It’s nice to be able to learn the basics in such a quick way.

PAULA- asking is difficult, especially in a soft sale environment like social media (aka blogging). In blogging, we typically ask for involvement in the comments so the conversation thrives. I try to invite people so everyone knows they are welcome to comment.

BILL- I hope you *do* utilize this. Although, you can ask my husband- there is no quota for stroking my ego, it’s a full time job.

SONNY- yes. yes, you must be. Go get rich… that will guarantee that you will acquire intelligence

MARIANA- (1) because. (2) you have too much time, go get an additional job, k? (3) because she had no idea that O would get lucky or that her husband would shoot her in the foot. (4) because long shirts cost extra. (5) luna bars, white cheddar cheez-its and Jesus. (6) why did you question short shirt out of order??

KEN- wow, thanks! Which of those phrases should be my next tattoo?

DIMAKS- thank you. If only there was a way to create the visuals faster (oh, I know- I could lower my standards and arbitrarily choose creative commons images… nah)! Do you like this style?

YOUR MOM- mom, I’m not going to tell you again… put down the pipe, put your teeth back in, and go back to your room!! Jeez.

SUZIE- let me know if the style works on your own blog! I’ve gotten many emails today with great feedback on this article.

RUSSELL- now Russ… okay, I’m speechless, buddy.

ERIC- you said it for me, thank you. Someone go slap Russ.

CHRIS- absolutely. I think knowing your audience is something that should be done on a macro level before you start individual posts, but you’re right about knowing your audience. This very post would fail on some other blogs while it thrives here.

JENNIFER- passion is crucial, isn’t it? When local blogs find an audience passionate enough to stay engaged AFTER a transaction, THAT is what I consider the gold mine of success.

MATTHEW- easy, kitten. Don’t give people advance notice of my wardrobe, I’d hoped to shock people at Inman….

KEN- thank you, sincerely. I know I’m often silly, but this post is rich in amazing advice that is a surefire recipe for blogging success!

Lani – Ken called you a “Mistress” LOL, does that come with the hip-high black leather boots and a cyber-whip. We knew Benn was a lucky guy, but now we know exactly how lucky!

Since AG is a place of sharing and teaching, I love coming here to see useful posts with limited words that’s very cool even if #8 is WAY freaking me out and #6 persuades me not to vote!