Web Content Thursday: Five Blogs That You Should Already Be Reading
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Usually we talk about writing web content on Web Content Thursdays. Today I’m going to turn the tables a little bit. Instead of talking about writing, we’re going to talk about reading - specifically, what blogs you should be reading as a web content writer.
Here’s a list of five must-read blogs for any web content writer:
- The Leading Blog In Your Genre - It’s a good idea to keep up with the leading blogs for your particular type of writing. If you aren’t sure what those are, Technorati can help. Use this link to find a blogs only search engine. Type the name of your writing genre (for example: copywriting, fiction writing, travel writing, etc.) by the search button. For authority select “a lot.” The search should bring up the high authority blogs for your type of writing.
- Leading Blogs About Blogging - If you blog, then you need to keep up with what’s going on in the blogosphere. Some of the top blogs to help you with this include: ProBlogger, Dosh Dosh, Daily Blog Tips, The Blog Herald, and Performancing.
- Your Client/Employer’s Blog - Do you really want to be the last one to know that your client/employer is having problems? Whether you have one major client, or many - if they blog, then you should read it. I might not always leave a comment on my clients’ blogs, but you’d better believe that I read them.
- Any Blog That Links to Yours - Don’t you want to know what they’re saying? (If not, why not?)
- Your Own Blog - Yes, it’s important to go back and reread your own blog from time to time. There are a number of reasons to do this. First, you might find old typos that need to be corrected (ugh!). Secondly, you might remember some projects that you started and never quite finished. Third, you might find some posts that you’ve changed your mind about or that need updating.
So, with this list of must-read blogs in mind, what’s in your feed reader?
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Joanna Young | Feb 21, 2008 | Reply
Hi Laura, it’s a good point about reading your own - good opportunity to spot any problems with your feed, pictures etc too. I’ve also heard it recommended you read it in a few different readers - not for ego purposes! - but because they sometimes pick up different errors.
But the addition I was going to make was the blogs of your readers, maybe your most active commenters, or stumblers, or people who chat about you in other places (like Twitter) so you can keep in touch what’s going on with them, comment on important stuff for them, showcase their work, feel connected
Joanna
Joanna
Matt | Feb 21, 2008 | Reply
Some very valid suggestions. Reading the work of others is an important and valuable exercise that many writers all too often forget.
laura | Feb 22, 2008 | Reply
Thanks Matt and Joanna!
Jeanne Dininni | Feb 25, 2008 | Reply
Laura,
Wonderful advice that every blogger should pay close attention to!
Thanks!
Jeanne
Laura | Feb 25, 2008 | Reply
Thanks Jeanne!
Bob Younce | Mar 13, 2008 | Reply
Thank you for this Joanna. As a writer who also blogs I have a heck of a time narrowing my reading focus. There is just so much good content out there. Thins is very helpful.
Good form!
Nancy | Dec 31, 2008 | Reply
Hi Laura, it’s a good point about reading your own - good opportunity to spot any problems with your feed, pictures etc too. I’ve also heard it recommended you read it in a few different readers - not for ego purposes! - but because they sometimes pick up different errors.
But the addition I was going to make was the blogs of your readers, maybe your most active commenters, or stumblers, or people who chat about you in other places (like Twitter) so you can keep in touch what’s going on with them, comment on important stuff for them, showcase their work, feel connected