Are You a Blog-Reading Window Shopper?
The lines are six people deep along Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue. People are hoping to catch a glimpse of the world-famous Saks holiday window displays. As with all store windows, the goal is simple: get you inside the store with the hope that you’ll conduct a transaction.
Blogs aren’t much different.
Our store windows are our headlines (thanks to RSS readers), our merchandise are blog posts and a transaction could be clicking on an ad or leaving a comment.
A lot of you enter the store regularly but never buy anything. Imagine if you walked into the local candy store, looked at all of the Hershey bars and Twizzlers and M&Ms and never bought anything? One day you’ll surely return to find the place boarded up.
It’s time you step up to the cashier. Or in this case, give back to your favorite blogs.
In the spirit of the holiday season, we have the perfect gift you can give to your favorite blog. CLICK ON AN AD or LEAVE A COMMENT.
Your words can be sweet as pie or harsh as winter, the blogger doesn’t really care. He or she is just greatful that the onset of Carpal Tunnel is worth it. Many of us think we are Legend, talking to a world that has disappeared. Letting us know that we are not alone is a special gift that only YOU can deliver.
There are exceptions.
In some cases, ego alone is enough to drive a blogger to an 800-word post. Take Jack of All Blogs for example. We absolutely love comments. However, if you think the deafening silence of ZERO comments will stop us, then you probably believe that Tila Tequila really wants a shot at love.
Whether it’s JOAB, Performancing or a little-known blog from your corner of the world, send a holiday smile and leave a comment for your lonely blogger. It’s good karma!
As far as the folks standing outside of Saks Fifth Avenue, just enjoy the window show – the stuff inside is too expensive.
What do you think?