Comments on: A-List Bloggers Agree: ‘Entertaining Differentiation’ Is Key to Success

By: Luxury Interior Design

Luxury Interior Design — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 17:22:43 +0000

Why should people read my blog? I need to ask myself that question each time I sit down to write. Natural Health Tips

By: The Crazy Suburban Mom

The Crazy Suburban Mom — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 18:45:44 +0000

I thought this entire article was great but this:

“We must also do what they’re not, and do it really well.”

Was the best and truest piece of advice I’ve read yet. It might also be the hardest to attain – and that is perhaps why success is difficult for so many.

Tracy

By: mk akan

mk akan — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:31:21 +0000

great post bamboo,
so true,the competition now is very overwhelming ,we just have to differentiate or DIE trying.I totally agree with your point of entertaining while educating.
having a good LAFF while LEARNING something is more interesting and effective than just reading a boring post.
listening to Eddie Murphy give a lecture on blogging will be more interesting than listening to a Prof give the same lecture.
think about it.

By: Shelley Gable

Shelley Gable — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:53:40 +0000

This was a good read. I’m a relatively new writer with a brand new site, and I’m still figuring out how to use my blog to my advantage. To be honest, it’s not something I want to spend too much time on…but if I’m going to have one, I want it to be a value add. This gave me some ideas to chew on. Thanks!

By: Jim Harris

Jim Harris — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 01:56:02 +0000

I have always said one of the most important aspects of blogging well is “infotainment” – that combination of information and entertainment that, when done well, can turn potential readers into raving fans.

Thanks for sharing an excellent post!

By: Bamboo Forest - PunIntended

Bamboo Forest - PunIntended — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:18:47 +0000

@ Joanna Penn: Yes. By expressing what we can only express we will go a long way in successfully differentiating ourselves.

@ Writer Dad: Thanks.

By: Writer Dad

Writer Dad — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:18:42 +0000

Awesome Bamboo! Tis true, tis true. Not only a great argument, but a wonderfully articulated one as well. Thanks!

By: Joanna Penn

Joanna Penn — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 06:23:16 +0000

This is a great post – thankyou. I am sending it on to many people.
I think differentiation only comes with time and courage. When you start blogging, you read other blogs and think you need to be like them. You have to beat down your fear before you actually share personal information.
But really, the only original thing is you as a person, which is why personal branding for your blog is so important.

Thanks, Joanna

By: Bamboo Forest - PunIntended

Bamboo Forest - PunIntended — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 04:52:50 +0000

@ Mokibobolink: You’re welcome. Glad this post was helpful.

@ Rocky: “a certain feel” That’s a good way to see branding.

By: Rocky | R O C K O N O V A .COM

Rocky | R O C K O N O V A .COM — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 03:58:31 +0000

I like the idea of branding our blogs.

Some of my favorite ones have a certain feel to them and I just think to myself “wow I really need to read this blog.”