Comments on: Website Content: Giving the Grand Tour

By: Monika Mundell

Monika Mundell — Fri, 16 May 2008 09:46:34 +0000

@ James: I totally hear you. When I said I write from the heart I meant predominantly on my blog. This vehicle (the blog) is also the single most responsible entity (besides my shining talent of course ) that has brought me many clients and later on referrals.

In regards to following client guidelines, I totally agree. Otherwise I might as well still slave away behind the stove.

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By: James

James — Thu, 15 May 2008 21:54:24 +0000

@ Mike – Smart plan. Write what you know until you feel comfortable. But also write properly so that the work doesn’t land back on your desk

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 15 May 2008 20:49:42 +0000

I am just getting into this and the number of things to write about becomes overwhelming at times for me. Right now I just try to concentrate on what I know and like to write about. Mike's last blog post..Niche Store Writer

By: Janice C Cartier

Janice C Cartier — Thu, 15 May 2008 03:12:27 +0000

In the zone on that one for sure. G'night. : ) Janice C Cartier's last blog post..Anatomy Lesson

By: James

James — Thu, 15 May 2008 02:03:10 +0000

@ John – We like you too

@ Janice – I loved that hurricane one. When I write like that, I’m superman.

Hm. Except I can’t fly.

By: Janice C Cartier

Janice C Cartier — Thu, 15 May 2008 01:59:17 +0000

James- Been painting, but this evening I took another bit of the "Grand Tour" around MwP when I had some time. Got to read a couple more finely honed pieces, one on hurricanes that I had missed which was an excellent piece. I clicked on a lot of buttons. I think one of the key points about this post is the intent when writing content for WebSite is a kinetic one. Multi-dimensional if you will. The function is tightly intelligently considered with the form. And there is no doing that well without understanding the many disciplines informing your decisions there. So questions, questions must be asked, intentions understood, your tour guide must be an interpreter. No small feat to do it so well. Janice C Cartier's last blog post..Anatomy Lesson

By: John Hoff - eVentureBiz

John Hoff - eVentureBiz — Thu, 15 May 2008 00:27:51 +0000

You know, it’s really intriguing to me how we all read and soak in information. I definitely know I’m in a hangout of content writers who all have blogs when I read the comment section here.

Something I get from the comment section here is everyone reads most every post with “their blog” or “blog writing” in mind. I have a completely different angle. Unless the post says “for blog” I automatically assume we’re talking about a website (static and blog integrated).

I love this blog and all those who comment here because I learn a lot about content writing (as I am not a content writer, but rather a web designer / web entrepreneur).

@ Tony – here’s a great analogy for what I see James is trying to get across. I invest in real estate part time. There’s a HUGE difference and angle I take when it comes to buying a house for me to live in, one to rent, and one to flip.

You absolutely cannot buy a house to flip, for example, and renovate it with your tastes in mind. You have to design it for your buyers (customers). If you design your flip (or your website) for you, you’re going to miss a huge market and turn a lot of people away.

In the end, this post is about designing a website where you lead people where it’s necessary to get them to do what you desire. Usually, just talking from the heart isn’t the best approach.

….just my 2 cents in the discussion

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By: Kelly

Kelly — Wed, 14 May 2008 23:34:33 +0000

James,

Was there any doubt that you have my attention?

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By: James

James — Wed, 14 May 2008 23:19:29 +0000

@ Deb – YES! That’s me!! I feel better now, honestly.

@ Kelly – As long as I have your attention, that’s all that counts.

@ Tony – Actually, if you analyze Naomi’s blog, you’ll notice that she follows a great deal of rules. She is not that unconventional at all – people perceive her to be so because she says fuck.

Fuck. So do I. Am I unconventional?

By: --Deb

--Deb — Wed, 14 May 2008 23:14:23 +0000

Hey, James, on a completely unrelated note, I saw this article today and thought of you…
http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/home/chi-men_knitting.1may11,0,5304115.story

–Deb’s last blog post..MM: Simply Capital!