Comments on: Strike While the Iron is Hot http://www.scribkin.com/2008/06/10/strike-while-the-iron-is-hot/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:45:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: blogging « symekah’s Blog http://www.scribkin.com/2008/06/10/strike-while-the-iron-is-hot/comment-page-1/#comment-5070 blogging « symekah’s Blog Sun, 05 Apr 2009 06:45:39 +0000 http://www.scribkin.com/?p=254#comment-5070 [...] If anything, it made my brain come to a complete halt. So don’t stress out. It’s ok to take a few days off. [...] [...] If anything, it made my brain come to a complete halt. So don’t stress out. It’s ok to take a few days off. [...]

]]> By: Phil Glockner http://www.scribkin.com/2008/06/10/strike-while-the-iron-is-hot/comment-page-1/#comment-5236 Phil Glockner Thu, 12 Jun 2008 02:01:55 +0000 http://www.scribkin.com/?p=254#comment-5236 Agreed on all points, Colin. Exactly what I was thinking, but concisely summed up in one paragraph! The trade-off, of course (at least for me), is that I don't get paid for this work. For now, a small sacrifice as it means I get to keep writing at my pace and on subjects I take an interest in. Agreed on all points, Colin. Exactly what I was thinking, but concisely summed up in one paragraph! The trade-off, of course (at least for me), is that I don't get paid for this work. For now, a small sacrifice as it means I get to keep writing at my pace and on subjects I take an interest in.

]]> By: Write When and What You Want To: The Rest Is Bologna | FPettit.com http://www.scribkin.com/2008/06/10/strike-while-the-iron-is-hot/comment-page-1/#comment-77 Write When and What You Want To: The Rest Is Bologna | FPettit.com Thu, 12 Jun 2008 01:46:57 +0000 http://www.scribkin.com/?p=254#comment-77 [...] thing I read about is posting timely. This really does not [...] [...] thing I read about is posting timely. This really does not [...]

]]> By: J. Phil http://www.scribkin.com/2008/06/10/strike-while-the-iron-is-hot/comment-page-1/#comment-4301 J. Phil Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:01:55 +0000 http://www.scribkin.com/?p=254#comment-4301 Agreed on all points, Colin. Exactly what I was thinking, but concisely summed up in one paragraph! The trade-off, of course (at least for me), is that I don't get paid for this work. For now, a small sacrifice as it means I get to keep writing at my pace and on subjects I take an interest in. Agreed on all points, Colin. Exactly what I was thinking, but concisely summed up in one paragraph! The trade-off, of course (at least for me), is that I don't get paid for this work. For now, a small sacrifice as it means I get to keep writing at my pace and on subjects I take an interest in.

]]> By: colinwalker http://www.scribkin.com/2008/06/10/strike-while-the-iron-is-hot/comment-page-1/#comment-4300 colinwalker Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:27:24 +0000 http://www.scribkin.com/?p=254#comment-4300 Once a blog has been going for long enough it develops its own inertia which keeps things ticking over even when you haven't posted for a few days. I'm starting to notice this a bit at my site but not posting for more than a couple of days does have a significant effect of the amount of traffic the site receives (as expected). What's interesting though is that, even during the periods when there are few updates, the numbers on Feedburner haven't suffered too much. My highest daily stat is 638 and it only dropped to about 550 even when I was on holiday and didn't post for a week. I think that behaviour is a good sign for a blog but there needs to be a decent body of work to achieve that inertia. Once a blog has been going for long enough it develops its own inertia which keeps things ticking over even when you haven't posted for a few days. I'm starting to notice this a bit at my site but not posting for more than a couple of days does have a significant effect of the amount of traffic the site receives (as expected). What's interesting though is that, even during the periods when there are few updates, the numbers on Feedburner haven't suffered too much. My highest daily stat is 638 and it only dropped to about 550 even when I was on holiday and didn't post for a week. I think that behaviour is a good sign for a blog but there needs to be a decent body of work to achieve that inertia.

]]> By: Linked 2008-06-10 | FPettit.com http://www.scribkin.com/2008/06/10/strike-while-the-iron-is-hot/comment-page-1/#comment-73 Linked 2008-06-10 | FPettit.com Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:32:04 +0000 http://www.scribkin.com/?p=254#comment-73 [...] [scribkin] Strike While the Iron is Hot [...] [...] [scribkin] Strike While the Iron is Hot [...]

]]> By: My Blogging Burnout Experience | SheGeeks http://www.scribkin.com/2008/06/10/strike-while-the-iron-is-hot/comment-page-1/#comment-72 My Blogging Burnout Experience | SheGeeks Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:49:50 +0000 http://www.scribkin.com/?p=254#comment-72 [...] If anything, it made my brain come to a complete halt. So don’t stress out. It’s ok to take a few days off. [...] [...] If anything, it made my brain come to a complete halt. So don’t stress out. It’s ok to take a few days off. [...]

]]> By: J. Phil http://www.scribkin.com/2008/06/10/strike-while-the-iron-is-hot/comment-page-1/#comment-4308 J. Phil Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:59:35 +0000 http://www.scribkin.com/?p=254#comment-4308 Indeed! The new USB slim keyboard. A bit pricey but I had tested one on a PC at the store and it worked so I ordered it from Amazon. I'm loving it so far! No typos, almost silent and 2 spare USB ports on the sites to boot!<br><br>I am switching from the Logitech DiNovo bluetooth keyboard, that thing ate batteries for lunch. I decided I didn't want wireless anything on this system. Indeed! The new USB slim keyboard. A bit pricey but I had tested one on a PC at the store and it worked so I ordered it from Amazon. I'm loving it so far! No typos, almost silent and 2 spare USB ports on the sites to boot!

I am switching from the Logitech DiNovo bluetooth keyboard, that thing ate batteries for lunch. I decided I didn't want wireless anything on this system.

]]> By: StevenHodson http://www.scribkin.com/2008/06/10/strike-while-the-iron-is-hot/comment-page-1/#comment-4307 StevenHodson Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:57:04 +0000 http://www.scribkin.com/?p=254#comment-4307 Is that one of those slimline one's that everyone was talking about awhile back?? If so I wanted one then and still want one now - they are so sweet. Is that one of those slimline one's that everyone was talking about awhile back?? If so I wanted one then and still want one now – they are so sweet.

]]> By: J. Phil http://www.scribkin.com/2008/06/10/strike-while-the-iron-is-hot/comment-page-1/#comment-4310 J. Phil Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:36:31 +0000 http://www.scribkin.com/?p=254#comment-4310 Thanks Felix! Thanks Felix!

]]> By: J. Phil http://www.scribkin.com/2008/06/10/strike-while-the-iron-is-hot/comment-page-1/#comment-4303 J. Phil Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:29:57 +0000 http://www.scribkin.com/?p=254#comment-4303 No worries, I believe hamburgers will be my downfall, not too much work! Actually, I love blogging, so it isn't stressful (yet). No worries, I believe hamburgers will be my downfall, not too much work! Actually, I love blogging, so it isn't stressful (yet).

]]> By: J. Phil http://www.scribkin.com/2008/06/10/strike-while-the-iron-is-hot/comment-page-1/#comment-4306 J. Phil Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:28:55 +0000 http://www.scribkin.com/?p=254#comment-4306 Agreed, Steven. I am trying to get to a Louis Gray like level of being able to push out a quality post in oh, 30 minutes to an hour.<br><br>I just got my new Apple Keyboard, and it is wonderful. Sorry, I just wanted to type that. Agreed, Steven. I am trying to get to a Louis Gray like level of being able to push out a quality post in oh, 30 minutes to an hour.

I just got my new Apple Keyboard, and it is wonderful. Sorry, I just wanted to type that.

]]> By: smbeebe http://www.scribkin.com/2008/06/10/strike-while-the-iron-is-hot/comment-page-1/#comment-4302 smbeebe Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:36:02 +0000 http://www.scribkin.com/?p=254#comment-4302 Hey Phil,<br><br>Please don't kill (blog) yourself OK ! <br><br>Nice post... very thought provoking. Obviously, finding the right "balance" in terms of blogging frequency is most important for you and your readers.<br><br>Susan Beebe<br>@smbeebe Hey Phil,

Please don't kill (blog) yourself OK !

Nice post… very thought provoking. Obviously, finding the right “balance” in terms of blogging frequency is most important for you and your readers.

Susan Beebe
@smbeebe

]]> By: britneymason http://www.scribkin.com/2008/06/10/strike-while-the-iron-is-hot/comment-page-1/#comment-4304 britneymason Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:31:28 +0000 http://www.scribkin.com/?p=254#comment-4304 I say more quality less often! Quality is always better then quantity. I say more quality less often! Quality is always better then quantity.

]]> By: StevenHodson http://www.scribkin.com/2008/06/10/strike-while-the-iron-is-hot/comment-page-1/#comment-4305 StevenHodson Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:27:25 +0000 http://www.scribkin.com/?p=254#comment-4305 there also comes a point as well as you expand your fields of reference that being able to do at least one or two <b>quality</b> posts isn't that hard. This is especially true if you find yourself in a niche that is actually expanding beyond being an actual "niche" there also comes a point as well as you expand your fields of reference that being able to do at least one or two quality posts isn't that hard. This is especially true if you find yourself in a niche that is actually expanding beyond being an actual “niche”

]]> By: felix http://www.scribkin.com/2008/06/10/strike-while-the-iron-is-hot/comment-page-1/#comment-4309 felix Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:24:02 +0000 http://www.scribkin.com/?p=254#comment-4309 It is definitely better to post better quality less frequently. Any form of daily posting is already ahead of most of the game! There are plenty of excellent blogs who post less than daily. I think for the hobby blogger it's important to strike a balance and make sure that whatever amount your blogging, you're enjoying it. Nice post and good conclusion! :) It is definitely better to post better quality less frequently. Any form of daily posting is already ahead of most of the game! There are plenty of excellent blogs who post less than daily. I think for the hobby blogger it's important to strike a balance and make sure that whatever amount your blogging, you're enjoying it. Nice post and good conclusion! :)

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