Comments on: Five Managed Services Blogs That Keep Going…

By: Joe Panettieri

Joe Panettieri — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 02:22:35 +0000

Mark: You’ll see me in Miami, assuming you’re at CompTIA’s Managed Services Summit. Hope you see value in reading MSPmentor going forward.

By: Mark Crall

Mark Crall — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 01:56:14 +0000

Thank for the shout out Joe! I never read your blog. See you in Miami?
Mark

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:13:05 +0000

Thanks for the mention Joe! We have fun writing the blog, and it’s proven to be a great source of new relationships.

You are our idol though…we have no idea how you create so much content!

Mike
http://www.everonit.com
http://www.smbitpros.com

By: Erick Simpson

Erick Simpson — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:31:39 +0000

Hi Joe;

I also find it helpful to visit other blogs to see who is on their blogrolls – I’ve uncovered some really interesting blogs in this manner that have helped shape or reshape my opinions on topics, or teach me something completely new and different…

Erick Simpson
MSP University
http://www.mspu.us
http://www.mspu.us/blog

By: Joe Panettieri

Joe Panettieri — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:31:34 +0000

Lane: to your point I think blogs have to find a unique voice. Link out. Link often. Think about the potential implications of a post. But don’t get so politically correct that you lose your voice trying to please everyone. I often write and rewrite content before pressing publish. But often the most lively and engaging posts are spur of the moment

By: StuFinancesTech

StuFinancesTech — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:57:49 +0000

Thanks Amy, I don’t do it for community purposes. I do it for informational purposes only since there are so many misunderstandings in my field so its an extra point of reference for clients, colleagues, vendors and prospects. In fact, I rarely put much info about myself in it although today was an exception……its all small business commercial finance all the time.

By: Amy Katz

Amy Katz — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:55:21 +0000

Stu, it depends on what your goals are with the blog. In order to create community and develop lasting relationships, the more frequent the posts the better. That said, without substance, you can post all you want but potential readers won’t come back if they aren’t interested in what you have to say.

By: StuFinancesTech

StuFinancesTech — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:52:19 +0000

My quesion for you guys is how often does the blog need updating? My blog is financial in nature, not technology and while financial markets are in turmoil now, typically the changes in finance occur much more slowly. As such, I’ve been mostly updating weekly. what do you guys think?

Stu

By: Lane Smith

Lane Smith — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:18:15 +0000

I also want to add that if you are going to have a blog you need to be careful what you say. In fact of the 5 blogs you mention above I chose not to work with the company based on what I saw in their blog.