If you are having difficult time writing for your blog there could be numerous reasons. One reason that may go overlooked, however, is personality. So many times people want to have authority or they only post if they have something very important to offer their readers. While these are important reasons for posting they can also back a blogger into a corner and subdue their personality.
By subduing the personality it can make blogging taxing and at times like very unpleasant. Lack of personality can cause a blogger to continually rethink their post, wonder if it is good enough, and can even cause posting anxiety. I have fallen into the lack of personality within my blog and have found some ways to incorporate your personality without losing professionalism.
- Redo your theme and plugins to what really feels like you, not what everyone else is doing
- Start being yourself when writing your post, let your own language come out and then proofread. If you find that your posts are not professional enough or to your liking, tweak it, but only slightly, don’t let your personality die.
- Add your own humor, one-liners, slang, whatever you use on a daily basis, once again tweak if necessary
- Start your own personal blog. If you find that you cannot (which I am sure you probably can) incorporate your own personality into your current blog, then start a blog where you can let it all out and just be you, you may find that that blog will be more successful
By adding your own personality into your blog and posts you can take the drudgery out of blogging. If you find that you enjoy blogging (like most of us) adding personality can make it more fun for you and your readers.
Do you think you blog has your own personality?
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(16 comments) February 13, 2010 at 4:15 am
I think I’ve been able to achieve this or so my friends tell me. They say they can tell I’m the author of an article just from the way I write cos I write exactly the same way I speak. LOL. I wonder what that means.
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Personality; I believe my blog has personality. It certainly has attitude, since I will give my opinions on things, though I try not to beat anyone over the head with things I have to say.
I figure it’s like engaging people in a conversation at a point, although I also come from the position of someone who does speaking engagements. I get to talk a bit, then pause and hope someone adds to it. Sometimes my pauses take awhile to get to, but so be it.
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(13 comments) January 22, 2010 at 6:40 pm
No matter what blot theme I use I’ve always adapted it to what I like, not to what others may like. I always figured that way I would attract people that were more like me.
As to the way I write, I try to keep as natural as possible and that may something include some Aussie slang every now and again. I do it this way because I find it the most comfortable way to write my posts which enables me to produce what I consider to be a more relaxed style of writing.
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Hesham
@FamousBloggers
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January 22nd, 2010 at 6:48 pm
I see a strong personally behind the words! thanks for your opinion Sire and yeah! the bloggers can apply his personality on his blog in a way or another!
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Sire
@AussieSire
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January 22nd, 2010 at 7:13 pm
Too bad I don’t spell check my comments. I was trying to work out what a ‘blot’ theme was
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Hesham
@FamousBloggers
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January 22nd, 2010 at 7:24 pm
Leave it that way, maybe it’s good for search engines LOL!
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Mitch (4 comments) Reply:
January 23rd, 2010 at 10:52 am
Too bad I didn’t see it and point it out to you first, Sire! lol
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Sire
@AussieSire
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January 23rd, 2010 at 7:54 pm
Yeah, where were you when I needed you Mitch?
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I think my readers might agree, I have no problems with personality on my blog, except maybe too much! LOL. yea I was told once that I kinda babble on sometimes…no matter or worries, as most seem to eat it up big time.
I totally agree with Kiesha, in this blogging world of having to be unique, I think ones own personality is all that’s left.
Excellent post Jenny.
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JR from Internet Marketing
@imstrategies
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January 21st, 2010 at 1:33 pm
Dennis
and your personality and incredible ability to network is a big reason for your success.
You’re fabulous, don’t ever change
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Dennis Edell (219 comments) Reply:
January 22nd, 2010 at 10:06 am
Thank you so much! I much prefer the term network to, pain in the ass stalker type.
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JR from Internet Marketing
@imstrategies
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January 22nd, 2010 at 2:04 pm
Yes you would
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Jenny
@jennyr777
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January 22nd, 2010 at 1:12 pm
Thanks Dennis I am jumping over to your blog, sounds like you have great personality:)
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(39 comments) January 21, 2010 at 4:22 am
Good points Jenny, you really have to feel comfortable with your blog, after all, it is YOUR site.
Regards,
Karl
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(149 comments) January 20, 2010 at 8:44 pm
A blog must have the owner’s personality, start from the theme, never use default theme customized your theme and write your article like you are talking to your readers, your blog is not a text book.
Thanks Jen for the sharing.
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Jenny
@jennyr777
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January 21st, 2010 at 5:42 am
Good point Latief, theme is more important then I thought is was in the beginning of my blogging
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Dennis Edell (219 comments) Reply:
January 21st, 2010 at 1:13 pm
The theme is important for sure, but don’t let it stop you from starting…it’s always a work in progress.
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Latief from AnotherBlogger
@another_blogger
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January 21st, 2010 at 8:44 pm
@Jen: your welcome sister
@Dennis: Yes, its a mistake when I started blogging and wasting my time with template, lol! Thank bro.
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Dennis Edell (219 comments) Reply:
January 22nd, 2010 at 10:39 am
This is where MANY get hung up, including me back when…
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(7 comments) January 20, 2010 at 8:29 pm
Personality is the one thing that stands you out from your competition and something that I think is vital for all bloggers.
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(36 comments) January 20, 2010 at 5:16 pm
Good points Hesham, I think mine does, at least I hope so. I always write as myself, with jokes and sarcasm (who me???) and one thing that I think really personalize a blog is replying to all commenters, this is essential, and really personalizes you as the blogger.
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(173 comments) January 20, 2010 at 5:02 pm
Well said jenny i really admire your writing style and as will have mentioned that is exactly how you blog feels i often visit your blog and admire your writing style
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Jenny
@jennyr777
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January 21st, 2010 at 5:37 am
Thanks Gary I appreciate, I feel the same about your blog!
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(12 comments) January 20, 2010 at 4:31 pm
Hey Hesham,
Nicely said – as usual. Yes, one of the reasons I liked your blog initially was that it felt very authentic, very real, very “you” ( even though I didn’t know “you” at all at that time ). Some blogs seem very manufactured and impersonal but this certainly isn’t one of them. My current blog’s purpose is more to promote the sites ( and maybe personalities) of others – but I am planning to create a more personal one called “whatastory” on Bloggingwire in the future … and hope it will be a lot of fun….
Cheers
Will
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Hesham
@FamousBloggers
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January 20th, 2010 at 5:23 pm
Thanks Will, and looking forward to see your coming project!
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(14 comments) January 20, 2010 at 2:29 pm
It matters less whether I think my blog has personality or if you think your blog has personality, but whether you think mine does or I think yours does. That is, if you’re writing for your readers and not for yourself.
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(3 comments) January 20, 2010 at 1:25 pm
You make a very good point here. Honestly, with so much information on the web, our unique personalities is just about the only thing that will make us stand out in the pack. I struggle with this sometimes, because I’m often a very to the point kind of person, but really, my favorite blogs are those that allow me to get to know the author. And you’re right, humor turns the bland into entertaining.
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Jenny
@jennyr777
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January 21st, 2010 at 5:39 am
Thanks Kiesha I have struggled with it as well, I find that by adding that humor, and a slight bit of slang lately has really helped my comments and getting to know others
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(19 comments) January 20, 2010 at 7:24 am
You raise a good point. I do have a personal blog too but I also try to keep niche blogs more “me” if I can.
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Jenny
@jennyr777
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January 20th, 2010 at 9:03 am
Hey Anne thanks for the link to your personal blog, I will have a look considering I am pondering starting one
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(27 comments) January 20, 2010 at 5:49 am
“Do you think you blog has your own personality?”
That’s a tough one to answer!
I think so. I would like to do more videos. I don’t have any problems of being in front of the camera – I just have to get up and do it. I should have a target of having one video per week or something. That would make me do it.
Andrew
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Jenny
@jennyr777
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January 20th, 2010 at 9:01 am
Hey Andrew
I know it is a tough one, I was pondering the personality of my own blog, so I have started implementing some things and am thinking of a personal blog as well.
I also am thinking video is a great way to add more, just gotta get on it:)
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(2 comments) January 20, 2010 at 5:46 am
mentioned website is my own blog, and some of your points are matching with my content. still improvement is very important to ber famous blogger like you.
Thanks for sharing blog personality improvement tips with us.
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