It’s the little details…like your name
A recent visit to a new-to-me blog brought an “ah hah!” moment. I love those, don’t you?
This ah hah! moment occurred as I scrolled down the blog, reading the posts, each post written by “admin.” How unique or interesting is admin? Not very. It’s more of a title than a name and tells me nothing about the author. At least “porkchop” would be entertaining. Posted by Porkchop…I can just see it now.
Anyway, the point is, when setting up your blog (or even well after you’ve started your blog) pay attention to those little details that will make your blog sing. In a recent series on my personal blog I discussed good blogging habits. Number 2 was be personable. And what’s more personable than your name?
Depending on the tone and audience of your blog, you could be formal. Dr. House, MD. or Dr. Durham, Ph.D. You could be funny. IE. Alice “Crafty Pants” Anderson. Or you could just settle for your first name. Whatever you do, give your blog some personality and lose the “admin.”
March 18th, 2010 at 7:29 pm
I love this post, it is so personable! Plus, I love your website, I will be back, thanks for all the great help.