Arianna Huffinton is the co-creator of Huffington Post. Her blog is one of the political pulse points of the 2088 Elections. WAIT!!!! This is not a political post. Phew! Thought I had lost you for a minute there.
Ariana was on the Daily Show with John Stewart hocking her book- just like everyone else. But, the difference is I just may actually make this purchase. The book and the topic she is discussing on The Daily Show is about blogging with Passion. The book is titled ‘ The Huffington Post Complete Guide to Blogging’.
She talks about how blogging is not about perfection, but rather blogging is about intimacy, immediacy, transparency and sharing your thoughts the way you share them with friends.
I agree with what she is saying. Ever since I strayed off the ‘niche’ path so to speak I am enjoying blogging a lot more. Being a free spirited creature this style is working out much better for me. Travel related posts will return, when I can afford to travel again, but for now I am running through the wet grass with my shoes off and liking it. Are you blogging with passion?
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Ditch the niche!
Actually, it would be to “leash the niche” if you wanted to rhyme properly.
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Debo Hobo Reply:
December 4th, 2008 at 10:03 pm
I am going to “assume” you mean un-leash the niche and heck yes I am so going outside the boundaries & it will, well knock your socks off.
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Yay! First (and second???) comment! All mine!
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December 4th, 2008 at 10:04 pm
Hello!!!! Welcome Back!!!!
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I’m a graduate of the Speedcat Hollydale Commenting Course!
It was $89 but I got it free in lieu of a car I never received!
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Debo Hobo Reply:
December 4th, 2008 at 10:08 pm
Ah yes I remember that conversation from Twitter….it didn’t arrive on the mail?
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LOL. Oh, I totally can appreciate this post. And to think that before I used to be afraid because I didn’t belong to a niche. I am always thankful these days that I can blog about anything at any time. And you know, even those with a niche could find a way to as well if they just were willing to get a little creative about it.
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December 4th, 2008 at 10:35 pm
I think I got my blogging free spirit from reading your blog and Meleah’s blog actually. Not to mention Speedcat, dcr and Rolando. The list goes on.
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I used to worry about not being a niche blogger. But I adore blogging about whatever interests me. So I guess you could say I’m passionate about being a random blogger.
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Debo Hobo Reply:
December 4th, 2008 at 10:46 pm
Oh and I luv, luv, luv reading your straight to the point in your face matter of fact posts.
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I don’t have one special topic. I’m interested in many things. So I write about whatever is on my mind. I’m more of an infrequent writer, but I love to read blogs.
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I just like to blog- I like my niche too- it doesn’t bother me because it’s basically a lifestyle and if I attach the words “old” or “vintage” or even “antique” on my blog I can basically blog about anything.
See it works like this…
Check Out Paris Hilton’s Tired Old A**
Blast From The Past When Vintage Britney Shaves of All Her Old Hair
George Bush Becomes an Antique After Leaving Office
Vintage Recipe: Turn Old Potatoes and Spam into Stew
See basically I can write about celebrities, politics- recipes you name it- my niche is limitless.
I iz passionate about old stuff. YAY
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I think blog is a great way to share my view. And It helps me make many friends from all over the world. Yeah, I love blog, Is it a kind of passion?
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I prefer the word “fun” to passion. (in a blogging sense anyway)
Many times I have heard people say “I need to post something” or “I am burnt out with blogging”. Unless it is your goal to become rich blogging, these things should never happen. You will never get rich blogging anyway! I know there are some very popular sites that do, but they are swarmed because of there massive page rank and publicity. None of them are less than 2 years old either. Personally, I think most of the popular sites are just re-hashed news with a personal opinion next to it. I can find that reading the paper on the bus.
I like having the ability to publish something that fits my mood. Staying to a topic would be really hard for me personally. I have the most fun in the comments AFTER a post :wink:
You touched on page rank at my blog. Most do not know that only the past 6 months of links are still viable. Now if we all just linked to each other in Summer and Winter every year!! …. the thing is, all traffic from search engines is pointless to me, because I never “see” them. The only people that ever comment are other bloggers.
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December 5th, 2008 at 9:06 pm
Cat man there you go layin’ those heavy thoughts down again.
I started this blog to ‘make money’, but after burn out after burn out I am in it for community and the freedom of speech of it all. And true the comments are the funnest of part of all, and Twitter has had a profound effect on comments lately as well. Just look at dcrblogs(Dan) he blew up my comments yesterday, 140 character at a time.
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Ive always blogged with a passion. Ive never been a niche’ or into this o make money. Ive been blogging for community, friendships and the sheer pleasure of writing.
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December 5th, 2008 at 9:06 pm
I like your style gal….that’s why you are one of my Top 5 Coolest Blogs!
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I just had to come in from my e-mail subscription to your blog to say…Great Post!
I usually blog with passion because writing is basically cathartic for me. I must admit that sometimes I don’t blog with passion in an effort to keep up the frequency or address a popular topic.
I needed to read this topic at this point in time and thanks to you (and Arianna), I have my groove back!
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I love all this creativity in the blogging world. It’s very inspiring, whether in a niche or not.
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I started blogging not knowing what to focus on and with each passing day, the passion just grew to the point where I think I couldn’t live a day without it anymore. I enjoy every bit of it and I will only stop when the passion runs out of my system. Good question indeed. Passion is the key. Period.
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I started blogging at first to make money, but now it’s really for the enjoyment and for both. It really became a part of my life.
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I’ve been blogging for about a year or so now. At the beginning I adored it. I loved connecting with people through my journaling and what not.
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