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Posted by: David Spinks - 6 July 2009 / 11:40
Photo cred: Andrew*
There have been a lot of discussions about whether or not blogging is dead. Some great posts to check out on this topic include but are far from limited to Brian Clark, Steve Rubel, and Chris Brogan…
I don’t think blogging is dead, I think that there is less focus on the actual blog content and more focus on the blogger. Hearing the blogger’s voice is no longer enough. We now want to read, see, and understand the blogger. Many are turning to the new upcoming trend in “lifestreaming” where in concept, you are sharing your life, “streaming” your experiences and thoughts online.
Blogging is still an integral aspect of content sharing on the internet…it’s just being tied in with other content forms.
There are a number of ways for one to express themselves online. Some will choose to stick to blogging, some to video, some to microblogging, some to photo, etc… Blogging seemed to be the most popular in the past. Now it’s just sharing the spotlight.
The value of a blogger or author transcends that of their blog or book. This is one of the main reasons for the creation of Scribnia. Taking a look at the author, rather than the content. Of course the perception of a blogger is often focused on the content that they produce, but in my experience here I’ve found something very interesting…
When users rate authors on Scribnia, they often rate them on a lot more than their content. Reviews often mention how well the blogger engages with their community, their value on twitter and other tools, their personal experiences with the author…their content, actions, personality, and more are all taken into account.
It seems…we care more about who’s behind the blog than the blog itself (A big inspiration for the “behind the blog” series we recently started).
The blog is the content. We used to focus on the content. Now we are more concerned with the content-creator…and you can’t have a content-creator without content.
There will be a place for blogging for years to come.
Posted by: David Spinks - 26 June 2009 / 14:53
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We could just list a bunch of names on twitter and throw in a #followfriday tag, but thanks to our users’ awesome reviews, we have some great justification to back up our recommendations. You should follow these author’s blogs (and their twitters since they pretty much all have them) because their readers said so…
Adam Pieniazek: #1 in Blogging
“He is committed to his calling and this comes out in his blog. He is eager to share the things he discovers and he is eager to share his insights and positive experiences. He is a gracious and open. His enthusiasm is infectious.” -whalehead
“If you have the chance to hire, work with or network with Adam I highly suggest you grab the opportunity!” -mjcarter
Willow Sidhe: Took Scribnia by storm!
“I just have to say thankyou for all the hard work you put into your work.I am learning so much from you and so will others as they read your blogs and more…Keep up the awesome work!” -aalexander
“This blog is a lifesaver for anyone who is just starting out as an online writer. The Freelance Home Writer offers many tips and tricks that are extremely valuable – I have it bookmarked, and refer to it frequently!” -VictoriaN
Chris Illuminati: #3 in Personal(and he’s hilarious)
“His witty, clever, and hilarious articles had me captivated from the very beginning.” -Juliann
“Need a laugh? Chris is your man. I joke around that I read his archives when I need cheering up after a bad day – but it is 100% true.” -lfernandez
Arik Hanson: #4 in Marketing and Media
“Arik always seems to be thinking one step ahead. He spots a need and does something about it. Since discovering him and his site through Twitter, I’ve found there’s always a nugget to glean, or a new angle to consider from his posts.” -DaveFleet
“I respect Arik for his genuine qualities that make him so absolutely real…something we don’t have enough of in social media and business all together.” -StoryAssistant
Chuck Hanf: #1 in Sports
“Chuck’s blog is light-hearted, yet insightful. His writing style is a combination of witty humor, statistical fact and interest in sports.” -alicialfisher
“Chuck always brings great insight and research to his blog . I would recommend signing up for email delivery so you never miss a post.” -stevegann
Simone Grant: #1 in Relationships
“Grant’s straight-forward writing style, honesty and openness in expressing her true feelings, and just the fact that she’s sharing something deeply personal, all make this a very engaging and even addictive blog to read.” -Jordanhgreen
“She is adept at creating an intimacy with her audience, and her style is forthright and fun” -hholcomb7
Sasha H. Muradali: Leader of the Pink Revolution -Mike Shaffer
“Her excellent blog, The Little Pink Book, has a clear vision for what it’s purpose is, and every entry is informative, thought-provoking and entertaining.” -MikeShaffer
“She puts the glitter on her craft, stays true to her own voice, writes with conviction and has her finger on the pulse of social justice. Oh, and she backs it all up with cold, hard facts.” -IGoMogul
Chuck Hemann: The ROI Guy
“What I value most about Chuck and his blog is his ability to take complex measurement and ROI concepts and conversations and boil them down to simple terms everyone can understand.” -ArikHanson
“Chuck is one of those guys that can talk circles around you in measurement, but doesn’t – an incredible asset!” – Narciso17
Mike Fisher: #2 in Sports
“Fish is the insider for all things Maverick..Dallasbasketball.com is a must for Maverick news..” -Thutchings
“Mike’s articles are both witty, informative, and life saving. Life saving? Yeah, especially during the Mav’s summer offseason when there’s nothing to do except go to Fish’s db.com site 10 times a day” -CaptainKnow
Amber Naslund: #5 in Marketing and Media
“She’s not preaching to you or talking down to you – she’s just chattin’ with ya. You truly feel like it’s just you and her having a conversation when reading her posts.” -TimJahn
“Amber’s writing style is that of a friend who you admire – she offers insights, good advice and lots of wit.” -Jeanniecw