The Beta News: 9 Things That Makes You A “Wannabe” Problogger
Andy Beal
· 1 year ago
Fun post! We have some things in common. I just switched to a Mac AND bought a D40!
It sounds like your plan will give you Problogger status in no time. Good luck!
Dennis Bjørn Petersen
· 1 year ago
Thank you very much for stopping by Andy. I'm glad you liked my post.
You are well on the way too =P
How did the Mac switch go? Is it the best thing you've (almost) ever done? I'm seriously considering buying one and then blog about my experience.
MarketingPilgrim.com is a great site. I've had you in my feed reader for quite some time. You might not be aware of it yet, but I hope to feature you in the next "season" of Show Me Your Desktop, if you would be interested.
Andy Beal
· 1 year ago
My desktop is too clean. :-)
I've loved the switch to the Mac. It still has flaws--I guess that's technology for you--but I love it 10X more than my old PC. Have fun!
Barbara Ling
· 1 year ago
I never really thought of a nickname before. I've always had my cartoon alter-ego, Owlbert, plus my family does have choice phrases for me ("all powerful mother unit" comes to mind, as does "mean mommy ling" and "mama bear"). Somehow, though, I can't see that as a tagline.... :)
Enjoy,
Barbara
Dennis Bjørn Petersen
· 1 year ago
I think Owlbert is a great nickname/brand. You even use it in your url, so it couldn't be better.
All powerful mother unit - I think thats a compliment ;)
andymurd
· 1 year ago
I bought a tired old G4 iBook on ebay for £100 and its brilliant - small, reliable and unix! I can even run Apache with copies of my websites on there.
Other than that, I don't fit the stereotype too much - don't own a camera, never go to conventions. I am on twitter but not inciteful (I'll try harder).
Good luck with your problogging plan.
Dennis Bjørn Petersen
· 1 year ago
Thank you very much Andy.
I'm really excited about the move from pc to Mac. All I need is the Mac ;)
Dan
· 1 year ago
Now you see, I don't actually agree with all of them....
I think the key to success as a blogger is to write something that people enjoy reading. That's it. It doesn't matter if you use Windows/Mac/Linux or whatever as long as people enjoy it. Using a mac for the sake of using a mac is the definition of the word "Poser" If you genuinely perfer the interface and like spending a disproportionate amount of money... then fair enough.
Photography thing? I disagree too, you don't need a balls-out SLR to be a successful photoblogger. Up until last week when, incidentally, he bought a Nikon D40, Gav Strange (JamFactory) used a pretty basic compact for his blogs. It's the subject matter that makes photos a success in a blog and in many situations an SLR is too big/bulky/fiddly.
The conventions thing, I kinda see what you're talking about but the web, by it's very definition has made the world a smaller place so you don't necessarily be physically at places to be a valued contributor.
Photoshop skills.... hmm they're handy to have if you're a blogger or not but if you really want to shine them on you should get really really good at using the GIMP. Then you can brag about creating as good a graphics as them without spending a penny.
Well, I wish you the best of luck with your problogging venture Dennis.
Dan
Lisa
· 1 year ago
Yes to 1, 2, 3. Not yet to the rest, but in the plans. And I doubt I'll ever have a cool nickname. ;)
Syahid A.
· 1 year ago
Funnily, I've noticed the same thing on no.2 Photography must have made their blogs pageviews increases. :D
All Comments
It sounds like your plan will give you Problogger status in no time. Good luck!
You are well on the way too =P
How did the Mac switch go? Is it the best thing you've (almost) ever done? I'm seriously considering buying one and then blog about my experience.
MarketingPilgrim.com is a great site. I've had you in my feed reader for quite some time. You might not be aware of it yet, but I hope to feature you in the next "season" of Show Me Your Desktop, if you would be interested.
I've loved the switch to the Mac. It still has flaws--I guess that's technology for you--but I love it 10X more than my old PC. Have fun!
Enjoy,
Barbara
All powerful mother unit - I think thats a compliment ;)
Other than that, I don't fit the stereotype too much - don't own a camera, never go to conventions. I am on twitter but not inciteful (I'll try harder).
Good luck with your problogging plan.
I'm really excited about the move from pc to Mac. All I need is the Mac ;)
I think the key to success as a blogger is to write something that people enjoy reading. That's it. It doesn't matter if you use Windows/Mac/Linux or whatever as long as people enjoy it. Using a mac for the sake of using a mac is the definition of the word "Poser" If you genuinely perfer the interface and like spending a disproportionate amount of money... then fair enough.
Photography thing? I disagree too, you don't need a balls-out SLR to be a successful photoblogger. Up until last week when, incidentally, he bought a Nikon D40, Gav Strange (JamFactory) used a pretty basic compact for his blogs. It's the subject matter that makes photos a success in a blog and in many situations an SLR is too big/bulky/fiddly.
The conventions thing, I kinda see what you're talking about but the web, by it's very definition has made the world a smaller place so you don't necessarily be physically at places to be a valued contributor.
Photoshop skills.... hmm they're handy to have if you're a blogger or not but if you really want to shine them on you should get really really good at using the GIMP. Then you can brag about creating as good a graphics as them without spending a penny.
Well, I wish you the best of luck with your problogging venture Dennis.
Dan
Photography must have made their blogs pageviews increases. :D
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