State of the Blog

// December 31st, 2007 // Site News

It’s almost the new year and Heather and I have been discussing Live.Awake and where it should go for the upcoming year.

We have some ideas, but we really want to hear from our readers on it.

Some things I would like to see change this year:

  1. A better balance on my part between heavier posts and lighter fare. I’m not an overly serious guy, but writing tends to bring out my more serious side.
  2. More from Heather. She still kind of thinks of herself as a guest blogger.
  3. Maybe some more “series” type things from Heather and I similar to the “What a Man/Woman Wants” articles we did.
  4. A better mixture of short and sweet side-blog type posts and longer articles. Not everyone has time to read a book every day…

So, here’s your chance! All of you lurkers that never comment… chime in and give us some direction for the year. What do you like that we have done, what do you not like so much, and what would you like to see us do going forward.

We are thick skinned, so don’t hold back. PLEASE. We want to hear your opinions!

5 Responses to “State of the Blog”. Gravatars are enabled.

  1. Rodney M says:
    January 2, 2008 at 9:36 am

    I’ve really enjoyed your blog so far. I go through phases when I’m interested in blogs and when I’m not and it rarely has anything to do with the content of the blog. That said – I do enjoy reading your humorous (or attempts at humor) posts – I find them amusing. No offense Heather, but if you write a post that pertains to motherhood or cooking or something, I probably won’t be that interested – BUT that doesn’t mean I won’t read it! And that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t post about motherhood, cooking, etc…

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  2. Joseph Cotten says:
    January 2, 2008 at 11:23 am

    I definitely like the partnering aspect of live.awake brought about by the two of you posting. It’s unique, and could really set this blog apart. I think that in terms of content, every blog is an outlet for it’s author(s) to speak on what they are passionate about. So, if you want to preach some, then preach. If you have a funny idea, post it! Usually, the funny posts are gonna get more interest, because a lot of people (me included) don’t usually want to read a long preachy post. However, when I’m ready to read one, I can come back and read that long post!

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  3. ded says:
    January 3, 2008 at 6:09 pm

    I always enjoy reading your blog. The partnering is great. I read Heather’s posts with the same interest that I read Ben’s! Guess it is the novelty of having the opportunity to see a former student in real life, up close and personal.

    Keep up the good work! And Ben, the non-humorous serious stuff is always welcome to this reader.

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  4. Heather says:
    January 4, 2008 at 9:23 am

    These comments are good..keep them coming. Thanks to all of you who visit and comment. It makes doing this blog thing fun! Rodney, I figured you were gleaning all kinds of amazing wisdom out of the mothering and recipe posts! I am just so surprised.

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  5. Chip Watts says:
    January 6, 2008 at 2:16 pm

    Of all the gazillions of blogs out there… yours is one of them. I check here about once a week and I, too, enjoy the balance between serious and light. what I especially enjoy are any posts that invite participation of some sort from the reader. keep at it, friends!

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