If you've been periodically popping in throughout the semester and seeing what the haps are on my blog, then A) Thanks! and B) you can tell that I am not a serious person. At all. AT ALL. If you haven't, that's cool. Go ahead, hop in the virtual DeLorean (be sure to get up to 88 - just because it's virtual doesn't mean the 88 doesn't apply. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, then we DEFINITELY need to catch you up) and start clicking! Don't worry, I'll wait.
No, I'm serious. I'll wait. It's cool. I promise. I'm just killing time.
Up to speed? Ok...let's go!
So, now to the question of "how personal do you think you can be on your blog?" Well, you can see like to have fun. However, having fun and being personal are two TOTALLY different things. Being personal in a "hey, I totally am going through that exact same thing right now and I feel like I relate to you" way is great if the goal of your blog is to invoke those emotions. In business, it is important to build and reinforce personal relationships. But do you really want to know if the owner of your favorite restaurant is frustrated because they failed their Health Department inspection? My guess is no. If my guess is wrong, cool. If you say yes, then good for you! I like a risk taker!
My opinion is that you should always strive to add personality to a post. Even the most straightforward post about amoebas is much easier to read with a little bit of personality added in. Just as we have learned throughout our journey through life, humor and personality have a time and a place. If you wouldn't say whatever it is you are thinking about writing in your blog directly to the face of your customer, then my advice would be taking a step back and reconsider your writing.
Hi Stacey,
ReplyDeleteI agree adding personality to your blog is easier to read because it can be engaging and entertaining. Your blogs show a fun personality with a zest for life. It also has humor that keeps me coming back to read what you'll be expressing in your next blog. Thank you for the smile you put on my face every time I read your blogs.
Aloha, Dorothy
Thanks! I use humor to stay sane...Glad you are enjoying and thanks for coming back!
DeleteStacey,
ReplyDeleteYour blog demonstrates exactly the point I was trying to make in my post. That personal and personality are very different. One is good, the other not so much.
I like to get to know the businesses that I deal with regularly. I like to get a sense of the company and its employees, but I don't need or want in depth personal details!!!
First off, you are an excellent writer. Just throwing that out there.
ReplyDeleteSecond, you make a very good point. Being personal in a blog is different from writing about personal things. Taking a business topic or one relative to your industry and giving a personal opinion is one things (and acceptable). But talking about a personal topic on a blog is not. Knowing the different between the two is like knowing that a tomato is a fruit, but not putting it in a fruit salad.
Thank you! I appreciate your comment and taking the time to read my stuff :)
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