copyblogger.com— Are you blogging just for yourself, or are you actually trying to accomplish something and get people to see your point of view? Check out these elements of a persuasive blog.
Feb 1, 2007View in Crawl 4
I've never really cared about any "rules"... I've just put quality content up. Lots of reviews, lots of mp3s, and NO random crap. I don't get a ton of hits but hey 200 a day is 200 more than I had before I started writing...
1. The Law of ValueYour blog must provide value to the reader by addressing a problem, concern, desire, or need that the reader already has. Fresh, original content is critical.2. The Law of Headlines and HooksYour post titles must stand out in a crowded, noisy blogosphere, and you must quickly communicate the value of reading further with your opening.3. The Law of “How To”People don’t want to know “what” you can do, they want to know “how” it’s done. If you think you’re giving away too much information, you’re on the right track.4. The Law of the ListLove them or hate them, informational posts presented in list format are easily digestable, and allow for an efficient transfer of your value proposition to the reader.5. The Law of the StoryStories are the most persuasive blogging element of all, as they allow you to present a problem, the solution, and the results, all while the connotation of the story allows readers to sell themselves on what you have to offer.
I really need to write a greasemonkey script that diggs down and then removes anything containing the words "blog", "blogger", or "blogging". Adding that to my to-do list right now.
ekooymansFeb 1, 2007
Its doing the little things that makes people successful. We can never forget the basics.
neuromuteFeb 2, 2007
Not down... don't be silly.
devindotcomFeb 2, 2007
I've never really cared about any "rules"... I've just put quality content up. Lots of reviews, lots of mp3s, and NO random crap. I don't get a ton of hits but hey 200 a day is 200 more than I had before I started writing...
subsonikFeb 2, 2007
Get this e-list type crap outta here. This is almost as bad as "get rich with no money down" newsletters...GRRRRRR!
crashflowFeb 2, 2007
1. The Law of ValueYour blog must provide value to the reader by addressing a problem, concern, desire, or need that the reader already has. Fresh, original content is critical.2. The Law of Headlines and HooksYour post titles must stand out in a crowded, noisy blogosphere, and you must quickly communicate the value of reading further with your opening.3. The Law of “How To”People don’t want to know “what” you can do, they want to know “how” it’s done. If you think you’re giving away too much information, you’re on the right track.4. The Law of the ListLove them or hate them, informational posts presented in list format are easily digestable, and allow for an efficient transfer of your value proposition to the reader.5. The Law of the StoryStories are the most persuasive blogging element of all, as they allow you to present a problem, the solution, and the results, all while the connotation of the story allows readers to sell themselves on what you have to offer.
Closed AccountFeb 2, 2007
I really need to write a greasemonkey script that diggs down and then removes anything containing the words "blog", "blogger", or "blogging". Adding that to my to-do list right now.