Comments on: Information Overload: The Blogger’s Worst Enemy and 8 Ways to Avoid It http://www.copyblogger.com/information-overload/ Online marketing that works Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:03:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: re: my story http://www.copyblogger.com/information-overload/#comment-1044866 re: my story Fri, 14 Oct 2011 17:17:59 +0000 http://www.copyblogger.com/information-overload/#comment-1044866 [...] it is a bumpy ride sometimes.. thank goodness in my case the docs helped most of it.. take care, debPlease Note: Unbiased, uncensored and independent conversations like this one are published as a cou...o Terms Of Use for more info. it sounds like you probably need an MRI to further check and see if [...] [...] it is a bumpy ride sometimes.. thank goodness in my case the docs helped most of it.. take care, debPlease Note: Unbiased, uncensored and independent conversations like this one are published as a cou…o Terms Of Use for more info. it sounds like you probably need an MRI to further check and see if [...]

]]> By: Not Another Shiny New Thing (and Other PR Blog Jots) « Media Bullseye – A New Media and Communications Magazine http://www.copyblogger.com/information-overload/#comment-921810 Not Another Shiny New Thing (and Other PR Blog Jots) « Media Bullseye – A New Media and Communications Magazine Wed, 02 Jun 2010 17:50:18 +0000 http://www.copyblogger.com/information-overload/#comment-921810 [...] Cut the Fat Copyblogger It is kind of an obvious point to make, but it is definitely still relevant: there is just a ton of information on the Internet these days. We’ve all used the phrase “too much information!”  when a friend or acquaintance shares a little too much about their personal life,  it’s too much information can be bad for blogs too, according to Dean Riek. He offers eight steps to cutting the fat out of your writing and making your blog clear, simple, and relevant.  “You can’t alter the flow of information out there, but you can do some simple things in your writing to make the information you present clear, simple, and easy to understand.” [...] [...] Cut the Fat Copyblogger It is kind of an obvious point to make, but it is definitely still relevant: there is just a ton of information on the Internet these days. We’ve all used the phrase “too much information!”  when a friend or acquaintance shares a little too much about their personal life,  it’s too much information can be bad for blogs too, according to Dean Riek. He offers eight steps to cutting the fat out of your writing and making your blog clear, simple, and relevant.  “You can’t alter the flow of information out there, but you can do some simple things in your writing to make the information you present clear, simple, and easy to understand.” [...]

]]> By: Blogging tips der gør dig til en bedre bloger - Problogging.dk http://www.copyblogger.com/information-overload/#comment-665011 Blogging tips der gør dig til en bedre bloger - Problogging.dk Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:29:32 +0000 http://www.copyblogger.com/information-overload/#comment-665011 [...] Information Overload: The Blogger’s Worst Enemy and 8 Ways to Avoid It Her er 8 måder at undgå “Information Overload”. Har du svært ved at komme i bund så er der hernogle gode råd. [...] [...] Information Overload: The Blogger’s Worst Enemy and 8 Ways to Avoid It Her er 8 måder at undgå “Information Overload”. Har du svært ved at komme i bund så er der hernogle gode råd. [...]

]]> By: Marketing and PR News and Ideas, March 6, 2008 http://www.copyblogger.com/information-overload/#comment-311781 Marketing and PR News and Ideas, March 6, 2008 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 05:07:07 +0000 http://www.copyblogger.com/information-overload/#comment-311781 [...] 8 Ways to Avoid Information Overload - Dean Rieck guest posts on Copyblogger about how to keep your writing lean and clean. [...] [...] 8 Ways to Avoid Information Overload – Dean Rieck guest posts on Copyblogger about how to keep your writing lean and clean. [...]

]]> By: Charlie Gilkey http://www.copyblogger.com/information-overload/#comment-308798 Charlie Gilkey Tue, 04 Mar 2008 17:48:52 +0000 http://www.copyblogger.com/information-overload/#comment-308798 Awesome post that is really timely as I have increased the amount of blogs I read. If only we could all make points so clear and powerfully. The metaphor you used in the first point about good writing being like a pane of glass is one of the best metaphors I've seen in a bit. Not only is it imaginative, it gets the point across. I now wonder whether that one metaphor could have summarized the whole post. Great work. Awesome post that is really timely as I have increased the amount of blogs I read. If only we could all make points so clear and powerfully.

The metaphor you used in the first point about good writing being like a pane of glass is one of the best metaphors I’ve seen in a bit. Not only is it imaginative, it gets the point across. I now wonder whether that one metaphor could have summarized the whole post.

Great work.

]]> By: Internet resources on information overload and productivity | ManagingIO http://www.copyblogger.com/information-overload/#comment-300268 Internet resources on information overload and productivity | ManagingIO Sun, 24 Feb 2008 15:50:47 +0000 http://www.copyblogger.com/information-overload/#comment-300268 [...] Information Overload: The Blogger’s Worst Enemy and 8 Ways to Avoid It - Tips for Bloggers on how to deal with IO [...] [...] Information Overload: The Blogger’s Worst Enemy and 8 Ways to Avoid It – Tips for Bloggers on how to deal with IO [...]

]]> By: Ned http://www.copyblogger.com/information-overload/#comment-299324 Ned Sat, 23 Feb 2008 17:28:50 +0000 http://www.copyblogger.com/information-overload/#comment-299324 I disagree with the "decide what you are going to say before you say it." A sensible idea *does* reveal itself as I write it. I think this is a matter of what kind of writer you are. Personally, I start with whatever comes out of my head and then revise it for clarity and structure. I'm surprised revision isn't on the list. I'm guilty of not revising enough and I'll take your suggestions into consideration in the process. Thanks I disagree with the “decide what you are going to say before you say it.” A sensible idea *does* reveal itself as I write it. I think this is a matter of what kind of writer you are.

Personally, I start with whatever comes out of my head and then revise it for clarity and structure. I’m surprised revision isn’t on the list.

I’m guilty of not revising enough and I’ll take your suggestions into consideration in the process.

Thanks

]]> By: Mohsin http://www.copyblogger.com/information-overload/#comment-299161 Mohsin Sat, 23 Feb 2008 10:39:42 +0000 http://www.copyblogger.com/information-overload/#comment-299161 In fact there is no such thing as information overload. There is only ceaseless repetition of the same information. If you are clever enough, you'll read the first instance of a particular piece of information and skip the endless chain that follows it. In fact there is no such thing as information overload. There is only ceaseless repetition of the same information. If you are clever enough, you’ll read the first instance of a particular piece of information and skip the endless chain that follows it.

]]> By: Amy’s Tidbits » Blog Archive » Too much information? http://www.copyblogger.com/information-overload/#comment-298865 Amy’s Tidbits » Blog Archive » Too much information? Fri, 22 Feb 2008 22:03:35 +0000 http://www.copyblogger.com/information-overload/#comment-298865 [...] Information Overload: The Blogger’s Worst Enemy and 8 Ways to Avoid It [...] [...] Information Overload: The Blogger’s Worst Enemy and 8 Ways to Avoid It [...]

]]> By: Jaden http://www.copyblogger.com/information-overload/#comment-298300 Jaden Thu, 21 Feb 2008 23:14:08 +0000 http://www.copyblogger.com/information-overload/#comment-298300 Great points! Not sure how far the Southern California In-n-Out burger chain has made it in this country, but they use a similar model. KEEP IT SIMPLE. Their menu is very short. Burger. Fries. Drink. Shake. None of the millions options that overload your brain and make you just want to turn back around and leave. Then they have a secret lingo if you want to complicate your order for those in the know. Like "animal style" means add a bunch of sauce and onions and crap. Or "protein style" means no gluten/ no carbs kick off the bun. You won't find these terms on the menu cluttering the brain of the new customers, but the regulars know how to get what they want. They have the perfect business model in my mind that could be applied to any business, including our blogs. Also, they make their fries right there where you can see they are REAL potatoes. They even sneak religious messages with number references on the bottom of their packaging. They fulfill all their personal goals while also pleasing their customers. Simple. Clear. Focused. Great points! Not sure how far the Southern California In-n-Out burger chain has made it in this country, but they use a similar model. KEEP IT SIMPLE. Their menu is very short. Burger. Fries. Drink. Shake. None of the millions options that overload your brain and make you just want to turn back around and leave. Then they have a secret lingo if you want to complicate your order for those in the know. Like “animal style” means add a bunch of sauce and onions and crap. Or “protein style” means no gluten/ no carbs kick off the bun. You won’t find these terms on the menu cluttering the brain of the new customers, but the regulars know how to get what they want. They have the perfect business model in my mind that could be applied to any business, including our blogs. Also, they make their fries right there where you can see they are REAL potatoes. They even sneak religious messages with number references on the bottom of their packaging. They fulfill all their personal goals while also pleasing their customers. Simple. Clear. Focused.

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