I agree that 3-4 new posts per week is what I look for in a bloggin’ buddy. What I want is solid material that makes me think, makes me laugh, pushes me to be better, or even a combination of all those things.

Blogging is about reputation, and in many ways you can compare it to a struggling sports star. Who cares if you hit a home run 2 months ago, where’s the performance right now (Ryan Howard get it together)? Solid content needs to keep pouring out or eventually readers will be lost.

When I started my blog back in July I tried to post daily and found myself pushing ideas out before they matured. My own blog flavor was missing and I sounded like everyone else. I realized that my best stuff comes out when I write 3-4 times a week and that’s exactly what I push for now.

Great Article, looking forward to reading through a bit more!

PS – I think this season of Dexter may turn out to be my favorite yet. And sure I agree LOST is still a bit better, but if the writers don’t end it intelligently I’ll move my favorite killer into the #1 spot!

Lately I’ve been trying to write shorter posts that are topical and to some extent, time-sensitive. I’ve been trying to use mind maps to keep track of my ideas and (hopefully) lead the reader somewhere over time instead of just writing what I think about.

Comments have dropped off, but I think that’s due to the conversation taking place everywhere (Twitter, FB, etc.) I’m not sure comments are a great indicator of a successful blog anymore. There are just so many people blogging that it’s hard to keep up, honestly.

I think I’m babbling now, so I’m going to submit!
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If that happens twice a week, works fine

I suspect people who blog everyday spend a lot of time researching [or get their research done] – which is a significant investment of time.

So the question is of time and content

My personal experience is the blogs I enjoy reading the most [including yours] are those that post twice a week [500 words] or once a week [longer, almost essays]: with remarkable and diverse content that stays relevant over the long-term.

Cheers
Anita
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Thanks for stopping by and sharing your insights Adam. I look forward to more from you!

And you’re right. If a blog posts 3x a day, but their content is worth reading that often I will. The thing is I have a lower threshold of patience for that amount of frequency. 1 out 3 isn’t doing the trick. If someone writes a shoddy post once a day that’s tolerable, but if I have to avoid 2 shoddy posts for one good one, I’m probably opting out.

I like your approach. I enjoy when writers write predominantly in their niches and comfort zones, but I also like a personal element that really humanizes their blog for me.

One thing I’ve noticed with blogs that post more frequently (with some exceptions obviously) are that they typically get less comments. With more post turnover they have less time to digest the content and participate in a full-fledged conversation.

I’d hate to sacrifice good discussions for more posts.

But if you aren’t feeling inspired to write that much, I say only post when you feel up for it. Afterall, it’s your blog. It should be fun, not a chore.
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But for industry professional type blogs, I definitely agree that the best approach is “say more, less often.” Many of us are following a lot of different blogs, so I totally appreciate when bloggers post less frequently with genuinely useful, thoughtful material. Posting just to stick with a publishing schedule is a disservice to the readers.
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