Two weeks ago I thought I’d put up a fun post just asking everyone to ask me any two questions they’d like in order to get to know me better. The response was pretty awesome and I had a lot of fun putting together the video for all of this.

I hope the video turns out well… It took a while to set up as I made some mistakes with it at first.

Either way, here is the video and the text to follow.

Here is the FULL video and I really hope this all turned out well and is in order and all. Below this is each video seperated.

Enjoy!

I’ve been working to get the video to show up on the site. It’s on my Vimeo account. If it doesn’t show up below simply watch the full video here: Answer To Your Questions.

Jean asked:

What social media site or website is your best referring source of traffic?

My best source of traffic is direct as well as a few blogs such as andbreak.com and some other I’ve not heard of until recently. Ultimately however, where I commend at and where I guest post are also great traffic grabbers.

What’s your typical blogging schedule look like?

My blogging schedule actually isn’t steady but I work hard each day to put in the hours necessary to get what needs to be done. With my 3 month old little girl it can be trying at times but I love her enough to be there for her 100% as well as put the hours into my blog here.

I’m most creative in the morning and jot ideas down so that I can get things done throughout the day if she’s sleeping or something like that. I normally get up around 8 to 10 and she’s already up so pen and paper are my “best friends” lol.

Thanks so much for those questions, Jean!

Dev asked:

What got you getting started to build your blog?

Honestly, heartbreak.

I’ve already been a kind of person who wanted something different out of life than the regular 9 to 5 crap. It may be for some but just isn’t for me. I love my freedom too much and because my girlfriend and I were in fights and I ended up getting my heart broken, I turned to finding something of a hobby to get myself into and my mind off of how I was feeling. I found Yaro Starak’s blog and on from there discovered so many more great blogs and only continued to get deeper into this thing called blogging.

What are your methods of marketing for your blog?

Mainly Twitter, Facebook, commenting, guest posting, my mailing list, youtube and so fourth. I actually just recently got my mailing list up and am glad I did. Mine’s not like most out there however and there’s some goodies inside if you sign up.

I really just work hard at being me and getting myself out there to show what I’m all about and give all that I can. I also fully believe in over delivering whenever possible.

Thanks for those questions, Dev – Seriously!

Elisha asked:

What niche are you in?

I’m in the blogging niche or as you could put it, the helping other bloggers and people improve their blog using simple techniques. I know it’s a huge market and I’m not making money yet but it’s fun and I truly enjoy connecting with people and helping people solve problems.

What plugins you used in this blog?

Honestly, a lot. I’m not going to list all of them here but if you look at my site you will see some of the obvious plugins. For the COMPLETE list just watch the video. I actually read off every single plugin currently installed and activated on my blog.

Why do you use MailChimp and what are the benefits?

I really can’t compare anything to Aweber but I will say that MailChimp is awesome because it has all the main features I think you would need to create a good mailing list and it’s free. I go into more detail in the video and also would love to hear anyone’s opinion on either Aweber OR MailChimp.

Thank you for your questions Elisha!

Jillian asked:

Do you have a monetary goal in mind with what you’d like to earn online (and if so, what is it?)?

I do and it’s rather high but with this blog somewhere around $1,000 to $5,000 a month roughly some how. Over all, can’t say and it will have to be done with niche sites and more blogs. More detail in the video as always.

Who are some bloggers that you’d like to do a joint venture with?

I haven’t found anyone specific but I would like to find like-minded people who have the same goals I have and are ready to go into the same projects as I am and who I can really connect with on a more personal level than just my blog.

Thanks for your questions, Jillian!

Julius asked:

How do you particularly find new ideas to write about?

I mostly find ideas from just about anywhere. A lot of times from other blogger’s comments and blogs in general. Also from my daughter and the world around me. I pretty much have ideas come to me and I know I’d better write them down for later so that I stay ahead of the game.

Which stats do you pay the most attention to? (Alexa, Google, etc)

I don’t pay much attention to stats for the most part but I am more now and I use Google Analytics. I use that because I like it and I think it works well for the most part. I do look at both just not all the time.

Thanks for your questions, Julius!

Jeffrey Morgan asked:

What is your educational background?

I’m a High School Graduate from Southeast Polk. Go Rams! Hell, I still miss High School and would go back to school if I could which is probably a good sign I SHOULD look into college as there’s no time like the present.

Where do you see yourself in ten years? Not in terms of wealth, but rather in terms of personal growth.

Not sure actually. That’s my short answer. Actually I see myself having some assets and family taken care of and being out of debt. I also see myself setting some more personal goals and getting passed some fears I have such as driving in new and unfamiliar areas.

Lastly, careers wise, I see myself running multiple blogs and niche websites and making a great living online.

What pets do you have in your household?

I currently have NO pets in my household however my favorite animals are dogs. I love cats AND dogs but my favorite are dogs.

The animals I have/had in my life have been/are Lady (dog), Shadow (dog), Rex (dog), Benji (dog), Blue (cat), Koo (cat), Lenny AKA Lenny-Poo (dog).

Thanks so much for your questions, Jeffrey!

Pete asked:

Do you have any major time and resource drains like a day job?

I DO have a daughter which makes it very difficult at times to get things done as I’m right now getting all of this finished and currently getting the video formatted and all and it’s 12:22 AM Friday (the day it’s going up). It’s late for me believe it or not but I’m doing this because I gave my word and this blog and the community is important to me.

My girlfriend is working full time and I’m a stay-at-home dad and “full-time” blogger working my ass off to build this blog up to make sure it makes great value to people and eventually brings in money.

What is your favorite resource for tips on how to make your blog look good.

I honestly don’t have many tips for you on this one but I will recommend a few ideas here. One being that I would talk to TravisAMorgan about a logo/design and such as he did The InfoPreneurs logo. I also recommend Heather from ShadesOfADream.com/blog as she knows 3D art very well.

Other than that I just recommend playing around with Thesis as it’s a killer blog theme and has a lot of powerful potential in my opinion.

I’ll get you a link to a service I used a while back and was pretty happy with. They set up the entire blog for just a dollar and I really like what they had to offer. As the video says, even now, I’m trying my best to get all things set up here and get this post up on time for later today so I’ll get you the link sometime around this weekend.

Thank you very much for your questions, Pete!

Steve Youngs asked:

Who are your three favourite authors (not necessarily, but preferably. of fiction)?

I don’t necessarily have three favorite authors but if you read Wednesday’s post you will know who my all-time favorite author is. Larry Winget. I also really enjoyed Gary’s Crush It even though I don’t have a copy of my own.

I read quite a bit but a lot of what I read is blogs and I really do need to read more books.

You have a time machine that can take you anywhere and any when. What are your first three destinations?

1st. Back to when I was 13 years of age because my grandmother was still alive and I miss her greatly. We had a fantastic relationship and she was the best person I ever knew. She was also a huge inspiration in my life.

2nd. When I turn 25 years of age I’d like to see my buddy Pal who lives in the Netherlands. We’ve been great friends now JUST online for about 11 years and I’ve never met him. We talk all the time and I’ve also never been out of the USA so I think It’d be great fun to venture out and meet him and see what his world is like.

3rd. I would absolutely love to see what the year 3000 brings. See what the world has become and how technology has progressed. Who wouldn’t? And I highly doubt I’m going to live long enough to see that year so that would definitely be a place I’d go.

Thanks for the amazing questions there Steve!

Abby Kerr Ink asked:

What’s your ultimate goal for this blogging adventure you’re on?

My ultimate goal for this blog is really to connect with people and build up a strong community and help solve problems and create great business that delivers excellent performance and quality.

How many hours a day or a week do you devote to the whole shebang — writing, marketing, networking, making videoes, etc.

Quite a bit of time actually, Abby. About five hours each day doing all of it and sometimes more.

Some random person on YouTube asked:

What is your favorite food?

Pizza.

Why doesn’t my girlfriend love me?

No clue.

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Get to know me better by asking me ANY 2 questions you like right here!

Is it strange to think about math and blogging? Maybe so. But the two actually work together more than you may think.

I personally have to use math every day for my blog to make sure of a few things including:

1. How many posts to write in advance
2. How many blogs I commented on and will check today for a reply
3. How many comments I have on my blog and retweets I’ve gotten
4. … And the newest reason is to make sure I have enough blogs chosen per week to cover the top 30 monthly experience.

Sound like a lot of work? You bet it is, believe it or not. Fun. Most of the time. Necessary? Without a doubt.

So why is math a big deal in blogging? It’s not. But it does exist and helps you out more than you know.

What are some ways you use math in your blogging life and do you have any advice or ideas to add to my list?

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You can surely read hundreds (literally) of blog posts a day and get a lot of great information. You can also keep up with what’s going on in social media such as Twitter and Facebook. Doing all this will help you but it won’t help you if you’ve been doing it and are seeing the same results you’ve seen for months now and want something more.

So how do you get something more? How do you finally get what you want?

My suggestion is to simply blog better by doing just two simple yet effective things that will bring you better results instantly. Try this, really!

Before I bring you two great tips for blogging better though I do want you to realize that it may take time once you’re doing the right thing. The amount of time it takes just depends on how willing you are to do this consistently because your results will improve, I promise.

1. Plan.
2. Do.

It really is this simple. If you can find a simpler way then please let me know. Let’s look at these more closely so we understand each other a bit better.

Plan: You have to know specifics here.

Want more comments? OK. Try this.

If you want 50 comments on your blog each time you post up new content then I would suggest that you comment on at least (if not more) 50 blogs that have to do with anything your niche. I also highly suggest doing a lot of guest posts.

Want more people on your mailing list? Well, here’s my thoughts.

Give people a reason to want to be on your list. I can talk about this (now) because I have my own mailing list and offer everyone who signs up for it my free Killer Content Guide. What’s different about my guide? Not much. I just offer a nice bonus video at the end as a thank you for subscribing and reading the guide.

Want more people to share your content? This is easy.

Ask. I’m not going sit here and tell you that I have a lot of people sharing and spreading my content because I don’t. I’m not saying that’s bad or good either. It’s honestly up to what YOU want from your blog. There are many blogs out there that have hundreds of tweets on their content (much more than I get, easy) but if I ask people to then I’m sure I’ll get more people to spread my content.

Let me prove it to you. Seriously.

I honestly want this post to reach many people because it has a simple message to it with great quality information (I think). If you feel the same please do me the favor of helping me spread this post around the blogosphere via Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Digg, StumbleUpon or whatever else is out there if you’d like.

I truly will appreciate it.

Do you want more people to guest post on your blog? Easy again.

Build relationships with people and then ask them to guest post. I’m sure you will find people who will want to. If not, you really need to get out there and make yourself known a bit more and build up those relationships.

Now lets look at the other simple yet very effective of the formula here.

Do: You have to take action on the plan you’ve created.

I’ll make this extremely simple for you. Once you know the specifics of what you want for your blog (as mentioned above in some cases) just do something different than what you’ve done.

Better yet, find out what has worked for others. You should have your plan already created and written down as to what you’re wanting. Now just try that. Take notes so you don’t forget what you’ve read and learned and go do that. See what happens. If you get what you’re after keep doing that. If you want to find a better way, keep researching and keep doing and eventually (probably sooner than later if you’re always taking action) you will see the results you’re after.

What do you think of my ideas here and would you add anything to my list?

Again please help me share this post anywhere you like if you feel it’s a post that’s worth doing so with.

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If you want to make your blog into something big then you need to think big. You have to make sure you’re taking your blogging seriously and kep at it. Post articles, communicate with other bloggers, visit their blogs and leave incredible comments, do vidoes, get involved on Twitter, Facebook and more. Make sure you’re out there doing what you can to show that you’re someone who has something to offer.

Serious blogging also requires a lot of time. You have got to put months into this… It’s not just going to happen over night. That’s the exact reason you need to put so much into this up front and consistently improve is because over time, people will see that you’re still out there busting ass and letting your voice be heard. That alone will have people’s attention.

Here’s a video for you about this:

Look at it this way too: If you have a plan then you have somewhere to go. Without that plan, there’s no reason to move..

Are you taking your blog serious?

I did a recent post about not JUST tweeting new content that I find on the Internet. I did that for a few reasons.

1. Twitter is an amazing tool if used correctly.
2. Providing consistent quality content is what blogging is all about and helping people is a great way to make connections and be in the now.
3. Twitter is simple and if David Risley can write an entire book about the importance of using such a simple, small, (to some, completely stupid) and fun application then it must be worth something!

Twitter can make for creating great connections and providing a lot of information extremely fast. It connects you to people who you might want to directly connect with and to learn more about them so that you can help spread their content around. It’s all about helping each other.

I’m currently reading David’s Twitter Manual and so far believe he has a lot of good points in it as far as how powerful and useful it can be. It’s honestly a shame that so many people can’t see how it can be used so greatly and do so much for business and personal opportunities.

The main and last point I really want to stress in this post is that you absolutely should at least give Twitter a chance for your business and personal life if you want. I encourage you not to think about doing it but actually create an account.

It’s free to use and the more people and businesses you find on there you can follow just might follow you back. You could create great lasting relationships with a lot of people who share common interests and help you achieve your goals much faster.

I also recommend reading David’s Twitter Manual. I’m not getting paid if you click on the link. It’s not an affiliate link. However, I’d be grateful if you get the same inspiring and solid information out of it as I currently am. I recommend it because David’s a good guy who’s truly willing to help people learn how to make twitter improve your business and blog.

What are you waiting for? Sign up and give it a go and don’t forget to connect with me on there too @bluepop13.

I’m not an expert at blogging and I’m not an expert at making money at blogging. I don’t think anyone actually can be considered an expert at any point because there is always someone doing it better or even doing it worse. We learn from one another and from ourselves and therefore we basically all create our own success.

This being said, from the information I’ve gathered by watching videos, reading blogs around the world and watching this video, I’ve thought up two basic ways you’re probably not making money from your blog and the way to change that is to quit doing them in my opinion.

1. Take Time To Build The Relationship

Everyone wants more money and the faster the better. I also want money and more importantly do I want to have more fun in my life and do things that make me happy. I want more free time with my family as does everyone else around. I also want to help people and give all that I can.

I feel a blog can help with this tremendously because it’s a long haul process that can do wonders for personal pleasure or business.

You can easily email your friends and family and co-workers and tweet articles you find interesting and get on Facebook and the like but when it comes to really giving people something good, bring them back to your blog and that’s where a great new relationship can truly come together at.

Blog consistently and put some effort into your words and bring passion to the table. Do that as well as keep at it. Literally put some hours into your blog and treat it as a business and keep going, improve as you go, learn from others, communicate, get to know people, build your list, and never try and sell people on an idea or on a product you “believe in” just to make some quick cash. Do that and you’ll loose people right away.

Really focus on being there and helping people through your blog. Allow guest posts on your blog and share with other bloggers as well.

Bottom line is, build up a good relationship by using your blog to really connect with your readers and in the end things will come together nicely. Your readers are what will be paying your bills because some of them will become customers so treat them right and give them what they want. Don’t just give them crap. Give them quality even beyond a relationship.

2. Take Charge of Your Audience: Blog About What You Know (Become A Leader)

If you just blog about something you read on another blog because you thought it was a cool idea, that’s great. But don’t do that all the time. Make your blog have a purpose and make it about what you really care and know something about. If you know a lot about music and instruments, build a blogging business around that.

Don’t just go around telling people how to make money by blogging about making music though if you yourself have no clue how to do it.

Also, keep your readers informed of your decisions. If you just start placing banner adds or marketing products on your site and don’t involve your audience, things will probably not go so smoothly. I am currently not making money yet with this blog though I do intend to do just that.

How? By giving my loyal audience of great people who come to see what I’ve been up to and read my words great quality every time. Period. What products and services am I going to give them? I’m not sure at this point. It’s been on my mind for quite some time and even though life is all about taking action and just going for it, I have to make sure I’m not just giving them complete crap with my actions I might take.

That being said, I’m still focusing myself on making sure I’m writing about topics I know something about or am truly inspired by and am providing quality, building up relationships and allowing them to help me make money when the time comes.

I recommend every blogger who is serious about making money online or at least helping someone else start an online business do the same.

What do you do about these two ideas? Do you do them or not and how well do they work out for you?

Twitter is an awesome program for a lot of reasons. The main reason is because it’s a very simple and powerful tool if used correctly. You really can do wonders with it and it’s just so damn simple to use. I myself use HootSuite most of the time now for Re-Tweeting articles I find worthy on the net but I don’t just tweet the newest articles.

I usually can remember the main blogs I visit on a daily basis but also like to use Google Reader so I can rip through what I want to read quickly and leave my comments and Re-Tweet what I want to and here are five reasons I don’t JUST tweet the newest articles.

1. Helping Someone Else’s Killer Idea

I often re-tweet older blogs posts sometimes because I read something that is just amazing and want to help the person out by showing off their hard work. Everyone likes a bit of a helping hand with things and if you find an article that’s a month old and is just amazing to the point beyond words, why not share it with all your followers? Sure, 300 out of 10,000 might have already read it but it shows you’re bringing it back because you want to show it off again.

2. Going The Extra Mile

It’s easy to just re-tweet all the new articles at the very of blogs. Sure it’s not exactly hard to go back in to older posts but it can take a longer time because you have to scroll down and do a bit of extra work. You should really read the articles and if you have to scroll down, read the title, then if interested read the article and THEN re-tweet things it’s just more work on your part. Therefore, it’s nice to go the extra mile for someone and really do a bit of extra work. Who knows, they just might for you some day. Give and get.

3. Inspiration

Bringing up an older post to someone who’s not read it can possibly really inspire them and create a whole new post in itself. You never know what’s to come and inspiration can hit at any moment. This is great especially if you’re reading an old post and a killer idea comes to mind that you absolutely have to share. You could re-tweet the post and then link directly to it on your post that was inspired by it. Then, you might just get double tweets than you normally do on YOUR blog post.

You might but but it never hurts to give it a go, right?!

4. I’m Behind A Couple Days

Sometimes we all just get behind and get lazy. We’re human, it happens and when it does we have to go back and catch up. Granted, we’re not all going to like every post that’s out there and you may like 2 out of every 5 posts you read from a blog you visit daily to see what’s new. Well, if you scroll down to see where you left off and something catches your eye instead of just going with what the newest article is, who knows what you’ll find out. It’s worth it. Just go for it.

5. It’s Fun

Seriously, I’m not making money at this stuff yet and I really want to help people in some way through this blog and through my other blog(s) but ultimately, as you’ll read if you’re new to this blogging thing, it takes time and a lot of effort put into it. Therefore, if you can’t do it just for fun and you’re ONLY  in it for the money you’re on a long hard road to failure. Have fun tweeting, talking, communicating, posting, everything. I have fun sharing content because I like people to not only get their great ideas out there shared by me but I like people seeing the great ideas I’ve shared and then wanting to connect with me because the info I shared was crazy cool and they really enjoyed it.

Ok, that paragraph is a bit long but again, this is fun so just have fun and start tweeting.

What do you Tweet and why do you do it that way?

Here is a video I finally figured out how to record from the Mac computer and upload to YouTube so that you could all see.

Darren over at ProBlogger.net made a post about wanting people’s ideas on their best blogging tips. Here’s my video, enjoy:

What does everyone think?

My first video… It’s kinda quiet I know but for a first time video not bad I think.

This is a Pop Post by Tom Walker, who wrote this guest post, is a blogger and designer based in the UK. He works with a supplier of HP 901 ink supplies as an editor and writer on their blog where he focusses mostly on his passion of advertising design.

Relationships are an important part of our daily lives and, although some may not realize it, building relationships with other bloggers can help you become a successful long-term blogger. In everyday life people build relationships through their interaction with each other and people get to know one another through a variety of ways. The nature of blogging, however, means that people only get to interact through writing, and thus developing relationships is quite different in the world of blogging. The following tips provide some guidelines on how you can build relationships with fellow bloggers.

Don’t Dive Straight in With a Comment

Take some time to learn a little more about the blog and the blogger. Find out a little about the blog and consider any previous comments made before leaving your own. This will add value to what you have to say and earn you some respect as a blogger.

Pass on Information

People come to blogs with the purpose of learning new information as well as sharing their knowledge. Be generous about sharing information you come across or the knowledge you have in a particular niche and you are sure to make an impression, but be careful not to be seen as a know all.

Check Things Out Before Leaving Links

Leaving a link is a good way to show others that you are willing to interact and share your knowledge, but before doing so be sure to check out whether this is acceptable. Never leave a link without a comment as it will not give a good impression.

Follow Up on Comments

When you receive a comment on a post you have made be sure to respond if necessary. This is particularly important if your comment argues a point or poses a question. If you neglect to follow up you will give the impression that you are not interested in what others have to say.

Always Remember Your Place

When you are commenting on another person’s blog be sure to remember that you are a visitor here. By all means share your knowledge and experiences, but make sure you don’t steal the lime light or criticize the blogger. If you notice an error or information that is not totally accurate then send a polite email instead of posting a comment about it.

Ask Questions

Asking questions creates a good impression on others as it shows them that you are interested. It also allows you to find out more about a person’s character, their ambitions, strengths, weaknesses and their purpose for blogging. This, after all, is what relationship building is all about.

Be Patient

All relationships take some time to grow and those built through blogging are no exception. Gradually build trust and mutual respect with fellow bloggers and you will find that the relationship will naturally develop. Don’t be offended if people don’t respond to you at first as this is normal before people warm to you. Do persist but don’t annoy.

Prove Yourself in Your Niche

Being the ‘new kid on the block’ means that it could take some time before you make an impression. People will be waiting to see if you have the staying power and that you are able to contribute something of substance.

Come With the Spirit of Generosity

One of the quickest ways to turn others off is if you are only there for what you can get out of it. Be generous with your knowledge and expertise in order to help someone achieve their goals. Be encouraging and supportive and always remember that you get what you give.

Write What You Mean

When we are communicating through writing it is often easy for our intentions to be misunderstood. Ensure that you read what you have written before posting it and think about how it may be interpreted. Also, be sure to use emoticon where necessary to help convey the right message.

Without the face to face contact with others blogging can, at time, be a lonely activity. Building relationships with other bloggers will not only ensure you more success, but will certainly make the whole process more enjoyable. Most things in life are more rewarding when you have someone to share it with.

My Google Reader account is full of blogs. So full in fact that I have to talk myself into using the damn thing because more often than not I can remember out of just thinking about it what blogs I visit on a daily basis and get there myself, without the help of the reader.

That being said, I feel now that there is a time you should look into actually adding a blog to your RSS reader because it matters. You might be thinking… But don’t all blogs that have something useful to say matter? Yes, if it’s going to add value to your daily life. Not if it’s just something you can remember easliy and has a few good articles every once in a while.

My point with this has to do with a few factors about blogs in general which are…

Amazing And Catchy Titles

I write the title of my articles first and I recommend you do the same. I heard about this from CopyBlogger.com and the reason it’s recommended is because it’s a starting point to what you’re going to talk about in your article. Have a great title and use some key words each time. Make sure it makes sense and that it will catch attention of certain people and make them want to know more. This is where it all starts because if no article catches their attention then you’re never going to have them visit that article.

Amazing Content To Backup Your Titles

This is just as important in my opinion. Make sure that you provide extremely useful content that is related to your title in some way and that really stands out in how you present it. At first you might suck at writing but if you’re writing about something you’re passionate about it really shouldn’t take long before you really do become better at it. Let your article inspire people, teach them something, allow them to think about what you’re saying, have solid and meanginful points and ask them questions to really get something going on in their heads. Do all of this each and every time you write an article about anything and watch what happens.

Interact

Everyone knows about commenting and it’s important to do so. If you want to know what everyone thinks about what you have to say you need to ask them to do do this. More important, whether you have 50 comments a day or 2 comments a day is replying back and interacting with people. This shows so much about your blog and about you. Do this and watch what happens. On top of this you need to at least visit the blogs that comment on your blog to see if there’s anything you can find of value and return the favor with. If not, that’s ok. But you should at least put in the extra effort to show you appreciate something they have to say in case you do find something worth saying on their end of things.

Re-Tweet

There’s more than just tweeting out there to help spread the word about your blog and your fellow bloggers, I understand that. Tweets however, are one of the biggest ways of spreading information around so do something to allow your content to be spread because if it’s good enough (and you’ll know if it is) then you want to provide a way of doing this. Also, make sure you remember to return the favor to others who provide excellent content and value. Give them love too.

My bottom line with all of this is quite simple. This is just the basics of what I feel makes a decent blog… Yes a decent one. Look at these factors to see if that blog is worth keeping in your RSS reader. If so, keep it. If not, maybe it’s time to reconsider why it’s still sitting there.

Why am I putting this statement out there? Because this is one huge factor to look at to make sure you’re getting value for your time and maybe someone can think about doing all of this to maintain their stability in YOUR RSS reader for days and more to come.

Keep all this in mind when loading up whatever reader you use and consider why you read each blog there when you visit it. I make sure there’s enough good articles that really catch my eye and I make sure that they’re always interacting with their commenters and maintaining things nicely. Consistency is a big factor in keeping up with things.

Ok… Now to you my loyal friends, family and fellow bloggers.

What do you consider to be worth keeping certain blogs in your RSS feed readers each time you visit them?