Comments on: Do You Commit Keyword Stuffing’s Deadliest Sin?

By: Cathy

Cathy — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 12:10:02 +0000

Hi Marty: Thanks for stopping by. Of course, a lot of this post was tongue-in-cheek, but I think it’s like Jeanine said, storytelling, when done right, is very effective.

From the one post I read of yours, I would say you do a very nice job of that. Because you are sharing and what the reader receives is an uplifting, feel-good message. The intent has a lot to do with the message.

Thanks again, Marty, for stopping by, and keep on sharing those beautiful posts.

By: Marty

Marty — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 00:20:33 +0000

Ok. Confession. Done it loads of times and feel it a bit uncomfortable when “one” dies it! . people like to know about us so we like to talk about us sometimes…… often……. frequently…..most of the time……. all the time.
Gonna focus on the “eyes” instead!

By: Cathy

Cathy — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:20:54 +0000

In reply to Jeanine Byers Hoag. Hi Jeanine: I agree with you and love storytelling. It is a great way of communicating. However, I believe there is a difference between sharing a story and crossing over into preaching. Take for example, the above heading of How I Made $5,000 in One Month Writing Blogs. If you change the "I" to "You," it becomes more inviting, How You Can Make $5,000 in One Month Writing Blogs. Now, when you talk about how "I did it and maybe this will work for you, too," the reader appreciates that you're sharing. And you are so right about the trust. If I know you and trust you, I may not react the same way to that headline. Thanks for stopping by, Jeanine, and sharing a really good tip about storytelling.

By: Jeanine Byers Hoag

Jeanine Byers Hoag — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:06:44 +0000

Great post! Though I also think that storytelling can be very powerful in a blog post and if the story is about the blogger, it can help people feel connected and begin to feel like they know, like and trust her.

By: Cathy

Cathy — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:31:29 +0000

In reply to Tammy Matthews.

Hi, Tammy. I think as we get more comfortable blogging, SEO becomes the tool it was supposed to be and not one that forces us into a writing style that is not natural.

As long as we put ourselves in the shoes of our readers, and not focus on just our needs, I think it shows. One thing about this post – as I mentioned, it’s making me paranoid about using the word “I.” LOL! 😀

Thanks for stopping by, Tammy, and sharing your thoughts.

By: Tammy Matthews

Tammy Matthews — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:17:30 +0000

I have to admit than when I first started it was like I would type my keyword 20 times and find a way to make sentences around it. Not literally, but that’s the way it turned out.

Also, I often have a time of whether to write you or I or people or what I need to put in there.

Thanks
TAM

By: Cathy

Cathy — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:34:08 +0000

♫ Me-me-me ♫ Thanks, Kim, for the reminder. 🙂

By: Kim Lemon

Kim Lemon — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:27:07 +0000

Makes good sense to me… and let’s not forget the “me-me’s” 😉

By: Cathy

Cathy — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 20:52:21 +0000

In reply to Stella – Strategic Internet Marketing Tips.

Thanks, Stella. You have to have fun. This is my personal blog where I let a bit more “hang out.” It was pretty much in limbo and I found I wanted to have a blog away from my business writing.

After this comment, however, people may click away because of my overuse of the word “I.” 🙂

Thanks for stopping by, Stella. I am happy to get to know you through the blogtribe. It’s a lot of fun.

By: Cathy

Cathy — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 20:46:48 +0000

I’m with you there, Girlfriend! 😉 Thanks for stopping by my personal blog, Lori, and sharing a laugh.