Just finished reading the free little eBook just published and released by Seth Godin. You can download the “Who’s There?” PDF file here. [The first part in the series, “Knock Knock” is free here as well] It’s really interesting reading, but more importantly reading it produces much thought in the reader’s head. At least it did mine.
Of those questions, one is what is the purpose of my blog. Is it a “cats blog”, which Seth defines as a personal blog that isn’t really focused on having a pool of readers or audience. Although not the extreme purpose of my blog, if I didn’t think anyone was reading it, I’m not sure if I’d keep posting or not.
Reminds me of my high school days when I was an AM radio station DJ. Nobody listened so it was pretty boring just playing my personal collection of 50’s and 60’s radio hits on cassette! I would entertain myself as much as possible, as well as waiting for just the right moment to play the longer than average song so I’d have time to go to the bathroom.
Back to the topic at hand though, who am I writing for? I’m definitely not a “boss’ blog”, don’t have any subordinates, so no purpose in that, so I guess that makes me a “viral blog”.
Viral blog fits because I guess I’m trying to spread ideas. To a degree, not so much to convince others to think the same way as I do, but maybe in some cases to even see if there are other good arguments for me to change my mind about things.
So, tell me dear readers and especially subscribers (all 9 of you at current count), what is it exactly that keeps you interested in my blog? I have already found out from my brother that he wouldn’t read it if I weren’t his brother, but I guess that’s somewhat to be expected. Please e-mail me or leave comments and let me know the answers to some of these questions:
- What post was it that hooked you? Was it just one?
- What are you looking for? What post would make you go “BINGO!”
- What types of posts do you like?
- Do the categories help you?
- Would you enjoy a “Daily Humor” post?