Comments on: How To Build A Community Of Readers Who Want To Do Business With You http://www.bloggodown.com/2010/04/how-to-build-a-community-of-readers-who-want-to-do-business-with-you.html Sat, 11 Feb 2012 18:21:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Pasquinelhttp://www.bloggodown.com/2010/04/how-to-build-a-community-of-readers-who-want-to-do-business-with-you.html/comment-page-1#comment-64207 Pasquinel Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:52:51 +0000 http://www.bloggodown.com/?p=1104#comment-64207 So true, so true, I have certainly been found guilty of copy catting and robot posting junk. I am now turning over a new leaf and will follow some of your suggestions. Thank you. So true, so true, I have certainly been found guilty of copy catting and robot posting junk.
I am now turning over a new leaf and will follow some of your suggestions.
Thank you.

]]> By: COMMUNITIES Buy Products; Mindless Advertising does NOT – Part 3 of Inceptions Deceptions | Barbara Ling, Your Outrageous Virtual Coachhttp://www.bloggodown.com/2010/04/how-to-build-a-community-of-readers-who-want-to-do-business-with-you.html/comment-page-1#comment-17809 COMMUNITIES Buy Products; Mindless Advertising does NOT – Part 3 of Inceptions Deceptions | Barbara Ling, Your Outrageous Virtual Coach Thu, 21 Oct 2010 19:22:30 +0000 http://www.bloggodown.com/?p=1104#comment-17809 [...] How To Build A Community Of Readers Who Want To Do Business With You [...] [...] How To Build A Community Of Readers Who Want To Do Business With You [...]

]]> By: Claudia Gonellahttp://www.bloggodown.com/2010/04/how-to-build-a-community-of-readers-who-want-to-do-business-with-you.html/comment-page-1#comment-15264 Claudia Gonella Thu, 05 Aug 2010 19:32:27 +0000 http://www.bloggodown.com/?p=1104#comment-15264 Thanks Gautam and Mary for the comments. As long as you're not writing product post after product post but using your blog to add value you'll do fine. By all means have a big 'Buy' button on your blog. Better yet, have a sign up for an e-course or auto-responder series that adds even more value. You'll need to find a way of linking the training back to what you are selling but with each bit of content you'll be drawing the reader closer. Thanks Gautam and Mary for the comments. As long as you’re not writing product post after product post but using your blog to add value you’ll do fine. By all means have a big ‘Buy’ button on your blog. Better yet, have a sign up for an e-course or auto-responder series that adds even more value. You’ll need to find a way of linking the training back to what you are selling but with each bit of content you’ll be drawing the reader closer.

]]> By: How to Achieve Reader’s Delight | Blog Godownhttp://www.bloggodown.com/2010/04/how-to-build-a-community-of-readers-who-want-to-do-business-with-you.html/comment-page-1#comment-15141 How to Achieve Reader’s Delight | Blog Godown Thu, 05 Aug 2010 04:52:36 +0000 http://www.bloggodown.com/?p=1104#comment-15141 [...] reader satisfaction can be achieved only if you are aware of the reader’s expectations. If you don’t know what your [...] [...] reader satisfaction can be achieved only if you are aware of the reader’s expectations. If you don’t know what your [...]

]]> By: Can You Create Your Brand Identity by Starting a Logo Design Competition? | Blog Godownhttp://www.bloggodown.com/2010/04/how-to-build-a-community-of-readers-who-want-to-do-business-with-you.html/comment-page-1#comment-11517 Can You Create Your Brand Identity by Starting a Logo Design Competition? | Blog Godown Sun, 11 Jul 2010 18:51:25 +0000 http://www.bloggodown.com/?p=1104#comment-11517 [...] look professional and attractive. However, if designed incorrectly, the same design will ruin your business image completely and you may not be able to undo the damage it will [...] [...] look professional and attractive. However, if designed incorrectly, the same design will ruin your business image completely and you may not be able to undo the damage it will [...]

]]> By: Gautamhttp://www.bloggodown.com/2010/04/how-to-build-a-community-of-readers-who-want-to-do-business-with-you.html/comment-page-1#comment-10712 Gautam Tue, 06 Jul 2010 11:19:09 +0000 http://www.bloggodown.com/?p=1104#comment-10712 Mary, The same applies to making money from blogs. You can sell only if you back it with great content and awesome media. You have to build trust before you could sell stuff Mary,

The same applies to making money from blogs. You can sell only if you back it with great content and awesome media. You have to build trust before you could sell stuff

]]> By: Blog Homepage: Excerpt vs. Full Size Post | Blog Godownhttp://www.bloggodown.com/2010/04/how-to-build-a-community-of-readers-who-want-to-do-business-with-you.html/comment-page-1#comment-10408 Blog Homepage: Excerpt vs. Full Size Post | Blog Godown Sun, 04 Jul 2010 19:17:35 +0000 http://www.bloggodown.com/?p=1104#comment-10408 [...] widely debated issue in the blogging community is the question of leaving your blog homepage with full-sized posts or excerpts. Should new [...] [...] widely debated issue in the blogging community is the question of leaving your blog homepage with full-sized posts or excerpts. Should new [...]

]]> By: Blogging tips by a real estate bloggerReal estate, communities and condo projects | Real estate, communities and condo projectshttp://www.bloggodown.com/2010/04/how-to-build-a-community-of-readers-who-want-to-do-business-with-you.html/comment-page-1#comment-8934 Blogging tips by a real estate bloggerReal estate, communities and condo projects | Real estate, communities and condo projects Mon, 21 Jun 2010 23:04:17 +0000 http://www.bloggodown.com/?p=1104#comment-8934 [...] out the full post on bloggodown. This entry was posted in Real estate blogging and tagged Blogging. Bookmark the [...] [...] out the full post on bloggodown. This entry was posted in Real estate blogging and tagged Blogging. Bookmark the [...]

]]> By: Blogging tips by a real estate blogger | Real estate developmentshttp://www.bloggodown.com/2010/04/how-to-build-a-community-of-readers-who-want-to-do-business-with-you.html/comment-page-1#comment-8732 Blogging tips by a real estate blogger | Real estate developments Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:16:33 +0000 http://www.bloggodown.com/?p=1104#comment-8732 [...] talk about what you can do to improve your real estate blogging.  Here’s a post that sets out 5 tips to help you build a community on your blog.  The takeaway for me is to be yourself and use your blog to connect emotionally with your reader [...] [...] talk about what you can do to improve your real estate blogging.  Here’s a post that sets out 5 tips to help you build a community on your blog.  The takeaway for me is to be yourself and use your blog to connect emotionally with your reader [...]

]]> By: Mary Glenhttp://www.bloggodown.com/2010/04/how-to-build-a-community-of-readers-who-want-to-do-business-with-you.html/comment-page-1#comment-7819 Mary Glen Mon, 31 May 2010 16:24:04 +0000 http://www.bloggodown.com/?p=1104#comment-7819 I like the point made right at the beginning that business blogging is about getting people to do business with you. In the past people thought it was a bit seedy using your blog like this. But this perception is changing - especially if the 'selling' is surrounded by good content .-= Mary Glen´s last blog ..<a href="http://fungusfacts.com/a-good-month-for-nail-fungus-remedy-news/" rel="nofollow">A good month for nail fungus remedy news</a> =-. I like the point made right at the beginning that business blogging is about getting people to do business with you. In the past people thought it was a bit seedy using your blog like this. But this perception is changing – especially if the ‘selling’ is surrounded by good content
.-= Mary Glen´s last blog ..A good month for nail fungus remedy news =-.

]]> By: Claudia Gonellahttp://www.bloggodown.com/2010/04/how-to-build-a-community-of-readers-who-want-to-do-business-with-you.html/comment-page-1#comment-6594 Claudia Gonella Mon, 10 May 2010 03:25:46 +0000 http://www.bloggodown.com/?p=1104#comment-6594 Dieter, thanks for the comment. It's hard to build a real community on your blog without going out and meeting people. Then take those connections and nurture them online. Your points make a lot of sense. .-= Claudia Gonella´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RealEstateCentralAmerica/~3/0VB2JmOZ2nw/" rel="nofollow">5 ways to make your overseas property listing convert like crazy</a> =-. Dieter, thanks for the comment. It’s hard to build a real community on your blog without going out and meeting people. Then take those connections and nurture them online. Your points make a lot of sense.
.-= Claudia Gonella´s last blog ..5 ways to make your overseas property listing convert like crazy =-.

]]> By: Dieterhttp://www.bloggodown.com/2010/04/how-to-build-a-community-of-readers-who-want-to-do-business-with-you.html/comment-page-1#comment-6590 Dieter Mon, 10 May 2010 00:39:41 +0000 http://www.bloggodown.com/?p=1104#comment-6590 If you are part of the community in your offline world then you'll find it much easier to continue this online. For me that means getting out physically into the community (or network), going to the events, joining associations, interacting and networking. Only then bloging about it! .-= Dieter´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.awiderview.com/nicaragua-videos/earthship-pitaya-festival-nicaragu/" rel="nofollow">The second annual Earthship Pitaya Festival is back for another year</a> =-. If you are part of the community in your offline world then you’ll find it much easier to continue this online. For me that means getting out physically into the community (or network), going to the events, joining associations, interacting and networking. Only then bloging about it!
.-= Dieter´s last blog ..The second annual Earthship Pitaya Festival is back for another year =-.

]]> By: Claudia Gonellahttp://www.bloggodown.com/2010/04/how-to-build-a-community-of-readers-who-want-to-do-business-with-you.html/comment-page-1#comment-5920 Claudia Gonella Tue, 27 Apr 2010 22:32:10 +0000 http://www.bloggodown.com/?p=1104#comment-5920 Agreed and thanks for the comment. Yes it's easy to hide behind a blog, or behind some jargon or industry-speak. .-= Claudia Gonella´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RealEstateCentralAmerica/~3/0VB2JmOZ2nw/" rel="nofollow">5 ways to make your overseas property listing convert like crazy</a> =-. Agreed and thanks for the comment. Yes it’s easy to hide behind a blog, or behind some jargon or industry-speak.
.-= Claudia Gonella´s last blog ..5 ways to make your overseas property listing convert like crazy =-.

]]> By: Claudia Gonellahttp://www.bloggodown.com/2010/04/how-to-build-a-community-of-readers-who-want-to-do-business-with-you.html/comment-page-1#comment-5919 Claudia Gonella Tue, 27 Apr 2010 22:28:55 +0000 http://www.bloggodown.com/?p=1104#comment-5919 Flora - Thanks for the comment. I think your point about helping others where you can would have been a good addition to the tips in the post. I find that a lot of the 'selling' I do from the blog comes about indirectly and often when I am helping someone out. An example: I posted some photos of a neighborhood I cover in Central America and was then asked by the local newspaper if they could use them. Through that connection some solid leads came my way. .-= Claudia Gonella´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RealEstateCentralAmerica/~3/0VB2JmOZ2nw/" rel="nofollow">5 ways to make your overseas property listing convert like crazy</a> =-. Flora – Thanks for the comment. I think your point about helping others where you can would have been a good addition to the tips in the post. I find that a lot of the ‘selling’ I do from the blog comes about indirectly and often when I am helping someone out.

An example: I posted some photos of a neighborhood I cover in Central America and was then asked by the local newspaper if they could use them. Through that connection some solid leads came my way.
.-= Claudia Gonella´s last blog ..5 ways to make your overseas property listing convert like crazy =-.

]]> By: Florahttp://www.bloggodown.com/2010/04/how-to-build-a-community-of-readers-who-want-to-do-business-with-you.html/comment-page-1#comment-5814 Flora Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:39:03 +0000 http://www.bloggodown.com/?p=1104#comment-5814 That's beautiful Claudia. Thank you. People get hung-up on the idea that they are 'publishing' and try to write in a formal way when in fact conversational writing is much more engaging and intimate. Your post here is a wonderful reminder to live your online life just like your real one - be kind, talk with strangers, (not at them) stand up for what you believe, help others where you can. .-= Flora´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.innerwildtherapy.com/?p=106" rel="nofollow">Expectant families fall into costly trap</a> =-. That’s beautiful Claudia. Thank you.

People get hung-up on the idea that they are ‘publishing’ and try to write in a formal way when in fact conversational writing is much more engaging and intimate.

Your post here is a wonderful reminder to live your online life just like your real one – be kind, talk with strangers, (not at them) stand up for what you believe, help others where you can.
.-= Flora´s last blog ..Expectant families fall into costly trap =-.

]]> By: Peter - Goviralnetwork.comhttp://www.bloggodown.com/2010/04/how-to-build-a-community-of-readers-who-want-to-do-business-with-you.html/comment-page-1#comment-5807 Peter - Goviralnetwork.com Tue, 27 Apr 2010 09:08:11 +0000 http://www.bloggodown.com/?p=1104#comment-5807 People read blogs for entertainment not to be sold to. It's really important to make a blog post engaging in its on right as well as a method of promoting your business. Great post. People read blogs for entertainment not to be sold to. It’s really important to make a blog post engaging in its on right as well as a method of promoting your business. Great post.

]]> By: Adam @ Selling Manager Ebayhttp://www.bloggodown.com/2010/04/how-to-build-a-community-of-readers-who-want-to-do-business-with-you.html/comment-page-1#comment-5806 Adam @ Selling Manager Ebay Tue, 27 Apr 2010 08:39:16 +0000 http://www.bloggodown.com/?p=1104#comment-5806 If you try to be someone else when you are not, your blog will certainly go down the hill. You have to be natural and be yourself. Also, don't hide behind your blog. Get out there and show yourself. Involve with the conversations. Answer the comments. Very nice post by the way. Thank you .-= Adam @ Selling Manager Ebay´s last blog ..<a href="http://sellingmanagerebay.com/10-most-effective-ways-to-sell-your-ebook/" rel="nofollow">10 Most Effective Ways to Sell Your EBook</a> =-. If you try to be someone else when you are not, your blog will certainly go down the hill. You have to be natural and be yourself. Also, don’t hide behind your blog. Get out there and show yourself. Involve with the conversations. Answer the comments.

Very nice post by the way. Thank you
.-= Adam @ Selling Manager Ebay´s last blog ..10 Most Effective Ways to Sell Your EBook =-.

]]> By: Claudia Gonellahttp://www.bloggodown.com/2010/04/how-to-build-a-community-of-readers-who-want-to-do-business-with-you.html/comment-page-1#comment-5800 Claudia Gonella Tue, 27 Apr 2010 05:30:30 +0000 http://www.bloggodown.com/?p=1104#comment-5800 Thanks for the comment Mars. Yes it's about connecting EMOTIONALLY with your reader in the same way as friends do. .-= Claudia Gonella´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RealEstateCentralAmerica/~3/0VB2JmOZ2nw/" rel="nofollow">5 ways to make your overseas property listing convert like crazy</a> =-. Thanks for the comment Mars. Yes it’s about connecting EMOTIONALLY with your reader in the same way as friends do.
.-= Claudia Gonella´s last blog ..5 ways to make your overseas property listing convert like crazy =-.

]]> By: Mars Dorianhttp://www.bloggodown.com/2010/04/how-to-build-a-community-of-readers-who-want-to-do-business-with-you.html/comment-page-1#comment-5789 Mars Dorian Mon, 26 Apr 2010 23:18:53 +0000 http://www.bloggodown.com/?p=1104#comment-5789 great message here, Claudia 4) Write Like A Friend Or Neighbor and 5) Make It A Two-Way Conversation really resonate. By writing like you talk (only better!) and asking real genius questions - you can establish an AWESOME internet connection !!! .-= Mars Dorian´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.marsdorian.com/2010/04/do-this-and-set-yourself-apart/" rel="nofollow">Do This and set yourself apart ! (video)</a> =-. great message here, Claudia

4) Write Like A Friend Or Neighbor

and

5) Make It A Two-Way Conversation

really resonate. By writing like you talk (only better!) and asking real genius questions – you can establish an AWESOME internet connection !!!
.-= Mars Dorian´s last blog ..Do This and set yourself apart ! (video) =-.

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]]> By: uberVU - social commentshttp://www.bloggodown.com/2010/04/how-to-build-a-community-of-readers-who-want-to-do-business-with-you.html/comment-page-1#comment-5784 uberVU - social comments Mon, 26 Apr 2010 22:12:38 +0000 http://www.bloggodown.com/?p=1104#comment-5784 <strong>Social comments and analytics for this post...</strong> This post was mentioned on Twitter by ModelSupplies: How To Build A Community Of Readers Who Want To Do Business With You http://bit.ly/doXsKW by @VirtuosoBlogger... Social comments and analytics for this post…

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]]> By: RevealRealEstatehttp://www.bloggodown.com/2010/04/how-to-build-a-community-of-readers-who-want-to-do-business-with-you.html/comment-page-1#comment-5783 RevealRealEstate Mon, 26 Apr 2010 21:46:04 +0000 http://www.bloggodown.com/?p=1104#comment-5783 Thanks for the comment Aditya. It's all about thinking of your blog as a 'community of readers' or a 'community of interest.' It needs it's own voice but the best blogs also have space for other viewpoints. Your point about respect for opinions is important here. .-= RevealRealEstate´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/RealEstateCentralAmerica/~3/0VB2JmOZ2nw/" rel="nofollow">5 ways to make your overseas property listing convert like crazy</a> =-. Thanks for the comment Aditya. It’s all about thinking of your blog as a ‘community of readers’ or a ‘community of interest.’ It needs it’s own voice but the best blogs also have space for other viewpoints. Your point about respect for opinions is important here.
.-= RevealRealEstate´s last blog ..5 ways to make your overseas property listing convert like crazy =-.

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]]> By: Aditya Kanehttp://www.bloggodown.com/2010/04/how-to-build-a-community-of-readers-who-want-to-do-business-with-you.html/comment-page-1#comment-5767 Aditya Kane Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:42:18 +0000 http://www.bloggodown.com/?p=1104#comment-5767 Having a two way conversation is a must of any community and that involves respect for opinions. Also standing for something is important as the saying goes Jack of all trades master of none... .-= Aditya Kane´s last blog ..<a href="http://devilsworkshop.org/5-great-services-to-create-your-own-wikis/" rel="nofollow">5 Great services to create your own wikis</a> =-. Having a two way conversation is a must of any community and that involves respect for opinions. Also standing for something is important as the saying goes Jack of all trades master of none…
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