I remember when I first became interested in blogging, I for a long time and carefully hid this vile hobby from my friends. Regular readers remember that for almost 2 years I was called only “Dmitry Lemur” =)

One of the reasons for such paranoia is inappropriate questions from others. Those who found out that I was indulging in the sin of blogging invariably asked questions like these:

1. Is this really interesting to anyone?

Only natural modesty and politeness did not allow me to answer that I deeply do not care about the questioner’s opinion that it could be boring.

For example, I find football boring. Seriously, there's something weird about watching 22 muscular men run around a field. (I watch the world championships exclusively for educational purposes, if I may say so =)

But I wouldn’t even have the thought of asking a person: “Is anyone really interested in football?!” Well, a person likes football - and thank God. If he doesn’t run down the street with an ax, that’s good.

And even more so, the thought that you need to laugh at his hobby will not occur to you.

2. How much money does this strange hobby bring in?

My advice to you is to answer directly and honestly: “I want to make the world a better place. The question of money doesn’t interest me at all.” Then they won’t ask you stupid questions anymore.

They will forever write you down in the category of blessed ones and will bypass you.

3. You better write about this topic...

One of the most dangerous traps, by the way. For example, a reader comes to you and whimsically writes that he wants to read on topic “X”, and you keep talking about topic “Y”. You don't want to PLEASE him.

My advice to you is to NEVER follow your readers’ lead. You never need to adapt to anyone. Yes, you can/should draw conclusions when creating content or courses, but never follow the lead of those who DO NOT like something.

There can be only one answer: “If you don’t like it, don’t read it.”

Yes, it sounds harsh, but it should be that way, and not that the blogger wants to please everyone. If a person is initially negative towards you, then even if you dance a lezginka in front of him, nothing will change, you will only lose self-respect.

Are you embarrassed to answer rudely? Just ignore such questions.

4. But you spoke differently before! Here, look! Your article from 1917, where you write the opposite!

Well, this is no comment at all. If someone thinks that once he has expressed one point of view or another, a blogger MUST adhere to it until his grave...

Yes, there are such meticulous people who remember what you have long forgotten =)

Let's say I like Mongoose bikes, which are famous for their durability and comfort. And I wrote about it on the blog. And what?

Am I now doomed to ride Mongoose bikes for life? And if I buy an Auchanbike, will I be forever cursed by blog readers?

We are all human and can freely change our point of view on this or that issue. If your reader wants to read authors who have reinforced concrete principles, then let him read the classics who have long since rested in their graves.

5. Why does blogger “XYZ” have more traffic in general?

This is where it gets serious. I know that one way or another, beginning bloggers compare themselves with other, more successful colleagues. Some measure themselves by traffic, others by course sales, and retro bloggers still measure themselves by TICs =)

And they begin to have complexes about this. My advice to you - throw these destructive thoughts into the trash.

You need to understand that constantly comparing yourself to others is an extremely destructive practice. So forget about such comparisons and get down to business. By the way =)

6. Do something better. Get a job at a factory as soon as possible, there is a constant salary!

I know that some bloggers are plagued by relatives who literally ridicule this innocent hobby. And then they strongly hint that it’s time to get down to business and throw stupid fantasies out of your head. To be honest, I don’t even know what to recommend in this case.

Of course, if you are a man, then you MUST feed your family not with vague promises, but with very real sausage. At least provide a minimum of dry rations =)

By the way, I had a period when everything was bad, and I was forced to become a mercenary again as a marketer in cellular communication. This is a different story

But nevertheless, you must make it clear to your loved ones that you will not give up your passion. Even going out as a watchman to the plant.

You can consider an extreme option, which is suitable for dearly beloved relatives

For example, you can start causing family scandals on weekends or methodically getting drunk. Sooner or later, even the most stubborn relative will realize that botanical blogging is better than kitchen boxing. And they will start begging you to return to offline blogging =) Just kidding, of course.

Well, what questions piss you off, dear bloggers?

P.S. For the curious. This is Hieronymus Bosch's painting “Extraction of the Stone of Folly” (1475-1480).

It is still being deciphered by art historians around the world. For example: “The closed book on the nun’s head and the surgeon’s funnel, respectively, symbolize that knowledge is useless when dealing with stupidity.”

Darren Routh once again shared statistics. The other day he wrote a short essay about what people have asked him most often since 2002, when he actually became a blogger. Here's what he writes:

"I became a blogger in 2002.

Since then, the question I am most often asked by strangers on the streets who know what I do has changed three times:

What is a blog? (2002-2004);

How do you make money blogging? (2005-2008);

Are you still blogging - hasn't everyone been on Twitter for a long time? (2009-2010).

Indeed, the frequently asked question has changed in an interesting way. Until 2005, the bourgeoisie did not know what a blog was. Then they apparently acquired them and began to think about how to make money. Well, the question asked in recent years is quite legitimate. Twitter has become an integral part of the network; for many it is already comparable to a browser! Darren knows a huge number of people, I can imagine how many times he had to hear each question.

I was wondering what our bloggers ask most often. I asked several of my blogger friends about this. Here's what they said:

1. How to promote a blog?

2. How to make money on a blog?

3. how to make your own blog?

4. What topic should I choose?

5. I need this, what plugin should I install?

6. How much do you earn from your blog?

7. Do you like the design on my blog?

1. How did you become a blogger?

2. How did you promote your last name?

3. Why do you have so many comments on lablogger.ru?

4. Will you teach me how to write interesting articles?

5. How to increase the number of subscribers?
6. How do you feel about our blogosphere?
7. How do you manage to do so many things, because you are only 14!?

For some reason, I most often get asked questions about the technical part.

1. Where do you get your post topics from?

2. Switch from LiveJournal to WP?

Z. How often should you write?

4. Should I order a blog design or use a template?

5. What is the best way to make money from a blog?

7. What plugins should I install on WordPress?

1. Could you tell me how I can make money on VKontakte?

2. Would you like to start a joint project?

3. You don’t have a working VKontakte inviter?

4. How can I bypass the restriction on invitations to groups?

5. Where can I get VKontakte accounts?

6. Could you give me an invite to the Maulnet?

7. Earn money! A?!

Questions on RUNet are often asked using network slang. The most vague question, in my opinion, is asked to Bogdan: “Should I switch from LiveJournal to WP”? It feels like WordPress is a blog organizing system or LiveJournal is a CMS.

In essence, all the questions are the same, but they still ask again and again. The FAQ sections are not helpful and are unlikely to help. No one will answer all questions and nothing will.

When the process of establishing blogging on the RuNet just began, the authors of today's TOP blogs had no one to turn to for help and support; they had to do everything themselves, achieving well-deserved success through trial and error, and sometimes at random. It is somewhat easier for beginning bloggers today, since initial material has already been accumulated on the Internet, and there is an opportunity to always turn to established bloggers for help. It is much more interesting, in my opinion, to follow your own path, to find something of your own, and not to follow in the footsteps of already established bloggers, although this is, of course, much easier and simpler. What can this lightness and simplicity lead to? You will just look like someone else and be uninteresting to readers because it has already happened. Do you need to duplicate someone? I think no!

Gentlemen, read someone else’s, but look for your own, and then they will notice and appreciate it.

Do you often get asked the same questions too? Write which ones in the comments, I think many will be interested in reading them.

P.S. This article can help every blogger create their own FAQ section. I look forward to your comments and your questions.

Information: Holidays in Haiti are unforgettable trips for those who have tourism in their blood.

Having received a bad grade in computer science, Vovochka deleted the page and reformatted the diary.

Out of 100 created on YouTube channels 99 disappear from visibility after a couple of months. Many people, when creating their channels, make basic mistakes, which are sometimes fatal. Here are a few of them.

Mistake 1. The subject of the channel is not interesting to you

Quite often, authors chase popular content and film something that interests them little. For example, now it’s fashionable to shoot blogs - so everyone rushed to shoot uninteresting and boring blogs, because the author himself does not like to show his ordinary life. After some time, this turns into, and then the channel is completely abandoned.

Mistake 2. Irregular releases

Videos on the channel should be released at least once a week. On average, each user is subscribed to 25 channels, each channel releases at least one video per week, that is, your video will, at best, be one of 25. And if you rarely release videos, they will simply forget about you. Therefore, one of the most important rules is to release latest video at least once a week!

Error 3. Low video quality

Of course, we come across popular videos filmed on mobile phone, but you must understand that such videos are shot once in a million. And for videos to perform well all the time, they must be of high quality, filmed on good camera, with good light and sound. Try to improve quality as much as possible.

Mistake 4. Boring content

Just because you make serious content doesn't mean it has to be boring. YouTube videos are primarily entertainment. Even a super-serious topic can be presented in a fun and humorous way. Always look for your specialty, try new formats.

Mistake 5. Imitating popular bloggers

The most common mistake is to create the same content as a popular blogger. Some go even further and rent the same studios as those of famous bloggers, make the same background, try to copy the presentation, words, etc. But no one asks themselves the question: why would anyone look at a copy of a product that already exists? Moreover, most often this copy is obtained worse than the original. As I wrote above, always try to do better. Even if you are working in a format that already existed before you, try to bring something of your own to it.

Mistake 6. Static frame

Yes, many video bloggers started their career with static footage, especially beauty bloggers and authors of channels on technical topics. They made almost all their videos in this format. But this period has passed. Now, so that the viewer doesn’t get bored, bloggers shoot with two cameras, change the angle, take additional pictures of products or backgrounds, and change the location. For example, a video may start on the street and end in the studio.

Add dynamics to your video; the camera should not stop on one frame for more than 10 seconds.

Error 7. Poor installation

A quality one can pull out even a bad idea or bad shooting. There were cases when the source material was, let’s say, not of very suitable quality, but good editing turned it into candy, and the resulting video received a large number of views.

If you don't have knowledge in editing, take a course. If you don't have money for courses, watch video tutorials. Continuously improve your skills, watch how other bloggers edit, adopt their experience and tricks, and try to surpass them.

Mistake 8. Lack of promotion

For some reason, some people think that they can just upload their videos to YouTube and everything will come by itself. But this is a big misconception. The content will not work on its own - you must post the video at least on your in social networks, share with friends. There are a lot free services, where you can upload your videos, not to mention paid methods promotion. Try to allocate at least 500 rubles for posting in some public page on VKontakte. If this is not the case, create this public page yourself and attract an audience to it.

Mistake 9. Lack of interaction with the audience

It is very important to ask questions to your subscribers, encourage them to comment on the video, ask questions both in the video itself and in its description, and pin a comment that encourages the viewer to discuss. Moreover, it is necessary to respond to comments - of course, except for the most negative ones. Maintain communication with your subscribers, because they will be more loyal to you if they get to know you more.

Mistake 10. Neglecting optimization

Correct optimization, title, description and tagging of videos gives up to 40% of the success of your channel. Always pay attention to this: add tags, write detailed descriptions, come up with attractive names. It’s just important not to overdo it, so that all texts, especially in the title and description, are “for people” and read well. Don't make a bunch of keyword stuff, especially when those words don't relate to the video.

Of course, there are a huge number of different nuances, but I think if you get rid of these mistakes, you will have a better chance of succeeding in video blogging and gaining 1,000,000 subscribers - and maybe more.

Interviews are one of the most rewarding types of content.

You select questions, send them to the hero, receive answers, format them and - print! Of course, this is a superficial scheme for creating an interview. In fact, this is an independent and vibrant content format. And on the blog it looks very advantageous against the background of the usual articles, guides and news.

We have already prepared several materials on the topic of the interview. Now we will talk about the most important stage of preparing for an interview - questions.

When studying a hero, you want to ask him important and pressing questions at the same time. I would like the interview not to be boring, banal and typical. I want the reader to swallow it, savoring every letter, every line.

And at such moments, there is a very lacking selection of interview questions at hand that can be tailored to an individual character.

Interview Questions: 60 Templates

1. Tell us about yourself and your business.
2. How would you describe yourself in a few words?
3. When did you decide to become_____ and why?
4. What led you specifically to __________?
5. What was the impetus for _________?
6. What were the first steps?
7. What are the pros and cons of being a _______?
8. Describe your greatest achievement and most impressive failure?
9. Describe three of your achievements?
10. Are there times when you lose inspiration (lose faith in yourself, in your business)?
11. Describe your work environment?
12. Are you planning to change _______?
13. What are your plans in _______?
14. What is the secret to success in _____?
15. How did you manage to achieve success in _______?
16. What are your favorite books (movies, dishes)?
17. What would you never do in life?
18. Can it be said that ______?
19. By what principle do you ______?
20. Did you come to this position yourself or ______?
21. How have you changed since _______?
22. Do you love your job (business, product, service, cause)?
23. What do you like to do in free time?
24. How to make ________?
25. What advice can you give to newcomers (employees, readers)?
26. When was the last time you _________?
27. What interests you besides _____ and ________?
28. How do you take a break from ____?
29. How did you come up with the idea to organize ________?
30. Did you do _____ on your own or with support?
31. How often you ________?
32. What do you think ________ is?
33. In your opinion, what qualities should _____ have?
34. Are you being yourself while doing your job, or is this a PR stunt?
35. What is the share of luck and fortune in your project?
36. Do you have your own motto or mission?
37. You have already achieved a lot in your profession, has popularity changed you?
38. How much time do you devote to ______?
39. Why do you think such a point of view has formed in society (in the market, in a company, on forums, on the Internet)?
40. What was the most difficult thing for you?
41. Tell us step by step what needs to be done to _________?
42. Where should a newcomer start if he wants to follow in your footsteps?
43. What professional advice can you give to those who are just starting to develop in _______?
44. What pitfalls might there be in your field?
45. Is it difficult to do something that brings you money? What does it cost you?
46. How did your first success come to you?
47. How do others perceive your development (work, changes)?
48. Where do you look for your customers (clients, buyers, investors, partners)?
49. Don't you want to throw everything away and start something completely new?
50. Tell us the TOP 5 most effective tactics (tips, tips, tricks, secrets, methods) in _______?
51. What is your opinion on this question: ___________?
52. Form your attitude towards life (business, family, colleagues, employees) in five words?
53. What is the main expertise of a person at your level?
54. Was it difficult to give up _______ (free time, stability, career growth)?
55. Are you always this open (closed, aggressive, optimistic, fast)?
56. How would you rate yourself as _______?
57. Have you ever professional activity overstep your principles?
58. In any case there is turning points. Which ones did you have?
59. What hinders your life and what helps?
60. What are you dreaming about?

Of course, these questions relate more to a personal interview rather than a professional interview. But in any case, each of them can lead to a chain of new ideas, which will eventually turn into a full-fledged conversation scenario.