Comments on: Blog For Yourself Not a Network http://xfep.com/problogging/blog-for-yourself-not-a-network/ Tips on Being a Better Blogger Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:53:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Blogging for Yourself vs. Blogging for a Network | PureBlogging http://xfep.com/problogging/blog-for-yourself-not-a-network/comment-page-1/#comment-152 Blogging for Yourself vs. Blogging for a Network | PureBlogging Thu, 27 Dec 2007 16:01:11 +0000 http://xfep.com/problogging/blogging-for-yourself-not-a-network/#comment-152 [...] for every publisher - post one and [...] [...] for every publisher – post one and [...]

]]> By: eXtra For Every Publisher http://xfep.com/problogging/blog-for-yourself-not-a-network/comment-page-1/#comment-153 eXtra For Every Publisher Tue, 16 Oct 2007 13:44:31 +0000 http://xfep.com/problogging/blogging-for-yourself-not-a-network/#comment-153 [...] a few posts about blog networks, starting with the advantages of working with a blog network and the disadvantages, continuing with starting a blog network and 46 things to do before launching one, his blog is a [...] [...] a few posts about blog networks, starting with the advantages of working with a blog network and the disadvantages, continuing with starting a blog network and 46 things to do before launching one, his blog is a [...]

]]> By: DJ http://xfep.com/problogging/blog-for-yourself-not-a-network/comment-page-1/#comment-151 DJ Tue, 25 Sep 2007 19:35:36 +0000 http://xfep.com/problogging/blogging-for-yourself-not-a-network/#comment-151 I have control issues (I prefer to say I like things to be a certain way) and I like to think big ( I dont like working for other people) so when I was offered to write a blog for a certain network I almost accepted...until I decided that it did not fit within my goals of "doing my own thing" so here I am, with a brand spanking new blog network. I have control issues (I prefer to say I like things to be a certain way) and I like to think big ( I dont like working for other people) so when I was offered to write a blog for a certain network I almost accepted…until I decided that it did not fit within my goals of “doing my own thing” so here I am, with a brand spanking new blog network.

]]> By: Around the Net - 9/19/2007 | knupNET http://xfep.com/problogging/blog-for-yourself-not-a-network/comment-page-1/#comment-150 Around the Net - 9/19/2007 | knupNET Thu, 20 Sep 2007 05:37:48 +0000 http://xfep.com/problogging/blogging-for-yourself-not-a-network/#comment-150 [...] Blog for yourself [eXtra for every publishe] [...] [...] Blog for yourself [eXtra for every publishe] [...]

]]> By: More on Network Blogging versus Blogging for Yourself — eXtra For Every Publisher http://xfep.com/problogging/blog-for-yourself-not-a-network/comment-page-1/#comment-149 More on Network Blogging versus Blogging for Yourself — eXtra For Every Publisher Tue, 18 Sep 2007 21:40:30 +0000 http://xfep.com/problogging/blogging-for-yourself-not-a-network/#comment-149 [...] ← Blog For Yourself Not a Network [...] [...] ← Blog For Yourself Not a Network [...]

]]> By: David http://xfep.com/problogging/blog-for-yourself-not-a-network/comment-page-1/#comment-148 David Tue, 18 Sep 2007 19:29:49 +0000 http://xfep.com/problogging/blogging-for-yourself-not-a-network/#comment-148 raj - Totally agree with you that not all people should be blogging, and that really wasn't the point I was trying to get across. I just believe that Magazines and newspapers are very different than blogs. I believe the writers are treated different, and that some people would be better off not writing all their best content on a domain they can't control. I see this more as akin to writing on WordPress.com rather than writing on a self-hosted WordPress.org blog. Without control it can be hard to monetize, adapt, and grow. I do agree, and enjoy your point about making sure you partner up with the right people, and joining with someone you trust. Honestly, that is why I took the plunge and decided to join Bloggy Network. Jacob has always been true to his word on everything, and knowing that is a good feeling. Can't say the same about any of my previous bosses though... raj – Totally agree with you that not all people should be blogging, and that really wasn’t the point I was trying to get across.

I just believe that Magazines and newspapers are very different than blogs. I believe the writers are treated different, and that some people would be better off not writing all their best content on a domain they can’t control. I see this more as akin to writing on WordPress.com rather than writing on a self-hosted WordPress.org blog.

Without control it can be hard to monetize, adapt, and grow.

I do agree, and enjoy your point about making sure you partner up with the right people, and joining with someone you trust.

Honestly, that is why I took the plunge and decided to join Bloggy Network. Jacob has always been true to his word on everything, and knowing that is a good feeling. Can’t say the same about any of my previous bosses though…

]]> By: raj http://xfep.com/problogging/blog-for-yourself-not-a-network/comment-page-1/#comment-147 raj Tue, 18 Sep 2007 19:23:53 +0000 http://xfep.com/problogging/blogging-for-yourself-not-a-network/#comment-147 Great insight, David. From my point of view, I've been on both sides. The thing is, some people just want to write, and if you build it they will not necessarily come. It takes more than just good writing, and some bloggers either don't want or can't do what's necessary. Also, you can learn a lot as part of a network then go out on their own later. Think about it this way. Just because the cost of entry online is zero doesn't mean everyone should do it. Magazine and newspaper freelancers don't start their own publications, and not just because of the cost. But if you're willing and capable, partner up with someone you trust and start your own :) Great insight, David.

From my point of view, I’ve been on both sides. The thing is, some people just want to write, and if you build it they will not necessarily come. It takes more than just good writing, and some bloggers either don’t want or can’t do what’s necessary.

Also, you can learn a lot as part of a network then go out on their own later.

Think about it this way. Just because the cost of entry online is zero doesn’t mean everyone should do it. Magazine and newspaper freelancers don’t start their own publications, and not just because of the cost.

But if you’re willing and capable, partner up with someone you trust and start your own :)

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