Comments on: Climbing the Ecosystem

By: Simon World

Simon World — Sat, 28 Aug 2004 14:42:15 +0000

Everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask
There are plenty of good guides to blogging and I was going to add my $0.02 to the pile. It's the thing to do once your blog reaches a certain age, and I figure turning one is about the right time. However I'm going to break with blogosphere traditio...

By: Zygote

Zygote — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

Write about Janet's boobs. Oh wait..do you mean long-term notice?

Nevermind then.

By: Keith Taylor

Keith Taylor — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

I'm sure a google search for 'janet jackson+titties' still generates a lot of blog traffic even now.

By: pennywit

pennywit — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

Considering the way the ecosystem is titled (reptiles, amphibians, etc.), I've sometimes wondered if the solution is to eat other blogs.

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By: Interested-Participant

Interested-Participant — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

In real estate, value is generally tied to location, location, location.

In my opinion, something similar happens in blogging, except value is tied to content, content, content.

I hope I'm right.

By: James Joyner

James Joyner — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

I-P: You're probably right eventually. The key, though, is networking. You have to have interesting content, yes. But if you already know or are known to major bloggers, it's a huge advantage. Wonkette is the most obvious recent example--major linkage on a constant basis propelled her to the upper echelons almost immediately. Or Professor Bainbridge, who has excellent content but gets a ton of exposure because of his relationship with Hugh Hewitt and Eugene Volokh. If you're starting in a vacuum, it's a lot harder to get noticed.

By: Dean's World

Dean's World — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

Proper Blogging Etiquette
I have been getting mail lately from people asking me how to promote a weblog. One was pretty straightforward: "...I don't want to get lost...

By: Texas Native

Texas Native — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

Blogging tutorial: Lesson 12
While Bill at INDC Journal gives a lesson on how to comment spam, I recommend a side order of trackbacks, just to carpet bomb 'em. Dean Esmay and James Joyner give even more (authoritative) advice.

By: Sortapundit

Sortapundit — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

I Blog For Groupies
However, I must admit that I would prefer to have a thousand readers a day skimming the site than 50 readers who really pay attention. The frustrating thing about starting up is attracting first-time readers, and there is no tried and tested formula....

By: INDC Journal

INDC Journal — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

INDC Journal Guerrilla Blogging Guide: Comment Spam
On Saturday, I confessed to some of my blogging sins and outed myself as a link whore. Well, it seems that some of you have taken my story to heart and are attempting to duplicate my early, shameless efforts. Case...

By: PoliBlog

PoliBlog — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

More Blogging Advice
Michele of A Small Victory has a useful post on blogging. I especially like her suggestions on e-mail from readers (not that I get all that much). I especially like her statements regarding the fact that blogs aren't newspaper--I do...

By: The Politburo Diktat

The Politburo Diktat — Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 +0000

Energy
At request of Comrade Moe, here is latest diktat on Revolutionary blogging techniques. First, I must direct you to pravda articles by Comrade Bill and Comrade Michele (follow her rules, or else this, with Red Sox hat on!). Speaking of "energy" and Comr...

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