Comments on: Blog Semester: Grade Your Content

By: scheng1

scheng1 — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:30:45 +0000

haha, that sounds like a blogging examination. Do we get the honor degree for getting all the A’s?
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By: JR

JR — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:20:50 +0000

Lol, I totally agree with you, high subscriber counts does not mean great content, ShoeMoney is a good illustration of that!

And I agree that it’s essential that flagship bloggers provide original and unique stuff to capture readers and build reputation.
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By: Jacques | Web Design

Jacques | Web Design — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 07:01:53 +0000

I consciously strive not to use the term “good post, thanks” in comments that I leave on blogs I visit, because that makes me seem like a one-dimensional spammer. I like how you equate these comments with quality of the post, and what you’re saying makes good sense, Chris. Interacting with people who are intelligently discussing your post is king to me!

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 09:56:24 +0000

Lists definitely attract clicks. However, one needs to make sure ‘list articles’ aren’t posted frequently. Rather than being directed to various blogs, readers appreciate if they get information at one plece.

And thanks for grading your blog honestly. Self assessment is the best way to achieve excellence.

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 09:51:01 +0000

Hi Mitch,

Repeating the same content over and over again is quite exasperating. And it doens’t help one to becaome a better blogger because readers want something fresh.

As for the grading, if people start posting their grades here, i am sure we can help to provide effecient feedback on their assessmet. Also, self assessment is an element that’s been neglected by most of the bloggers. So, an effecient grading system is urgently needed.

I would like to thank you again for your inputs, Mitch. Your comment adds value to my post, always.

By: Mitch

Mitch — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 04:56:09 +0000

Good post.

Seriously, I love one of your main points, something I write about all that time, that being to write original content and stop just regurgitating what someone else has said, unless you’re going to add commentary to it. There’s just so much to talk about that one shouldn’t have to resort to stealing someone else’s content.

As for the grading system, that one’s a bit tough. How would a new blogger grade themselves since no one knows about them? And, as you said, someone could get 200 comments and think they’re the bomb, yet what they’ve written really didn’t deserve it.
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By: Blogging Tips

Blogging Tips — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:11:59 +0000

Building a list with in links generates lot of page views.Talking about the grade: My blog comes under grade ‘B’
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