Comments on: 2009 Blogging While Brown Wrap Up

By: Lois

Lois — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:12:23 +0000

Well, if we were to follow your train of thought to its logical conclusion, we would only read and laud NYTimes best seller list authors, only listen to and laud music artists in Billboard's Top Ten, and only vote for politicians with 20 years experience. Well, thank goodness most people don't think that way or there wouldn't be any person such as President Barack Obama.

By: OKnow

OKnow — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:13:38 +0000

So polluting our people with Filth, is the way to go?
I per say don't consider any of those sites successful per say…
All know GOSSIP/DRAMA sells within our community sadly…

By: rmcaldwell

rmcaldwell — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:49:01 +0000

Amen, Markus. Those are the very reason I love blogging.

By: markusrobinson

markusrobinson — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:14:21 +0000

Just because a blog hasn't reached a million+ page views, does not mean that they're unsuccessful. Traffic alone is not, and should not be the only gauge of a blogs success. Some people are focused on having a voice, others want to make an impact, others cater to a very niche audience. Meeting the authors goals, whatever they are should determine a blogs success.

By: rmcaldwell

rmcaldwell — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:30:48 +0000

I wasn't at the conference, but wonder if that list is indicative of the attendees. If so, if they weren't present, then it wasn't a slight. Sorry you were offended. No offense intended.

By: gochitchat.com

gochitchat.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:19:17 +0000

I found this to be interesting, I wish I would have known about this, As a Black Blogging /Community site gochitchat.com would have loved to have been part of this. Well maybe next year.

By: Anony

Anony — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:54:28 +0000

Not to be rude. But how do you have blogging while brown conference and the only blog on the list with any real traffic is concrete loop. What about YBF, Bossip, Media Take Out?

What good is listening to people who don't know how to build successful blogs (minus Angel, of course). What exactly are the panels about, how to build an unsuccessful blog?

Sorry if anyone is offended anyone. But whenever I see stuff like this it always strikes me as a HUGE wasted opportunity.

By: naokomc

naokomc — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:22:38 +0000

Markus,
Thanks for mentioning me! It's a great write-up. It was a great event and I enjoyed talking to enthusiastic and talented bloggers there.
I'm happy to hear that Gina is planning more events around blogging & community organization!

Naoko

By: Villager

Villager — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:56:27 +0000

I appreciate you taking time to share this summary of the BWB conference. The info about the two mini-conferences is new & I look forward to learning more about them. I'll add link to this post in my next Blog Safari…

peace, Villager

By: HajjFlemings

HajjFlemings — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:41:17 +0000

Thanks for including me in your 'Blogging While Brown Wrap Up' it was a tremendous event that I was extremely excited to be apart of. There was a lot of energy and talent in the room in Chicago. For those who didn't attend it is a must do for you next year.