Writing for a "niche" is also bad because you're only focused on one particular group, how about the people that are not interested on that subject?
Devin Reams
· 2 years ago
Right, I guess thats the point is that my readership is either a) very focused on every topic I write about or b) sometimes uninterested in what I blog about.
Chris Yeh
· 2 years ago
Success means different things to different people. Like you, I'm content to write about the things that interest me, and to let the chips fall as they may.
Devin Reams
· 2 years ago
I definitely agree, Chris. That's why I'm so content with how I blog. Like you, things seem to fall pretty well.
SusanJones (SixGunSusie)
· 2 years ago
Dear Mr. Reams, I consider myself a very good friend of Mr. Dork. Mr. Dork claims you to be a good friend of his, therefore, you, are a good friend of mine. Pleased to meet you Mr. Reams. My name is Ms. Jones, I am a blogger like yourself. (Six Gun Suzie is my stage name...no, not a stripper stage name, just a stage name) Mr. Reams, I advise you to be confident with your blogging style, you own it, it does not own you. If you enjoy what you are doing, continue, if you don't, change it up, but change it up to what you like. If you are blogging only for the masses, for everybody to read and enjoy for which you garner no enjoyement, you will fail. We blog readers are able to sniff out a blog-faker-maker and move on. Keep on keeping it real, forget any lofty thoughts of being a blog-hogger of all blog readers and continue to enjoy your blogging endeavors on your own terms. You will find you have succeeded and the masses will simply gravitate to the best blog in blog heaven! xoxoxo Susan
Damon Billian
· 2 years ago
My blog, one I use for both personal and professional reasons, tends to fall into three areas: technology, community marketing & customer service. As all of these items can fall into the same bucket (longer explanation), I wouldn't say limit it to a specific niche. Seth Godin & Guy Kawasaki do a great job on a wide variety of topics, even if the general category would fall under business.
Personal stuff on a blog... Like it or not, this is probably one of those things that let's readers know what you're all about. I would just try to limit how many of the posts are personal if the general theme is around business topics.
Lila
· 2 years ago
Devin, I definitely had a tough time figure out what your blog was about. It definitely doesn't seem like a blog about business. It seems like a personal blog written by a person with a variety of interests, one of the major ones being business.
Hmm. Reading back on my writing, it sounds negative. It isn't mean to be that way. If it works for you and you're having a good time interacting with the people that read your blog, then keep doing what you're doing!
Jason H.
· 2 years ago
Hi Devin, I left the same comment on Noah's blog, just in case you've not seen it, here it is:
I definitely agree with Shivani and Sri, the College niche is definitely one great area to focus on. What
Devin Reams
· 2 years ago
All awesome input guys. I appreciate everyone stopping and leaving their comments! :)
Susan: It's nice to make your acquaintance. I think I've always lived by your philosophy--I just want to make sure I reach the right people!
Damon: Good points, I think I'll consider that as I continue blogging.
Lila: Thanks, I appreciate your candid, honest, opinion.
Jason: As I said at Okdork, awesome comments. You mention a lot of paths and I'm definitely going to consider them all. Unfortunately I didn't get any video at the bar... next year, though. ;)
All Comments
I consider myself a very good friend of Mr. Dork.
Mr. Dork claims you to be a good friend of his, therefore, you, are a good friend of mine. Pleased to meet you Mr. Reams.
My name is Ms. Jones, I am a blogger like yourself.
(Six Gun Suzie is my stage name...no, not a stripper stage name, just a stage name)
Mr. Reams, I advise you to be confident with your blogging style, you own it, it does not own you.
If you enjoy what you are doing, continue, if you don't, change it up, but change it up to what you like.
If you are blogging only for the masses, for everybody to read and enjoy for which you garner no enjoyement, you will fail.
We blog readers are able to sniff out a blog-faker-maker and move on.
Keep on keeping it real, forget any lofty thoughts of being a blog-hogger of all blog readers and continue to enjoy your blogging endeavors on your own terms. You will find you have succeeded and the masses will simply gravitate to the best blog in blog heaven!
xoxoxo
Susan
Personal stuff on a blog...
Like it or not, this is probably one of those things that let's readers know what you're all about. I would just try to limit how many of the posts are personal if the general theme is around business topics.
Hmm. Reading back on my writing, it sounds negative. It isn't mean to be that way. If it works for you and you're having a good time interacting with the people that read your blog, then keep doing what you're doing!
I definitely agree with Shivani and Sri, the College niche is definitely one great area to focus on. What
Susan: It's nice to make your acquaintance. I think I've always lived by your philosophy--I just want to make sure I reach the right people!
Damon: Good points, I think I'll consider that as I continue blogging.
Lila: Thanks, I appreciate your candid, honest, opinion.
Jason: As I said at Okdork, awesome comments. You mention a lot of paths and I'm definitely going to consider them all. Unfortunately I didn't get any video at the bar... next year, though. ;)
Thanks again, folks..