Comments on: Blog Mastermind Reopens, And The Secret Of Blogging Success http://hunternuttall.com/blog/2008/07/blog-mastermind-reopens-and-the-secret-of-blogging-success/ Stop sucking and live a life of abundance Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:26:33 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Hunter Nuttall http://hunternuttall.com/blog/2008/07/blog-mastermind-reopens-and-the-secret-of-blogging-success/comment-page-1/#comment-2348 Hunter Nuttall Wed, 30 Jul 2008 05:35:56 +0000 http://hunternuttall.com/blog/?p=242#comment-2348 @ Irene, very true! These are very subjective terms, and there's certainly no magic pill you can take that solves everything (or everyone would have taken the pill by now). I've never paid for "secrets," but if you find someone who did, ask them if they're rich and famous! @ Harmony, welcome back! I guess Ginger is back too? As for "roaring onwards," did you know I recently wrote a post about a <a href="http://hunternuttall.com/blog/2008/07/christian-the-lion/" rel="nofollow">lion</a>? :) @ Irene, very true! These are very subjective terms, and there’s certainly no magic pill you can take that solves everything (or everyone would have taken the pill by now). I’ve never paid for “secrets,” but if you find someone who did, ask them if they’re rich and famous!

@ Harmony, welcome back! I guess Ginger is back too? As for “roaring onwards,” did you know I recently wrote a post about a lion? :)

]]> By: Harmony http://hunternuttall.com/blog/2008/07/blog-mastermind-reopens-and-the-secret-of-blogging-success/comment-page-1/#comment-2344 Harmony Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:42:49 +0000 http://hunternuttall.com/blog/?p=242#comment-2344 Great blog banter Hunter. I appreciate your take on the mystery of success, as it is true in any venture. Just about the time you think you have a formula, the conditions change. I have been away for a while. It was good to come back and find you roaring onwards. Blessings! Harmonys last blog post..<a href="http://goldenzen.wordpress.com/2008/07/28/sometimes-silence-is-the-only-way/" rel="nofollow">Sometimes Silence is the Only Way</a> Great blog banter Hunter. I appreciate your take on the mystery of success, as it is true in any venture. Just about the time you think you have a formula, the conditions change.
I have been away for a while. It was good to come back and find you roaring onwards.
Blessings!

Harmonys last blog post..Sometimes Silence is the Only Way

]]> By: Irene | Light Beckons http://hunternuttall.com/blog/2008/07/blog-mastermind-reopens-and-the-secret-of-blogging-success/comment-page-1/#comment-2343 Irene | Light Beckons Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:25:57 +0000 http://hunternuttall.com/blog/?p=242#comment-2343 Hi Hunter, "secret" and "success" are two words that are so subjective in the world of blogging ... or anything for that matter. I think there's a lot to learn out there, but I'd call them guidance instead of secrets. I agree there are some common rules to abide by for success in any field, but I'd be skeptical about claims of being THE BEST. There's really no one-size-fits-all solution. We make our own definitions of "success", and pick our own sets of "secrets". I second what Barbara said -- if we all knew the secret, we would be rich and famous. I wonder how many people who paid for "secrets" actually got rich and famous? :) Irene | Light Beckonss last blog post..<a href="http://lightbeckons.com/2008/07/24/ask-why/" rel="nofollow">Ask Why</a> Hi Hunter, “secret” and “success” are two words that are so subjective in the world of blogging … or anything for that matter. I think there’s a lot to learn out there, but I’d call them guidance instead of secrets. I agree there are some common rules to abide by for success in any field, but I’d be skeptical about claims of being THE BEST. There’s really no one-size-fits-all solution. We make our own definitions of “success”, and pick our own sets of “secrets”. I second what Barbara said — if we all knew the secret, we would be rich and famous. I wonder how many people who paid for “secrets” actually got rich and famous? :)

Irene | Light Beckonss last blog post..Ask Why

]]> By: Hunter Nuttall http://hunternuttall.com/blog/2008/07/blog-mastermind-reopens-and-the-secret-of-blogging-success/comment-page-1/#comment-2342 Hunter Nuttall Wed, 30 Jul 2008 04:01:16 +0000 http://hunternuttall.com/blog/?p=242#comment-2342 @ Writer Dad, I discovered it a few months ago, and yes, it is pretty funny, even if a bit stereotypical! @ Vered, sure, value could even mean <a href="http://icanhascheezburger.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">lolcats</a>! I was just responding to Leo's comment that you should write about topics that people want to learn about, which I think is not actually necessary, since people are looking for things other than learning. @ Avani-Mehta, right, the streams and the rivers. I'm still experimenting too! And yes, linking out definitely gets people's attention. @ Scott, and pre-bloggers too, right? :) Without both strong content and promotion, a blog will probably never have a chance. @ Barbara, do you mean famous in the online world or offline? Steve Pavlina says only a few people recognize him in the offline world. Fortunately, we can become famous online and still maintain a low profile offline. So you're saying Lorelle was BBBWB? A new acronym for you! :) @ Writer Dad, I discovered it a few months ago, and yes, it is pretty funny, even if a bit stereotypical!

@ Vered, sure, value could even mean lolcats! I was just responding to Leo’s comment that you should write about topics that people want to learn about, which I think is not actually necessary, since people are looking for things other than learning.

@ Avani-Mehta, right, the streams and the rivers. I’m still experimenting too! And yes, linking out definitely gets people’s attention.

@ Scott, and pre-bloggers too, right? :) Without both strong content and promotion, a blog will probably never have a chance.

@ Barbara, do you mean famous in the online world or offline? Steve Pavlina says only a few people recognize him in the offline world. Fortunately, we can become famous online and still maintain a low profile offline.

So you’re saying Lorelle was BBBWB? A new acronym for you! :)

]]> By: Evelyn Lim | Attraction Mind Map http://hunternuttall.com/blog/2008/07/blog-mastermind-reopens-and-the-secret-of-blogging-success/comment-page-1/#comment-2341 Evelyn Lim | Attraction Mind Map Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:36:28 +0000 http://hunternuttall.com/blog/?p=242#comment-2341 Great analysis!! I'm also not joining the program. After paying tons of money previously, I realise that the secrets are often no big secrets. If others can succeed based on simple formulas, why can't I? Great analysis!! I’m also not joining the program. After paying tons of money previously, I realise that the secrets are often no big secrets. If others can succeed based on simple formulas, why can’t I?

]]> By: Barbara Swafford http://hunternuttall.com/blog/2008/07/blog-mastermind-reopens-and-the-secret-of-blogging-success/comment-page-1/#comment-2336 Barbara Swafford Tue, 29 Jul 2008 19:11:19 +0000 http://hunternuttall.com/blog/?p=242#comment-2336 Hi Hunter, I guess if we all knew "the secret" we would be rich and famous. When I look at the popular blogs like Steve Pavlina and Problogger, I also note they have been blogging for many years. The put in their time, paid their dues, and yet, continue to keep blogging. Look at Lorelle, she was blogging before blogging was "blogging". To me, I think it takes patience, perseverance, dedication, a love of writing and sharing, plus the other points you mentioned, i.e promoting yourself. Then, we have to ask, what does success mean to ME? Sometimes, it's not about the money. Hi Hunter,

I guess if we all knew “the secret” we would be rich and famous. When I look at the popular blogs like Steve Pavlina and Problogger, I also note they have been blogging for many years. The put in their time, paid their dues, and yet, continue to keep blogging. Look at Lorelle, she was blogging before blogging was “blogging”.

To me, I think it takes patience, perseverance, dedication, a love of writing and sharing, plus the other points you mentioned, i.e promoting yourself.

Then, we have to ask, what does success mean to ME? Sometimes, it’s not about the money.

]]> By: Scott McIntyre http://hunternuttall.com/blog/2008/07/blog-mastermind-reopens-and-the-secret-of-blogging-success/comment-page-1/#comment-2334 Scott McIntyre Tue, 29 Jul 2008 18:08:46 +0000 http://hunternuttall.com/blog/?p=242#comment-2334 This is all useful information for experienced - and new bloggers - alike, Hunter. I agree that blogging success comes from a combination of first class content and ceaseless promotion. Together, these factors put any blog on a sure footing. This is all useful information for experienced – and new bloggers – alike, Hunter.

I agree that blogging success comes from a combination of first class content and ceaseless promotion. Together, these factors put any blog on a sure footing.

]]> By: Avani-Mehta http://hunternuttall.com/blog/2008/07/blog-mastermind-reopens-and-the-secret-of-blogging-success/comment-page-1/#comment-2333 Avani-Mehta Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:50:40 +0000 http://hunternuttall.com/blog/?p=242#comment-2333 I have read Yaro's Blog Profit Blueprint. He has given some great pointers. He has classified activities which yield small results and those which yield big results. That was one point which got me thinking about how would I like to spend my time online considering there are so many blog-promoting activities that one can do - commenting, social media, forums, guest posts etc. I keep experimenting now to find out what works for my blog. And am still experimenting :) One additional thing that Leo Babauta has done is link generously other bloggers. Each of his old article has more than 3 external links. Avani-Mehtas last blog post..<a href="http://www.avani-mehta.com/2008/07/28/cheat-codes-to-have-a-happy-marriage/" rel="nofollow">Cheat Codes To Have A Happy Marriage</a> I have read Yaro’s Blog Profit Blueprint. He has given some great pointers. He has classified activities which yield small results and those which yield big results. That was one point which got me thinking about how would I like to spend my time online considering there are so many blog-promoting activities that one can do – commenting, social media, forums, guest posts etc. I keep experimenting now to find out what works for my blog. And am still experimenting :)

One additional thing that Leo Babauta has done is link generously other bloggers. Each of his old article has more than 3 external links.

Avani-Mehtas last blog post..Cheat Codes To Have A Happy Marriage

]]> By: Vered http://hunternuttall.com/blog/2008/07/blog-mastermind-reopens-and-the-secret-of-blogging-success/comment-page-1/#comment-2332 Vered Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:14:17 +0000 http://hunternuttall.com/blog/?p=242#comment-2332 I don't think I have anything to add... you've said it pretty well. I do agree that you need to provide VALUE to your readers, but the value doesn't have to be advice. Entertainment has value too, as is making your readers THINK. Vereds last blog post..<a href="http://momgrind.com/2008/07/27/magazine-covers-powerful-men-half-naked-women/" rel="nofollow">Powerful Men, Half-Naked Women (Best Shot Monday)</a> I don’t think I have anything to add… you’ve said it pretty well.

I do agree that you need to provide VALUE to your readers, but the value doesn’t have to be advice. Entertainment has value too, as is making your readers THINK.

Vereds last blog post..Powerful Men, Half-Naked Women (Best Shot Monday)

]]> By: Writer Dad http://hunternuttall.com/blog/2008/07/blog-mastermind-reopens-and-the-secret-of-blogging-success/comment-page-1/#comment-2331 Writer Dad Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:49:05 +0000 http://hunternuttall.com/blog/?p=242#comment-2331 My dad sent me a link to things white people like about a month ago. It is truly, truly funny.

Writer Dads last blog post..You Can Keep the Thrilling Rides, I’ll Take the Floating Rock

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