What is Digg?16 Comments
- AngryBacon, on 10/12/2007, -0/+6It's not really down, but just in case.
http://www.duggmirror.com
FYI: The thing Mango posted is duQgmirror - RandomSchl, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2This isn't persuasive...proceed to digg down
- MoneyShot, on 10/12/2007, -0/+2I'm a relatively unknown blogger, but recently had an op-ed piece get promoted to the frontpage of Slashdot (unlike Digg, blogs don't normally get much love from Slashdot). I had over 40,000 people read my article within 24 hours, with over 100 comments posted.
There's only two reasons why this happened: a) I can write well. Face it, there are *a lot* of bloggers out there who are *horrible* writers. Some of them (like Mark Cuban) are extremely bright, but have haven't invested much into their writing ability. Writing, like any skill, takes dedicated practice. b) Write something that's interesting and original. 90% of blog posts I read are links to other blogs with maybe an added paragraph of commentary. Gimme a break. The successful bloggers at the ones putting real time and effort into their craft. - msaleem, on 10/12/2007, -1/+3Every content producer should read this with their audience in mind. Every content submitter should also read this.
- inactive, on 10/12/2007, -1/+2I 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.
- Akintunde, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1Honestly, I just thought it was common sense
- PLUMCRAZY, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1I'm looking forward to serving our new persuasive blogging overlords. . .
- seobuilder, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1Those 5 points are short and sweet. Yet, very inspiring.
- devindotcom, on 10/12/2007, -0/+1I'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...
- crashflow, on 10/12/2007, -0/+11. The Law of Value
Your 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 Hooks
Your 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 List
Love 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 Story
Stories 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. - jackhole, on 10/12/2007, -1/+23. 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.
What an ironic tip for an article that says absolutely nothing. - ekooymans, on 10/12/2007, -1/+1Its doing the little things that makes people successful. We can never forget the basics.
- subsonik, on 10/12/2007, -1/+1Get this e-list type crap outta here. This is almost as bad as "get rich with no money down" newsletters...GRRRRRR!
- wipis, on 10/12/2007, -1/+0If this breaks 200 digs I would say that this guy's rules work since it seems he followed all of them.
- neuromute, on 10/12/2007, -2/+1Not down... don't be silly.
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