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Tumblr: The Unspoken Truth – Don’t Talk About TUMBLR

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The users of Tumblr are a very serious bunch.  They have created rules about they world of blogging.  The number one rule of Tumblr is to NOT TALK ABOUT TUMBLR.  I find it to be a very weird rule.  But in the minds of it’s prime users, its a double edge sword.  They want you to visit their blogs and they will tell you to visit their blogs, but you are not allowed (or they will hurt you down and hate you) if you judge them on their choice of posts on tumblr.

My take on Tumblr.  Tumblr is a pretty cool blogging network of people that are very visual and expressive.  Tumblr is the Twitter of the blogging world, in which you follow the people who post the things you like to see.  Tumblr is what Twitter could of been if it was to compete with Facebook.  Tumblr to me, is filled with copyright infringement media and porn.  Tumblr may claim more views than other blog services such as WordPress, Blogger, Typepad, LiveJournal, but it’s value for words and content is not there.  Tumblr has a hard time to be indexed into Google based on its very much overly used reblog feature of content and lack of originality, with it’s primary users re-blogging very explicit photos and other self promotional content (in which is considered more of duplicated content and spam).  Tumblr is more a perfect setting for the younger crowd to express themselves and what they actually enjoy seeing, though not wanting to be judged on their likes.

So the question is do I have a Tumblr?  Why yes, but for me to use it, I rather create something original and rich of content than follow the crowd of unoriginal re-noters, re-bloggers, and more…Please note there are amazing blogs and content by people that uses Tumblr as their main blogging platform, but it’s very hard for them to be noticed based on the overcrowding of spam and not being able to greatly be indexed into google and other search engines.  Also being side tracked by other reblogging the same exact popular posts and failing to including new and amazing posts.  Also haters too.

I love WordPress, and it’s my number one blog service of choice.  But you be seen you can always share your writing (aka distribution) to other places and services.  Always remember to back link your WordPress post as the original writing.  Hopefully I can bring some awesomeness to Tumblr.

What do you think of my post?  Do you have a Tumblr?  Do you use WordPress, Tumblr, Blogger more than the other.

Thanks for reading
Richardo

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Note to Self: Respond to COMMENTS on your Youtube and WordPress

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I have been on the move in and out of projects and working a 9 to 5, and haven’t got a chance sit down and read my comments and respond to the folks that took the time to leave a comment.  That’s the same time I have been begging people to take, which is a simple 5-30 seconds to leave a comment to ask a question, respond to a post, or just to say hey I pass through.

I feel bad because I like to get back to people super fast and on time.  But I will definitely respond to all of them this weekend.  I don’t like to leave easy responses.  I like to interact and talk and really answer and response to key levels of others comment.  So I did have time respond, but not the way I wanted to.

It is very important respond to comments on your WordPress (in which we are at) and also your YouTube page (if you have one, and I believe EVERYONE should have one) via it’s helps you build and make new friends with strangers and especially your subscribers.  You want to know how they are feeling, what they like about your posts or videos to help better your skills.  It’s also fun and cool to check out their blogs and drop some comments, and see if there may be a bond or similar interest of you both.

Everyone wants comments and feedback, so make sure you go out and interact, and respond to your comments.  I need to follow my own advice.  I mean I do, I just need to do it faster or on a schedule.  Try to develop a schedule or routine to answer your comments or view others blogs or video pages.  I say (2) times a week is great start, but if SUPER BUSY, at least and nothing less than once a week and make sure you answer all you can or try to.

PS: This was written as a word of advice to myself and to everyone else at in the Blog-O-Sphere and Video-o-Sphere, get social and interact, respond you your comments.

Do you take the time to respond to your blog comments?  Do you get back to them in a timely manner?  Do you like to get comments on your blog or videos?

Thanks for reading
Richardo

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Hello My Blog [#LetterToMyBlog]

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letter satchel

I am extremely happy with your performance as of late.  I have seen you put up boss numbers each and every week, rising to new heights and I just absolutely love it.  I am so proud of you and the sort of attention you are getting and sincerly hope you keep shining, as well I keep posting great and fun posts to you daily.

I have noticed you take a major dip in views every saturday, and some thursdays and sundays by random, and I want to help you produce some really great content to be release on those days.  So since you been working hard for me, I want to work hard for you.  Do you agree?  Well let me know when you have a chance, for I know you only want the best for me.  Good day.

Thanks
Richardo

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