Comments on: How To Demonstrate Integrity On Your Blog

By: Tanveer Naseer

Tanveer Naseer — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:25:11 +0000

I couldn’t agree with you more, James, especially because I view comments as a discussion between the writer and the readers about the piece in question. Of course, there are many blogs that focus more on the number of comments than on fostering any dialogue between the writer and the blog’s audience. Personally, I think those bloggers are missing out on the opportunities that come from engaging with your audience.

Thanks James for sharing your thoughts on this.

By: JamesF

JamesF — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:40:44 +0000

One of the things that makes integrity on blogs to me is responsiveness. I will check back often if I know the blogger will respond back to comments and it gives them credibility that they will stand up for what their article is about in the first place.

By: John Haydon

John Haydon — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:04:17 +0000

Thanks, Ginny! .-= John Haydon´s last blog ..Do People Really Need Your Onlne Community? =-.

By: ginny

ginny — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 01:52:03 +0000

Great post John, thanks for sharing. This is a tough one, like you said, to convey over the internet, I like how you worded it, it came across clear and concise. Integrity is big and you nailed it!

By: John Haydon

John Haydon — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:12:04 +0000

Jessie – I completely agree. What commenters say about the blogger, and how willing they are to “fall on a sword” for that blogger, says a lot about character.
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By: John Haydon

John Haydon — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:55:02 +0000

Frank and Joel – Thanks for stopping by!

@Joel – Good point about Twitter vs. Facebook shares and RSS vs. email counts. It does all depend on what means “social proof” to the reader.

Another way of demonstrating social proof is to use testimonials. Readers who don’t “get” Twitter would probably “get” a few impressive testimonials.
.-= John Haydon´s last blog ..How To Demonstrate Integrity On Your Blog =-.

By: Jessie King

Jessie King — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:23:39 +0000

I think one of the ways that integrity shows (especially on a blog) is the way the community connects. Not just via the comments (but that is important), but to the blogger as well.

Two bloggers I think get this are Mark W Schaefer and Danny Brown. I've seen times when someone's attacked Danny and his community has rallied, and Mark is excellent at saying things many other bloggers won't and has an appreciative community because of it.

So by all means, how many shares, etc, you get can count, but how many you properly have on your side says more.

Nice post, John, will check your blog out.

By: Frank Dickinson

Frank Dickinson — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:59:09 +0000

As a new blog owner I try hard to focus on: (as I build Subscriber counts)

1. Comment Replies – I make a special effort to continue the conversation by replying to each comment. It forms a bond between me and my readers that is hard to achieve any other way.

2. Consistency – I also post on a Monday, Wednesday, Friday schedule. It helps me with scheduling and helps, build a readership. The number one turn off I have with bloggers is going to their site and seeing that they have not posted for weeks, even months.

In regards to Social Media, I think integrity can be seen in how bloggers post their stuff. It’s really a matter of how often. Constant spamming of your last post on Twitter or Facebook leads to frustration in social media circles. This poor practice can eventually shoot you in the foot.

Thanks John – as always – thought provoking stuff!
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By: Joel

Joel — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:00:13 +0000

Very interesting John. The measures are a difficult one, as some people place much more weight on some than others. For example, I value RTs much higher than Facebook Shares, but for another blogger this may be different. Some people don't care about RSS subscriber counts but do very much about email subscribers.

However your post isn't about measurement but integrity and you nailed it.
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By: John Haydon

John Haydon — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:20:16 +0000

Tanveer – Thanks for having me post here. Looking forward to the comments!
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