Comments on: What’s important when YOU blog?

By: AmyInOhio

AmyInOhio — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:07:37 +0000

The most important thing for me is to remain genuine and that the voice heard is MY voice. It’s so easy to see a blog/blogger who is funny or smart or the rare combo of both and without realizing it, you start to sound like them. Sure, imitation is a wonderful compliment, but really, if people want to read someone that sounds like THAT blogger, they’ll likely just go read THAT blogger.

As sad as it sounds, this is probably the one platform where I can be completely free and let my voice sing from the choir loft. We must maintain a certain level of reserve in our professional life, our relationships, our dealings with society. But on my blog, that canvas is white and ready for my words – my one shot each day to let it all hang out, get mad as hell or try to make people laugh. My one shot to be completely myself and that is the most important thing for me.

By: Robin

Robin — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:35:31 +0000

Totally agree with you, Debba. I tend to get “involved” with the writer of the blog when they share their personal stories and pictures. (although, I must say, I’m so impressed by some of the great pictures/photographers on these blogs!)

Whether you are giving informative information on a topic or just talking about your day, it’s all about building content, networking, and meeting new people. More cognizance of those around you, both in business and otherwise.

Robin http://www.SupernaturalBotanicals.com/blog

By: Kyle lacy

Kyle lacy — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:53:32 +0000

I don’t really have a comment other than thank you for linking to my blog. Everything you said in your post is completely true. Authentic conversation and content is key. Do not get caight up in the mundane of grammar. Start with an idea and expound upon it. Let me know if you have any questions. Let us start the collaboration process.

By: cincinnatiwomenbloggers

cincinnatiwomenbloggers — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:36:24 +0000

Since I just posted this (my turn!) I’ll share my personal thoughts.

I agree that it’s about community and content. It doesn’t have to be the most expensive video production or the elaborate sound mix podcast to be good content, it has to be true to your voice.

That’s the beautiful thing about blogging. We all have the opportunity to have a voice and, depending on the content and community we build, to have that voice heard. That’s pretty awesome. It wasn’t that many decades ago where we couldn’t vote or stand up for issues we feel passionate about.

Thanks to the other bloggers who inspire and encourage us. Thanks to the women who collaborate and help each other achieve their dreams. (Men may do this too, just not something I’m privy to.) Thanks to you for reading and for being part of the Cincinnati Women Bloggers community!

Debba / http://www.girlfriendology.com