Comments on: 10 Reasons Why Lists Are a Blogging Mainstay http://www.fridaytrafficreport.com/10-reasons-why-lists-are-a-blogging-mainstay/ Blog promotion, social marketing, and link building tips. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:57:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: Friday Link Love Roundup | blogging-mechanics.com http://www.fridaytrafficreport.com/10-reasons-why-lists-are-a-blogging-mainstay/comment-page-1/#comment-76531 Friday Link Love Roundup | blogging-mechanics.com Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:56:22 +0000 http://www.jackhumphrey.com/fridaytrafficreport/?p=2306#comment-76531 [...] Humphrey outlines importance of lists in “10 Reasons Why Lists Are a Blogging Mainstay“. Tip: don’t know what to write about - make a LIST! And if not sure why you should [...] [...] Humphrey outlines importance of lists in “10 Reasons Why Lists Are a Blogging Mainstay“. Tip: don’t know what to write about – make a LIST! And if not sure why you should [...]

]]> By: bluecowhosting.com » Blog Archive » To List or Not to List? - http://www.fridaytrafficreport.com/10-reasons-why-lists-are-a-blogging-mainstay/comment-page-1/#comment-76085 bluecowhosting.com » Blog Archive » To List or Not to List? - Sun, 15 Mar 2009 21:18:28 +0000 http://www.jackhumphrey.com/fridaytrafficreport/?p=2306#comment-76085 [...] Over at Jack Humphrey he has some good reasons for bloggers to list, including offering link goodness to other people and they are fast if your other work gets in the way.  Here is the rest. [...] [...] Over at Jack Humphrey he has some good reasons for bloggers to list, including offering link goodness to other people and they are fast if your other work gets in the way.  Here is the rest. [...]

]]> By: Tak Hikichi http://www.fridaytrafficreport.com/10-reasons-why-lists-are-a-blogging-mainstay/comment-page-1/#comment-76080 Tak Hikichi Sat, 14 Mar 2009 15:03:20 +0000 http://www.jackhumphrey.com/fridaytrafficreport/?p=2306#comment-76080 How to Get Traffic For Your Blog list by Seth Godin has been my favorite, I have it bookmarked this page for the longest time. http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2006/06/how_to_get_traf.html <abbr><em><abbr><em>Tak Hikichis last blog post..<a href="http://asktak.com/blog/2009/03/socially-brandable/" rel="nofollow">Socially Brandable</a></em></abbr></em></abbr> How to Get Traffic For Your Blog list by Seth Godin has been my favorite, I have it bookmarked this page for the longest time.
http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2006/06/how_to_get_traf.html

Tak Hikichis last blog post..Socially Brandable

]]> By: 11 Top Blogging Tips from Top Bloggers :: What is a Blog http://www.fridaytrafficreport.com/10-reasons-why-lists-are-a-blogging-mainstay/comment-page-1/#comment-76075 11 Top Blogging Tips from Top Bloggers :: What is a Blog Sat, 14 Mar 2009 01:29:25 +0000 http://www.jackhumphrey.com/fridaytrafficreport/?p=2306#comment-76075 [...] 10 Reasons Why Lists Are a Blogging Mainstay by Jack Humphrey People love lists.  Mashable.com is all the proof you need of [...] [...] 10 Reasons Why Lists Are a Blogging Mainstay by Jack Humphrey People love lists.  Mashable.com is all the proof you need of [...]

]]> By: Nicole Chow http://www.fridaytrafficreport.com/10-reasons-why-lists-are-a-blogging-mainstay/comment-page-1/#comment-76071 Nicole Chow Fri, 13 Mar 2009 18:50:16 +0000 http://www.jackhumphrey.com/fridaytrafficreport/?p=2306#comment-76071 Ok, I'll admit it. I like reading lists. Maybe I have a short attention span or maybe I just don't like to read lengthy blog posts, but whenever I see a list, I am compelled to read it. Plus, in this day and age, where people subscribe to hundreds of newsletters, blogs, websites, etc, we are inundated with items to read. So, when I see a list, I am drawn to reading it because I know I can quickly skim it. I'm also a fan of David Letterman's Top Ten list and sometimes will just watch that versus the whole program. I agree with Kai Lo, guides are great as well! <abbr><em><abbr><em>Nicole Chows last blog post..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/PatrickBurke/~3/ZUPmGlgGLLQ/" rel="nofollow">5 Easy Things You Can Do to Broaden Your Exposure Online</a></em></abbr></em></abbr> Ok, I’ll admit it. I like reading lists. Maybe I have a short attention span or maybe I just don’t like to read lengthy blog posts, but whenever I see a list, I am compelled to read it. Plus, in this day and age, where people subscribe to hundreds of newsletters, blogs, websites, etc, we are inundated with items to read. So, when I see a list, I am drawn to reading it because I know I can quickly skim it. I’m also a fan of David Letterman’s Top Ten list and sometimes will just watch that versus the whole program. I agree with Kai Lo, guides are great as well!

Nicole Chows last blog post..5 Easy Things You Can Do to Broaden Your Exposure Online

]]> By: Friday Link Love Roundup http://www.fridaytrafficreport.com/10-reasons-why-lists-are-a-blogging-mainstay/comment-page-1/#comment-76069 Friday Link Love Roundup Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:30:29 +0000 http://www.jackhumphrey.com/fridaytrafficreport/?p=2306#comment-76069 [...] Humphrey outlines importance of lists in “10 Reasons Why Lists Are a Blogging Mainstay“. Tip: don’t know what to write about - make a LIST! And if not sure why you should [...] [...] Humphrey outlines importance of lists in “10 Reasons Why Lists Are a Blogging Mainstay“. Tip: don’t know what to write about – make a LIST! And if not sure why you should [...]

]]> By: Webstractions http://www.fridaytrafficreport.com/10-reasons-why-lists-are-a-blogging-mainstay/comment-page-1/#comment-76067 Webstractions Fri, 13 Mar 2009 04:27:21 +0000 http://www.jackhumphrey.com/fridaytrafficreport/?p=2306#comment-76067 Okay John, I can follow what you are saying. Roy's example of a list was rather entertaining. Those types of lists, sprinkled lightly into the mix, actually have appeal. And I hope to think that my elevation level is above all of that. The fact is that you are right about lists in general anyway, sucky lists too. It seems that those knock-off list sites attract hundreds/thousands of visitors a day anyway. Granted, they may not be the most intelligent people in the world -- but if you are making a living off of page views, what the hay! Okay John, I can follow what you are saying. Roy’s example of a list was rather entertaining. Those types of lists, sprinkled lightly into the mix, actually have appeal.

And I hope to think that my elevation level is above all of that. The fact is that you are right about lists in general anyway, sucky lists too. It seems that those knock-off list sites attract hundreds/thousands of visitors a day anyway. Granted, they may not be the most intelligent people in the world — but if you are making a living off of page views, what the hay!

]]> By: Jack Humphrey http://www.fridaytrafficreport.com/10-reasons-why-lists-are-a-blogging-mainstay/comment-page-1/#comment-76063 Jack Humphrey Fri, 13 Mar 2009 02:55:00 +0000 http://www.jackhumphrey.com/fridaytrafficreport/?p=2306#comment-76063 @Webstractions - Good point, but there's no difference between a bad list blog and a bad blog period. I'd simply elevate your reading to a higher level of blogs in general. A good list blog (though no blog should just a a bunch of lists unless you're listable.com) is far more professional and well done than bad blogs of any kind. I never talk about "me too" blogs here. When I mention things like this, i am only thinking about quality blogs in the tiny percentile. So I operate under the understanding of the fact that most blogs, like most sites of any kind on the web, suck. This is one of the places where you learn not to suck. @Webstractions – Good point, but there’s no difference between a bad list blog and a bad blog period. I’d simply elevate your reading to a higher level of blogs in general. A good list blog (though no blog should just a a bunch of lists unless you’re listable.com) is far more professional and well done than bad blogs of any kind. I never talk about “me too” blogs here. When I mention things like this, i am only thinking about quality blogs in the tiny percentile.

So I operate under the understanding of the fact that most blogs, like most sites of any kind on the web, suck. This is one of the places where you learn not to suck.

]]> By: Roy http://www.fridaytrafficreport.com/10-reasons-why-lists-are-a-blogging-mainstay/comment-page-1/#comment-76058 Roy Thu, 12 Mar 2009 19:21:30 +0000 http://www.jackhumphrey.com/fridaytrafficreport/?p=2306#comment-76058 Leave it up to you Jack to make a blog list about lists. The secret number now seems to be 7, but I still make all my list with ten items. <a href="http://1man9women.blogspot.com/2009/02/10-reasons-world-will-not-end-in-2012.html" rel="nofollow"> Ten reasons the world will not end in 2012 </a> was my last list. It wasn't even that good and it worked very well for me. Roy <abbr><em><abbr><em>Roys last blog post..<a href="http://1man9women.blogspot.com/2009/03/grandkids.html" rel="nofollow">Grandkids</a></em></abbr></em></abbr> Leave it up to you Jack to make a blog list about lists.

The secret number now seems to be 7, but I still make all my list with ten items.
Ten reasons the world will not end in 2012 was my last list. It wasn’t even that good and it worked very well for me.

Roy

Roys last blog post..Grandkids

]]> By: Kai Lo http://www.fridaytrafficreport.com/10-reasons-why-lists-are-a-blogging-mainstay/comment-page-1/#comment-76057 Kai Lo Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:40:47 +0000 http://www.jackhumphrey.com/fridaytrafficreport/?p=2306#comment-76057 Besides doing lists, viewers love "how to" guides too. Everyone loves free lists and guides. <abbr><em><abbr><em>Kai Los last blog post..<a href="http://www.blogaboutnothingatall.com/2009/03/how-to-write-how-to-guide.html" rel="nofollow">How to Write a "How To" Guide</a></em></abbr></em></abbr> Besides doing lists, viewers love “how to” guides too. Everyone loves free lists and guides.

Kai Los last blog post..How to Write a "How To" Guide

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