WordUp by Chad Gramling

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Blog: noun 1. a shared on-line journal where people can post diary entries about their personal experiences and hobbies; “postings on a blog are usually in chronological order” [syn: web log]. verb 1. read, write, or edit a shared on-line journal.
[source: WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University]

Having recently completed a redesign of my blog, I am reminded of how I got to where I am now. My overall goal was to make this an aesthetically pleasing layout with tools built for interaction and ease of use among visitors, readers and contributors. I hope the former was accomplished and there is no need to explain. As for the latter:

• Visit: You can visit on whatever basis you prefer. I try to update daily. Sometimes it is less often and sometimes I go through a funk and do not post for several days.
• RSS: I strongly suggest you get with RSS if you have not already. I suggest Bloglines as a feed reader, but which one you choose is really up to you (if you have a preference leave it in the comments). Here is a nice overview for those of you who aren’t as familiar with RSS.
• Comment (and comment often): I’ll admit . . . I’m an insecure blogger. I love when people comment. It vindicates my existence as a blogger. Although, beyond that, I love it when we can get long dialogues going. So comment whenever you feel even a little inclined. And while I am insecure, you can post negative comments (just keep it civil). I am not in the business of censorship and picking only comments I like (If you are a spammer or spambot, this bullet is not meant for you!).
  [Note to my dear wife . . . I know you read daily. You have never commented!]
• Rate My Posts: I have added a star rating system at the top of my posts. I would love if you selected the star that corresponds to the value or quality of the blog posts (1 being “sucky” and 5 being “Crescent Fresh”).
• Pinstripes & Ponders: This is my monthly newsletter/mailing list. With each issue, you will be treated to a very brief update of my life, my blogging and - most importantly - my publishing endeavors. Click here to subscribe.

[tags]blogs, blogging, RSS, feeds, feedreaders, Newsletters, e-mail, Crescent Fresh, comments, spam, anti-spam[/tags]