Okay, it’s been more than a decade. But shhhh….!
As part of the 31 Days Blog Challenge, I spent time today reading what some very smart people have written about blogging and business online.
They’re brilliant so I wanted to share with you a few of my favorite gems. I recommend not just these posts, but pretty much anything on their blogs (subscribe!).
- The Art of Getting Things Wrong by Chris Garrett
If you worry about being perfect, definitely take time to read this blog post and watch the video. - 10 Reasons Readers Don’t Leave Comments by Liz Strauss
This is a great post to think about as you work to get comments from your readers – think from their perspective and make it easy, inviting, and safe to comment. - How to Get Traffic for Your Blog by Seth Godin
An interesting list of 56 ways to generate traffic. - 40 Ways to Deliver Killer Blog Content by Chris Brogan
Anything Chris writes is worth reading… at least twice. This post I may have to print out and tape to the wall.




Michelle has been online since the late 80s, creating websites since the early 90s, and has coded thousands of web pages in that time. She's worked as a virtual assistant and website designer for small business owners including marketers, authors, coaches, crafters, and other solopreneuers.

Twitter: melaniekissell
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I’d have to say that #56 on Seth’s list really says it all, doesn’t it? And I absolutely loved reading Liz Strauss’s post from 2006! What she wrote still holds true today. No doubt about it. Liz left no stone unturned and I’m sure she struck a chord with lots and lots of blog readers who DON’T post comments.
Melanie
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Twitter: MichelleShaeffr
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It’s amazing how much things stay the same – even when technology changes so fast, isn’t it? The basics always apply.
Twitter: shelhorowitz
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Excellent resources, as usual. You may want to shift the links to open in a new tab or window, however. Right now, people have to remember to get back for the next link after chasing how many trails.
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Twitter: MichelleShaeffr
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Thanks, Shel!
56 ways of getting more traffic are really cool. Although i still hate homework.
Twitter: MichelleShaeffr
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Yes, I’m glad to be out of school and able to choose my own topics for study – assigning myself homework makes it more fun. :)