Comments on: Your Blog Is Not A Sweatshop, It’s Your Sales Rep.

By: Rebecca Laffar-Smith

Rebecca Laffar-Smith — Thu, 20 May 2010 08:28:53 +0000

From time to time the server gets a little stressed, Henry. All we can do is give it a few minutes and try again later. If the problem starts becoming more common or more frequent I’ll shuffle things around (move some of my other sites to separate servers etc.) to reduce the stress on the server. As the site grows in popularity slowing load times aren’t unexpected. But thank you for mentioning the trouble you’ve had. I like to be able to keep on top of these kinds of issues.

Thank you also for the compliments. I hope you’ve enjoyed what you’ve read here.

By: Henry Tison

Henry Tison — Thu, 20 May 2010 08:09:58 +0000

I’m havin’ some troubles trying to load your blog. I have been read it many times before and never gotten something like this, but now when i try to load something it just takes a little while (7-14 minutes ) & then just stop. I’ve tried with “www.” or not. Does anyone know what the trouble could be? Please ask your support guy at hosting company..And, yes, thanks for your job!

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Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:26:55 +0000

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By: Rebecca Laffar-Smith

Rebecca Laffar-Smith — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 07:47:55 +0000

Actually, Kimberlee, it CAN be done without writing anything for free. I am thinking about writing a follow-up to this post that talks about the ways you can have a blog without having a blog. How you can have a showcase, a platform, without writing for free.

In fact, one of the things I was discussing with James was that I personally don’t think professional writers should have their own blog. (They definitely should have a website, but not a blog.) A blog requires constant upkeep and considerable time. Most blogs never reach the kind of audience where it serves a purpose as a platform. There are other, paid and unpaid, options available for professional writers that would produce greater results.

It is definitely the kind of content worthy of another post.
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By: Kimberlee Ferrell

Kimberlee Ferrell — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 04:44:00 +0000

Excellent thoughts Rebecca! After all, the mantra “Freelancer, get thee a website!” is taught so we have a place to showcase our writing talent, to gather our clips, and to attract new clients. It’s all platform, not product. (I love that line!)

Yes, we’re writing for free (minus ad revenue and — horrors! — paid posts) but we’re building our online home, one step at a time. If it can be done without writing anything for “free” then you tell me how to do it.

Thanks for the thought provoking post!

~Kimberlee
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