I was just reading new blogs and disregarded quite a few because of the amount of content in addition to misspelling.
I find that when a blog is to the point, has photos, easy to read, it's more desirable.
Maybe it's just my ADD kicking in, but I was wondering if anyone else has this same problem or maybe I just need to be more patient and focused.
Thanks for your comments.
Joyce
I think we're all typing too fast and fail to notice simple mistakes in spelling. As for the length of the blog, it depends on whether the information is really useful. I like to read about what's going on in the mortgage and foreclosure market so I'll read longer blogs if that is the content. Have a great day. Veronica
Joyce - I cringe at typos! Use spell check - it's a wonderful thing! As for length of blogs? Really depends on the subject - I, too, have been turned off though by blogs that ramble!
Give me the facts and a quick photo. Maybe a 30 second read at the most 45. I can read ,comment or not and move on. Less is more for me.
Joyce, I can't seem to produce a post without a typo someplace, ususally in the heading! And I do think the use of photos and clip art help. And I, too, like short to medium sized reads.
Good morning,
I agree that less is more more often then not. I find that lengthy post tend to get passed by, I would assume because of time constraints on the part of the reader. If they go on and I tend to loose interest PDQ.
As for spelling, spell check is available and usually working. Hast makes waste. The intent of Blogging, for most of us, is to gain exposure. Why would anyone expose themselves in a poor light. Spelling and post presentation is a reflection of oneself.
Joyce:
I say hear, hear, so often I avoid lengthy blogs because of my time restrictions. I also, get turned off when the blogger regurgitates all over the bloggee the most minuscule details. I can understand the misspelled words when a person is creating a post.
I write my posts in word first to check for spelling and most grammer errors. Then when I'm okay with it I copy and post on AR. When I save it in draft mode I get to see how it looks before I post it for the public. I know that potential buyers and sellers are reading what I write so I want it to look professional before it goes live.
Joyce,
I totally agree. Your post is about the right length. I often choose which blogs to read by their length. A good rule of thumb for me is that if I have to scroll down I'm not overly likely to read the whole thing. Let's remember there are blogs (for me under 150 words usually) and there are articles (500-750 words).
Steve
Hey, right there with you! I have the same problem you do. I get bored with long blogs! And I need pictures ( I'm 10 in a 43 year old body!)
I started to comment but was afraid it would be too long and might have a typo.
I am guilty of long posts, and of long comments. But not here. :)
Mye spelnig si ulally goood thoght.
Richard
I agree, I can't finish long text only post, but remember you nedd at least 50 words to get the minimum 200 points
Joyce.. some times blogs can be lengthy and hard to read.. I agree pictures break it up
The great thing about A/R is that you can "vote" by only reading what you like ... regardless of the spelling, some of the content is interesting to you and some not so much. For me, the best blogs have pictures or illustrations to capture my attention, good content, and correct grammar & spelling. But if I had to choose, the first two are the most important.
I'll read the longer posts if they are form somebody I know and almost always enjoy their posts. But I don't like to spend the time to read something I'm not sure is going to be worth it.
I try to read whole blogs, but unless it has just a few paragraphs, I end up skimming.
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