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Old November 8th, 2009 Nov 8, 2009 9:14:40 PM -   #1 (permalink)
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how do you feel about writing blogs about personal things?

do you think it helps the customer identify with you more and see you as more than just a brand?

or do you think its unprofessional and doesnt belong on a t-shirt site.

i am going to launch my site soon and was wondering what to blog about. if you dont blog about personal stuff, what else can you blog about?
 
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You blog about things related to your designs, products and concepts. Blog about personal stuff only if it is related to those things.

I for one would not want to hear about your personal life. And blogging/tweeting about your personal life could turn customers off if their lifestyle is different than yours.
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how do you feel about writing blogs about personal things?

do you think it helps the customer identify with you more and see you as more than just a brand?

or do you think its unprofessional and doesnt belong on a t-shirt site.

i am going to launch my site soon and was wondering what to blog about. if you dont blog about personal stuff, what else can you blog about?
I think it depends on *how* personal you're talking about.

Too much in any extreme is never a good thing. I think the blogging process can be sort of an ongoing learning process where you get to find the line that fits your business.

Blogs can help potential buyers feel more connected to you as the seller, something they may not get from huge corporations.

But like Joe said, you also don't want to alienate customers because you blog about how much you hate ice cream. Could be that ice cream lovers buy the most t-shirts. That's a safe example, but you get what I'm saying

Here's a couple of good articles I read a while back that explained some good "do's and don'ts"

Having a Blog Can Be Bad For Business

Having a Blog Can Help Your Business
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