Comments on: The Seven Deadly Sins of Blogging

By: Tina-Loui

Tina-Loui — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 22:03:34 +0000

This was pretty entertaining, I love the fact it delved off into this from another post I was reading on your website, I’ll pop back to finish that off too in a mo, but thanks for knowledge here, I’ve not known of most of the points you covered, Adios from London!

By: Cathy Ries

Cathy Ries — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 01:23:36 +0000

I just stumbled upon this article and even though it’s a bit on the older side, thank you SO much for telling the truth behind blogging. I’ve always had a hunch that those make money travel blogging ebooks were some sort of pyramid scheme but no one ever actually confirmed it until now. Thank you for telling how it is. The more I get into this world of travel blogging the more surprised I am by what people do to pull off an image of success.

By: Theodora

Theodora — Sun, 07 Jun 2015 06:11:36 +0000

In reply to last year's girl. Thanking you!!!!!!

By: last year's girl

last year's girl — Wed, 03 Jun 2015 19:14:26 +0000

Well, if it helps, I’ve just spent a good hour on here following links to various posts, and I’ve subscribed – so, one genuine one for the stat counter then! x

By: Rachel

Rachel — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 08:45:44 +0000

I can happily say I don’t do any of the things you mention. Never have, never would.

That’s because I believe in creating quality content on all my sites and giving my readers what they’re looking for. Has worked for me for years. Even with Google.

And as far as Alexa, nobody reputable pays any attention to Alexa as their figures are laughable wrong.

For one of my sites, for instance, Alexa shows me getting 1/12th of the number of visitors I get per month, while on another 1/10th the number. Their ‘toolbar’ doesn’t accurately track any site, so I’m always bemused as to why anyone would attempt to ‘game’ the system.

By: Theodora

Theodora — Mon, 15 Jul 2013 15:26:00 +0000

In reply to Steven Wright. Thanks, Steven. I'm really glad you enjoyed.

By: Steven Wright

Steven Wright — Fri, 12 Jul 2013 04:35:28 +0000

I’m working on creating a blog totally unrelated to traveling, but I found your insights INCREDIBLY helpful. I wish this was on mashable and other tech-savy sites! Really a behind the scoops look

By: Theodora

Theodora — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 02:50:02 +0000

In reply to Christine Salins. I think that's certainly a better route to go down than chasing Stumble love. Very few people have millions of followers, though. The Pioneer Woman does. And The Bloggess does. But I think that's just about it...

By: Christine Salins

Christine Salins — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:17:38 +0000

Great post, Theodora. You've given me the inspiration to keep plugging away at my own site www.foodwinetravel.com.au and to stop feeling so envious about all the travel and food bloggers with millions of followers. I'm not sure that I want a high ranking if it means having to buy followers or spending hours on Stumbleupon. I think I'd rather just concentrate on writing quality content and writing about the things I love.

By: Theodora

Theodora — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 10:52:24 +0000

In reply to steve. Thank you!