How many blogs do you read? Does it matter if you’re a newbie (read more) or experienced (read less) blogger?
Maybe you’re struggling to find time to read new blogs? Or maybe you’re over reading- seek a healthy balance. How do you know when you’ve read enough? As a new or experienced blogger, keeps these questions in mind, at least for the sake of efficiency.
If you’re like the rest of us, you need more from your blogging without dwindling your day away. Ever try to employ the 80/20 rule to an assignment, work related task or to operating your blog?
We’re guilty of procrastinating or working aimlessly at some activity that provides little returns or benefits. When this occurs , reading blogs can quickly absorb your time. Obviously, we’re not advocating that you never read another blog. It’s necessary to know the conversions in your particular niche. But with all things, in moderation.
Action Activities
- Blog reading. Answer these questions the next time you’re reading another blog: Why am I reading this blog? Is this the best use of my time?
- Following the Guru. Are you addicted to (insert a name) site? Are you wasting time following a high profile blogger instead of writing how to posts or creating fresh content.
Do you think people read some blogs only because their popular? You know, that personality cult following.
As new bloggers, it is necessary to develop a plan, this includes time for both blog reading and writing.
Tips for Ultimate Blogging Production
- Short bursts of writing. Spend a few minutes writing down ideas or questions. Later, build off of those ideas for about 10 to 15 minutes. If time allows, take 3o minutes without distractions or checking email or site stats, to finish writing your post.
- Batch process. If you need to check your email, (using a timer) clear as much of your inbox as possible during the set time. I like to use 10 min spurts. You can batch process other activities as well, like research, social networking activity on Twitter or Facebook and gathering pictures for posts.
- Work smarter not harder. Don’t get me wrong, blogging is not easy. I’ll never say it is; but I believe there are methods and habits we can use to make our blogging experience less stressful. Keep a journal with you, put your thoughts on paper. Don’t wait to the last minute. You will rarely write a blog posts you won’t want to improve upon later. This applies to paper writing, students know what I’m talking about.
- 80/20 Rule. The basic belief, for events, is that 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes. Imagine this, getting rewarded upward of 80% gains, with only 20% input; getting rewarded as much as possible based upon a concentrated effort like bursts of writing. Being busy doesn’t equal production, learn to be more efficient as a new blogger.
- Let your vision be single. If you have a blogging schedule to keep, focus on the task at hand, don’t try to do everything at once. Responding to emails (10 minutes), responding to comments (15 minutes) and so on. Don’t fall into the trap of checking email, jumping to comments, then jumping to view site stats and so forth.
- Eliminate distractions. How often do we this advice? There is a reason why, what’s sucking your time dry? Reading blogs, buying to many products online or chatting on Twitter for hours at a time or (insert your time killer).
- Following Gurus. Relax, I’m not hating on anyone. But if you’re spending time racing to comment on the next blog post of your favorite blogging hero, something is wrong. Instead, you could be using the time to create fresh content for your blog.
- Clarify your reason for blogging. This may be a given, but if you’re out there aimlessly, without focus or purpose- you’re in trouble. Knowing your overall aim leads to efficient output, which is, for new bloggers, creating powerful innovative content, among other areas.
Back to the original question, how many blogs do you read? Try to apply these points. Remove the clutter and put in high concentrated efforts which leads to more returns and benefits.
Action to Action
Do something helpful for your blog. Focus on quality content creation.
- Share a story. Story telling is clearly one of the most powerful methods of communication. Stories help me to relate, connect and remember. This week, be intentional about telling a story with your readers to convey a lesson learned.
- Step by step descriptions. Tell others exactly how you accomplished a particular task- details, details and more details. This could be a how to post. This week, begin writing a ‘how to‘ post. Think about a specific skill or experience that equips you to be as thorough as possible.
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Hi Miguel,
I for one agree with you advice. Personally I use David Allen’s “Getting Things Done” Methods. It has helped me manage my day job and blogging activities to some extent.
Of course, we can’t all stay clean everyday, but at the very least there is a way to find our way back there at the end of every week. :)
All the Best!
Regards,
Erwin Chua
Internet Marketing Advice & Smart List Building
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Hi Erwin
Thanks, David Allen- never heard of him before. Could you share some more details please. :) Management and structure are essential for our success. If you’re out there freelancing it without a purpose, aim and so on, you’re hurting your chances of succeeding. I appreciate your response and look forward to learning more about David Allen.
Lastly, you’re right, we all have those days when our productivity is lacking.
-Mig
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I follow about 20 blogs, but I only ever skim read.
I agree that it is important to get things done, but sometimes being the first to comment can actually drive a lot of traffic and it can be worth it.
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Ryan
Yeah, there are times when I speed read because of time constraints. Being the first to comment can be a good thing (subjunctive) if the quality of your comment impresses them in some sense. Maybe you happen to catch their eye or so on.
On the other hand, people tend to view the first response but if I posted something like “nice post.” Don’t be surprised if you don’t see any traffic. :) Thanks for sharing your insight.
-Mig
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I think bloggers who been in the game for a while, know the value of reading a lot of other blogs. They need to always stay ahead of the game by seeing what other bloggers are talking about. Most newbies just start out reading a couple blogs that they really like until they get more involved in their niche
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Donny
Both newbies and experienced bloggers could be prone to over reading. We need to know when to call it quits. Yes, you’re right- staying ahead of the game is central, as well as reading to know what conversions or gaps there might be in ones niche. Thanks for sharing your insight.
-Mig
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Not only does it help you keep ahead of the other bloggers, but reading other blogs can serve as inspiration for your own thoughts and give you new ideas to write about. Nothing works better than having catalysts for thought.
@ H-Town
Surely, reading other blogs has a place within the blogging process. Blogging is also about becoming an active member of the blogosphere within your particular niche. For newbies, balance is central, and discovering the essentials is huge (inspired by Leo from The Power of Less- I’ve been reading it this week).
I’ve been thinking about focusing on the essentials as it pertains to not only my life with school and all but how that looks for me (us) as bloggers. What are your blogging essentials?
-Mig
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Keeping ourselves focused in achieving our goals is something we often forget. The important thing is to get back on track and avoid any unnecessary distractions.
Do we read enough? No. We’re always in pursuit of knowledge. The thing is that we also need to stay organized so we don’t lose our focus – otherwise we’re just wasting our times.
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Hi Ikki,
You said it, unnecessary distractions must be removed. Again, reading is apart of the task but we cannot allow one element to outweigh the rest. Being well read doesn’t promise results… but reading the right sources gets us going in a good direction. Again, this goes back to our focus like you said. Thanks for commenting. :)
-Mig
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Just take a deep look into the blog you follow, the blogger who has blog for quite of time will only read the blog that can give them something in return.
Getting addicted to a certain site can only happen if we were just starting to do something new and hoping can get something back from that certain site.
As for me, getting organized is probably not an easy way for now.
Gotta work harder ( and smarter).
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Sayz
Thanks for your feedback. I agree, people follow and become loyal readers because they deem your site and content to be valuable. Are addictions always a bad thing? What seems to be the thing that’s preventing you from becoming organized?
All the best, continue to work harder when needed but discover ways to work smarter as well. :)
-Mig
Miguel Wickert´s lastest post..In the Beginning, Blog!
I use the 80/20 rule too as time is precious for me as I have a day job. I read quite a lot from blogs to catch up on new posts, new ideas. If they are good, I usually bookmark them for later reading and also use some of them for my Sunday Link Love posts.
Peter Lee
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Hello Peter
I too have a day job, well, I’m in graduate school. Yes, I also rely on bookmarking solid resources to follow up on later. =) What service do you use to bookmark? I like it, I’m all about showing the love. As bloggers, linking out to others is what I consider to be an active member of the blogosphere. Thanks for visiting and commenting.
-Mig
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Those are some good tips Miguel. I certainly follow the 80/20 rule. I read way more then I write, and it’s certainly paying off. Having a reputation for having done a lot of research gives me a lot more props from people. Also I can do more in-depth articles, because I have a good knowledge base. Good job putting the tips into a check off list. That’s always makes it more applicable.
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Hi How to Blog,
I wish I knew your name? :) thanks, glad you like it. Yeah, I blame school for my balance of reading and writing. They say ( researchers) that you tend to memory more of what you read or hear if you write it down.
It has been worked into me- when I’m reading anything: a book, blog, etc., my habit is to want to immediately take notes.
Yes, there is certainly a time for thorough study and research (one step in the process), but it is another thing to take that general knowledge base and to reformulate it into your own thoughts, ideas and perspective.
If we just report our findings without adding something to it, what makes us anything different than the thousands of other writers and bloggers in the blogosphere.
You’re welcome, using a list format or bullet points can be more inviting for potential readers. :) Thanks for sharing.
-Mig
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Nice a guest post!! Personally I don’t think I read enough – the last book I read was by Seymour Schulich, called “Get Smarter”
I regularly read the newspaper though – keeps my mind in check hehehe
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Hi Taris,
Thanks, no worries my friend you’re still reading articles online and offline. Keep at it, continue to find resources related to your niche, business and so on.
Actually, I just purchased a book today from my school’s campus bookstore called “Visual Quick Start Guide: HTML, XHTML & CSS”
Apparently, it’s a worldwide bestseller, now in color! :) Thanks for your support and feedback. Cheers!
-Mig
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Some good advice here on time management.
I especially like what you said about “Being busy doesn’t equal production, learn to be more efficient as a new blogger.”
That’s very true.
With all of being so connected, it takes some superb time management skills. The flipping back and forth from twitter to facebook to blogging comments to your own blog can waste a lot of time.
But I do think reading other blogs is important (which I think you do, too) because it’s easy to operate in a vacuum if you don’t read what others are writing.
I like your idea of time limits. I do that, although never really thought about it. Check e-mail, check twitter, check the top blogs I read. Do some work. Repeat the cycle around lunch and before I leave work for the day and then again after I put my kids to bed.
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Gina
Thanks, I agree with you about one easily operating within a vacuum- we need to be aware and tuned into the ongoing conversions relevant to our niches. This is an area where I for one need to improve.
This is where having a presence on Facebook, Twitter or Friendfeed comes into play. Use these services to connect, make friends and so on, but don’t forget to keep an eye on the discussions central to your blog. :)
Thanks for your input and support. The feedback here is amazing. Keep it coming friends.
-Mig
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I’ve found that the busier I am, often the less productive I am. You get in such a rush to get things done that creatively, you really slip off your A-game and aren’t able to think long enough to really write the things you want to.
Great post Miguel. Leo Babauta wrote an ebook called Zen to Done that simplified David Allen’s Getting Things Done and added his own twist. It is my guide book for time control. But I have to admit, it’s not something you learn and then get it. I constantly have to put myself back on track, so I read it again every so often. It’s a really short, to the point book. And since Leo is a blogger, he has some insight into blogging that the standard book on productivity won’t have.
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Hi Stephan,
Thanks. yeah, I’m expecting my copy to arrive any day now. :) I think many of us are in the same in some sense- I also have to admit that there are times when I need to refocus and pull myself back on track. Thanks for sharing bro, I too, come across those books that serve as reminders so they must be read again. You’re right, Leo bring special insight because of his experience as a blogger.
-Mig
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i actually did the short bursts of writing today. i can write, but i like connecting to what i’m writing about as well. i need to feel it, so to speak, that way the words come naturally…like a conversation.
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@ natural
Good, if time is an issue, pick back up on it later or if you feel that inspiration coming, make room for writing immediately because like you said, feeling is a significant part of your writing (writing process). Lastly, what works for me will not always work you and the opposite applies. :) Thanks for sharing.
-Mig
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OK, I’m late. I should be the first to comment. Sorry, Mig. You’ve done a great job here covering the subject I’ve never thought I could do a better writing than you.
In the context 80/20 rule, I spend 80% of my time reading (and jotting down some ideas) and connecting with others via commenting whilst the other 20% is spent on brainstorming and writing the article. OK, maybe the other 20% now is spent on “my internet marketing priorities”.
All in all, reading (researching) takes up most of my time online. The part that I believe I’ve done well is “to have the clarity of my purpose in blogging”.
Once again, welcome on board, Mig. The pleasure is on us to have you here. Look forward to more great contributions from you.
Yan
Yan
No worries, thanks for a warm welcome by you and the TSB family. Yan, like you, if others know their blogging purpose or reason for blogging, let me just say “Purpose = Power, Zeal, Drive, etc.”
Yes, reading is vital but we need to know when to work our plan and increase our output, which for new bloggers, is content creative. Thanks again Yan for the welcome. I’m honored to be here.
-Mig
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Fantastic post there. Reading is a good habit and will make you knowledgeable and improve your vocabulary.
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@ MMOT
Thanks, you’re right- you can’t go wrong with improving your reading comprehension and vocabulary. Also, what’s your name? I like to address people by their name. I went to your page, clicked on your about page and still couldn’t find your name. Thanks for visiting and sharing. :)
-Mig
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Hi Miguel,
I think your point on let your vision be single is very critical to not hitting information overload. I learnt that from watching some of Eben Pagan’s material and I must say… I’ve never had the same problems since!
Learning how to focus can really help productivity.
Asher
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hi Asher
Information overload is not fun. I’m sure everyone reacts differently but for me, I feel burnt out and just need to go for a walk or run. Sometimes, the best thing to do is to get outdoors for a while.
What about you? What do you all like to do when you hit information overload? What helps you cope?
-Mig
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Great job in writing the article, Mig. Bloggers should read and keep in touch on what is happening around them but should avoid overloading themselves with too much information as well. There are too many different voices writing about a single topic and it is best listen to a few opinions instead of a ton of it.
Wei Liang
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Wei
I knew it was only a matter of time before I saw you here. :) Thanks, hard work pay off. So true, many voices in the blogosphere. Listening to a few is one way to prevent information overload. Thanks for dropping by and sharing your insight.
-Mig
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There are too many different voices writing about a single topic and it is best listen to a few opinions instead of a ton of it…
And (one of….) the best place is to listen to that ‘few opinions’ is here at TSB. If it isn’t now, it will be in the near future.
No doubt it is. ABB will soon become one too in the near future =)
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Yan & Wei
That’s right, soon enough my friends. :)
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This post bring up some really great points. It’s easy to get caught up in some real time killers i.e. Checking emails and so on. If you don’t have some sort of system in place.
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Gerald
I’ve made it a habit of setting a timer as I check email. Only 10-15 minutes, when it expires, that’s it- I move on to the next task and will check it later. Also, I look at my site stats only once a week unless a server issue occurs because of spikes in traffic.
A number of bloggers have touched on this issue of checking email, a major time killer. There’s a reason why folks, it can become addicting for some. Don’t get pulled in.
-Mig
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This reminds me that I have 2412 unread emails on last count. Perhaps I should outsource it to someone else to read my email…..
Yan
Unreal, I feel better after reading that, thanks for sharing. :)
Clearing ones inbox is a process. All the best.
-Mig
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hey, very nice post, and now i really think i shall be assigning myself different tasks and allot particular time to each of them. Secondly i also understand that you should rather concentrate adding value to your own blog than commenting and/or following the ones who are successful. For people like me who have very limited time for blogging and still wanna participate in different activities, it gets pretty tough somtimes. I really run out of all the ideas and get distracted too.
thanks for the advice and suggestions.
Zeeshan
Hello, give it a try, it never hurts to try to determine if it helps to increase your efficiency. With regard to your second point, yes, adding as much quality content to ones blog will help lead you toward your blogging goals, but that alone will not get it down. (I know you understand this)
Content creative, writing how to post, and so forth, is apart of the process. There’s a time for commenting on other blogs. A time for doing research. You get the idea, developing a system or plan to guide is essential because if not, we are likely to be swept away by things like information overload.
One of my blogging mentors use to always say, “Know your plan and work you plan.” How much more important is it to have a plan, especially when we’re pressed for time?
-Mig
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Hi Miguel
I’m really glad I came across this post. Although I’ve been blogging for almost a year, I’ve never taken it seriously due to lack of time, lack of motivation, lack of persistence, etc.
You hit the nail on the head when you mentioned feeling over whelmed with the vast amount of blogs to read and products to buy.
Some of your points are really valid and I will use them to keep my blogging organized.
Great Work!
T
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T
Thanks for the support. Yeah, all the products out there (some are worth it and from trusted sources) make me sick. :) I’m glad to hear you found some of the points here to be applicable. Keep us posted about how everything comes along for you. Cheers!
-Mig
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I think it’s important to read and comment on blog within and outside of your niche. It causes you to learn more about a variety of topics along with giving you ideas about improving your own work. It’s also nice to support fellow bloggers.
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Gennaro
Certainly, reading and commenting on other blogs aids us in learning multiple topics, and as a result, can improve our own work. You’re right, thanks for sharing! All things in moderation.
-Mig
Miguel Wickert´s lastest post..In the Beginning, Blog!
An age old maxim ‘information is power’. Every morning I have about 1hr journey in to uni, and in that time is when I normally catch up on my reading.
Email subscriptions are a vital tool for me; if you don’t have it available I am unlikely to follow the blog to closely.
Though as a student I read waaaaay to much so the odd video now an then is good as well :p
and ofc the infamous 80/20 rule applies here as well…though I usually work more 70/30 :D
Great post Miguel..looking forward to the next one.
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Excellent post!
I find myself going through a bunch of blogs every week that don’t actually help me in any way, and I could be doing more blog posts or plugin reviews myself with that time.
David Porter
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David
That’s right, I’m sure if you looked hard enough, they might find room to increase their output: blog writing, reviews, and so on.
I read another blog post recently that was recommending before guest posting to have at least 20-30 solid posts on your own blog. What do you guys think? How many posts did you write on your own blog before guest posting?
-Mig
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Donace
I hear ya, the reading required as a graduate student is crazy but could be worse. I try to keep things in perspective. Being able to subscribe by email to a blog is important for me as well.
It serves as a reminder in an age of information overload. I also try to keep those sites I enjoy reading on a links page on my site or in a notepad to review without depending on my inbox. Thanks for sharing. I appreciate the feedback. :)
-Mig
Miguel Wickert´s lastest post..In the Beginning, Blog!
Goodness, I almost missed that this was a guest post.
Nice writing, Miguel. How many blogs do I read? I have close to 150 in my blog reader, some of them news sites so I don’t have to read everything, but most of them are blogs. Lucky for me, I speed read, but I also check the topics, and if one doesn’t appeal to me then I don’t read that one.
I also write a lot, as I have three blogs (you can ask Yan about that one), along with other things I write, so I think I strike a pertty good balance between what I read and what I wrote across the board.
Of course, the question should have been ‘do I sleep’; I’d have given you a different answer to that one.
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I venture onto many blogs during a typical day but to read in particular; only a few. I have established my loyalty on blogs which suit my information needs (and not necessarily high profile blogs). Since I am a domain name specific blogger, I occasionally read domain related blogs.
Being new in the blogging scene, I have yet to establish a military style schedule; I am taking it as a fun activity and not something that demands time off from my mandatory activities.
This post has given me an insight on how successful bloggers become..err…successful :p
If I ever decide to dedicate my life to blogging, this post is something that would prove a handy bookmark :)
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Now I have in my bookmarks more than 70 blogs in english and 20 or 30 in spanish… but always need one more for my list.
The source in blogging is a really important topic, but I think that if you can’t use your ideas, you’re lost. ;)
Greetings!
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……but always need one more for my list
You’ve found one! Bingo! Welcome to the community. If at any point of time, you don’t enjoy your stay here….. you can unsubscribe anytime. Oh, have you subscribed yet?
Yan
Actually, I’m subscribed! I read the blog every day :) I hope learn english by reading TSB ;)
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Cristian
Awesome, all the best with learning English, glad we can help. :)
-Mig
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I subscribe to any blog that initially strikes my interest but only for a two week trial period. If I don’t then appreciate a majority of the blogs during that time, DELETE. It’s worked well so far, and it amazes me how quickly I can get a sense of whether the blog as a whole is good or I just happened to land on one lucky post.
But yes, it’s super time consuming. Maybe Google will finally invite that software that aggregates everything – every social media site, every task, every everything – into one easily accessed place. Not holding my breath.
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Emma, has TSB passed the two-week trial period yet? Has it successfully made into your “good” book?
I’m holding my breath….
Yan
When I read this post title I was desperately hoping you would talk about how bloggers should read more to improve reading style. And I don’t mean reading more blogs, I mean reading more written materials (books, articles, poems, other such properly edited things.)
I can safely say that 80% of my research does not come from reading other blogs. It’s not even a part of my writing routine. I use quotes, books, conversations, magazines, television, and other external influences to improve my writing skills and relay information. Knowledge is learned through experience, and experience has taught me that when all you do is read blogs for research, all the information blends together.
Do I read enough? Books – yes. Magazines – yes. Essays and other such articles not explicit to blogs – yes. Do I read blogs? Of course, but I rarely use the same information in the same contexts.
Corey
Sorry, didn’t mean to mislead you but we must acknowledge a need for that as well. Nice, I understand where you’re coming from. My studies demand that I do the same as well. Thanks for sharing and keep it up!
-Mig
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I am reading about 100 blog posts a day and write 2 to 3 posts a day. That drags my 4 – 5 hours time a day. I learn a lot from bloggers. Blogs that is good with content, I will subscribe. I will make sure to read the posts and comment on their post as what i do here.
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Atniz
Impressive, feel free to share with us how you stay on track? Thanks for sharing. :)
-Mig
Miguel Wickert´s lastest post..In the Beginning, Blog!
Liked the post – thanks. I try to read about half a dozen blogs in the evening before retiring to bed. Preferably their content is in a similar subject area to my own so that I can find a genuinely interesting post on which to comment and start a dialogue … good for blog marketing …
All the best.
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Hey Russell
Right on, starting various conversions is necessary when wanting to get to know folks in different communities that relate to your blogging. Thanks for sharing. :) Cheers,
-Mig
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Great article. I don’t think I read blogs too much but I do believe that I read them just enough. I am able to get ideas and feed off the blogs I do read and use it to fuel my own blog. Blogging can be fun you just have to know how to limit yourself.
@ SR
Yeah, that’s the point… read within reason and balance. Get the essentials- respond, contribute and move on. It’s not being mean but more about being productive. :) Thanks for your comment.
-Mig
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I read a lot of blogs, and I think I am within a healthy balance. I only read articles that interest me though so that may be part of it. I haven’t read any blogs in a while though because I came back from a long hiatus, so I am using this time to rebuild a list of blogs that I want to network with and follow.
Of course, TSB is on that list!
I certainly read enough, I’m not sure I write enough though. Too easily distracted I guess. I’ve invested in a timer to block out tasks.
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I certainly read blogs, Aside sharing thoughts and experiences blogger must have passion in writing so they can attract readers interest. Of course reading is powerful tool to get new ideas and learn new things.