So tell me. How can I help YOU?

by Marian Schembari on March 31, 2010

I think I’m a little bit of a narcissist. Maybe everyone with a blog is. But as much as I enjoy writing about my life and having comments that make me feel like the popular kid I never was in high school, I want this blog to be something more. Something where I can share things and give advice that are relevant to you, my readers.

The whole point of blogging (besides narcissism) is to provide niche content. The way we receive news is drastically changing, and like the sections of a newspaper, most of us don’t even read everything about everything. Unlike the newspaper, we no longer casually scan those sections as we flip by. Instead, we go directly to the content via URL.

Like design? Read design blogs and craft sites and online magazines targeted to your interests. Trying to build your business? Join community forums to get advice and read tips from others who have done the same. When I first graduated Davidson I read every job hunt/career advice/life after college blog out there. As a freelancer I now read all sorts of sites targeting people like me. Like this and this and this.

My newist existential crisis is: What can I contribute? How can my blog become one of those sites people bookmark and go to for the best advice on ___________?

That’s where I get stuck and as usual, I take my quandary to you folks.

So tell me. How can I help you?

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  • http://twitter.com/marianschembari/status/11374634403 Marian Schembari

    So tell me. How can I help YOU? http://bit.ly/cXR9lg

  • http://twitter.com/MarianSchembari/status/11374634403 De Facto Publishing

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  • http://twitter.com/DeFactoPub De Facto Publishing

    I bookmarked your blog because it's readable, informative, and provides links to even more information. I've gotten involved with social media (blogging and Twitter in particular) to keep as up to date with industry news and ideas as possible. This isn't my favorite way to spend my time, as I'd rather be editing (ooh, good bumper sticker idea). What makes it easier are bloggers who infuse savvy content with humor and individual style.

    You could help by writing an article about blog design, and how to really establish a writing style- I tend to waffle between articles full of info and as palatable as dry toast, and articles written in an overly conversational style. How best to blend?

  • De Facto Publishing

    RT @marianschembari: So tell me. How can I help YOU? http://bit.ly/cXR9lg

  • http://marianlibrarian.com Marian Schembari

    Okay, that's a great idea! Establishing a writing style is super important for bloggers because there are hundreds of thousands of blogs out there, many of which probably address the same things yours does. What differentiates us is writing style…. ooh, I'm getting excited about this post now. Thanks for the feedback!

  • http://marianlibrarian.com Marian Schembari

    Okay, that's a great idea! Establishing a writing style is super important for bloggers because there are hundreds of thousands of blogs out there, many of which probably address the same things yours does. What differentiates us is writing style…. ooh, I'm getting excited about this post now. Thanks for the feedback!

  • http://twitter.com/DeFactoPub De Facto Publishing

    I bookmarked your blog because it's readable, informative, and provides links to even more information. I've gotten involved with social media (blogging and Twitter in particular) to keep as up to date with industry news and ideas as possible. This isn't my favorite way to spend my time, as I'd rather be editing (ooh, good bumper sticker idea). What makes keeping up-to-date easier is the blogosphere, where some bloggers are able to infuse savvy content with humor and individual style (like you)!

    You could help by writing an article about blog design, and how to really establish a writing style- I tend to waffle between articles full of info and as palatable as dry toast, and articles written in an overly conversational style. How best to blend?

  • http://marianlibrarian.com Marian Schembari

    Okay, that's a great idea! Establishing a writing style is super important for bloggers because there are hundreds of thousands of blogs out there, many of which probably address the same things yours does. What differentiates us is writing style…. ooh, I'm getting excited about this post now. Thanks for the feedback!

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