So…today I’m in a meeting discussing an online venture and the topic turns to blogging.
Of course, I say that it would be a great addition to an online portfolio. But one of the meeting’s participants was completely turned off by the concept of blogs as a marketing and information tool.
“I think people want to get information from a “real website”. I don’t trust all these Joe Blows ranting their opinion on blogs.”
Keep in mind that this person is intelligent, keeps on top of current trends, and is fairly tech-savvy. Of course, I don’t think he knew that a “blogger” was in the room.
And everywhere, it’s the same. The other day in South Bend after my blogging presentation, a member of the audience raised her hand and asked me,
“I don’t mean to be rude, but what kind of person would want to be a blogger or read a blog?”
Blogging has gotten […]
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