Comments on: Blog Better in 2013: 3 Things You Never Thought to Do

By: Mandy

Mandy — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:58:11 +0000

In reply to Midge.

Absolutely! I love what you said about not being afraid to ask questions if we don’t understand. There are plenty of bloggers (and businesses) that don’t ask enough questions. It’s a sad thing, really, as I think it’s how we learn and get better at what we do. Thank you for the comment, Midge 🙂

By: Mandy

Mandy — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:56:41 +0000

In reply to Lauren Waters.

Great comment, Lauren! I completely agree with adding visuals. It engages more of the senses and can help us better connect.

As for blogs that hit all three of the targets (be visual, be human, be attentive), there are quite a few! Here are some of my favorites – all with their own unique flavor:

http://www.younghouselove.com/
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/blog/whole-story/
http://www.seomoz.org/blog
http://theoatmeal.com/

By: Mandy

Mandy — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:44:45 +0000

In reply to Jeremiah Johnson.

Glad that you enjoyed the post! And you’re absolutely right – the little things make a difference, just like in any other sort of interaction we have with other humans 🙂 The “body” language (e.g. look and feel of a site), attention to detail, the tone…it all plays in.

By: Midge

Midge — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 19:28:26 +0000

Totally agree with you – that the world would be a better place if we could all ‘just be human’ with all the strangeness and complexities that comes with that. Not being afraid to show our vulnerable side, ask questions if we don’t understand and share what we honestly think rather than what others want to hear. When we are really showing our real selves that’s when the magic happens.

By: Lauren Waters

Lauren Waters — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:20:11 +0000

Being more human (authenticity) is key. When words come form a detached source on a detached medium it becomes harder for the reader to feel a connection with the writer and the subject matter. Using visuals (and even video) can also help to increase the warmth and connection, apart from making your content more share friendly.

Care to share a blog you think hits all three of your targets?

Thanks

By: Jeremiah Johnson

Jeremiah Johnson — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 16:27:24 +0000

It sounds simple but we all don’t remember its the little things that make our blogs better. I know when I do stories about products I truly love people read those post better. Thanks for reminding us to be more human. It was a good read.