I've read it all......from "not enough comment" blogs otherwise known as frustrated bloggers to "how to get X pts in X days" otherwise known as lame writers to "They stole my content" blogs otherwise known as "I need attention and credit".
No matter how many times I log on I see all these blogs that are specifically designed to outrage, enrage or try to gain traction with the many members of Active Rain I am disappointed. Sure it has worked in most cases, if your goal is to gain 200 comments and gain points. But is that what blogging and active rain are about?
I'd like to hope not. The only reason I blog is to try to create some sanity in my life. Sure being able to help someone or sell yourself within a blog is always desired, however if the only reason you are writing is to gain "google juice" you may have missed the boat.
Isn't blogging about you yourself and how you feel? Sure some opinions are great from time to time, but if your only subject in the blog is about poor pitiful me and how can I outgain Joe Schmoe in points then I'm afraid I'm not willing to comment any longer. Here is something that may be helpful to those bloggers out there that are having trouble coming up with subjects or like to borrow others subject matter.
I received two clients over the past month who found me via active rain. They appreciated that I was the only agent (of those they read which may have only been 1) who seemed "real" online. Perhaps I have found a niche that is undiscovered, or maybe I just got really lucky that they found me when they did before I actually sold out and starting writing this particular blog. Either way it doesn't matter to me, blogging isn't just about the people that read the article. I have created sanity in my days with writing true emotions into a blog post.
Good luck to everyone in getting their beloved points and wishing for more comments. I wish you luck, for my goal is to have more clients not comments.
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