Weekend on the Links #5
Here’s some of the best recent posts from around the blogosphere:
Steve Rubel of Micro Persuasion writes about the Golden Age of Individualism and how the web has made it possible - and important - for everyone to have a personal brand, but that it is really about more than that. “Individualism today means so much more than just having a micro-brand,” he says. “For most, it’s about using the web to flatten the playing field so they have the freedom to chase their passions and live their lives, their way.”
Speaking of personal brands, Vikram Rajan of Personal Brand Marketing writes about how to get a Wikipedia entry (ethically), because Wikipedia results always place high in search results.
Suffering from blogger’s block? The Problogger himself, Darren Rowse, is publishing a series entitled “7 Days to Rediscovering Your Blogging Groove“.
Brevity is definitely considered a virtue in the blogosphere, and serious bloggers understand the importance of concise writing. Therefore, The Dictionary of Concise Writing - reviewed by Daily Writing Tips - is an excellent resource for any blogger, from beginners to pros.
“People want to be inspired” says Aaron Wall of SEO Book. “People want to have something they can talk about and share, something they can relate to, and something that inspires them and brings them hope. Emotional appeal is typically far more important than logical appeal.” Ask yourself this - does your blog inspire your readers?
Have an excellent weekend!
