Comments for BLOGthenticity http://blogthenticity.com real business blogs by real business bloggers Sun, 06 Jul 2008 04:06:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 Comment on Meet T. A. at Gourmet Station Blog by Fake can be just as good - CorpBlawg http://blogthenticity.com/2005/03/31/meet-t-a-at-gourmet-station-blog/#comment-3575 Fake can be just as good - CorpBlawg Tue, 10 Apr 2007 14:45:13 +0000 http://blogthenticity.com/2005/03/31/meet-t-a-at-gourmet-station-blog/#comment-3575 [...] I think one gets a good idea of how people feel about these things when looking at blogs like this one and reactions such as these (read the first few comments). Blogs like Gourmet Station’s have been widely criticized for “violating the rules” and “being fake”. Where do these sentiments come from? They are the result of a holistic interpretation of blogs as a specific combination of a publishing technology, a style of writing and a kind of social interaction (a + b + c; see above). In other words: if you run a blogging software, write from a first-person viewpoint and directly address your readers, it is assumed that you are a real person, because only real human beings can engage in such an interaction (meaning a + b implicates c). [...] […] I think one gets a good idea of how people feel about these things when looking at blogs like this one and reactions such as these (read the first few comments). Blogs like Gourmet Station’s have been widely criticized for “violating the rules” and “being fake”. Where do these sentiments come from? They are the result of a holistic interpretation of blogs as a specific combination of a publishing technology, a style of writing and a kind of social interaction (a + b + c; see above). In other words: if you run a blogging software, write from a first-person viewpoint and directly address your readers, it is assumed that you are a real person, because only real human beings can engage in such an interaction (meaning a + b implicates c). […]

]]> Comment on The Holy Grail of Business Blogging - ROI by Harold Jarche » Blogs for Traditional Businesses http://blogthenticity.com/2005/02/24/the-holy-grail-of-business-blogging-roi/#comment-1978 Harold Jarche » Blogs for Traditional Businesses Mon, 05 Jun 2006 10:43:22 +0000 http://blogthenticity.com/2005/02/24/the-holy-grail-of-business-blogging-roi/#comment-1978 [...] Naturally, blogging has been taken up by the IT industry, as reported by the media; but brick & mortar industries are less in the news. The Tin Basher Blog, about a sheet metal company in the UK, is a notable exception. According to the Tin Basher, there is a direct return on investment on blogging for this company: If we’re being conservative, we’ll say there’s been a 10% increase since we incorporated a blog. And, we’ll also say that it costs 10% of that 10% to have me write it, maintain the other websites and pay for hosting etc. And, once we get the next order we’ve been promised, that figure suddenly rises to nearer 40% of annual turnover, but without any increase in cost. [...] […] Naturally, blogging has been taken up by the IT industry, as reported by the media; but brick & mortar industries are less in the news. The Tin Basher Blog, about a sheet metal company in the UK, is a notable exception. According to the Tin Basher, there is a direct return on investment on blogging for this company: If we’re being conservative, we’ll say there’s been a 10% increase since we incorporated a blog. And, we’ll also say that it costs 10% of that 10% to have me write it, maintain the other websites and pay for hosting etc. And, once we get the next order we’ve been promised, that figure suddenly rises to nearer 40% of annual turnover, but without any increase in cost. […]

]]> Comment on Blogging: What do corporations want? by MEX Blog » Sind Firmen zum Bloggen zu dumm? http://blogthenticity.com/2005/06/09/blogging-what-do-corporations-want/#comment-429 MEX Blog » Sind Firmen zum Bloggen zu dumm? Fri, 10 Jun 2005 07:04:12 +0000 http://blogthenticity.com/2005/06/09/blogging-what-do-corporations-want/#comment-429 [...] ts umgesetzt haben (gibt ja wirklich nicht zu wenige Beispiele von Corporate Blogs)? via Blogthenticity Stichwortablage unter: Business Blogging [...] […] ts umgesetzt haben (gibt ja wirklich nicht zu wenige Beispiele von Corporate Blogs)? via Blogthenticity
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]]> Comment on What makes a blog? by Paul http://blogthenticity.com/2005/06/06/what-makes-a-blog/#comment-428 Paul Tue, 07 Jun 2005 10:47:29 +0000 http://blogthenticity.com/2005/06/06/what-makes-a-blog/#comment-428 I read something the other day - I don't remember where - that the only thing that all blogs tend to have in common is the aspect of chronological posts. ~ However, the only thing a blog truly needs is the permalink. I'm a fan of comments, but there are many good blogs without them. The permalink is then vital to those types of blogs as it's their only avenue of conversation. ~ In essence, blog posts don't always require comment, but the feature of the forum post is that they do. I read something the other day - I don’t remember where - that the only thing that all blogs tend to have in common is the aspect of chronological posts.
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However, the only thing a blog truly needs is the permalink. I’m a fan of comments, but there are many good blogs without them. The permalink is then vital to those types of blogs as it’s their only avenue of conversation.
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In essence, blog posts don’t always require comment, but the feature of the forum post is that they do.

]]> Comment on Blogging is not mainstream by Paul http://blogthenticity.com/2005/06/06/blogging-is-not-main-stream-2/#comment-427 Paul Mon, 06 Jun 2005 11:14:34 +0000 http://blogthenticity.com/2005/06/06/blogging-is-not-main-stream-2/#comment-427 Also, when people ask you what a blog is, they're doing it out of politeness rather than genuinely enquiring about the medium. ~ It's infinitely easier for small businesses without infrastructures to get the things up and running. However, it's these same types who seem to make an appalling mess of it when they do. ~ Blogging is no quick fix and is nothing more than a specualtive investment for any company. ~ There isn't too much spoken on this as an issue, but behind the scenes, I think there's frustration and a backlash coming. You'll notice that the majority of people who are plugging/selling the idea of blogs are terribly reluctant to touch on it. ~ They've either got some information that they aren't willing to share, or it isn't going the way they'd hoped and they're plodding on regardless. ~ I know it works, but with every passing day comes a new caveat. Also, when people ask you what a blog is, they’re doing it out of politeness rather than genuinely enquiring about the medium.
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It’s infinitely easier for small businesses without infrastructures to get the things up and running. However, it’s these same types who seem to make an appalling mess of it when they do.
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Blogging is no quick fix and is nothing more than a specualtive investment for any company.
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There isn’t too much spoken on this as an issue, but behind the scenes, I think there’s frustration and a backlash coming. You’ll notice that the majority of people who are plugging/selling the idea of blogs are terribly reluctant to touch on it.
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They’ve either got some information that they aren’t willing to share, or it isn’t going the way they’d hoped and they’re plodding on regardless.
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I know it works, but with every passing day comes a new caveat.

]]> Comment on The power of the term by charlie http://blogthenticity.com/2005/05/08/150/#comment-421 charlie Fri, 13 May 2005 17:52:25 +0000 http://blogthenticity.com/2005/05/08/150/#comment-421 ben, yes, a dynamic website is nothing new - what is new is including the reader more than before. i, too, have used you as a positive example of the power of opening a conversation. kudos to you! spread the word! tchau, charlie ben,
yes, a dynamic website is nothing new - what is new is including the reader more than before.
i, too, have used you as a positive example of the power of opening a conversation.
kudos to you!
spread the word!
tchau,
charlie

]]> Comment on Can corporation use blogs for marketing? My experiences. by Robert http://blogthenticity.com/2005/05/01/can-corporation-use-blogs-for-marketing-my-experiences/#comment-420 Robert Tue, 03 May 2005 15:56:05 +0000 http://blogthenticity.com/2005/05/01/can-corporation-use-blogs-for-marketing-my-experiences/#comment-420 Hey Charlie, No problem. And no apology necessary. Sometimes I just read things too literally. :grin: Perhaps it was just because I've heard so many people lately refer to us as an academic site or having an academic tie-in. Although we do want to engage students - I just wanted to offer that little clarification. Great post and I'm looking forward to more in the future! Take care. Robert Hey Charlie,

No problem. And no apology necessary.

Sometimes I just read things too literally. :grin:

Perhaps it was just because I’ve heard so many people lately refer to us as an academic site or having an academic tie-in. Although we do want to engage students - I just wanted to offer that little clarification.

Great post and I’m looking forward to more in the future! Take care.

Robert

]]> Comment on Length, links and style by jim wilde http://blogthenticity.com/2005/05/01/links-and-style/#comment-419 jim wilde Tue, 03 May 2005 14:14:38 +0000 http://blogthenticity.com/2005/05/01/links-and-style/#comment-419 Great questions! I go all over the place. My main goal is to be understood. Great questions!
I go all over the place. My main goal is to be understood.

]]> Comment on Can corporation use blogs for marketing? My experiences. by Jim Wilde http://blogthenticity.com/2005/05/01/can-corporation-use-blogs-for-marketing-my-experiences/#comment-418 Jim Wilde Tue, 03 May 2005 12:49:01 +0000 http://blogthenticity.com/2005/05/01/can-corporation-use-blogs-for-marketing-my-experiences/#comment-418 Hi Guy's, Great post. As a small business selling enterprise level blogging services, I struggle with the same problems - pushy sales/marketing person. So much of our business is interrelated with what we sell that seperating them is a constant challenge. So I try to focus on ideas that prospect's/client's might find interesting (knowledge and idea management, innovation, strategy, etc) as well as the how-to's of new services like del.icio.us, technorati, furl, etc. I do not have any hard feedback to support that is working except for the few emails and commnets I receive. I would sure like to learn more! Thanks, Jim Hi Guy’s,
Great post. As a small business selling enterprise level blogging services, I struggle with the same problems - pushy sales/marketing person. So much of our business is interrelated with what we sell that seperating them is a constant challenge. So I try to focus on ideas that prospect’s/client’s might find interesting (knowledge and idea management, innovation, strategy, etc) as well as the how-to’s of new services like del.icio.us, technorati, furl, etc. I do not have any hard feedback to support that is working except for the few emails and commnets I receive.
I would sure like to learn more!
Thanks,
Jim

]]> Comment on Can corporation use blogs for marketing? My experiences. by Charlie http://blogthenticity.com/2005/05/01/can-corporation-use-blogs-for-marketing-my-experiences/#comment-417 Charlie Tue, 03 May 2005 11:49:42 +0000 http://blogthenticity.com/2005/05/01/can-corporation-use-blogs-for-marketing-my-experiences/#comment-417 Sorry, Rob. The academic comment was more related to my post than the site. It was just that my mental build up to this post was all thinking and I then realized that I should just jump into it. ;-) And we do have some real world examples, as some of us are dealing with these issues in our work. Tchau, Charlie Sorry, Rob. The academic comment was more related to my post than the site. It was just that my mental build up to this post was all thinking and I then realized that I should just jump into it.
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And we do have some real world examples, as some of us are dealing with these issues in our work.
Tchau,
Charlie

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