Comments on: The dangers of using other blogs for inspiration http://www.communityspark.com/the-dangers-of-using-other-blogs-for-inspiration/ Community Building Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:46:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: susan http://www.communityspark.com/the-dangers-of-using-other-blogs-for-inspiration/comment-page-1/#comment-20544 susan Sat, 12 Sep 2009 20:53:21 +0000 http://www.communityspark.com/the-dangers-of-using-other-blogs-for-inspiration/#comment-20544 I agree with your post, once one person writes others tend to flock to the same stuff. If it doesn't happen the same day it will happen within a few days. I agree with your post, once one person writes others tend to flock to the same stuff. If it doesn’t happen the same day it will happen within a few days.

]]> By: Gary http://www.communityspark.com/the-dangers-of-using-other-blogs-for-inspiration/comment-page-1/#comment-19853 Gary Sat, 18 Jul 2009 01:56:54 +0000 http://www.communityspark.com/the-dangers-of-using-other-blogs-for-inspiration/#comment-19853 There is an article for everything... As long as you do not plagiarize or regurgitate, I think you're in the clear. Inspiration comes from others all the time, that's the best way to keep yourself motivated! There is an article for everything…
As long as you do not plagiarize or regurgitate, I think you’re in the clear.

Inspiration comes from others all the time, that’s the best way to keep yourself motivated!

]]> By: Martin Reed - Blog Author http://www.communityspark.com/the-dangers-of-using-other-blogs-for-inspiration/comment-page-1/#comment-15415 Martin Reed - Blog Author Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:44:47 +0000 http://www.communityspark.com/the-dangers-of-using-other-blogs-for-inspiration/#comment-15415 <strong>Belly</strong> - Sure, there is nothing wrong with taking inspiration from other blogs just so long as you can take the idea into an original direction. I have significantly cut down on the number of blogs I read now, as most write about the same old content without adding anything new. Belly – Sure, there is nothing wrong with taking inspiration from other blogs just so long as you can take the idea into an original direction. I have significantly cut down on the number of blogs I read now, as most write about the same old content without adding anything new.

]]> By: How to Lose Belly Fat http://www.communityspark.com/the-dangers-of-using-other-blogs-for-inspiration/comment-page-1/#comment-15221 How to Lose Belly Fat Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:52:01 +0000 http://www.communityspark.com/the-dangers-of-using-other-blogs-for-inspiration/#comment-15221 I agree, taking someones idea and rewording it is not the way to go; however, taking ideas and inspiration from others and say breaking off into sub-topic is something that can be quite effective. If someones blogging about used car parts and you have a blog about cars too, take what you've read and put your own spin on it. Expand on one of the point and really put your own two cents in. I agree, taking someones idea and rewording it is not the way to go; however, taking ideas and inspiration from others and say breaking off into sub-topic is something that can be quite effective.
If someones blogging about used car parts and you have a blog about cars too, take what you’ve read and put your own spin on it. Expand on one of the point and really put your own two cents in.

]]> By: Martin Reed - Blog Author http://www.communityspark.com/the-dangers-of-using-other-blogs-for-inspiration/comment-page-1/#comment-11362 Martin Reed - Blog Author Wed, 03 Oct 2007 19:20:58 +0000 http://www.communityspark.com/the-dangers-of-using-other-blogs-for-inspiration/#comment-11362 <strong>segnala sito</strong> - Even if you reword an article you read on another blog, you are still telling people something that they already know. It's far better to come up with your own, unique content. Otherwise, your blog itself fails to be unique. segnala sito – Even if you reword an article you read on another blog, you are still telling people something that they already know. It’s far better to come up with your own, unique content. Otherwise, your blog itself fails to be unique.

]]> By: segnala sito http://www.communityspark.com/the-dangers-of-using-other-blogs-for-inspiration/comment-page-1/#comment-11142 segnala sito Mon, 01 Oct 2007 22:49:25 +0000 http://www.communityspark.com/the-dangers-of-using-other-blogs-for-inspiration/#comment-11142 I don't think it's really a dangerous thing. it could be if you duplicate or copy similar content from another blog. I don’t think it’s really a dangerous thing. it could be if you duplicate or copy similar content from another blog.

]]> By: Martin Reed - Blog Author http://www.communityspark.com/the-dangers-of-using-other-blogs-for-inspiration/comment-page-1/#comment-4628 Martin Reed - Blog Author Fri, 20 Jul 2007 19:33:41 +0000 http://www.communityspark.com/the-dangers-of-using-other-blogs-for-inspiration/#comment-4628 <strong>Abdalla</strong> - Thanks for your comment. Even if you were to completely change an article, it would still carry the same theme or be based on the same subject that you have read elsewhere. Even today, I have read six blogs carrying articles on the same subjects - none offered any additional reasoning or value. Posting content on subjects that other bloggers are writing about will only turn regular readers away from your blog. You should strive for originality and quality at all times. That means finding your own inspiration! Abdalla – Thanks for your comment. Even if you were to completely change an article, it would still carry the same theme or be based on the same subject that you have read elsewhere.

Even today, I have read six blogs carrying articles on the same subjects – none offered any additional reasoning or value.

Posting content on subjects that other bloggers are writing about will only turn regular readers away from your blog. You should strive for originality and quality at all times. That means finding your own inspiration!

]]> By: Abdalla http://www.communityspark.com/the-dangers-of-using-other-blogs-for-inspiration/comment-page-1/#comment-4615 Abdalla Fri, 20 Jul 2007 16:21:12 +0000 http://www.communityspark.com/the-dangers-of-using-other-blogs-for-inspiration/#comment-4615 Great post. I agree with the dangers in "regurgitating" other peoples posts but then again, completely changing an article to make it look new and original is okay by my standards! Great post. I agree with the dangers in “regurgitating” other peoples posts but then again, completely changing an article to make it look new and original is okay by my standards!

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]]> By: Martin Reed http://www.communityspark.com/the-dangers-of-using-other-blogs-for-inspiration/comment-page-1/#comment-46 Martin Reed Sat, 07 Apr 2007 09:53:19 +0000 http://www.communityspark.com/the-dangers-of-using-other-blogs-for-inspiration/#comment-46 Hi Chris - welcome to the blog and thank you for your comment. You raise some really good points here. The reason I wrote this article was because I too, was fed up with seeing the same articles on blog after blog. I agree with your comment that people should only setup a blog if they have a proven area of expertise - I hope you do not think I am overstepping the mark with this community building blog! I think a lot of people start blogs not realising just how hard they are to maintain. They are a real commitment and should only be started if the author is passionate and knowledgeable about the subject area. Any other reasons for starting a blog will just not work. Regarding your point about people spending time on their blogs rather than making money - many people these days see the success of the 'pro-bloggers' who are earning money with their blogs. I am sure they think they can emulate that success. Unfortunately this requires huge amounts of dedication, time and hard work and I agree with you that if your prime motivation is blogging for money then you should stick to developing your own site and ideas instead. Anyway, thanks for your contribution - I hope you stick around and read future articles. Hi Chris – welcome to the blog and thank you for your comment. You raise some really good points here. The reason I wrote this article was because I too, was fed up with seeing the same articles on blog after blog.

I agree with your comment that people should only setup a blog if they have a proven area of expertise – I hope you do not think I am overstepping the mark with this community building blog!

I think a lot of people start blogs not realising just how hard they are to maintain. They are a real commitment and should only be started if the author is passionate and knowledgeable about the subject area. Any other reasons for starting a blog will just not work.

Regarding your point about people spending time on their blogs rather than making money – many people these days see the success of the ‘pro-bloggers’ who are earning money with their blogs. I am sure they think they can emulate that success. Unfortunately this requires huge amounts of dedication, time and hard work and I agree with you that if your prime motivation is blogging for money then you should stick to developing your own site and ideas instead.

Anyway, thanks for your contribution – I hope you stick around and read future articles.

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