This week Dr Tanya has asked our opinion about this quote;

TODAY’S QUOTE:
Conversation is king. Content is just something to talk about. ~Cory Doctorow
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I do agree with this quote in the context of blogging. We blog and then we wait for others to read and comment on it. A blog post without any comments or reader interaction is just sad.
When I write a post on my blog, I have two things in mind. One is to convey a message of some sort. It could be to spread awareness, or to entertain. The other is to connect with my readers. The first action cannot be complete without the second half. When my post is read by others, they connect to me by giving their reaction to what I wrote.
This is the whole aim of blogging! This connection/ conversation is what makes blogging fun. The community here on WordPress is especially different in this respect that they are very friendly people and also encourage others.
But…..
You have to engage with your fellow bloggers before they come to your site and comment on your posts. I’ve read the comments from many new bloggers that nobody comes to read their posts or comments on them. I tell them often that it’s a two-way traffic street, and to get people to visit your blog, you have to visit their blogs too. And leave meaningful comments there.
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Written for Blogging Insights- NF #50, hosted by Tanya
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I don’t think some new bloggers understand how we all began with no readers and made an effort to interact with others!
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Very true Paula, they have to do the work and enjoy the camaraderie.
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oh, so agree with all of this, sadje! as Paula said above, it takes some work and time to connect, it’s certainly not a quick and easy process, but so worth it
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Thanks Beth. It is indeed worth the effort.
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Totally agree 🤝
Well written Sadje 💖
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Thanks a lot Gal
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You’re welcome ☺
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You’re right on here Sadje! Blogging is a 2 way street! 💖
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Indeed Cindy. Thanks
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You’ve said it just right. It’s also interesting content that gets a comment or conversation started. It is a two way street. Most everyone here are total strangers, until we have some interaction on our blogs. That’s the fun I was missing out on on my other blog, until I came to WP. 🙂
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Yes Barbra, we have connected through our blogs and are now more than just friends. Thanks
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Absolutely well said Sadje! I agree totally.
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Thank you so much Suzette
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Thank You Sadje for your always wise counsel.
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Always my pleasure
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I was scared to comment when I started blogging. I was worried that I’d say something wrong. I was fortunate though as WordPress was still running their prompts and that drew traffic to my site and taught me how the platform worked
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Learning the ropes was indeed a long process for me too but our community here is so awesome and that is the big difference between WP and other blogging sites.
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You’ve said it brilliantly, Sadje. Blogging is a wonderful way to reach out to and connect with others.
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Thank you so much Joyce
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You’re welcome, Sadje.
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In life, there is no connection without interaction. The same goes for blogging.
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Absolutely right my dear friend
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I appreciate when anyone clicks the like button for one of my posts, but when someone takes the time to write a comment, I feel that the content must have resonated a little more strongly. To garner a written response is always one of my goals.
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Yes, I think it’s true for most bloggers. Thanks for sharing
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That’s perfectly stated, and so true. Awesome share, Sadje.
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Thanks a lot Jeff.
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Most welcome, Sadje. It’s always my pleasure.
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So true, it’s two-way traffic indeed. Nothing wrong with visiting and commenting on others’ posts.
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Exactly right Indira. Thanks
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I agree. It’s always good to explore other blogs and leave meaningful comments.
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Yes, very true. That’s how we build our community
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Wonderful post and great tips for blogging in your write up Sadje.
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Thanks a lot Dr Prakash
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Very thought provoking post– I’ve been thinking about it off and on since I first read it yesterday. 🙂
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Thanks Sylvia
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So true Sadje, that this quote is applicable only in the context of blogging.
Thank you for the blogging tips for newbies.
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Thanks Tanya! I hope these tips are helpful.
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They most definitely are.
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So true Sadje. Blogging just like being an Author or writing is about having people read your work then getting to hear their perspective about it, it guides you as a writer whether u are on the right track or not. Thank you for the quote as well it is so true🔥😊🙏
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Thanks a lot Mthobisi! That’s absolutely spot on
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I don’t have experience of blog writing but I’m a regular & silent blog reader from many years..I agree with you..
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Thanks for sharing your thoughts! 😍
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Well said my friend!
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Thanks a lot Leigha
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You are welcome.
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I just wish I had more time to comment on everyone’s posts!
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I do wish for that too but we all have only 24 hours!
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