“Blog” is Word of the Year

Not a surprise really. “Blog” was the most frequently looked-up word in 2004, according to Merriam Webster Online. Followed by (you guessed it) “incumbent” and “electoral.” Thanks to Tom Parish for pointing me to the BBC link.

Bob Bly is bored with blogging…

Yup. After only one week. Bob Bly (he’s a highly respected B2B copywriter) emailed me this morning: “Deb, A full week in the blogosphere … already bored with the whole thing … tell me again why you like this? How much time per week do you spend...

Bob Bly is bored with blogging…

Yup. After only one week. He emailed me this morning: “Deb, A full week in the blogosphere … already bored with the whole thing … tell me again why you like this? How much time per week do you spend writing your blog, checking your blog, and going to...

The three P’s of blogging

Dave Pankhurst wisely points out one of the secrets of blogging software… it has a draft function. Here’s how to use it: any time you have a “bloggy moment” open up your blogging app, jot down your observation and save it as a draft. Be sure to...

How often is often enough?

After the question, “Er, what is a blog?” the 2nd most-oft asked question I get is, “I barely have time as it is to a) publish an e-newsletter or ezine b) maintain my Web site c) write anything coherent… how in heck will I find time to blog and...