Comments on: Thoughts from a blogging late-adopter

By: markdykeman

markdykeman — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 01:04:40 +0000

@Sonny – there’s hope for us all

@Julian – that’s cool, you know what you want to do and you’re doing it.

By: Julian Baldwin

Julian Baldwin — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 01:02:31 +0000

for newer bloggers like myself, the value lies in the number of new and useful connections I make, the informal open conversation, having time to respond to everyone who leaves a comment, discovering what users really want from social media – our conversations are seen by fewer people because they’re different than news sources like TC, Mashable, RRW (although the best at raising questions related to social media) .. for me it’s not about money (as you see no ads on my blog) rather understanding users and the inflection point of humans with technology

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By: Sonny Gill

Sonny Gill — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:51:53 +0000

I’ve felt at times that I’m too a late bloomers as I’ve just recently become more acclimated with blogging and getting my feet wet. So, there is hope for me.

By: markdykeman

markdykeman — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:34:59 +0000

@Steven – um, yeah. Must have been late in the night… FIXED!

By: Steven Hodson

Steven Hodson — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:04:31 +0000

Hobson?? LOL

By: markdykeman

markdykeman — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:56:59 +0000

@James – thanks for the link to Universal McCann’s social media report! Good points.

By: James Duthie

James Duthie — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:30:50 +0000

Hmmm… interesting topic Mark. While bloggers themselves may be reaching saturation point, I don’t believe the audience feels the same. Indeed, Universal McCann’s social media report (Wave 3) shows continued growth in social media consumption globally – http://www.universalmccann.com/

So while we may be tiring of the medium, the audience isn’t. And as long as blogs are still relevant to the audience, opportunities will exist. It has taken blogs 5+ years to be taken seriously as mainstream media. Newer forms of media are likely to experience a similar incubation period (excluding us early adopters).

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By: markdykeman

markdykeman — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:39:34 +0000

@Mike – good points. You do wonder how many new bloggers will see the traffic of the current A-list, but it could happen if content, value, and approach are at the right levels. As for Twitter, it’s a good broadcast medium, but it’s not meant for detailed communication.

By: Mike Sansone

Mike Sansone — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:18:29 +0000

Though blogging may be getting lighter with those who’ve done it, those who haven’t yet will still find blogging as the foundation of their online presence. Jumping right into Twitter may be too much of a shortcut.

When the dust settles, I think not only will we see more blogging, but better blogging.

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