Comments on: The beginner’s guide to blogging about design

By: Misty Marcum

Misty Marcum — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 17:55:01 +0000

Just reading some comments. I think a blog critique would be a great idea. Just a thought.

I have been blogging for a about 8 months and its getting easier with time but some times I question myself. Would love to hear your thoughts…
http://mistdesigns.wordpress.com/

Thanks for the article Preston!

By: Ayush Kumar

Ayush Kumar — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:57:30 +0000

A nice article, Preston. I have just started my own ‘design blog’ and these tips sure are useful! I think I need to concentrate on the design and the niche part more..

Thanks a lot.

By: Semmu

Semmu — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 17:56:05 +0000

nice article, nice tips. im going to start my own design blog, because i live in hungary, and there arent many hungarian design blogs, so i hope it will become popular

just keep it up!

By: Paul Galbraith

Paul Galbraith — Mon, 10 May 2010 16:21:21 +0000

Great post with some valuable advice. I can't recommend your first point enough, to spend time reading other design blogs. Examine the ones you think are great, what do they contain, or how are they constructed, in comparison to the one's you find lacking. Once you've worked out the differences, it becomes far easier to write your own blog posts, which hopefully, others will enjoy reading too. If you found this article interesting, you might wish to check out my first ever blog post.. Are there too many Design Blogs?

By: Lisa Raymond

Lisa Raymond — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 06:26:29 +0000

Great post, Preston, thank you! It’s very challenging to continually find something different to write about, particularly in a field where so many learned people have already walked. I try to blog about my experiences and things I’ve learned, but I also am blogging about my experiences with networking. It’s more for me to keep things straight and I’ve not had many comments at all, but over time I’d like to see that change to even offer challenging opinions.

By: jeff

jeff — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 21:34:17 +0000

nice post…I just launched my blog in January and I can relate to all these answers. These tips are right on for sure.

By: Antoine Guédès

Antoine Guédès — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:34:25 +0000

Hi Preston.
Well, I’m learning about how to create and manage a design blog since now less than 2 months, and after all I read I have to say all tips you gave are just right.

Thank you for this really interesting article!

By: Dean Walton

Dean Walton — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:21:19 +0000

Thanks for the article, it is very interesting and inspiring to me, who like many others will be launching a design blog soon. My motives for wanting to start one are: that I love writing and do not get to do enough of it and the desire to create a source of valuable information for other designers. So many design blogs simply regurgitate information, I think the real challenge these days is to create an honest blog with carefully researched and written articles.

Thanks again for the post Preston, you have gained another reader!

By: Glenn Sorrentino

Glenn Sorrentino — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:45:37 +0000

Thanks for the article!

By: Yagnesh Ahir

Yagnesh Ahir — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:13:21 +0000

Very helpful post. I have just started my blog and was searching for such advice only. Keep Posting.

By: Abbey Fitzgerald

Abbey Fitzgerald — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:00:32 +0000

@Nicole Foster, I like your blog and think there is very valuable information. Keep up the good work!

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By: Aidan

Aidan — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:21:20 +0000

Thanks Preston for sharing these information. I would suggest one to keep on trying and experimenting for the optimized outcome on your blog. Don’t be afraid to try sometimes.

By: Leighton Taylor

Leighton Taylor — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 04:45:50 +0000

Preston,

This is a very helpful article. I have just begun blogging and have been learning while making lots of mistakes! Thanks for your effort in giving this advice. I’d appreciate any advice you have; if you have a moment to check out my blog I’d appreciate any tips that come to mind.

Thanks again for your informative blog. I have subscribed and look forward to reading more!

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TutsBot — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:22:46 +0000

Thanks alot

Great Article

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By: Peter

Peter — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 06:21:11 +0000

Thanks for the information very useful.

By: Preston D Lee

Preston D Lee — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:55:16 +0000

@Richie,
Great addition. Finding a niche is a process which I think is why people generally use the verb “carve”. It takes time, patience, and attention. This blog for example, is aimed toward the business side of design. It didn’t start out that way, but I found that my articles about project management, client advice, and business tips were my favorite to write and end up being my most successful.

Thanks for sharing.

By: Richie

Richie — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:22:31 +0000

I agree with all your points, Preston. I would also like to add this : As a beginner in blogging, you cannot find the ‘niche’ easily. You need to keep experimenting with articles. Analyze how your readers react to it. Then carefully carve out your niche.

Initially I think it can be hard to keep with the pressure as there are so many design blogs and most of them have the same area of articles. So, the trick is to think different and think ‘new’. Never expect a huge turnover in a month or so and therefore get disappointed. Maintaining the tempo/zeal is the key in being a successful design blogger. The results will surely follow

All in all, A very good article and definitely a guide for those who have just entered the blogosphere, someone like me

Thanks a lot,Preston

By: Chris Thurman

Chris Thurman — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 02:25:44 +0000

I’m into my third month of blogging about design and it’s been quite a bit harder than I thought it would be but I feel like I’m finally reaching the flow of it all. You’re spot on with almost all of your points and this is a great read for anyone thinking about getting started in this field. Great post Preston!

By: Michal Kozak

Michal Kozak — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:02:55 +0000

Useful, as I’ll launch my portfolio and blog soon. Thanks .

By: Jason Stanley

Jason Stanley — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:02:54 +0000

A fantastic article with some simple but extremely useful tips. Will certainly be using this advice on my own site!

Thanks!

By: LukeSF

LukeSF — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:57:39 +0000

Helpfull stuff… Will take for consideration…

By: Nicole Foster

Nicole Foster — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:46:54 +0000

Preston: Thank you for the advice! Right now, I changed my blog to target web designers or anybody owning a website, but I’m thinking of either going to helping businesses get the most of out their website or webmasters getting the most out their website. Both are good niches for my target audience, but I’m not sure which one to incline more towards.

By: Preston D Lee

Preston D Lee — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:33:24 +0000

Nicole Foster,
I left a comment on one of your posts and would love to chat more about your blog with you. I think you are doing a very good job at it. One thing that might help is to narrow your focus and target a very specific reader.

CSS Gear,
Good luck with the new blog!

Tyler,
Great addition to the collection. Thanks for sharing!

Jennifer,
Some great additional inspiration. Thanks for adding to this article.

By: Subbu

Subbu — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:02:12 +0000

Great post, Thank you.

By: icecream冰淇淋

icecream冰淇淋 — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:50:22 +0000

great article!i have a design blog.

By: Design Informer

Design Informer — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 02:35:34 +0000

Great advice here Preston. I’ve applied all of these tips and techniques already to my blog and it has really had such a positive effect. This is definitely a great reminder for me to keep on doing these things. Also, this should be an article that all newbie bloggers should read, study, and apply in their blogging efforts.

By: Philip

Philip — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:39:32 +0000

Really interesting and useful article. I’m a graphic design student with a penchant for all these photographic, design, and communication graphic. I’ve been wanting to start a blog for a while, and only just getting to grips with web/blog design with WordPress. – my motivation for starting a blog is to share what I’ve learned and discovered and to help others who are also interested. Not so much to ‘sell’ anything, Many employers (so I’ve heard) are only interested IF you have a design blog! – (that could be scaremongering by my tutor) – But it is likely! which is also a great motivator. I just wish I started much much earlier!

Philip

By: designsy

designsy — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 20:31:56 +0000

Great info, some useful points to start blogging in design community, Thanks for all the work