Comments on: A Time For Action http://www.problogdesign.com/weekly-wrap-up/a-time-for-action/ Better Looking Blogs Grow Faster Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:09:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: arsizvideo http://www.problogdesign.com/weekly-wrap-up/a-time-for-action/#comment-30090 arsizvideo Sun, 26 Jun 2011 11:51:40 +0000 http://www.problogdesign.com/weekly-wrap-up/a-time-for-action/#comment-30090 Over time, I’ve been struggling more and more to write daily posts, and I just don’t like it. The thing that scared me most was that I was enjoying blogging less, and I know that if I lose the enjoyment, I’ll lose it all. After thinking about it a bit I realised something important; I’ve never unsubscribed from a blog because of infrequent updates. (In fact, I usually prefer that to daily updates Over time, I’ve been struggling more and more to write daily posts, and I just don’t like it. The thing that scared me most was that I was enjoying blogging less, and I know that if I lose the enjoyment, I’ll lose it all. After thinking about it a bit I realised something important; I’ve never unsubscribed from a blog because of infrequent updates. (In fact, I usually prefer that to daily updates

]]> By: 52tube http://www.problogdesign.com/weekly-wrap-up/a-time-for-action/#comment-30027 52tube Sat, 25 Jun 2011 01:15:56 +0000 http://www.problogdesign.com/weekly-wrap-up/a-time-for-action/#comment-30027 The posting frequency changes for those like me who don’t use RSS nor email updates on new posts isn’t completely in the blog’s favor. It resorts in checking the blog less frequent but just on those days you’d expect a new entry to be there, in this case today since I didn’t expect an entry to be there yesterday it suddenly were two. The posting frequency changes for those like me who don’t use RSS nor email updates on new posts isn’t completely in the blog’s favor. It resorts in checking the blog less frequent but just on those days you’d expect a new entry to be there, in this case today since I didn’t expect an entry to be there yesterday it suddenly were two.

]]> By: Michael Martin http://www.problogdesign.com/weekly-wrap-up/a-time-for-action/#comment-1768 Michael Martin Thu, 18 Oct 2007 20:22:58 +0000 http://www.problogdesign.com/weekly-wrap-up/a-time-for-action/#comment-1768 Fair enough. I don't have any sort of system at the minute unfortunately. :( Fair enough. I don’t have any sort of system at the minute unfortunately. :(

]]> By: redwall_hp http://www.problogdesign.com/weekly-wrap-up/a-time-for-action/#comment-1760 redwall_hp Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:36:06 +0000 http://www.problogdesign.com/weekly-wrap-up/a-time-for-action/#comment-1760 No, I don't use comments feeds often. I wish there was a better solution for tracking comments. Currently I just keep a folder of bookmarks. So I can jump to posts I've commented on. No, I don’t use comments feeds often. I wish there was a better solution for tracking comments. Currently I just keep a folder of bookmarks. So I can jump to posts I’ve commented on.

]]> By: Michael Martin http://www.problogdesign.com/weekly-wrap-up/a-time-for-action/#comment-1753 Michael Martin Wed, 17 Oct 2007 14:35:24 +0000 http://www.problogdesign.com/weekly-wrap-up/a-time-for-action/#comment-1753 Kristarella - Agreed, and thanks for the reply. :) Slevi - Thanks for the comments from a non-RSS perspective. Definitely going to have to think about this. Kristarella – Agreed, and thanks for the reply. :)

Slevi – Thanks for the comments from a non-RSS perspective. Definitely going to have to think about this.

]]> By: Slevi http://www.problogdesign.com/weekly-wrap-up/a-time-for-action/#comment-1736 Slevi Tue, 16 Oct 2007 15:35:47 +0000 http://www.problogdesign.com/weekly-wrap-up/a-time-for-action/#comment-1736 The posting frequency changes for those like me who don't use RSS nor email updates on new posts isn't completely in the blog's favor. It resorts in checking the blog less frequent but just on those days you'd expect a new entry to be there, in this case today since I didn't expect an entry to be there yesterday it suddenly were two. Non regular entries has it's good things but definitely comes with some downsides as well. The posting frequency changes for those like me who don’t use RSS nor email updates on new posts isn’t completely in the blog’s favor. It resorts in checking the blog less frequent but just on those days you’d expect a new entry to be there, in this case today since I didn’t expect an entry to be there yesterday it suddenly were two.

Non regular entries has it’s good things but definitely comes with some downsides as well.

]]> By: kristarella http://www.problogdesign.com/weekly-wrap-up/a-time-for-action/#comment-1729 kristarella Mon, 15 Oct 2007 21:39:20 +0000 http://www.problogdesign.com/weekly-wrap-up/a-time-for-action/#comment-1729 It's fine :) Like I said, it was a matter of expectation, but I don't expect posts everyday now. I don't need schedules, most of the time I don't know what day it is anyway :P Having to stick to a schedule might increase your burn-out factor too. "I’ve never unsubscribed from a blog because of infrequent updates. (In fact, I usually prefer that to daily updates!)" Neither, I've unsubscribed if the blog has closed or disappeared, but it's hardly taking up room if it only updates every few weeks. It’s fine :)
Like I said, it was a matter of expectation, but I don’t expect posts everyday now. I don’t need schedules, most of the time I don’t know what day it is anyway :P Having to stick to a schedule might increase your burn-out factor too.

“I’ve never unsubscribed from a blog because of infrequent updates. (In fact, I usually prefer that to daily updates!)”
Neither, I’ve unsubscribed if the blog has closed or disappeared, but it’s hardly taking up room if it only updates every few weeks.

]]> By: Michael Martin http://www.problogdesign.com/weekly-wrap-up/a-time-for-action/#comment-1728 Michael Martin Mon, 15 Oct 2007 20:30:16 +0000 http://www.problogdesign.com/weekly-wrap-up/a-time-for-action/#comment-1728 Sly - Thanks for the feedback. Glad that it isn't annoying you. :) Kristarella - Sorry for the disappointment, but is that still affecting you? Knowing that articles may be every day or 2, is that better? Would you like it if I made a real schedule? (Eg. If I said you'll get posts every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, you'd know exactly what to expect) And I'll have a talk with the host. I've gotten a few random 403s today for some reason... :( Dominik - Better late than never. I wouldn't worry about missing the build up. (I signed on back in August, but didn't do anything until today. I think that's fine.) And sure - I'll go check it now! I remember the preview shots you posted a while back; it was looking good. :D Brian - Thanks for the confidence boost; glad to hear that posting frequency is working out for you! David - That's what I've been thinking as well. It was a post on your blog a while back that sparked off these thoughts originally. Over time, I've been struggling more and more to write daily posts, and I just don't like it. The thing that scared me most was that I was enjoying blogging less, and I know that if I lose the enjoyment, I'll lose it all. After thinking about it a bit I realised something important; I've never unsubscribed from a blog because of infrequent updates. (In fact, I usually prefer that to daily updates!) Mommy Zabs - If you've done more harm than good, then what hope is there for the rest of us?? :o Your MadeInChina blog jumps to mind here. Whilst not entirely related, it did show me you were a very world aware person. I daresay you're doing more than your bit to help out, in all aspects of life. :) Redwall - Hmm... I could offer comments RSS here, but as a reader, I've never made use of them. Do you use those feeds much? Starfeeder - That's good advice. Experimenting always works for finding the right answer for YOUR blog, not someone else's. :) Mohsin - I'm the same. Hopefully we'll both have better answers this time next year! :) Sly – Thanks for the feedback. Glad that it isn’t annoying you. :)

Kristarella – Sorry for the disappointment, but is that still affecting you? Knowing that articles may be every day or 2, is that better? Would you like it if I made a real schedule? (Eg. If I said you’ll get posts every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, you’d know exactly what to expect)

And I’ll have a talk with the host. I’ve gotten a few random 403s today for some reason… :(

Dominik – Better late than never. I wouldn’t worry about missing the build up. (I signed on back in August, but didn’t do anything until today. I think that’s fine.)

And sure – I’ll go check it now! I remember the preview shots you posted a while back; it was looking good. :D

Brian – Thanks for the confidence boost; glad to hear that posting frequency is working out for you!

David – That’s what I’ve been thinking as well. It was a post on your blog a while back that sparked off these thoughts originally.

Over time, I’ve been struggling more and more to write daily posts, and I just don’t like it. The thing that scared me most was that I was enjoying blogging less, and I know that if I lose the enjoyment, I’ll lose it all. After thinking about it a bit I realised something important; I’ve never unsubscribed from a blog because of infrequent updates. (In fact, I usually prefer that to daily updates!)

Mommy Zabs – If you’ve done more harm than good, then what hope is there for the rest of us?? :o

Your MadeInChina blog jumps to mind here. Whilst not entirely related, it did show me you were a very world aware person. I daresay you’re doing more than your bit to help out, in all aspects of life. :)

Redwall – Hmm… I could offer comments RSS here, but as a reader, I’ve never made use of them. Do you use those feeds much?

Starfeeder – That’s good advice. Experimenting always works for finding the right answer for YOUR blog, not someone else’s. :)

Mohsin – I’m the same. Hopefully we’ll both have better answers this time next year! :)

]]> By: Mohsin http://www.problogdesign.com/weekly-wrap-up/a-time-for-action/#comment-1725 Mohsin Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:56:38 +0000 http://www.problogdesign.com/weekly-wrap-up/a-time-for-action/#comment-1725 I've done more harm. Sometimes ignoring a problem is worse than doing harm intentionally. I’ve done more harm. Sometimes ignoring a problem is worse than doing harm intentionally.

]]> By: Starfeeder http://www.problogdesign.com/weekly-wrap-up/a-time-for-action/#comment-1724 Starfeeder Mon, 15 Oct 2007 16:29:31 +0000 http://www.problogdesign.com/weekly-wrap-up/a-time-for-action/#comment-1724 Hmm deciding on posting frequency is an issue I'm working on trying to define for my blog. When I first started a Blog on StarCraft 1&2 I was posting every other day, now I have so much content and stuff that keeps pouring in I've got a backlog and post 3-4 sometimes 6 times a day! And I know others have the opposite problem. Allowing a post to "saturate" a bit has its benefits for that particular post as well as gives users something to look forward too. However I don't want to give them too much while may kill the opportunity for some comments. Oh well I guess only way to find out what works best for a particular blog is to experiment. Hmm deciding on posting frequency is an issue I’m working on trying to define for my blog. When I first started a Blog on StarCraft 1&2 I was posting every other day, now I have so much content and stuff that keeps pouring in I’ve got a backlog and post 3-4 sometimes 6 times a day! And I know others have the opposite problem.

Allowing a post to “saturate” a bit has its benefits for that particular post as well as gives users something to look forward too. However I don’t want to give them too much while may kill the opportunity for some comments.

Oh well I guess only way to find out what works best for a particular blog is to experiment.

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