tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36612426.post7951228022491364900..comments2023-10-22T23:55:50.780+13:00Comments on My year of getting published: Five Essential Ingredients Of A Good Travel Blog...Liz Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12299956618201427221noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36612426.post-55000277189033087252008-02-24T10:08:00.000+13:002008-02-24T10:08:00.000+13:00Hi Lara, glad you liked the tips. There are so man...Hi Lara, glad you liked the tips. There are so many travel blogs out there, we don't have time to waste on the ones that don't offer, as you say, originality, insight, and vision...which yours does in aces.<BR/><BR/>BTW, you interested in being interviewed for Write to Travel. Send me an email at kiwiwriter@xtra.co.nz if you are.<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/><BR/>LizLiz Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12299956618201427221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36612426.post-31342818319436634392008-02-24T02:16:00.000+13:002008-02-24T02:16:00.000+13:00These are all great tips! Like you, I read a lot o...These are all great tips! Like you, I read a lot of travel blogs (when I can, i.e. when I'm not travelling) and the things that keep me engaged are: originality (an angle; as you said, not just your usual itineraries, etc); insight and vision (a unique way of seeing the world and sharing that with readers); quality of writing (so important!); and strong and appealing images.Lara Dunstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05568159382939703162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36612426.post-55024428529991735622008-02-19T00:27:00.000+13:002008-02-19T00:27:00.000+13:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36612426.post-14704564678333369492008-02-17T21:26:00.001+13:002008-02-17T21:26:00.001+13:00hi Brenda, thanks for stopping by...loved your pos...hi Brenda, thanks for stopping by...loved your post on Saudi Arabia. As someone who choose to live there for a year, I know what you're talking about...truth was I couldn't wait to leave - as a women, the freedom you lose by being there is eye opening...<BR/><BR/>personality in blogs is important and often makes the difference between a good and a great blog. <BR/><BR/>cheers,<BR/>lizLiz Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12299956618201427221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36612426.post-40491618706930737322008-02-17T21:26:00.000+13:002008-02-17T21:26:00.000+13:00Hi Keith and Shannon,I've noticed more and more bl...Hi Keith and Shannon,<BR/>I've noticed more and more bloggers are moving into video and podcasts...think I'll stick to what I find on you tube at the moment as am not ready for even more technology.<BR/><BR/>cheers,<BR/>lizLiz Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12299956618201427221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36612426.post-5298336127499166542008-02-17T10:20:00.000+13:002008-02-17T10:20:00.000+13:00Love this blog. You are so right. I started a tra...Love this blog. You are so right. I started a travel blog last month and friends first thought it was too personal. At least it shows personality and a point of view.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36612426.post-44469340354787574652008-02-17T03:51:00.000+13:002008-02-17T03:51:00.000+13:00Audio files: Keith, wordpress has an audio file up...Audio files: Keith, wordpress has an audio file upload option. Blogger at one time also had the option, and you could call a phone number to add audio while on the road.<BR/><BR/>I use libsyn.com for hosting my audio files for podtrippin. The cost is $5 per month.<BR/><BR/>Visual definitely add an extra element to a blog. I highly enjoy Keith's video on youtube.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36612426.post-80622654947932066972008-02-16T22:13:00.000+13:002008-02-16T22:13:00.000+13:00Hi, Liz!Thought I'd mention ... you can also incor...Hi, Liz!<BR/><BR/>Thought I'd mention ... you can also incorporate video and slideshows (have a look at www.slide.com)into your blog. I'm also working on a way to incorporate audio files.<BR/><BR/>However, unless the site is to be purely visual, it's possible to over-egg the pudding by putting too many 'bells and whistles' in. I suppose only practice will achieve the right balance.<BR/><BR/>Best<BR/><BR/>Keith (Travelrat)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com