Dec. 22, 2008 - Blogging Poll- It's revelation time!
In her excellent "Blogging Basics" newsletter this morning, editor Tia Linshied wrote about the benefits of offering polls for blog readers (with a prize, of course!), then presented us with a poll. Here are my answers.
1. Why did you start a blog?
Two reasons: 1- Because I'm a writer, and couldn't resist another place to write; and 2- because I'm reaching the "older woman" stage of life, and wanted to share some of the things I've learned with younger women. Blogging is a good way to share with others in a non-intrusive way.
2. What did/do you hope to accomplish with your blogging?
My goal is to encourage, inspire, and/or inform my readers.
3. Have you found that you don't post as much as you did when you started?
I post weekly on my primary blog (Taking Time for Things That Matter), and try to post weekly on this, my more personal blog, and close to weekly on my reading/writing blog. For the most part, this has been my schedule since the beginning.
4. If yes, why not?
N/A
5. How important are comments to you?
I highly value comments, as they help me learn more about my readers and what they like to read about.
6. Do you ever find yourself wishing people would not always leave comments that agree with you?
Most of the comments I get are very thoughtful, and add to the topic, so this has not been an issue.
7. Do you comment on other people's blogs a lot, sometimes, or very little?
Fairly often.
8. What determines why you don't post a comment on someone else's blog?
Sometimes, I just don't have time, or something about the post doesn't seem to invite comment.
9. What determines why you do post a comment on someone else's blog?
If I feel I have something useful to add to the discussion, or if I can offer information or encouragement, I'll post.
10. Do you have more than one blog? Where?
Four, actually:
This blog for more personal observations and posts.
"Taking Time for Things that Matter" for homeschooling through high school and teaching literature and writing.
"Take books, for example...", my reading/writing blog.
And the NAIWE NewsWire, my business blog for the National Association of Independent Writers and Editors (the name is in the process of changing, so if you visit, you may see the old name until January 1, 2009).
11. Do you read random blogs either off of random blogger or friends lists?
Yes-- I've found some of my favorite blogs in this way. |
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Dec. 22, 2008 - Very Interesting!
Thanks for sharing.
Merry Christmas!
Rachel