Comments on: Is Pro-Blogging a Pyramid Scheme?

By: Lilly S.

Lilly S. — Wed, 06 May 2009 22:04:26 +0000

Sean, I found your post thoroughly engaging and insightful. Even the comments were immensely entertaining. For what it's worth, the difference between the pyramids and blogs, to me, is the product. In pyramid schemes, the product (if it can be called that) is the same, sold over and over, whereas in and among good blogs, the product is never the same. I chose to see your post as "half full". Lilly S. P.S. I stole your quote about making it to the top... I gave you full credit, however. Thanks! Lilly S.’s last blog post..What I Learned In Summer Camp

By: Sean

Sean — Fri, 01 May 2009 19:00:43 +0000

I'm of precisely the same thought. I'm happy to be along for the ride and see where it all takes me. No there can't be too many Zen Habits or Simple Dollars but there will be plenty of sites that have yet to be dreamt that will be even bigger and better. Sean’s last blog post..Serial and Milk: Available Darkness - Chapter 2

By: Do You Dave Ramsey?

Do You Dave Ramsey? — Fri, 01 May 2009 03:35:33 +0000

I think this is an interesting idea… not all analogies are 100% parallels but there are some comparative points.

But I do wonder how long this model can sustain itself… exactly how many Zen Habits or Simple Dollars can there be? I honestly don’t know. I would like to think that if I’m able to endure then I’ll experience some growth and ‘reward’ for my effort but who knows?

In the meantime, however, I’ll enjoy the process and see where it leads.

Thanks for this thought proking topic!

Dave

Do You Dave Ramsey?’s last blog post..Lessons from the Great Depression

By: Sean

Sean — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:58:37 +0000

The only thing I would ever say about your blogging skills is: AWESOME! : > ) Sean’s last blog post..Deeper Roots For Longer Branches: Writer Dad 2.0

By: Sean

Sean — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:57:43 +0000

It seems like the bottom rows are always chasing the yesterday instead of looking for their own tomorrow. You can't chase someone else's tail, you need to hunt in a different direction. Sean’s last blog post..Deeper Roots For Longer Branches: Writer Dad 2.0

By: Hayden Tompkins

Hayden Tompkins — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:29:17 +0000

What are you trying to say something about my mad blogging skillz?

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By: Is Blogging a Pyramid Scheme?

Is Blogging a Pyramid Scheme? — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:41:22 +0000

[...] I wrote a post over at the Blueprint this morning begging the question “is pro-blogging a pyramid scheme?” [...]

By: Writer Dad

Writer Dad — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:08:56 +0000

I totally agree. I can't think of an A-lister who doesn't seem like they're having a grand old time. That's just one of the things that makes their position so enviable. Writer Dad’s last blog post..Rolling Through the Rough Draft

By: Writer Dad

Writer Dad — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:07:46 +0000

Paulubiadas: Exactly! And industry matters not. Hard work and subsequent reward are universal. Writer Dad’s last blog post..Rolling Through the Rough Draft

By: LisaNewton

LisaNewton — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:00:06 +0000

I think of blogging as a step by step guideline, and the steps you outlined are great. As to the A-listers, there have been other bloggers who have done it as long, but haven't reached the lever of the ones you referred to. As you mentioned hard work and strategy are important, but good content goes a long way, too. Plus, with these A-listers in particular, I get the sense that there is a genuine interest in spreading their message. Even though they make good money at what they do, they enjoy doing what they do, too. Unless you love blogging, I don't think you'll last too long. The steps necessary to get to the top won't be taken...................:) LisaNewton’s last blog post..Travelin’ Local visits the City of Brotherly Love