Comments on: Tips in Building a Credible Blog

By: Rocky John Tayaban

Rocky John Tayaban — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 07:56:00 +0000

@ Rose,
Perhaps because you’re the best example I can think of right that moment… you blog about different stuff, right?

By: Rose

Rose — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 06:49:00 +0000

I don’t believe I said that I was an authority in all topics and I’m curios why out of all the people you could have mentioned why you chose to name me. lol

By: Rocky John Tayaban

Rocky John Tayaban — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 02:37:00 +0000

@ Rose,
I’m glad you visited my blog. You’re still the same Rose Desrocher… I guess it’s in your genes to be irritating. Haven’t been to your blog for a very long time. I’m also glad that many consider you an authority… but definitely not an authority of all topics. Having a niche gives you the advantage to become an authority in your chosen topic, preferably something of your expertise.

By: Rose DesRochers

Rose DesRochers — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 20:58:00 +0000

Funny many consider me an authority. I might not receive as much email or traffic as John, but I do ok. Just because I'm knowledge in many different areas does not mean that I'm not an authority in blogging.

Wakish - Well said!

Ms- Regarding credentials - I always list mine.

Ps- Copy any content lately without asking permission?

By: Rocky John Tayaban

Rocky John Tayaban — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 03:50:00 +0000

@MS,
The blogger's credential also matters. That's probably a great addition to the list. Thanks for sharing.

@David and Wakish,
I am not saying that a blog blogging about different stuff is not credible blog. These blogs can be a great source of information but when it comes to specific topics, like SEO or Branding or Social Media, in most cases, people tend to turn to blogs that's been specializing on such topics.

By: Blackysky

Blackysky — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 01:39:00 +0000

I do think that the content and the design can give you a great push but at the end you need to build a network to drive a solid buzz..

By: Wakish

Wakish — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 20:51:00 +0000

I do NOT agree with your first point: “Choose a Niche”..
A blogger blogging about different informative topics can be as credible as a niche blogger! You should re-consider your point here!

Else, the rest is good..

- Wakish -
(http://wakish.info)

By: David from Web Mash

David from Web Mash — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:38:00 +0000

good post (IMHO) – re the first point, i have to disagree slightly (although i’m biased because i run a general, lots of topics site) – but the top ranked non-tech blog on technorati is Boing Boing! which covers loads of different stuff..

(FYI – I’ll be linking here shortly )

By: MS

MS — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 17:55:00 +0000

By the way, the jimmy choo comment is the exact same thing they left on a post on one of my blogs. There is made no sense and was clearly spam. I’d suggest the same is true here.

Feel free to delete this comment, especially if you delete theirs.

By: MS

MS — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 17:53:00 +0000

Good post, but what about credentials? If the content requires a certain amount of expertise, I want to know where the blogger has his expertise from. This could be formal education or lots of real-world experience or both. I would suggest you add to your list a good profile page that says not only what you do, but what kind of experience you have in it.