Lazy Sunday Linkage

Lazy Sunday Linkage

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  1. I really have a good post about a telecom industry here back in India, but then not many of your viewers will be interested in that…I have to think about a good post for the international audience …thanks for the offer! . . .

  2. Nice links – I like the purple cow one – you must always keep innovating – it’s what will move you to the front.

    The A-list crap is stupid. Frankly, it’s time for Jason to find a new business.

    And a couple sites I am really liking these days are:
    http://mashable.com
    http://www.centernetworks.com

    Keep it up – I can’t wait to read your “how i did it” post.

  3. Nice way to avoid the question Brian, geez, hehe.

    So what you’re saying is, nobody knew about your blog last year, and a year later you’ve got close to 15k rss subscribers just because you’re writing good content?

    Don’t get me wrong, I realize that what you’re writing is some of the best stuff on the Internets, so I’m definitely not devaluing your work, not one bit.

    I’m just saying… I know a bunch of other excellent bloggers who also write amazing high-quality content, and who have been blogging longer than you, but have nowhere near the success you have in terms of readers.

    The point is… it can’t just be high-quality content. There’s got to be a difference maker? Good design, better marketing? Something…

    That’s what I want to know, in your experience.

  4. Brian,

    I think you’ve got one of the best blogs on the net. I know I’m a better writer because of the fantastic advice you provide. Not only was it your most popular post, it may have had the most impact.

    Sorry if the mention of your post left a negative impression – that definitely wasn’t the point. Now I really feel dumb! 🙂

    Thanks again for helping all of us.
    Doug

  5. Jim, I’ve written about a lot more than content, including strategy, positioning, subscriber attraction, link-building, SEO, etc. You’re right that it’s more than just content, but my answer remains the same (for now).

    Doug, I was glad that you wrote that post… or I wouldn’t have brought it up here. Gave me something to think about. 🙂

  6. Jim, words are free. We all use the same ones. But a writer’s voice is what matters.

    I suggest you read a book called “Stein on Writing”. In it you will learn about “finding your writing voice”. Brian has found his writing voice, even though he uses the same free words as everyone else. We just think his is way better than Sanjai’s singing voice ( and countless other copy bloggers out there.)

    It’s hard to quantify, but sometimes you just know it when you read it.

    Regards
    Shane

  7. Brian, I smell a new blog or ebook coming! 🙂 I’ll buy it for sure. At least I tried to get the answer for free ahead of time.

    Seriously though, you deserve every ounce of traffic and success you get/have. This is by far one of my favorite blogs ever, and I’ve been blogging since 2001.

  8. Thanks, Brian! I am flattered my comment rated a link! All of us, though, make dumb mistakes–whether in missing something in a final edit, or in life!! What really catches my attention is how someone utilizes those events and turns them into learning experiences … and in some cases, they’re even AFGOs! AFGOs? What’s that? AFGOs is an acronym for Another bleeping Growth Opportunity! lol…my favorite kind!

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