If you are leaving a comment at a blog, that’s obviously OK or they’d have their comments closed. No sane blogger is going to close their comments on a current post because we all live for the comment crack. So comment away! However, I assume this question is asking whether it’s OK, once you know [...]
If I see an obvious typo in a permanent location of a blog (not just in the middle of a single post) would it be okay for me to politely mention it to the author? Would this be viewed as helpful or rude?
December 4, 2007 By 3 Comments
This is an excellent question. If you notice a typo in a permanent part of a blog (not just within a post)–for instance, a button or header–then you should mention it to the site owner. It may be best to try to find the direct address (most bloggers have an E-mail Me button of some [...]
How do you “tag” someone else with a meme you were tagged on?
September 5, 2007 By 3 Comments
Tagging someone for a meme means that you are inviting another blogger to play along with a meme. To do it, you simply answer your meme as usual, then, at the bottom of that post write I tag this blogger, this blogger, and this blogger. (Of course, you’ll need to change the words "this blogger" [...]
What should I consider when making my blog roll? Are there any rules?
August 16, 2007 By 3 Comments
A blog roll is a list of the blogs you read and/or endorse. While they are a useful tool for you and your readers, they can also be the bane of your existence. The best blog rolls are short blog rolls. A blog roll can introduce readers who like your style to other bloggers who [...]
I’m noticing a new trend in blogging. It seems that I have more people “looking/lurking” than I do commenting. Isn’t this rude?
August 10, 2007 By 11 Comments
Actually, this isn’t a new trend at all. It’s just the way things are. The longer your blog is out there, the more you notice (from your stat counter) that you have more visitors than comments. Not everyone leaves a comment. This is not rude or inappropriate in any way. Some people just don’t like [...]
What is a permalink and why do I need it?
June 20, 2007 By 15 Comments
This article also has a podcast: A permalink is the link to an individual blog post. These are important because if you ever need to link to an exact blog entry (e.g., for a Works-For-Me Wednesday post), you use the permalink as your link. It’s poor blog etiquette not to use the permalink. If you [...]
I was removed from a prominent spot on someone’s blog roll. Is it rude to ask why?
June 8, 2007 By 1 Comment
This is one of those gray areas of blogging. The answer you receive depends on who you ask. Blog rolls are very personal. My opinion is that you should not question it.
What would you do if a fellow blogger intentionally used your real, full name in a post knowing that you chose to use a partial name or pseudonym for the sake of privacy/security issues? Is this improper blog etiquette?
March 13, 2007 By Leave a Comment
This is most definitely improper blog etiquette. It is never anyone’s right but your own to be "outed" online. Many people use a pseudonym on their blogs as a means of privacy. In fact, many people not only use a pseudonym for themselves, but also for their family and friends in order to protect their [...]
Am I supposed to respond to every comment left at my blog?
This is one of those questions that comes up a lot. The short answer is do what works best for you. The long answer (you knew it would be so easy, right?) is that every blogger handles this differently. Some bloggers answer comments by writing their comments under the first comment. Some bloggers respond via [...]