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Re: The 3 Different Approaches To Blogging

Home Security Systems — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 18:13:52 -0000

Very in depth piece. I'm currently a hobby blogger, but I feel we employ similar strategies to that of probloggers. Even though I am not necessarily looking to profit from my site (beyond covering costs and potentially picking up an advertiser here and there) I still want people to visit my page. I've been having the most success with Twitter and RSS feeds, but I feel I'm lacking when it comes to non-social media strategy platforms. Do you have any suggestions for other strategies beyond social media?

Re: The 3 Different Approaches To Blogging

Security Systems — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 03:28:44 -0000

This is a very interesting article, I didn't realize there were several distinguishing features of different types of blogging. Is it possible to become a problogger if you have begun your blog for sheer hobby purposes? also, is revenue from any blog limited to just advertising or are there other ways to make money with your blog?

Re: The 3 Different Approaches To Blogging

Chadrack — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:11:16 -0000

A good article indeed. Mine is the problogger's approach. And I must say, amongst the three, it's the most demanding because you have to provide what your target niche wants and not just what you fancy. It is demanding but also rewarding!

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Home Business Marketing Blog — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:42:11 -0000

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Sandra Sims — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:51:00 -0000

I agree - a problogger has to stay on topic and be strategic. You have to constantly think about how the content will be received by the reader.

Personal opinion and soapboxing can ruin a problog. This is fairly true with promotional blogging as well. On the other hand, political, journalistic blogs and those that publicize a charitable cause by nature include more opinion/editorial.

Re: The 3 Different Approaches To Blogging

Richard60 — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:20:21 -0000

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Re: The 3 Different Approaches To Blogging

Ronblogger — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:53:29 -0000

I do consider myself as promotional blogger and also hobby at the same time because i really do enjoying it

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Apx_Alarm — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:29:39 -0000

This is a fabulous post. I do many of these things already, but look forward to implementing the others.

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Franck Silvestre — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:02:49 -0000

I do not consider myself a problogger, although I do make money with my blog.

I use my blog to communicate with my subsribers and to drive more people to my main website and product.

Is this considered as a problogger?

I put myself in a fourth category called marketer blogger.

Franck
the Body Guard marketer

Re: The 3 Different Approaches To Blogging

Condo Blues — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:05:45 -0000

Let me ask you a question. Are there any professional blogs that aren't about how to blog/SEO/internet marketing? I'm not trying to be rude.It just seems that anyone who is able to make blogging a paying career isn't blogging about anything else. Heather Armstrong is the only person that comes to mind.

Re: The 3 Different Approaches To Blogging

Steve — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:06:35 -0000

Hobby blogs are all over and can be fun to read. Although the professional sites are where you go for the real information 9 times out of 10.

Re: The 3 Different Approaches To Blogging

Brad Harmon — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:24:37 -0000

David,

My blog is just a baby at two weeks old, and I am trying to settle into my niche. The reason I started my blog was both to to monetize it and also to utilize it as a promotional platform for other businesses and consulting.

It is interesting that you made these into two categories. Given that you have vastly more knowledge on blogging than I do, is it not possible to do both? Have you found that both of these activites do not mesh well? Or are you saying that the posts on a promotional blog would just be centered around the promoted item or person?

Thanks,

Brad

Re: The 3 Different Approaches To Blogging

clutterbells — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:36:29 -0000

I am definitely in category one. I will leave it to my employer to deposit money on a fortnightly basis. Curious how many people can realistically make a liveable income from just blogging, far less a six figure income. I definitely think Make Money Blogging Blogs are a lost cause.

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TwtrCoach — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:04:05 -0000

Hobby - Coaching - Training - Learning - Educational - Information blogging is part my preparation phase towards both Promotional and Professional blogging.

I think it is wise to think about the different stages of blogging, and spend some time to identify where you are at the moment, and in what directions you see yourself going.

But I see that paying attention to blog like yours, and other blogs that is related to my interest of learning is starting to give a lot of positive effect. And that's why I keep coming back here..

Cheers.. Are

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gregellison — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:55:05 -0000

I am a Hobby blogger and talk about a wide range of topics. Thanks Greg Ellison

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Teen Blogger — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:37:37 -0000

Great Post.

I think most bloggers who start blogging as a hobby eventually start earning some good money, while i think bloggers that only blog for money and don't enjoy eventually fail. I think you can do all 3 as long as you keep a good balance.

Uhmm I think im in the hobby category

Re: The 3 Different Approaches To Blogging

Jimi Jones — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:48:05 -0000

Problogging is why i'm in the game. You have to work through the progressions and find your stride, which takes time, but having a long-term goal and a plan to get there will eventually elevate your level of success. This is purely a business model and like all businesses, you must grow them and be patient.

Re: The 3 Different Approaches To Blogging

Salvatore Corso — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:41:07 -0000

Great blog David! I recently came across it and enjoy all of your post.

I'm not really a blogger, however with the system that I use to build and host my site a blog is automatically built, updated and pinged as I add content. So, I guess more on the promotional side for me.

Re: The 3 Different Approaches To Blogging

Jenny — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:16:23 -0000

I fall into the hobby and promotional blogging. With more time and experience, I will certainly be in the promotional blogging stage.

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Nathan Hangen — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:56:11 -0000

I like to view that as a progression. I started as a hobby blogger, but slowly worked my way into the latter categories. Problogger is where it's at, but I am also interested in building businesses, so I find myself working both sides of the coin.

I like to view my blog as a springboard for the rest of my ideas, but then again I wasn't smart enough to create a site like PCMech early on!

Re: The 3 Different Approaches To Blogging

Rich Lazzara — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:36:40 -0000

I have one of each ;)
The first one , Hobby Blog, my wife actually keeps up. Its all about our family
The second one, Promotional Blog, I maintain that for our yacht company and generate leads.
The third one, Professional Blog, that's my blog where I discuss ideas for entrepreneurs, with a focus on digital marketing and new media.

Re: The 3 Different Approaches To Blogging

Max Bronson — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:35:16 -0000

I fall into to the professional blogger category. However, not very professional if you look at my income.

Re: The 3 Different Approaches To Blogging

Tom Wanek — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:23:57 -0000

I fall in the Promotional Blogging category, but am now moving towards a hybrid that adds Professional Blogging.

I believe these categories can be fluid. Hobby Blogging might morph into the other two depending on the hobby and one's passion for it.