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Daniel Sunshine
I'm starting a new media innovation and trends group and would like to invite Brazen members to get in touch if you are interested in playing a roll. The group will identify top online and tech trends and will collaborate to create blog posts on the subjects. This is a great way to focus on topics that interest you and feature your insights to a broader audience. I used to head National Geographic's Gen Y Trends Group and love analyzing the impact of innovation. Post a comment if interested.
115 weeks ago from New Media Marketing, Blogging Ideas, Green Social Media, PR & New Media and Social Media Marketers3 more
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Daniel Sunshine:
Follow this link to join the group: http://bit.ly/907WyY. We're ...MoreFollow this link to join the group: http://bit.ly/907WyY. We're beginning a report on Emerging social media trends in local government. Once you get there, you can express interest. Please also suggest other topics for innovation and trend blog posts / reports. Thanks!
113 weeks ago
113 weeks ago
Giovanni Taylor-Peace
I recently found a website called BookSneeze that provides free books to bloggers in exchange for a review (can be positive or negative) on their blog as well as the usual sites (i.e. Amazon, B&N, etc.) I think I can incorporate it into my blog but the question is will these reviews distract from my other blog content or even diminish it? Curious to see if other folks have heard of this program or have signed up already.
Richard Dedor:
I have been a member of BookSneeze for awhile - but I've only reviewed two books. For me, my blog is about personal development and growth, so I ...MoreI have been a member of BookSneeze for awhile - but I've only reviewed two books. For me, my blog is about personal development and growth, so I pick books that will fit into that genre.
116 weeks ago
116 weeks ago
paulmacp
I have an idea how to set this up... tell me what you think.
Here is the work flow as I see it.
I set up a private blog -- someone joins the group, asks to join appropriate admin (we will have more than one) will log into the blog and set them up a user id and the blog will e-mail new user password.
Then (more to come in comment thread):
Annabel Candy:
Paul - you are a star. Thanks so much. If you skype do add me to your contacts then we can talk sometime. Being a writer I get fed up of typing:) ...MorePaul - you are a star. Thanks so much. If you skype do add me to your contacts then we can talk sometime. Being a writer I get fed up of typing:) Thanks again!
116 weeks ago
116 weeks ago
Lindsey Donner:
@ Emily - Chrome has a Stumble extension, so yes!
I would love to participate, guys. Let me know when the blog is ready.
116 weeks ago
116 weeks ago
Annabel Candy
Thanks for joining everyone. Got 17 members. More than enough to get started. Just sent you all a message as I wonder the best way to do this. Sorry, it was too long to fit in here. Please reply here so everyone can see. Very excited about this. Thank you.
My first stumble request is here: http://su.pr/2z47jj
Yours?
Giovanni Taylor-Peace:
I normally submit all my posts to StumbleUpon so I guess I just need to pick one for that week that I'd like others to visit on here. Seems easy ...MoreI normally submit all my posts to StumbleUpon so I guess I just need to pick one for that week that I'd like others to visit on here. Seems easy enough.
116 weeks ago
116 weeks ago
Giovanni Taylor-Peace
I've been using StumbleUpon for a few weeks now so I'm glad to combine efforts. The next step for me is building up a small crowd of loyal readers. Thanks for starting this group Annabel. http://www.stumbleupon.com/stumbler/giovannitp/
Jake
Brain constipation is the worst thing for a serious blogger. I've been trying to get on my blog and type something note worthy for about two weeks, but sadly I haven't been able to at all. I'm still stuck in this loop so now todays goal is to get a few ideas and brainstorm.
Jonnette Fair:
I've been there, stopped blogging for a while and still find it challenging to blog something substantial. I've often heard that the best way to ...MoreI've been there, stopped blogging for a while and still find it challenging to blog something substantial. I've often heard that the best way to get through writers block is to write. So don't be like me and stop writing, Tweet a bit like Isao suggested. Great post Giovanni a friend introduced me to personal brain at http://www.thebrain.com/ . It's a good tool for mind mapping.
117 weeks ago
117 weeks ago
Emily Moore:
@Jake I hear ya. I've been keeping a running list of blogs that I'd like to post, but sometimes it never gets done. Super annoying.
@Jonnette: ...More@Jake I hear ya. I've been keeping a running list of blogs that I'd like to post, but sometimes it never gets done. Super annoying.
@Jonnette: Have you found that site useful? I've heard of mind mapping but I wasn't sure how to use it with my writing.
117 weeks ago
@Jonnette: ...More@Jake I hear ya. I've been keeping a running list of blogs that I'd like to post, but sometimes it never gets done. Super annoying.
@Jonnette: Have you found that site useful? I've heard of mind mapping but I wasn't sure how to use it with my writing.
117 weeks ago
Marian Schembari
What do you guys think about the effectiveness of buying your own domain name? I shelled out the dough but I've seen a lot of SUPER successful blogs with url's with blogspot or wordpress in the ink. Thoughts?
Cate Huston:
Moving from wordpress to hosting my own wordpress blog forced me to switch to using google analytics rather than the default wordpress analytics ...MoreMoving from wordpress to hosting my own wordpress blog forced me to switch to using google analytics rather than the default wordpress analytics and gave me more options to customize the theme etc.
Switching to google analytics was really useful, because then I knew how much time people were spending on my site on average and what the bounce rate was. I also got better feedback about what search queries and websites were driving traffic. Simple changes really improved my bounce rate, too.
122 weeks ago
Switching to google analytics was really useful, because then I knew how much time people were spending on my site on average and what the bounce rate was. I also got better feedback about what search queries and websites were driving traffic. Simple changes really improved my bounce rate, too.
122 weeks ago
Iz:
Dealing with musicians at my blog when it was blogspot, I saw a bit of success but I went dotcom to make it a bit more legit when it comes to ...MoreDealing with musicians at my blog when it was blogspot, I saw a bit of success but I went dotcom to make it a bit more legit when it comes to dealing with publicists who want to know that they are getting their artists the best publicity but I would say that the content trumps the url at the end of the day.
121 weeks ago
121 weeks ago
Steven Churchill
Is it worth developing some irrelevant (but very interesting) content to pull people to your blog? Hoping some will stay/subscribe to the more serious content? I see some A-list bloggers that throw things in that seem so random. Not sure if this is deliberate (and crafty) or just thoughtless.
Penelope Trunk:
I think it may look like A-list bloggers throw stuff in just for traffic, but they don't. The A list gets to the A list by staying on their topic ...MoreI think it may look like A-list bloggers throw stuff in just for traffic, but they don't. The A list gets to the A list by staying on their topic but always having an interesting take on their topic. So they think of each post as needing spice. That's what makes them A list. It's totally small-time to put something off-topic up just because it will get traffic. Because it won't. You get traffic by sticking to a topic that people come there for.
123 weeks ago
123 weeks ago
Russell Allert:
I totally agree with Isao and Penelope - staying on topic for the long haul will get you a loyal following. Even if one or two off-topic articles ...MoreI totally agree with Isao and Penelope - staying on topic for the long haul will get you a loyal following. Even if one or two off-topic articles generate you an upswing in traffic it will be fleeting.
123 weeks ago
123 weeks ago
Giovanni Taylor-Peace
I've found it helpful to just go ahead and jump into it right away in terms of getting the concept down. I wrote mine while commuting home from work and then slept on it so I could look at it with fresh eyes the following day. I don't think you have to worry too much about content in the beginning - just write what comes natural to you and it will get easier over time. Unless you're purposely driving a lot of people to your blog you won't have to worry about it early on.
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