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By: Luann Udell

Luann Udell — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:06:34 +0000

I just found this post, and I’m so honored to be mentioned as the “good example.” Thank you, Elaine, for the thoughtful comments.
And I will take your suggestions (adding more photos) to heart. Also the networking bit. :^)
The best blogging advice I ever got was from my DH, who blogs for a living. He said, “Provide material that is USEFUL to others, and they will come.” I’ve tried to write about what I’ve found useful in my life and my art, and hope others find it useful, too.

By: Sarah Regan Snavely

Sarah Regan Snavely — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 02:31:55 +0000

Thanks for the link! Love your blog — after I found it I had to go back and read many, many past posts. Gold!

By: Elaine

Elaine — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 03:32:22 +0000

Here’s a great blog with pet photos and a pet related ceramics business.

http://www.sarahregansnavely.com/

Elaine

By: Elaine

Elaine — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 22:13:51 +0000

You’re welcome Tamra!

Check out Tarma’s blog here:

http://gentrydesignco.typepad.com/jewelrydesignchronicles/

By: Tamra

Tamra — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 22:05:49 +0000

Alright, you said you liked my blog…which is it? LOL!

Seriously though, you really helped me figure out the purpose of my blog a while back–thank you. I’d struggled with the audience thing for a bit before chatting with you about it.

I knew from the beginning that I wanted mine to be more of a journal of sorts because I’ve always journaled; but, I just wasn’t sure whether or not I wanted customers to see it too–and for the most part, I really don’t.

So, I pulled it from being something that I actively promote to customers, although if people happen to stumble across it somehow, fine. If they never find it, that’s fine too. I figure if people want to read it they’ll stay, if they don’t they’ll move on.

My blog is also a quick resource for me where I can find some of my favorite jewelry-related and non-jewelry-related bits and pieces of information all in one place. It’s a depository for me. And, if fellow jewelry artists happen to find something they can use, that’s fine too.

So, like Kirsten, I kind of agree and disagree on a few points. I think some all-jewelry blogs are great, and then there are some all-jewelry blogs that I think are really dead in terms of content. Some get way too personal, and others provide just the right amount. But, there definitely needs to be a good balance and that can be hard to achieve.

So, a little Fido, kitty cat and or baby here and there won’t hurt anything, but if kitty is in every other post or photo and it’s a jewelry blog–or any other subject-specific blog, THAT might be a bit much.

Haven’t tried WordPress yet, but definitely plan to. May be hitting you up for some tips.

Thx!

By: Elaine

Elaine — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 20:12:10 +0000

You’re right Kirsten, some personal info. is definitely okay. It’s a delicate balance — some bloggers do a great job of the balance and some don’t.

Your blog and Happy Day Art both include some family pictures and stories in a way that add to the blogs.

Some other blogs go way too far (in my opinion) in including personal details that aren’t really relevant. There comes a point where I think, hmm, this person really has two different blogs here.

Thanks for the link to blockpartypress, I’m checking out her site.

Thanks for the comment!

Elaine

P.S. For a post called “What is a Blog?” See today’s post at

http://www.copyblogger.com

By: Kirsten Skiles

Kirsten Skiles — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 19:51:39 +0000

I agree with some points and disagree with others. I don’t mind seeing a few pet photos, not lots. I do like some personal details, but all kept positive.
This is one of my favorite blogs to read http://blockpartypress.blogspot.com/
She makes every post useful to me and promotional for herself. It’s not just all about selling to me. It’s about giving back to me as well, usually in the form of inspiration and positive attitude.