tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29591761.post4289249313028586714..comments2011-06-28T23:05:19.427-07:00Johnnoreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29591761.post-41313214865012053762010-07-01T06:31:24.841-07:002010-07-01T06:31:24.841-07:00It is all about building relationships and doing them one at a time sometimes is the best way to go about it.Tracyhttp://www.fargodtc1000.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29591761.post-32486222988094946052009-11-19T00:40:41.147-08:002009-11-19T00:40:41.147-08:00oh hahahaKINGRPGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03300441704185675857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29591761.post-57885125532714397832009-08-13T09:39:52.986-07:002009-08-13T09:39:52.986-07:00Enjoyed your site quite a bit and look forward to reading it again. <br />It was fun and interesting. <br /><br />Kayte<br />http://allnetbusinessinfo.blogspot.com/Katherine Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08412799640392812298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29591761.post-63854864600443650992007-07-14T19:38:00.000-07:002007-07-14T19:38:00.000-07:00John<BR/><BR/>I have yet to get any comments on any of my blogs and therefore have not had a converstation with any one on my blogs. Granted they are fairly new.<BR/><BR/>However I have had a few on a few of the blogs I read and comment to ,on a normal basis. I still do not get that much traffic, so that is one reason I do not get any comments. <BR/><BR/>I do see the point to your post and agree 100% It is a great way to get people to come back. If you show you are interested in what your readers think they will let you know.Bryan taylorhttp://gourmet-recipes.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29591761.post-60106068659050570012007-07-11T19:28:00.000-07:002007-07-11T19:28:00.000-07:00Thanks for the advice John. If you are ever up for an actual conversation look me up on SU.Rosehttp://rosedesrochers.todays-woman.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29591761.post-37285948794776020952007-06-19T20:13:00.000-07:002007-06-19T20:13:00.000-07:00Ok, I just can't believe that no one but me has had the overwhelming urge to post the following TOTALLY NECESSARY and APPROPRIATE comment:<BR/><BR/>Blah <BR/>Blah<BR/>Blah to the blah<BR/><BR/>I mean honestly, how could I help myself?!?!?!?!?! I LOVE blah to the blah, after all... :-) :-) :-)<BR/><BR/>I dunno, I probably do a lot of those short comments, but I look at a lot of scrapbook/papercrafting sites where people have all kinds of gorgeous work posted & I think I should let them know I saw it & enjoyed it...and how many different ways can you say, "I love what you did with that piece of paper!" anyway?!?!?!Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10439582294571462742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29591761.post-24936662595265795132007-05-22T07:42:00.000-07:002007-05-22T07:42:00.000-07:00I am always looking for new and better ways to gain new readers for my blog. I really appreciate your post. Thanks for the information.Mary Halehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17197527689019981984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29591761.post-36868913057330162882007-05-07T15:02:00.000-07:002007-05-07T15:02:00.000-07:00I might be guilty, with this comment, of number 4 on your list of how to annoy the entire blogosphere - I swear thought, that I am not just going, "Great post!", "I agree!", "Ditto!" or fawning.<BR/><BR/>I just have to compliment you on your choice of photos for this topic. I LOVE this photo. I have borrowed it to use for my desktop.<BR/><BR/>A great post, too. I am trying to think og something smart to add but really, it's all about the picture. Thanks for the gummy bears chatting.thestraightpoophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071321498326055397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29591761.post-88046510857784623442007-04-24T22:59:00.000-07:002007-04-24T22:59:00.000-07:00As usual I enjoy your posts, John. I suspect that you develop two way communication not only because of the methods you suggest in this post but your writing style means you communicate through the posts themselves - you talk to your readers and don't just talk at them. You also show integrity - don't come across as self-serving unlike many of the 'making money online' blogs.<BR/><BR/>I tend to be shy of commenting and had not considered the direct contact methods of email, contact forms and private messaging for developing new contacts. <BR/><BR/>I tend not to comment often, although I know the value of it. It is partly because I don't want it to come across that I am doing it just to gain readers. Also the posts I want to comment on are more often than not made by those bloggers who I feel have more talent than I have - so why would they want dialogue with me.<BR/><BR/>The more direct forms of communication you mention may be hard for a lot of bloggers. Social networking sites are less daunting and maybe that is one of the reasons for their popularity. (I sometimes wonder if a lot of bloggers do so because they find it an easier way of communication than doing it in real life? - but that is a whole new topic!) <BR/><BR/>Anyway, I would be pleased if you considered expanding on the topic of two way dialogue.Sueblimelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10198116409716704785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29591761.post-70836850482875018202007-04-13T18:38:00.000-07:002007-04-13T18:38:00.000-07:00Hey John, <BR/><BR/>Great point! See ya!<BR/><BR/>Just kidding.<BR/><BR/>I'm pretty new to blogging, and I've been pretty disappointed by a lot of the "conversation" that's happening in most of the blogs I've seen.<BR/><BR/>IMHO, I think the conversation is one of the greatest aspects of what's available through blogs, and the possibility is so great to develop some real dialogue about all kinds of meaty topics.<BR/><BR/>I've been a part of a couple forums (paid membership deals) where the conversation can get pretty good... my hope is that my blog (and others) can be places where, like beebles said, you get to know the regulars, like on "Cheers."<BR/><BR/>The trick, of course, is finding people who are also wanting to connect enough, consistently, around topics that both people find important enough to keep coming back to. (hope that made sense)<BR/><BR/>Take care,<BR/>Adam Kayce : Monk At WorkAdam Kayce, Monk at Workhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09112931858903945852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29591761.post-68893229290947207952007-04-12T01:15:00.000-07:002007-04-12T01:15:00.000-07:00Hi Beebles,<BR/><BR/>Sounds like you know what I'm talking about. Sounds cool. :)<BR/>-jJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13613498851194504637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29591761.post-72813386824890756732007-04-12T00:54:00.000-07:002007-04-12T00:54:00.000-07:00Hi Robin,<BR/><BR/>Couldn't agree with you more; real relationships are well worth the investment, and the benefits are tangible. <BR/><BR/>Obviously we're not going to turn away one-time visitors who may buy something, click an advert, etc., but even those kinds of visitors are going to appreciate the social proof of active communities brought on by bloggers who invest in others.<BR/>-jJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13613498851194504637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29591761.post-77241509869605402012007-04-11T10:50:00.000-07:002007-04-11T10:50:00.000-07:00John! I agree completely with what you've posted about. When I had a <A HREF="http://www.livejournal.com" REL="nofollow">livejournal</A> account I had "regulars" (so to speak) that would communicate daily with me whether in comments or through e-mails. They slowly began to become friends who knew more about me than most of my real-life friends did. <BR/><BR/>Great advice, nonetheless!Beebleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17843251470829782501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29591761.post-33013155737257872182007-04-11T10:41:00.000-07:002007-04-11T10:41:00.000-07:00I completely agree, John. Visitors are far more than just numbers on a traffic counter. Real people exist on the other side of that monitor. Relationships are an investment. Building them takes a bit more effort than the "slap up and sell something" mentality. A longterm relationship is a great reward in and of itself. <BR/>I appreciate your straightforward thoughts. Quite refreshing!Robin Lee Sardinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08646714071791313546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29591761.post-28929834417992747172007-04-11T09:30:00.000-07:002007-04-11T09:30:00.000-07:00Yes indeed, TK. Sometimes it takes longer to find the right image than it does to write the article, but people like you make it worth it. :)<BR/>-jJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13613498851194504637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29591761.post-72676072318595041002007-04-11T09:05:00.000-07:002007-04-11T09:05:00.000-07:00Sorry, off topic, but are those gummi bears? I think that's my favorite thing I've seen all week.Two Kniveswww.twoknives.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29591761.post-22673354013092843672007-04-09T00:57:00.000-07:002007-04-09T00:57:00.000-07:00Yo Puneet,<BR/><BR/>Welcome, my friend. While there is, of course, plenty of hotness here, I recommend checking out the blogs of some of these fine commenters as well. You'll be well on your way.<BR/>-jJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13613498851194504637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29591761.post-12203780445631814552007-04-09T00:32:00.000-07:002007-04-09T00:32:00.000-07:00I came accross your blog through another one...and found it interesting ...I was in need to know that how to get readers for our Blog...and got to know from here a lot...<BR/><BR/>Thanks for that information...<BR/><BR/>waiting for More..Puneet Thakkarhttp://www.americantruckbuyer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29591761.post-71406417726116229032007-04-08T10:28:00.000-07:002007-04-08T10:28:00.000-07:00Yo JJ,<BR/><BR/>The rush to build fanbases could probably be answered with acronyms like CPM, CPC, etc. o O<BR/><BR/>It's a gambling mentality, really; not a business one.<BR/>-jJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13613498851194504637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29591761.post-90638541082028366212007-04-08T10:13:00.000-07:002007-04-08T10:13:00.000-07:00Hi Chris,<BR/><BR/>Yeah, you can find forms of SMO pretty easily on this blog; I'm not opposed to it per se. I like being able to connect with people at different levels, such as talking with them here or on their blog, seeing their recommendations on Stumbleupon or Digg, being in their MyBlogLog community, etc.<BR/><BR/>It'll be cool when all these ways to connect (and more) are integrated into one experience.<BR/>-jJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13613498851194504637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29591761.post-2632490042228966542007-04-07T10:43:00.001-07:002007-04-07T10:43:00.001-07:00i meant "too" contrived.JJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14011084083500756141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29591761.post-42920402990817811222007-04-07T10:43:00.000-07:002007-04-07T10:43:00.000-07:00ditto on all previous comments. i don't understand the rush anyway to build such a fan base. it seems to contrived and unauthentic. not for me.JJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14011084083500756141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29591761.post-62293182773052679572007-04-07T08:57:00.000-07:002007-04-07T08:57:00.000-07:00Hi John, <BR/><BR/>Just thought I'd drop by and say "hi" and add my .02$ to your collective dialog here ;-)<BR/><BR/>There is indeed, something very cool about having a regular -or- semi-regular interaction with folks you would otherwise likely never meet "offline". This collective conversation is perfect example.<BR/><BR/>IMHO, "Socal Media Optimization = Being Engaged with other People on the web. The level by which that interaction sincere or not, (I like to believe), determines it's "success" as a strategy.<BR/><BR/>As far as measuring SMO success, I'd take one "substantive" online reader/friend relationship over 20 "link only" fake ones...<BR/><BR/>Best,<BR/>-Chrisspinchangehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04076351680640761361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29591761.post-46182306889848981902007-04-07T06:31:00.000-07:002007-04-07T06:31:00.000-07:00Hi Lisa,<BR/><BR/>Now that is just too kind; you've got to keep this up. :) Speaking of coffee, your blog goes well with it in the morning. A rare thing.<BR/>-jJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13613498851194504637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29591761.post-3611672548273360492007-04-06T14:46:00.000-07:002007-04-06T14:46:00.000-07:00John, I feel so relaxed and abnormally normal again. I really don't have the patience for del.icious and digg and I can't remember where the periods go and how many g's to add on any given day, so I'll take conversation and French Roast any day.<BR/><BR/>What I love especially about my visit here is that you are up to finding the money, but not at the expense of authenticity.<BR/><BR/><BR/>I love how absolutely real you are. <BR/><BR/>LLisa Gateshttp://www.designyourwritinglife.com/scaffoldingnoreply@blogger.com