Blog Rules
From: Inc. Magazine, November 2005 | Page: 46 By: Jory Des Jardins
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When Blogs Go BadBlogs can be a great marketing tool. But when they bite back, it's all about damage control.
The blogosphere is a world unto itself, with its own set of rules and regulations. Newcomers break them at their own peril. Here's what you need to know before jumping into the fray.
1. Bare it all
You don't have to give away trade secrets, but effective blogs require a certain amount of candor. There's nothing more boring than a blog that pulls its punches.
2. Update frequently
Content gets stale fast online, so refresh the blog at least three times a week, if not more often. And mind the spam in the comments section--business blogs get tons of it.
3. Be interactive
Encourage visitors to post comments. And join the conversation. Visitors to business blogs generally want one thing--to be heard by the business.
4. Stay cool
If commentators get nasty (and if your blog is any good, they will), don't go on the offensive. Engage them in conversation. And wait it out: There's always a new controversy around the corner.
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