Roger talks about three types of blog posts that have helped further along the post count and kept his and others readers entertained: recurring posts, personal posts, and multimedia posts. It has some really well thought out points! You should check it out. A particular line that struck me was this:
“you are your own brand” whether you like it or not, this becomes one of the reasons your readers relate to you. Therefore I think the occasional, well considered personal post can be invaluable in connecting with your audience.
I haven't ever really used my blog for posts that I've felt were probably more appropriate for Facebook or Twitter, but you know what . . . I probably should have.
For example, when we moved to Texas, I started a series of picture posts on Facebook surrounding the amazing amount of donut shops that the Greater Austin area has to offer. My children and I would happily sing "SATURDAY MORNING DONUT ADVENTUREEEEEEEEEE!!!" in the car and rush off to some random donut shop.
Later that day I'd hop on Facebook and post a few pictures from the adventure and give a little mini-review. To a few of my Facebook friends' wives I became known as "The donut guy" because of this. (I'm not sure if this is a good thing or not.)
Wow . . . these kids have really grown up since this picture was taken
Perhaps I have been missing a bit of that personal flair on my blog. You've come for the video game nonsense, but maybe you'll stay because I'm a big goof and a little sugary like a donut.
Happy Dueling!
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And this is why I especially like "personal posts". This is the sort of anecdote that makes blogging a more friendly experience.
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