Comments on: Are You Leaving Your Readers Out of the Conversation? http://www.copyblogger.com/are-you-leaving-your-readers-out-of-the-conversation/ Online marketing that works Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:07:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Self Improvement and Law of Attraction Link Love, Volume 3 : Today Is That Day http://www.copyblogger.com/are-you-leaving-your-readers-out-of-the-conversation/#comment-607820 Self Improvement and Law of Attraction Link Love, Volume 3 : Today Is That Day Sun, 29 Mar 2009 06:58:06 +0000 http://www.copyblogger.com/are-you-leaving-your-readers-out-of-the-conversation/#comment-607820 [...] CopyBlogger - Are You Leaving Your Readers Out of the Conversation? ~ and ~ Let Cicero Build You a Sticky Blog Both great riffs on sending the right message with your [...] [...] CopyBlogger – Are You Leaving Your Readers Out of the Conversation? ~ and ~ Let Cicero Build You a Sticky Blog Both great riffs on sending the right message with your [...]

]]> By: Blogging 101 » Blog Archive » The Best of Copyblogger in 2007 http://www.copyblogger.com/are-you-leaving-your-readers-out-of-the-conversation/#comment-244186 Blogging 101 » Blog Archive » The Best of Copyblogger in 2007 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 15:01:50 +0000 http://www.copyblogger.com/are-you-leaving-your-readers-out-of-the-conversation/#comment-244186 [...] Are You Leaving Your Readers Out of the Conversation? [...] [...] Are You Leaving Your Readers Out of the Conversation? [...]

]]> By: Shelley http://www.copyblogger.com/are-you-leaving-your-readers-out-of-the-conversation/#comment-238712 Shelley Fri, 28 Dec 2007 05:59:32 +0000 http://www.copyblogger.com/are-you-leaving-your-readers-out-of-the-conversation/#comment-238712 Hi, Just reading through the top blogs of 2007 and really enjoyed this article. It was a timely reminder for me to keep one-three people in mind as I write my articles. This way I keep their (meaning my readers) needs at the front of mind and write like I'm talking to them. Hi, Just reading through the top blogs of 2007 and really enjoyed this article.

It was a timely reminder for me to keep one-three people in mind as I write my articles. This way I keep their (meaning my readers) needs at the front of mind and write like I’m talking to them.

]]> By: lawton chiles http://www.copyblogger.com/are-you-leaving-your-readers-out-of-the-conversation/#comment-32130 lawton chiles Thu, 08 Mar 2007 03:27:07 +0000 http://www.copyblogger.com/are-you-leaving-your-readers-out-of-the-conversation/#comment-32130 This is such a useful post b/c all writers want an audience, and all audiences want to be catered to in some fashion. While it is hard for me to gauge what exactly my readers want, if readership continues to grow, and I see a trend, let's say in a certain topic in graphic design, then I will continue that trend. Is that good? I mean, I noticed that plp where searching for Photoshop Brushes and they liked the Logo and Vector posts, so I am writing more about that and doing a whole PDF on Photoshop brushes and creating abstract art. This is such a useful post b/c all writers want an audience, and all audiences want to be catered to in some fashion.

While it is hard for me to gauge what exactly my readers want, if readership continues to grow, and I see a trend, let’s say in a certain topic in graphic design, then I will continue that trend.

Is that good?

I mean, I noticed that plp where searching for Photoshop Brushes and they liked the Logo and Vector posts, so I am writing more about that and doing a whole PDF on Photoshop brushes and creating abstract art.

]]> By: Brian http://www.copyblogger.com/are-you-leaving-your-readers-out-of-the-conversation/#comment-30151 Brian Tue, 27 Feb 2007 18:47:08 +0000 http://www.copyblogger.com/are-you-leaving-your-readers-out-of-the-conversation/#comment-30151 <blockquote>I have not figured out how to do this well.</blockquote> Kathy, atlhough I personally think you're doing a damn fine job, this is a challenge, isn't it? I often cringe at how often I feel I'm repeating myself when it comes to core concepts on this blog, but no one complains (and I keep expecting the complaints to come). The reality is, I'm probably not doing enough for new readers all the same. All I can come up with is to relentless cross-reference earlier posts in a way that doesn't bog down the flow for long-time readers. Can you imagine life without hyperlinks? ;)

I have not figured out how to do this well.

Kathy, atlhough I personally think you’re doing a damn fine job, this is a challenge, isn’t it? I often cringe at how often I feel I’m repeating myself when it comes to core concepts on this blog, but no one complains (and I keep expecting the complaints to come). The reality is, I’m probably not doing enough for new readers all the same.

All I can come up with is to relentless cross-reference earlier posts in a way that doesn’t bog down the flow for long-time readers. Can you imagine life without hyperlinks? ;)

]]> By: mike http://www.copyblogger.com/are-you-leaving-your-readers-out-of-the-conversation/#comment-29990 mike Tue, 27 Feb 2007 01:52:27 +0000 http://www.copyblogger.com/are-you-leaving-your-readers-out-of-the-conversation/#comment-29990 It goes back to why you blog and what is the outcome you are seeking. Re-calibrating your brand promise on a regular basis keeps you from becoming unfocused as you evolve — growth is a worthy outcome, whether that be purely in terms of your own self, your business, and the business of your customers and prospects. It goes back to why you blog and what is the outcome you are seeking. Re-calibrating your brand promise on a regular basis keeps you from becoming unfocused as you evolve — growth is a worthy outcome, whether that be purely in terms of your own self, your business, and the business of your customers and prospects.

]]> By: Kathy Sierra http://www.copyblogger.com/are-you-leaving-your-readers-out-of-the-conversation/#comment-29920 Kathy Sierra Mon, 26 Feb 2007 18:47:09 +0000 http://www.copyblogger.com/are-you-leaving-your-readers-out-of-the-conversation/#comment-29920 Thanks for this. The thing I struggle with today is writing for existing vs. new readers, when all are within the *intended* audience. I try to provide enough context in posts to help bootstrap the new folks while not completely boring existing (and especially long-time) readers. But wow -- this is tough to do. There's a lot of backstory in my posts, and I've realized that even people who really love your blog can't/won't take the time to go back through your archives. I have not figured out how to do this well. Thanks for this. The thing I struggle with today is writing for existing vs. new readers, when all are within the *intended* audience. I try to provide enough context in posts to help bootstrap the new folks while not completely boring existing (and especially long-time) readers. But wow — this is tough to do. There’s a lot of backstory in my posts, and I’ve realized that even people who really love your blog can’t/won’t take the time to go back through your archives.

I have not figured out how to do this well.

]]> By: Self Improvement and Law of Attraction Link Love, Volume 3 : Today is that Day http://www.copyblogger.com/are-you-leaving-your-readers-out-of-the-conversation/#comment-29485 Self Improvement and Law of Attraction Link Love, Volume 3 : Today is that Day Sat, 24 Feb 2007 21:23:16 +0000 http://www.copyblogger.com/are-you-leaving-your-readers-out-of-the-conversation/#comment-29485 [...] 6) CopyBlogger - Are You Leaving Your Readers Out of the Conversation? ~ and ~ Let Cicero Build You a Sticky Blog [...] [...] 6) CopyBlogger – Are You Leaving Your Readers Out of the Conversation? ~ and ~ Let Cicero Build You a Sticky Blog [...]

]]> By: Adam Kayce http://www.copyblogger.com/are-you-leaving-your-readers-out-of-the-conversation/#comment-28855 Adam Kayce Thu, 22 Feb 2007 01:35:52 +0000 http://www.copyblogger.com/are-you-leaving-your-readers-out-of-the-conversation/#comment-28855 I totally agree — there's an incestuous slant in so many internet marketing professionals blogs, webcopy, and (don't get me started) testimonials, as if blogs & sites exist only to promote the industry of blogs & sites! It's refreshing to see a marketer who realizes that there are businesses that exist to serve other industries than marketing... I totally agree — there’s an incestuous slant in so many internet marketing professionals blogs, webcopy, and (don’t get me started) testimonials, as if blogs & sites exist only to promote the industry of blogs & sites!

It’s refreshing to see a marketer who realizes that there are businesses that exist to serve other industries than marketing…

]]> By: techipedia. » Blog Archive » I Am Clueless About Your Product. Sell it to me Correctly. http://www.copyblogger.com/are-you-leaving-your-readers-out-of-the-conversation/#comment-28854 techipedia. » Blog Archive » I Am Clueless About Your Product. Sell it to me Correctly. Thu, 22 Feb 2007 01:31:58 +0000 http://www.copyblogger.com/are-you-leaving-your-readers-out-of-the-conversation/#comment-28854 [...] Brian Clark elaborates on how you can ostracize your blog readers if you don’t include them in your conversation. It’s not just about blogs, though. It could be applied anywhere, especially to a general web presence. You might take pride in what you’ve written about your company — it’s the most complex description yet (!) — but it may tell your reader who is specifically looking to learn more to move along, because there’s nothing in it for them here. [...] [...] Brian Clark elaborates on how you can ostracize your blog readers if you don’t include them in your conversation. It’s not just about blogs, though. It could be applied anywhere, especially to a general web presence. You might take pride in what you’ve written about your company — it’s the most complex description yet (!) — but it may tell your reader who is specifically looking to learn more to move along, because there’s nothing in it for them here. [...]

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