Comments on: Drive-by-Shooting Sundays: The Writing Journey

By: Meryl.net » Blogging Features: Comments and Social Network Links

Meryl.net » Blogging Features: Comments and Social Network Links — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:50:13 +0000

[...] however many social sites you pick, which can build a small crowd at the bottom of the post. James explained why use Sociables: Social Media is for both the blog and the reader. Readers who use social media to find better [...]

By: Men with Pens Web Content Writers and Freelance Writing Services

Men with Pens Web Content Writers and Freelance Writing Services — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:07:03 +0000

[...] line of vision, there were people left and right of the victim, and this job would need precision. Last week’s hit had been easy compared to the distance and length of the shot needed for this [...]

By: James

James — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 11:21:02 +0000

@ Meryl – Social Media is for both the blog and the reader. Readers who use social media to find better content referred by others means they want to see their preferred social media icon so they can click and share.

The problem with Share This is that it’s one click too many. Every click you force a reader to take reduces the chance that they’ll actually take action and follow through. I think the numbers are something like 7% of potential loss with each click (don’t quote me).

So Share This means one click to open and one click to search for your social media and one click to send.

With Sociables, you eliminate that. One click. That’s all you need. It’s right there for you.

Also, how many people actually email blog posts to friends? It’s more common to share links or URLS, which makes Share this a little unnecessary.

By: Meryl

Meryl — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:25:07 +0000

-Gulp- Not sure I want to say this with guns nearby... I disagree with the ShareThis for Sociables comment for two reasons: 1. These tools are about the blog not the reader. That said... it brings us to reason #2. 2. It makes the blog messier and crowded with the selected social bookmarks. ShareThis is one nice icon and includes an email this. (runs and hides from the spraying bullets) Meryl's last blog post..Blogging Features: Too many choices

By: Melissa Donovan

Melissa Donovan — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:10:25 +0000

@James, Noway, that IS part of your badass image. In fact, it makes you doubly badass.

Melissa Donovan’s last blog post..Jeff Buckley: Grace (Album)

By: James

James — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:22:35 +0000

@ Max – If you’re up for it, we have a slot for May 4 – public hit on the blog. Private hit via email is $25 with a five-day turnaround. Your choice. It’d be our pleasure either way; just let me know which works for you best.

@ Melissa – Shhh, you’re wrecking our badass image. What will people think?

By: Melissa Donovan

Melissa Donovan — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 05:41:21 +0000

@Harry, “Hit men with hearts.” That’s a pretty stellar tagline! Because every post you guys publish is a hit.

Melissa Donovan’s last blog post..Jeff Buckley: Grace (Album)

By: Harry

Harry — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 03:33:50 +0000

@Karen: Hit men with a heart, that’s us.

@Ashish: Thanks for coming by and subscribing, good to have you here. I still have to disagree about the font though, it really doesn’t work well at all. Handwritten fonts are tricky to work with, especially with so much banner space to fill.

@Max: It’s fun to do the narrative. James and I have our roots planted firmly in storytelling and creative writing, it feels good to use it here.

By: Max Miroff

Max Miroff — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 03:05:30 +0000

I must say I love the switch between the story and blog review. It’s a nice twist on standard post formats.

I’d love something like this for my blog, hint hint.

Max Miroff’s last blog post..Ten Easy Blog Post Ideas For When Youâ€™re Lazy

By: Ashish

Ashish — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 02:58:04 +0000

Hi, I came here from Bob's blog. I must say you guys did a great job. I picked up on some tips just like Sharon here. You are on my rss reader now. I think I agree with Bob's choice of Title font as it looks more closer to real hand writing. Just my cent. Ashish's last blog post..Uncluttered?