Comments on: Unstick a Stuck Business Blog with This One Amazing Tip

By: Michael Martine

Michael Martine — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:09:25 +0000

That’s great to hear, Deborah! Don’t forget that every piece of art has a story behind it, and blogs are perfect for that. People buy the story. The piece is a physical touchstone to that story.

By: Deborah A. Leon

Deborah A. Leon — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:05:00 +0000

After reading this pointed perspective in writing blogs, it has given me clarity and vision on how to revamp my writing. I haven’t got the readership or response I would of hoped by staying on point writing about my business which is making wearable art from collected sea glass. I have touched on certain clients a bit, mostly in the form of thanking them but never really addressed how I solved their problem, took away the fear and fulfilled their fantasy. As soon as I read that a flood of thoughts came streaming into focus. I’m going to try it out ASAP and I’ll get back to let you know the results. I’m getting a little more unstuck. Thank you!

Deborah Leon designer/collector

By: Victoria Schanen

Victoria Schanen — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:01:03 +0000

Insightful tips – thanks for sharing!

By: the_IRF

the_IRF — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:32:06 +0000

The 31 day Kick your blog is the butt is the best thing I have been able to take advantage of. Thanks Michael for bringing that to me.

Learning, slowly,
the IRF

By: Jared P Little

Jared P Little — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:32:15 +0000

Couple things this is a great post, love the picture. The commentors are peers thing really makes complete sense I liked that. People do love stories and success stories at that. I like your suggestion here. I think stories are so powerful with people because they are real and unique content.

By: Ching Ya

Ching Ya — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:28:13 +0000

Problem-solver, yes, that’s one tempting strategy. It’s like owning an exclusive, waiting to shock the audiences by storm. In blogging, I tend to have QC over quantity when it comes to posting. Instead of doing what others are doing, repeating the same ideas, perhaps we should try solving a well-known problem, be the authority may be a big boost. However it requires some work and luck too. ^^

It’s easy to attract peers to our sites, sometimes we may need to go out and locate our customers’ whereabous. I find that challenging and at times, tough. Your idea maybe a good starter to change our strategy, either in business or even blogging as well.

@wchingya
Social/Blogging Tracker

By: Kim Wood

Kim Wood — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:34:17 +0000

Thanks for sharing this Michael!
I’m just starting out with a new blog and like Edward, I’m finding my voice. Talking about client experiences is a great way to do it.

By: Todd Smith

Todd Smith — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:50:53 +0000

Thanks, Michael. I think I may take you up on it.

By: Michael Martine

Michael Martine — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:50:41 +0000

Todd, if your visitors are confused, it’s because you’re presenting them with conflicting or confusing information. Often this is done by the design and we may not realize it. It can happen by omission, but we don’t recognize an important piece is missing, because we already know everything.

Focus is necessary, but don’t think that you can’t write about or sell products, or that you shouldn’t be blogging at all. I have felt very strongly for years–and have helped clients accomplish this–that blogs help ecommerce product sites. The same strategies for them also help brick-and-mortar businesses.

Certainly I’d be happy to consult with you about this. You can choose a consulting package here. I think you’ll find it very helpful in establishing “north” on your compass.

By: Todd Smith

Todd Smith — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:28:57 +0000

Good point, Michael. I think I’m still trying to figure out why I blog. I simply started a year and a half ago because everyone was doing it! I really want to sell my products, but I hesitate to do it directly on the blog. I tend to think I have to be more inspirational. That’s why the “reader-prospects” I’ve attracted get confused (is this just pretty pictures for free?, or is this a sales blog?). Then of course, I throw in some personal thoughts, which are neither here nor there. My blog needs focus. I need to decide who my ideal customer is and focus solely on him/her. I haven’t committed yet because i haven’t seen how to do it yet. This post is getting me there. The hardest question for me is: “does a blog even suit a product business?” Maybe I’m wasting my time blogging. I almost think I need to consult with you for a few minutes just to get my mind wrapped around all this.