Comments on: I’m Very Research-y

By: Chrissy

Chrissy — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:21:07 +0000

I use Twitter and Facebook.

I consider a blogger a friend (although, not the same as IRL) if we have some sort of “comment relationship”. I think I’m a “fan”, in regards to much-visited blogs, where the blogger wouldn’t be able to remember my username.

Blog design…..I’m drawn in by blogs that have obviously utilized graphic magic, but that isn’t what keeps me reading. If a blogger is using a site template, with no frills!, and I feel a connection, I’ll stay. :-)

By: Rachelle

Rachelle — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:23:28 +0000

1. relational
2. i do think of the bloggers as my friends, or at least acquaintances although i rarely leave comments and i have not met any authors of the blogs i read.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 06:45:52 +0000

1) When you read a blog, are you looking for a super-professional presentation (design, photography, writing, etc.), or are you looking for something that might not look as professional but feels really relational? Or some combination of the two?

Both are important, professional presentation as far as readability, links, images, basically I like it to look nice, and make sense. But the most importan feature is the blogger has to be relational. Without that there is no reason to read :) Your blog has both :)

2) Do you tend to think of bloggers as friends? I mean, not your closest friends or anything – but do you feel like you have a little bit of a relationship with the bloggers you read?
Yes I feel like I have a relationship with the bloggers I follow, more like a well liked aquaintance than a friend since I haven’t met any of them in “Real Life.” I have met people from forums though and find them much the same in person so I do feel I develop a relationship with the bloggers I comment on, and who answer back. Otherwise it’s a bit of a one way “conversation”

3) Do you use Twitter or Facebook?
I do both!

By: jennfer

jennfer — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 23:36:29 +0000

I am purely a content person. I want to be told a story, even if it about potty training junior. I read blogs for entertainment.

Presentation… I don’t like a small font. If I have to lean toward my computer screen to read or if the blog has a “directions to your new toaster” feel to it, I just can’t read. UNLESS…

I have built a relationship with that blogger. I think blogging as a hobby entails building relationships with other bloggers. WE can count on each other to CARE what we have written.

And I occasionally use Facebook.

By: MemeGRL

MemeGRL — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:46:09 +0000

1) I’m embarrassed to say that I almost never click over to the blog and do most of my reading on a reader (Google reader) so the great designs are lost on me. The relational aspect is far more important to me.
That said, my gifts are not of design, so I admire the well-put-together blogsites very much, and it probably matters more than I think the first time I click over.

2) I do. My husband doesn’t get it at all. But yes.

3) Both. However, I only “Friend” people I have actual (not just virtual) relationships with on Facebook (though if it were the only way to get this blog, however, I would be quick to make an exception–and besides, we’re friends, right?) and I rarely tweet myself; I’m mostly on Twitter to see what others have to say. Re: Facebook: I know I wouldn’t be thrilled to have my virtual world and semi-real-world cross over too much. But maybe that’s just me.

Fun things to think about. Have a great weekend!