Comments on: Does An Ugly Blog(ger) Stand A Chance?

By: Sarah .aka. Mamalotsoftots

Sarah .aka. Mamalotsoftots — Tue, 05 May 2009 19:19:26 +0000

1) Do you think an unattractive blogger should post their picture?
I really believe this is a personal decision. If I were unattractive (wow that sounds awful even saying it. And who knows maybe i’m *not* attractive. lol ) I don’t know that I’d post a photo of myself. Actually I do know. I wouldn’t

2) Do attractive looking bloggers have it easier in blogosphere? If so, are you more easily swayed to subscribe to their blogs based on their looks alone?
I don’t know! I’m drawn, my own self, to blogs that are beautiful, I don’t really care what the person looks like.

3) Does a well designed, well written blog outweigh the fact the blogger is not posting their picture?

YES. This makes a blog for me.

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By: Internet Strategist

Internet Strategist — Sat, 02 May 2009 00:17:58 +0000

I love it! Branding a blog does NOT have to mean using your personal photo and name! Think of the most famous blogs you know about. How many do you remember by the author's name instead of the blog's name? Quick, what are the author's names behind ProBlogger, CopyBlogger, JohnCow, DoshDosh - I could go on..and on.... Being a cartoonist would be great. A caricature of something related to your blog would be perfect. I could use one right now. I need a great Avatar for a new horse related site. How do you draw a wise horse? Add glasses? Any volunteers? Abundant credits and recommendations go along with it. The best Avatar images are memorable and interesting. Have you seen Tamar's great Avatar at StumbleUpon? Love it! Internet Strategist´s last blog post..New Type of Scraped Comment Blog Spam

By: Chania Girl

Chania Girl — Fri, 01 May 2009 20:07:42 +0000

Oh, I loved this. This post made me laugh. Thank you! I don’t know if a blogger’s own physical appearance sways me too much … but I’m someone who doesn’t really think I’ve seen too many ugly people = I think most people look okay. (Maybe I have low standards? :0))

Anyway … what does affect me, though, is the appearance of the blog. I am less likely to remain on a site that is visually boring (dull colors, Times New Roman font everywhere) and has miles and miles and miles of text with no images, graphics or anything. This is less appealing to me than the blinking, flashing graphics David mentioned — at least the flashy blogger was making an effort … tacky, but an effort.

That said, now I am rethinking one of you all “stopping by” … had better go tidy up :0)

By: teahouseblossom

teahouseblossom — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:30:11 +0000

Well, I for one have never posted a photo of myself on my blog before. I guess you could just call me shy!

By: Bunnygotblog

Bunnygotblog — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:41:08 +0000

Hello,
My guy suggested no photo when I started off and because he knows from experience what a photo opens up for the author.

I think it does provide a friendlier feel between author and traffic when I photo is used.

If someone is following your blog because they find you physically attractive- they have a serious problem.

My own experience, coming up to my one year anniversary is- I had one man that showed some uncomfortable signs of being obsessed,( lack of a better word – deranged might be closer).
Commenting out of line and demanding replies.I don’t feel it was physical attraction but he relied on correspondence threw comments and it could happen to anyone who answered him.
I decided to flag him because I was not having a such crap going on my blog. It was not flattering at all.

We write because we have ideas and experiences we want to share.

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