TeeRiddle Yes, no perfect time for everyone. That's why transcripts are so helpful & #blogchat community is great about being accessible! |
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1:52 pm
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ReneeRevetta:
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@ICT_GURU no problem! will put it in Google cal :) #blogchat |
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2:19 pm
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wilsonellis:
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Gr8 Job, Mack! RT @MackCollier: Last nite's #blogchat on Blogger Burnout~ busiest EVER! TY ALL for joining, Transcript: http://bit.ly/4w0aqf |
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2:31 pm
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davepeckens:
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Be a better blogger by hunting for a better story to tell. (suggests @mitchjoel) http://goo.gl/tYAq #blogchat |
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2:51 pm
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theediblemind:
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RT @wilsonellis: Last nites #blogchat on Blogger Burnout~ busiest EVER! TY ALL for joining, Transcript: http://bit.ly/4w0aqf #blogchat |
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2:52 pm
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aurelianogarcia:
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@MackCollier Great #blogchat last night!... Congrats! and thanks a lot for the Follow! |
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3:13 pm
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leatherhelpguy:
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@sharonmostyn @clayhebert saw you talking about keyword research in a #blogchat what tool do you use? |
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3:18 pm
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JulieZiemelis:
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RT @PhxREguy: Write what you're passionate about, not what you think others want to read. Readers will sense passion & enjoy. #blogchat |
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3:37 pm
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MackCollier:
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If you missed #blogchat last nite here is the transcript, over 1,600 tweets, our busiest ever - http://bit.ly/4w0aqf |
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3:38 pm
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amanda_pants:
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RT @MackCollier: If you missed #blogchat last nite here is the transcript, over 1,600 tweets, our busiest ever - http://bit.ly/4w0aqf |
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3:38 pm
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clayhebert:
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RT @MackCollier: If you missed #blogchat last nite here is the transcript, over 1,600 tweets, our busiest ever - http://bit.ly/4w0aqf |
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3:39 pm
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CASUDI:
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@zkellyq Yes, I participated 37 tweets but did not make the top list :-) Over 200 participants, over 1600 tweets~ GR8 content #blogchat |
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3:40 pm
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abarcelos:
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Nice! RT @MackCollier If you missed #blogchat last nite here is the transcript, over 1,600 tweets, our busiest ever - http://bit.ly/4w0aqf |
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3:40 pm
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CASUDI:
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RT @MackCollier: If you missed #blogchat last nite here is the transcript, over 1,600 tweets, our busiest ever - http://bit.ly/4w0aqf |
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3:40 pm
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Inkling_Media:
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RT @MackCollier: If you missed #blogchat last nite here is the transcript, over 1,600 tweets, our busiest ever - http://bit.ly/4w0aqf |
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3:41 pm
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vedo:
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@MackCollier That's pretty impressive considering all the football chatter last night too. #blogchat |
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3:42 pm
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susancellura:
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RT @MackCollier If you missed #blogchat last nite here is the transcript, over 1,600 tweets, our busiest ever - http://bit.ly/4w0aqf |
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3:42 pm
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susancellura:
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@MackCollier Congrats on the great turnout for #blogchat! |
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3:42 pm
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MackCollier:
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@vedo Yeah there was a big dropoff as the game came down to the wire, even I was sneaking a peek! #blogchat |
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3:44 pm
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vedo:
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@MackCollier hard not to, was good game. What was the biggest surprise or topic from #blogchat for you? |
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4:15 pm
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icoretta:
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RT @tweetmeme What #blogchat can teach you about building a successful community site http://bit.ly/7D3msd |
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4:26 pm
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karimacatherine:
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@HowellMarketing >>> actually this was briefly discussed this at #blogchat yesterday. |
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4:46 pm
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MackCollier:
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@vedo I think two topics were managing time (editorial calendar?) and managing topics, getting blog's focus in place #blogchat |
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4:59 pm
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vedo:
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@MackCollier Those are excellent areas of concerns. I've had similar issues in my time as a blogger. Thanks for what you do w/ #blogchat |
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5:13 pm
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LisaPetrilli:
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With @MikeMoran Teaching 125 #MENG members How to Start a Successful Blog ;) Hopefully future #blogchat members! |
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5:14 pm
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MackCollier:
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@LisaPetrilli All #MENG members are welcome at #blogchat of course! ;) |
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5:24 pm
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mpace101:
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@MackCollier - Thanks for hosting and promoting #blogchat last night - lightning round of info on moving blogging forward + NO/Minn updates |
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5:30 pm
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MackCollier:
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@mpace101 Thanks for checking out #blogchat! |
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5:47 pm
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minethatdata:
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For all of the new followers from #SMAZ, here's a fun analysis of a recent Social Media #blogchat to enjoy: http://bit.ly/7vDFQ4 |
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6:29 pm
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MackCollier:
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RT @minethatdata: here's a fun analysis of a recent Social Media #blogchat to enjoy: http://bit.ly/7vDFQ4 |
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6:33 pm
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aurelianogarcia:
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@MackCollier Wow, that is a very cool analysis #blogchat ...I think blogchat will grow exponentially in the next months! |
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6:36 pm
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kstensberg:
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RT @MackCollier: RT @minethatdata: here's a fun analysis of a recent Social Media #blogchat to enjoy: http://bit.ly/7vDFQ4 |
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6:42 pm
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susanbeebe:
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RT @MackCollier: RT @minethatdata: here's a fun analysis of a recent Social Media #blogchat to enjoy: http://bit.ly/7vDFQ4 |
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7:14 pm
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zkellyq:
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RT @CASUDI: @zkellyq Yes,I participated 37 tweets-did not make the top list :-) Over 200participants, over 1600 tweets GR8 content #blogchat |
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8:23 pm
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bobbyrettew:
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@MackCollier Just FYI.... #blogchat ROCKED last night..... |
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8:45 pm
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MackCollier:
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@BobbyRettew Thanks Bobby! #blogchat |
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9:51 pm
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MackCollier:
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@DonnaTocci I really don't care who wins the SB, might lean toward the Saints, trying to decide if we need to skip #blogchat that week |
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10:13 pm
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apture:
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See the next version of Apture. @me with the url of your site and we'll hook you up with the Private Beta. #wordpress #blogchat |
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10:19 pm
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mediaChick:
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RT @apture: See the next version of Apture. @me with the url of your site and we'll hook you up with the Private Beta. #wordpress #blogchat |
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10:29 pm
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paulcastain:
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Some great blogging resources can be found here http://tinyurl.com/bmf86e #blogging #blogchat |
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11:10 pm
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JDEbberly:
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RT @AngEngland Check out her Ten Habits of Successful Blogging http://angengland.com - listed in the sidebar. #10habits #blogchat |
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11:40 pm
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aurelianogarcia:
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@MackCollier I've just launched my #GuestBlogger program for both my blogs.This idea came from #blogchat. Tks! I'll let you know how it went |
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11:55 pm
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VictorCanada:
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What are your thoughts on WeFollow? How many of you have joined? Tell me more... http://bit.ly/Bi1Ah #social #blogchat |
