Blog Survey: Shall I Post 3X Per Week In 2009?
I made a public declaration about six months ago to consistently post 2X (two times a week) for the rest of 2008. It was more work than I originally realized, but I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the number of “referrals” and “comments” I’ve received ever on this blog ever since. Many thanks!
As I indicated on my Dec. 26th post, I’m only focusing on 4 marketing tasks to grow my business. I plan on “outsourcing” my weaknesses to vendors who play at things I work at. One of my strengths is Blogging.
Here’s The Survey Question: If I blog 3X per week vs. 2X per week, will you read and comment on my posts? If your answer is YES, then say so and give me your brief reason WHY.
As Jim Rohn says, “The bigger the WHY, the easier the HOW.” So if your answer is NO, I want your candor to tell me WHY. Deal?
If I get a “Net Score” of 101 YESes (Total YESes minus Total NOs = Net Score), then every Monday, Wednesday and Friday in 2009 at 8:44am Eastern, you’ll see a new blog post. If I don’t get that “Net Score” I’ll continue at 2X/week.
Make your YES/NO vote in the “Reply Box” (click “Comments”).
Tags: alex mandossian, blogging, CEO, entrepreneurs, information publisher, jim rohn, owner, reason why copy, small business, wordpress
I’d be delighted for you to post 3X a week and I’ll comment when appropriate.
Why do I think you should?
So I can steal, er …I mean creatively adapt more of your methodology ;-)
If you blog 3 x’s per week will this be too much info and will you have enough to keep up the writing?…:o)
If you blog 2x’s a week, then this gives your readers anticipation of what might be on the next blog post.
Lastly, perhaps I misunderstood you when you said you will outsource your blogging? So, you will not actually be writing most of your content that you post?
Keep up the great work,
Best,
Scott
my vote is YES, i will read your post if you blog 3x per week because you know the people and give me great ideas, but i am not going to comment on your post, because i need some time to write.
Have a great new year.
No
Alex,
Yes! I vote to go from 2x a week to 3x a week. Why? Because you provide a tremendous amount of actionable information in bite size pieces (just the way I like it). So as long as quality is not negatively impacted by the quantity, then blog on!
Should you decide to blog 3x a week, I will do a better job of commenting. Even if you decide to remain at twice a week, I have recognized my own opportunity to engage in more of the conversations….
To future conversations,
Marian
YES. You always provide great info and your posts are SHORT enough that is feels easy to read them.
Have a great 2009. Thanks for all you do!
Lisa
Yes, and…
Will I comment every Monday, Wednesday and Friday? No. Will I comment when the content moves me to, absolutely.
Love this approach to building your ‘why’.
You rock, Alex!
yes, would love to read your extended blog,bkuz they have such a positive slant,for one thing;appreciate that for sure**
Yes. Alex your blog posts are always inspiring and filled with useful information. It is always great to read a new post from you.
I think two times a week for blogging is good. With this number of posts, I would be more likely to read . The number of emails in my box is becoming overwhelming and I just can’t keep up with the best will in the world.
Yes, more like a resounding YES!
As a DotComPreneur who has been committed to daily improvement for as long as I can remember, this blog provides, at minimum, a jolt of energy and vital juice towards our Goal of business growth and helps bring clarity and guide me faster in the direction I want to go.
More vitamins for the mind please.
Live Your Dreams,
Jill Koenig
Yes, 3x is better. I’m always looking for nuggets to improve my business and my life.
My vote is NO – it will be too much. You offer so much content that twice should suffice for anyone with a busy schedule.
Joanna
YES.
I will comment every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
WHY? That is how I will accomplish one of the five things in building my list for those days in 2009!
Thanks Alex.
P.S. When will you teach the Master Tele-Trainer Course again?
Ja’son Manwill
The Transformational Trainer’s Coach™
http://www.jasonmanwill.com
My vote would be yes; because your posts are short and to the point and always offer something of value!
No, because there is to much information to sort through from all the other sources. I love your content but most likely I will get behind staying up with you. Thanks for GREAT information, Happy New Year, Pete
I would read and comment more on your blog if you move to 3 times a wk. I have to admit I need a reminder like you do with the Wed. Minute (I open all those). Whatever you decide to do, I want to thank you for all the info you are always willing to share.
Yes, because you strive to always provide good actionable content.
Jeff Herring
http://www.ArticleMarketingBlog.com
2X is just fine with me. Content is King and implementing great ideas takes time and effort. Actually 1X per week would be better for me since I like to take action and I can’t do that if I am constantly reading and trying to digest new information from 15 – 20 coaches that I listen to.
Like you and a lot of other very successful people, I learn from lots of different sources depending on their area of expertise, i.e. Dan Sullivan, Dan Kennedy, Jim Rohn, etc.
Thanks for all of your great work!!!
Definitely, Alex. Your posts have the rare quality of crystal clarity and actionable simplicity. The mo’ the better!
Warmest regards
Michael
Yes, I would love for you to expand to 3x/wk. I love the briefness, but I am always challenged to think and grow. I also will take this as a challenge to comment and know by commenting I will grow more as well. Thanks for the challenge!
I like the idea of 3x/week, but only if it is not too overwhelming! I would not mind just a few paragraphs of fantastic content (as you do) in 3 chunks even if it means spreading out your current 2x/week postings. Don’t go posting for posting’s sake.
Thanks.
To an amazing 2009 & Beyond!
Be Well.
Paul.
Alex my vote would be no, I like to read all of your posts and to try and integrate them into my life and work. My concern would be that moving to 3X the posts would diminish the effectiveness of your message and others ability to use the content and information you provide.
Now on the business side, I wouldnt personally leave it up to a vote, if blogging 3X a week makes your business more profitable and adds more value to your clients lives and businesses, then by all means do it. The question becomes… how do you measure this?
Alex –
You write great things, but I have to vote NO.
I can’t keep up now with all the things I have to read, much less comment on them as well!
Best -
Geri
Yes, I will read your posts. You offer value-added information and since I’ve cleaned out a lot of the emails I used to get, I will have time to read the important ones. Plus I’ve invested in your Teleseminar course so I want to get as much additional info as I can to grow my biz.
Thanks. Have a great 2009!
Cheryl
I would absolutley read your blog 3x a week! You have consistently shown that you offer usable information of great value in an easy to understand manner. I say go for it Alex!
Alex,
Count my vote as a “Yes”.
As a thought leader, you have so much powerful and practical information to share with the world.
Let your blogging be one of the many tools you use to share your knowledge and wisdom with the integrity you possess to make a difference in the lives and businesses of so many people.
May Your Life Be Rich With Gratitude,
Terry
Hi Alex,
If i have to give a yes or no answer – then it will be NO – just stick to the 2 x a week.
REASON?
1. There is so much to read and do on the web that one more day is another thing for both of us to do – EVEN THOUGH I love everything you have to say.
See Alex, I’ve just set up my KashoniaToday.com squeeze page site. Another great suggestion of yours that I’ve taken action on.
Bye now and Thanks
Kashonia
…creating Inspirational Storytellers & Leaders of Change
http://www.KashoniaToday.com
I cannot promise that I will read everything you blog because I get tons of emails every day, many are not solicited but just junk which are filtered away but still needs daily monitoring.
Also, I use my computer for my business as well as for my writing and keeping in touch with family and friends. I will read or glance through whatever you send depending on my own personal schedule.
I do enjoy what you blog and often find it helpful. So don’t quit but decide how it affects your own business and family life.
Take care and may 2009 be a great year for you!
Yes
I find it interesting in reading theese post just now that if someone was to vote no in actuality they are reading the post.
This is my first time to read your blog,I have always read your emails I receive; I will be reading it more often now though. Most likely will not leave a comment very often.
Well Alex, what you write is usually valuable. So if you made a blog post every hour, 24/7 I would most likely read it.
The answer isn’t here. Readers will come and go. The answer is in how much time you want to devote to this aspect of your business.
Trust me, there are enough of us to eagerly read whatever you have to offer
The question is Yes. Sometimes I can read then when they are posted and some time I can not.
I vote “Yes”. I really enjoy reading all of your content that you put out there. So the more the better for me and everyone else. So please continue to ummm…..errrr “GIVE IT UP ALEX”.
You Da Man,
Rodney
No.
I prefer listening to Wednesday Minute (?!)
What happened to it?
Why have you stopped recording?
Alex
post on Monday, record on Wednesday, and if you have more time, post on Thursday or Friday…
But Please, continue the Wednesday minute.
Eli Cohen
http://www.PIE-Multimedia.com
Yes, Alex, I will almost always read your blog posts and comment on many of them because you are one of the best marketing teachers out there and I respect what you have to say.
I miss the Wednesday Minutes, but blog posts 3x per week will more than make up.
Liz
YES
Why?
Because you’re a class act and one of the few well known marketers who do things the right way.
You treat your readers with respect while most of the others treat theirs as brainless drones who can’t figure out that they have nothing to offer other than the JV/affiliate promotion of the day.
There are less than 10 people in the marketing world that I would consider adding to my feed reader. You’re one of them.
YES 3X, I’m a freuent reader of the blog and enjoy the tips.
While I really value your writings, 3X per week would be just too much for me. There will be more than I could get to in a week . . . I will feel the burden of information overload.
But, keep what you have coming, it has been great!
Yes, I will definitely read your blog if posted 3 times per week. I find your views very inspirational. I am also considering taking the lead from you and posting 2X per week to my blog for 2009.
Probably NO! I can barely get my one per week blog posts done on each of the companies websites let alone my personal one and if you are doing three a week that sets the bar way to high! lol
I would love to say that i have the commitment to make enough time to read 3 times a week and comment but I am not there yet.
Sorry, 3 blogs are 1 more than I have time for.
What I do find is somewhat helpful!
I am on a high speed line and your web site takes 30+ seconds to load, and each ‘next page’ takes 19 – 32 seconds to load. More time than I care to eagerly await. I will, however, navigate through while on hold or my outgoing call is ringing. I realize the site is now in second chair while my mind is concentrating on the task at hand, the phone call. but…
No… the big WHY is time and consideration.
You are not my only source for information and wisdom.
I am generous and feel grateful at spending my time with you and what you have to offer. Work on quality content vs volume.
Yes, I will read your thrice weekly blog entries.
I would no. I enjoy your blogs very much but find it difficult to find time to read all of the blogs sent to me by various sources. Two times a week is still best for me.
P.S. Newsletter services recommend once per week, but twice is ok with me.
Vote No
Too much info all at once. No time to take it all in. Not the only blog/site being read.
I love the info you blog and i will be their three times a week with bells on
lex,
First impulse was to say “no” as I have so much to read and this would be another distraction…
But now that I am here to read some of your past blog posts I must give you a “2 thumbs up” and say “YES” Please do. You have a lot to offer.
Best wishes to you and your family throughout the next year!
Heartfully, Karl
Stress Management For Exceptional People
My answer is no for text posting.
If you’re going to add a third post, it should be audio or video. You get many of the same benefits of blogging, but we get the opportunity to hear you in your own natural and very talented voice.
As you can see in other comments, someone thought you were going to outsource your blogging when you clearly stated that you were looking to outsource things difficult to you and you want to increase in things that are easy to you, such as blogging.
Text is too easy to scan over. With audio you can put emphasis on what’s important and people take notice.
I suggest that you’re even better at speaking. Through podcast, teleseminars, or live events.
Use that 3rd blog post as an audio or video event. Obviously audio is easier to produce so I would rather hear good content rather than see a fancy video production with average content.
Just my thoughts!
- Tony Darrick Baker
Hi Alex,
You have my vote for 3x per week. The reasons are as follows:
1. Your information and advice are always great.
2. The more I hear from you, the more I will learn.
3. I don’t want to miss that one “bit” of advice that might make the difference between a 5-figure income and a 6-figure plus income.
4. You always “overdeliver” on your content…so I would not expect to see any drop-off in the quality of your material. Quite the opposite…I believe with the added “pressure” of an extra blog post each week, you will actually work harder to make sure the content is world-class. I know you are your own worst critic. :-)
5. I could go on and on…but you get the point. With some things, more is not always better. But, that is just not the case with the advice you provide.
Thanks for all you do!
Warm regards,
Pete
Founder and Editor
http://www.TheHealthyMinute.com
2xs is good. BTW found no yes/no box.
Do it. I’ve got it on RSS feed; if you’ve got s/g interesting to say, I’ll read and heed.
Great stuff, but I am on Inbox info overload, so would lean towards 2x a week.
yes
No, As great as your info is to business developement, I also utilize other sites info as well. Realistically, I will not be able to consistently read & comment and all of the blogs.
2X’s per week is perfect
no. The info you are providing now is sufficient and gives everyone plenty to work with.
No. Will begin to seem like info overload and likely to stop reading even twice. The overload tipping point is critical.
It would be nice if the reply box was where expected instead of just a forwarding option. If that reply box was where expected at the end of the paragraph, you might get more replies.
Happy New Year whatever you decide.
NO! What is too much of a good thing?
In today’s world it would be wonderful (and easier) if we could just latch on to a specific brand and ignore all the rest. Who has time anymore to cope with all the information we are receiving? But, at the end of the day, one man’s thoughts cannot hold the key to all.
The secret for each individual ultimately lies in their cobbling together ideas and perceptions from a wide and diverse variety of sources, and then assembling a truely unique perspective that meets a specific niche need they have identified.
3 X is too much. Go for quality not quantity and leave us time to explore other areas so that we can all continue to make a difference.
Being a total newbie…I have a lot of catching up to do as far as reading your past info. I really want to get into something online……but don’t know what yet. I’ve owned a service related business for 21 yrs now and want to supplement my income & develope it into a full time income. I just don’t know where to start.
I would read your blogs 3 times a week…..so YES! The more good info I can recieve the better. I would comment or reply on things of interest. Thanks & have a great vacation & 2009!
Steve
Yes! You should blog 3x a week because…
- it sets the standard for others (like me) to achieve the same.
- you have valuable information to share
- it’s obviously working for you by bringing in new business
- it’s one of your strengths!
No, I won’t comment every time. But I will comment when I have something of value to add. In fact, this post moved me to comment for the very first time.
Happy 2009!
Kathy Goughenour
no – for a selfish reason. I am currently overrun with information and can barely keep up with 2 per week. Your information is so outstanding that I don’t want to miss any of it and I am afraid that adding one more to the list for me will be the overload point. It might be true that I could rearrange some priorities, but at this point I don’t see where so please stick with two for now.
Yes – but I worry your fantastic positive attitude and contributing spirit that comes through so well in your posts may suffer. If you promise us and yourself that the moment you feel “forced by looming deadlines” into diluting your content or slide in “filler” (as too many other frequent blogs are doing) you’ll cut back, who can’t use more great thought-provoking energizing ideas?
Onward to 2009!
Chris
Yes, I would appreciate 3 posts a week. Thanks for good material and best wishes for 2009
Yes and Yes, to quote you. Practice for you and for me as I build my writing career. Thanks Alex
Alex,
Blog On! Your blog is on the few I actually read each week and your emails are one of the few that I don’t have go into a folder to “Read Later” (and “Later” never comes!).
I’ve been a fan of yours since Big Seminar in April of 2005. Thanks for your teaching and I look forward to your continues blog posts.
Doug
Alex,
At your level of expertise and experience, twice a week is enough. This gives you a way to include your readers in the conversation, without having to spend more time and effort in this area.
I say that twice a week is more than enough to keep us involved in what you have to share, unless there is something special that you want to post about from time to time.
Alex,
I would love to see, hear, read anything you are willing to provide; your information and ideas are almost always “spot on”.
I have a very busy professional life and I don’t think I could do justice to more than what you currently offer. It would be nice to know it is there, but I don’t honestly believe I would get that much more from 3x, and I could not in good conscience encourage you to do more if I can’t make proper use of it.
If I am going to ask you to do the work, then I feel an obligation to absorb it and give back.
I vote to stay at 2X
Best of all for you and yours in 2009.
Bill
I am going to join the list of folks saying YES. Would I comment every time? Depends on what the topic is about and if I have any common ground with the subject matter. However, I would definitely add your blog to my list of blogs to visit and make comments to in 2009.
YES. Why?
First, because your internet marketing expertise is ahead of the curve — I learn much from you and get better ideas than I had before.
Second, your posts are pithy and concise. Don’t have to wade through drivel.
Third, I desire to sharpen my skills though steady learning in increments every week — easier and more effective that some big program.
Alex, if blogging is a strength for you, I am pleased to participate by reading and commenting. Definitely agree that we each need to strengthen our strengths.
Chris
Yes I would read your blog and would comment where I had strong thoughts, opinions or if the material really resonated with me. Writing your blog is definitely one of your strengths and I am inspired.
No, I have not commented on any blog until now. And, your site navigation needs fixing: You direct people to enter their comments in the link below, but the Comments button is above and to the right. Make it easy for your readers to do what you want them to do, and you will have more responses.
Thank you for the posts and continued commitment to helping eveyone better their marketing and situations.
A substance filled 3x a week would be a goal. It isn’t easy is it?
Most effective bloggers post daily or nearly so. In your case you are ‘blogging’ on a specific set of topic that have specific referrals builtin to the entries.
That’s slightly different than doing an online communications campaign for a political or non-profit organization.
S
The term ‘blogger’ as a professional designation of an effective form of communication has become devalued. Anyone can write a blog. Doing it well and with consistency is a different matter.
A new title has not surfaced that is commonly used. I’ve begun to experiment with Online Communications Expert. Blogging, in the context of an organization, is much more than one action. It is part of a total communication strategy backed up by a blog,Twitter, Facebook etc. as tactic’s.
Using your own concepts, a blog with is multipaged and designed to elict a response, that had a constant ‘Ask Alex’ button would be very useful. In a Wordpress blog it would be easy enough for ‘Alex’/the principal or a staffer to embed an answer to the question within the original posted question.
This could,, over time, build an effective FAQ from the audience’s own questions.
As the blog matures the ‘Alex’ organization can derive insights into topics, attitudes and previously unseen directions of it’s readers. it can serve as a barometer of emotion, opinion and desires.
Blogging can be much more than writing if done professionally. It’s a form of two way communication with an desired audience if fully implemented.
On the other extreme, as is common it’s just one person sharing their day. Each are called ‘bloggers’.
That’s the issue. How to differentiate the professional from the non-professional if using the same title: Blogger.
I write nearly daily at http://www.thedemocraticdaily.com. That’s an unpaid task. It’s driven by my own desire to contribute. My http://www.politicaldogfight.com is the same thing.
http://www.stuartoneill.com is still in a formative stage that will be used more professionally to gather clients. I haven’t found the right mix for that one yet. It’s currently focused on political clients.
It’s manner of presenting content is about to be changed again. It’s process of developing a strategy then using the right tactics, as you well know.
All this is IMHO. Perhaps this is worth precisely what you paid for it…nothing.
Yes! Your stuff is always the best. Many thanks for putting it out there. I will read it frequently and comment sometimes.
Columbia
Yes, especially if they’re short blogs. I read blogs and email in the morning when I first get into the office, before the fires start blazing. If your blogs are too long, I need to postpone reading and may not get back to it.
Can you change 8:44 to 7:44am?
Thanks for your hard work in making me a better marketer.
Tough question! I love your information but have a hard time keeping up with all the info I get from you and others. Information is great but only effective if we use it. So … it’s “yes” and I’ll just have to be more diligent in how I use my time.
Alex,
I LOVE your creations, your wisdom, your insights, and your deligtful “branding” of yourself as everybody’s favorite daddy – your family Christmas video was just too fun – especially for those of us who are in the post-children stage in life.
2X’s a week a look forward to your insights.
3X’s a week begins to feel like “Oh, no… I HAVE to read ANOTHER post….?”
How often does Seth blog? I really look forward to his short, sweet, and POWERFUL posts – and not too often that they start to look like spam in the inbox.
(For those who send out daily posts – unless they are top top top drawer, I usually unsubscribe – as it is just TOO much.)
We readers also have LOTS on our plates, and, Dear Blogger Friend, we also have out own blogs to write, plus read all the other genii we subscribe to. Plus live, eat, go to the supermarket, get gas, etc., etc., etc.
We do NOT want the information superhighway to become the information dump on your head way.
2X’s a week seems just the right amount for me to continue to read… and by your expression, seems like the right amount for you to create… and not burn out or run dry yourself.
It would not be good to see you start mass-producing fluff just ’cause you “made a commitment”…. while you could be secretly resenting any overload.
Who said it has to be consistent, anyway? Some of my favorite blogsters just write when they are inspired and have something hot to say. I really look forward to those authors, as I know they aren’t just filling in with something for the day (not that YOU would ever do that – as you have lots of richness to share.)
Thanks for being who are you, doing what you do, and saying what you have to say, Alex.
Happy New Year!
Pat Crosby
http://ILoveForGIVEness.com
However: If you believe you have valuable input for your dedicated readers, you should go for it. It sounds like lots of extra work. Will three be better then two? Will quality suffer if you take on one third more writing work? You need to consider all this before committing.(in my humble opinion)
No…keep it at twice a week. Please…
I love your blog, but I have a hard time keeping up as it is…especially when there are links to download new info, you have a great suggestions of actions to take, or other resources to check out.
One of my decisions for this next year is implement more of what I already know, and not get so distracted by the next big wonderful idea before I get the last big wonderful idea. implemented.
Keep up the good work..pw
Alex..
For now, I vote “No”… I’m brand new to internet marketing and just getting started.
I’ve ordered the DVDs from the boot camp and plan an intensive educational period with them. Once I have a fuller understanding of all involved and my own inclinations in that direction, my vote could change. In the meantime, I enjoy your e-mails, and learn a lot just from watching the master at work.
I especially enjoyed your teleseminar and can tell already I have much to learn from you. I take commitment seriously however, and at this time won’t commit to 3X a week, although that could change as we become better friends.
All the best to you and your lovely family in 2009.
Gregg Sanderson
I likely won’t read and comment 3 times a week. I only read the posts that really speak to me via the subject line anyway. It’s not that you don’t provide good content. You do.
I’m making a conscious effort to concentrate on my own business and to filter out distractions. I budget my time carefully.
Keep writing compelling subject lines and it will attract me to read and comment. I’m sure that applies across the board.
Yes. Good idea.
Hi Alex,
I would have to say no, because I’m just as busy as you are, twice in one week is perfect unless a hot topic comes on. Then you can just email your subscribers with the hot news.
Ricardo
No. I would not read a third posting nor would I comment thrice. I am extremely picky about whose list I even stay on these days or whose postings I will make time to read while I am busy writing a book and promoting my own teleclasses on the voice and on energy.
Two postings “bookends” the week nicely; however, if you feel moved to write three times a week, then I think that’s to be honored. I’ll just look twice. :-) Please do what’s right for you. Maybe others would love a third dose of great Alex stuff. I prefer two for me.
And thanks for all that you contribute to the world, Alex. It is generous and substantial!
Blessings,
Nicki
NO!
I can’t read that fast and there’s too much materials to read anyway-both yours and every other perwon I want to keep up with.
You’re terrific Alex but give us slow readers a break!!
Happy New Year!
Rubin
I’d have to say no.
I find your content excellent, it’s simply a matter of time to follow and read all the exceptional content providers and still manage my own businesses.
Yes, I am finding that more and more people I admire and respect are using your tips and techniques and obtainig success. I will absolutely read every post in 09.
No.
Sometimes more is less.
You always share such great ideas. I know that I will probably not be able to take the time three times a week and I would hate to miss anything.
Let everyday be a good day this new year!
Hi Alex
I wish I had time to read all your stuff, but it is not my place to limit what you write. I will glance at three times per week same as two times per week. You always have great postings.
/ ric
Hi Alex, I always get great benefit from reading your posts but I’m not a daily blog reader. If you enjoy blogging and find strength in doing it, than by all means, go for 3 a week! And I will continue to enjoy reading and browsing them when I feel the urge, I love knowing your posts are here for me!
Randy Sandknop
http://www.practicehappiness.com
Yes, yes and yes on 3 blogs/week. I agree that the best way to improve things is to publicly announce it and then the pressure is to follow through. Your blogs are succinct and of excellent content and I look forward to 3x/week
Thanks, Doctor J
http://www.mainelaserskincare.com
No. I subscribe to a number of blogs and RSS feeds already. I need time to work, not read. That said, I enjoy what you are writing and hope you will continue.
This is my first visit to your blog, and it looks good. I would be happy to read more.
Since you offer Feedburner and I can subscribe, I have done that. The deal for me is that if I can suscribe and bring the posts to my inbox, I will read them most days. Would I remember on my own 3x/wk to click through to the blog and read posts? No, that would be too much work. :-)
Will I comment? Sure, whenever I have something to contribute.
This is a great community-building strategy and I would love to be part of your community.
Hi Alex,
I think you should increase the frequency of your posts. As our mutual friend and colleague, Jeff Herring, says – the greater your article volume the greater all your other numbers.
I’m sure the same goes for blog posts as well. In fact, this would make a very interesting case study.
And, if you do increase your the frequency of your blog posts, I will commit to commenting more often.
Best wishes for 2009
Nickolove
Yes, I would both read and comment on your blog if you post 3x per week. This will also motivate me to do the same since I would like to be blogging 3x per week. I find it a challenge to think of topics to blog about this often. Are you ever challenged coming up with new content?
Julie Van De Wyngaerde
http://www.SelfCenteredMoms.com
Yes, Alex, I would enjoy reading your blog 3 times a week.
God bless you and your family — and those connected with you.
You are a great “encourager”.
No—with my volume of email and internet time, more is not better! The blog is full of great information, and I would find myself either skipping or skimming if faced with more. Thanks!
Yes,
I will read all your posts because you are and outstanding teacher with great material. Even when I read something you write about a subject I think I already “know” there is nearly always something additional that I learn.
I probably won’t comment on every post.
Thanks for the continuing education.
Ray
Hi, I would read your blog 3xs a week, but I don’t have time to read everything that comes across my computer. There is so much involved in starting a new business. Every second counts.
No,
Unless the subject catches my attention, then as with all the other emails and feeds, they get ignored and filtered to their appropriate folders for later browsing/trashing.
going 3x per week gives you an increase in possible reads but could also present a chance of just the opposite due to overload.
No, too much exposure. The blog entries should be fresh and direct. I would be concerned that the entries would become more like “white noise” and loose their focus.
Yes, always up for more info & wisdom if you are able to add another blog session to your busy week.
Yes. Your blogs are always insightfully written. However if you get more no responses than yes, than I will just have to satisfy my need for information only twice a week.
No. Information overload. I am getting overloaded with input from other things I am involved with.
No, I would not read if you post 3 x a week.
I am overwhelmed by emails, etc. Actually, now I have found myself deleting your messages, even before I read them. I used to read everything.
Sorry.
Yes I will be happy to read your post, I am a newbie and haven’t even got a website yet, I look forward to gleaning from you and your experience. Thank you,
Nope….. twice a week is enough ….keeps the quality up.
YES, I look forward to reading your blogs and find you a GREAT mentor to model by outlook in life after.
Thanks,
Gus
http://www.DontFussCallGus.com
Alex I love your blogs. Keep up the good work. Will I read 3x per week. Yes. If you keep the consistently good work I will read it.
Thanks for all the great ideas you provide.
Have a wonderful new year. I’m looking forward to seeing your blogs.
Phyllis
Will I read 3x a week? Yes, of course. The reason is to get the great ideas you deliver.
Regards,
Attila
JFDI
Greetings Alex, Thomas Richmond here, hard work pays off big time, now comes the harder part of your expedition LOL. God_bless you and Happy New Year my friend. From the Richmond family
Yes
Why = because I will read your posts and put your thoughts into action = grow my business.
I’ll comment when I have something that adds value to the conversation.
Warmly,
Mitch
Hi Alex,
I always take time to read and rarely take time to comment. 3X works for me!
Thank you for creating an EXCEPTIONAL system!!
Allison
Yes…and it doesn’t matter.
Why yes: Because your posts are great; practical, not too long, insightful
Why doesn’t matter: Time goes by so fast that I probably won’t notice the difference between 2x and 3x a week.
Asking us to vote is a great way to engage the reader; as always, I’m learning from what you do as much as from what you say.
Best wishes to you and all the readers,
Helene
Vote is no.
A little too much material at 3 times per week. Realistically everyone should be taking the whole month to implement one of you great ideas.
Keep it twice a month in my opinion.
I would the more post you have the more people that will stay interested and keep coming back. Like we in the Marketing Business say content is King and it is true. Me I will come back once in a wile. But I am so Busy with my Business I hardly have time. Email me reminders when you make a new post.
Best Regards
Joe Booth
Yes!
The late great Gary Halbert said that people online are looking for content and contact.
You have a lot of good advice and I know that you will be rewarded for the efforts because of the Law of Compensation.
Alex,
Hate to be blunt but – WHO REALLY CARES?
It isn’t about quantity – it’s about quality. Duh!
Sell lots, do good!
Have a great 2009!
Ron
Yes
Yes, would like to see more
I enjoy your posts and subscribe to your feed. I vote “Yes” and would like a third post each week; you are informative, and I feel I learn from what you have to say.
No, 3x per week is too much and I’ll start to avoid it. Sometimes “less is more”.
I’m happy to comment when I feel inspired to do so.
Happy New Year!
Nikkea
No.
Simple, I already find it difficult to make the time to read every blog you send. I gather knowledge from many different sources. I usually read those that I receive once a week. You have great information to share and as it is, I have place a number of your blogs in a “future reading” file. What’s my chance of getting to those???
A rare “pearl” of your wisdom is of greater value than a bag of pearls, which appear ordinary because there are so many…(me)
Have a great 2009!
Gilles
Yes, but ONLY if you are sure that you won’t spread yourself thin and short change some other aspect of your work. Quality v Quanity. That is something only you can decide.
No. I usually get multiple emails telling me there is a blog post (sometimes on the same day) so that would multiple if you post 3 x /week. I only come to the blog to read the post if something catches my eye in the email about the post. I would comment if I had something of value to say.
If you post 2x/week then you could allot the time it would take to write a 3rd post to posting comments on other blogs. This would drive more traffic to this blog as others will find value in your comments and want to know more.
2X is perfect for me. Your content and ideas are outstanding. Your frequency of 2X is more consistent with me viewing and responding to your postings, as appropriate.
YES, I will read all the content and respond on occassion. Great bits of info. Cheers to a prosperous 2009!
I have decided to say No.
I like to think about what you say before commenting on it. I learn a lot and comment when appropriate. I appreciate your well thought out messages. Let’s continue to go with Quality rather than quantity.
Love, Peace, Harmony and Prosperity to you, your family and all your students in the New Year!
Martha – the Holistic Cookie
Yes, Alex!
I will comment when appropriate as I did when you sent your Christmas “card” video.
I assume the my Yes above constitutes a vote to be counted. Otherwise, I can’t find a place to vote. Just to be sure – YES – post at least 3 times a week unless you have a religious holiday.
I make an effort to blog as many times as there are days in the month and it improves my readership. My blog, Big Man Walking, now comes up #1 when you Google Big Man Walking, as it should when you blog for a while. Thanks for mentioning Twitter, too. I agree that it’s a natural complement to blogging and I’m blown away by people who are hesitant to use it. I simply DON’T connect it to my cell phone!
Blessings,
Charles (Charlie) Hicks-Moore
P.S. I’m excited because I won a free Poker Tournament and now my wife and I are going to the Bahamas! See you on the 12th!
My response is No. BTW, I could not find the survey answer box.
With all due respect, there is a plethora of information out there. Your stuff is great, but you are not the only so-called “guru” who has worthwhile info to impart. Analysis paralysis is a deadly disease. Folks are already inundated with the the latest and greatest this or that. It gets to the point where so much precious time is spent on reading blogs, emails, affiliate pitches and the like, that little actual work gets done by the average person.
Less of you is actually more of you. The old show biz saying goes here in cyberland: Always leave them wanting more. Two free posts per week are plenty.
One caveat is in order. If your third post was dedicated to ways to make biz life simpler and had absolutely no direct commercial purpose to advertise your programs or those of others, I’d be interested. I might even pay for that. Just straight talk with no referral links or any monetizing opportunities would be a terrific and valuable service.
Mark
Thanks Alex,
1 to 2 times per week is fine with me.
I appreciate your work. Great stuff. Rare Quality.
Have a great 2009.
Best wishes from Germany
Detlev
Alex, my vote is no. In my opinion, 2x per week is sufficient since it will be easier for you to provide quality content. Keep the good stuff coming.
Thanks.
As an aspiring writer, looking to publish, YES I would read your blog as often as you will post to it. I appreciate all your information provided.
Thank you for your e-mails and your blog.
No. Two blogs per week is just right amount.
No, 3x per week will be way too much. I prefer quality and consistency over quantity. If you post ONCE a week at the same time every week with something very valuable to most readers, the impact will be much more profound … and also give a chance your readers to absorb your message and MOST IMPORTANTLY: DO something with it.
Warmest regards and friendship,
Sergiu Simmel
http://www.MoralBible.com
http://www.TheBindingOfIsaac.com
http://www.AskNeilGillman.com
Twice a week is great. Just enough information to digest and allows just enough time to comment if we so choose. Many times in life less is more.
Dear Alex,
2x/week is more manageable for me. I already get more info than I can absorb.
I’d like to be able to pay special attention to items you feel are worth blogging about.
But if you decide to go 3x/wk, I’ll try to read and absorb that also.
Thanks,
Brennan
No.
While I love the content you share, I have to say that sorting through email and reading multiple posts takes up way too much of my time. It can be overwhelming to digest. Adding the extra post would just be too much for me and I wouldn’t want to miss anything.
My vote is no. I have too many emails, etc.
One of my goals this year is to practice unsubscribing. A little humor… but true.
I enjoy receiving information that I can use and that is why I would never unscubscribe you Alex. While others copy you they can never quite match you brilliance and style. I mean this sincerely…thank you.
I won’t comment more if you blog more. If that is your criterion for making this decision, this is a no vote. I use a feed reader on igoogle, so I see the last three posts for blogs I subscribe to…and click only if they are interesting. So the bottom line for me will be useful content. If you have 12-14 useful posts a month in you, versus 8-10, have at it.
Alex,
My vote is no. I want to pay attention to what you post and posting more frequently will reduce my attention to the posts.
I am using and appreciating Teleseminar Secrets this 2008-2009 session and plan to continue to grow in this area.
Warmest Regards,
Edward Philipp
blog http://www.TeleSeminarWebfolk.com
http://www.TeleSeminarNation.com
Social Networking Site for TeleSeminar Leaders and Learners
Alex,
My vote is 2x a week. Keeps anticipation up and us drooling over the tasty morsels you dish out.
Dr. Ed
http://www.MindfulHealthInstitute.com
No. Like many other responders, I already have a tough time staying up to date on what’s being sent. Sometimes less is really more. Two times a week will enable more time to digest the wonderful information you provide and allow us to provide more thoughtful responses.
Thanks.
I would vote no. Your posts are fantastic but more isn’t always better. If your fans (of which I am one) want more, that can only help your business and keep us keenly aware that we need to take advantage of every opportunity we have to learn from you.
My answer is NO. I find you boring.
No.
As much as I would love to have more of your insights, I already have almost more emails from you and others than I can read and act upon each day.
Thanks for asking for our opinions!
Alex, I vote YES. Monday, Wednesday, Friday is easier for me to remember. Your stuff is great and much appreciated. You’re the man, Alex!
MANDOSSIAN, MANDOSSIAN, YAEEEEEEEEEEE, ALEX!!!!
Alex, my vote is yes. I really enjoy your posts and learning from you. How can I go wrong with more great information you provide? I can’t!
I will comment also on your posts when they move me to do so.
Happy New Years! Here’s to a great 2009.
Thanks,
Regina Smola
no
I’m going to go with ‘No’
I’d rather read twice a week, and give you the time to develop more trainings.
Sometimes less is more ;)
Cheers,
Christina Hills
Twice a week is just fine – enough info and time in between to digest it. We all gets lots of e-mail info and it’s tough to keep up with all the good stuff.
There can be too much of a good thing!
Keep up the good work!
Couldn’t find the “reply” at the end of the blog. So responding here as others are. I’d do the 2 times a week. That gives folks time to take in the information and work on it before the next bit comes in. Just my thoughts. I appreciate your concept of asking and looking for feedback from your customers. Something all of us in busines should adhere to!
Alex, is this the best use of your time? Keep up the good work.
Phil
Yes, Alex!
While I enjoy your blogs, 3x would be too much for me to cram into my week – so my vote is No. As it is, I don’t always read everything you write when you post it – I put it off till I have enough time. But I always appreciate your information and insights!
Thanks Juan for forwarding this blog!
My answer is Yes!!
Because if you´re used to write so many things in your blog, for sure, there will be sthg interesting to share!!!! It´s used to see updates, more you´ll see more you want to read! hehehe
Regards
You have a different approach to solving problems or giving new ideas. Yes, I will read it.
No – already inundated with too much email as it is. You have good content/info at 2x/week. Leave it this pay please.
NO
Yes!
More Alex all the time. You are an inspiration – I can’t always check in but when I do, I always check back to what you’ve been up to.
A far as content – you have more than enough to repeat your many messages for years to come. We all need to hear it many many times!
Thanks and all the best to you and your family
Mark
No to 3X/wk. There is no time. We’re assaulted by too much info as it is. I skip a lot of emails–I have to. My grandfather used to say that ‘empty pots make a lot of noise.’ Smth of value can be expressed in fewer words rather than more.
No, I would rather read 1 per week, then I have the chance of implementing some of it, rather than just discarding it all.
Jason
That would be great!
Thanks
Dan
Hi Alex,
Twice per week, please.
Reading your blogs are like taking regular thinking/feeling supplements.
They’re always refreshing and inspiring.
Thank you so much.
Wishing you a brilliant 2009.
Hi Alex,
I would love to see more posts…. I read them all…. In the same sense, if there is fewer posts, that gives you more time to prepare better, life changing posts….
For myself, since listening to you at the World’s Greatest Marketing Seminar in Los Angele’s, CA, November 2007, enrolling in Teleseminar Secrets and then slowly taking steps in online presence you have definitely changed my life in ways no one could measure….
I love and respect all the time you put into your courses and blog posts…. I have never really commented on posts until recently…. Why???? Well the answer is within Module 2 of Teleseminar Secrets…. For those who don’t know of a good reason why, benefit yourself and change your life…. Enroll in Alex’s Teleseminar Secrets course in 2009….
You do a great job Alex and thank you so much for being part, to change my life….
I know this entire comment is not on Yes or No. I feel that you should know how much I like, know and trust you as well as appreciate what you do for myself and others….
Your Student and Friend Always,
Philip J. Mutrie
Alex – I’d rather have 2 well thought out blogs than 3 shorter ones. I know how long it takes to plan, write, vet, edit, and finally post something I’m proud of, and it exhausts me to do one per week. We’re happy with whatever you feel comfortable with.
NO!
I can’t even keep up with 2x.
Sorry, but yours isn’t the only blog one can ready in a day.
PS – “reply box below” is hard to find. I don’t actually know I got here.
2x a week is more than enough…Once a week is fine. 3x is way too much.
Hi Alex:
2 is great. If you are very highly passionate and euphoric writing 3 times then go ahead.
Yes, I will read it as regularly as possible.
You have so much to offer: your experience, intelligence, and networking.
I could learn and get information from your blogs.
Blogging and Networking are the new tools for our success and you have them.
Thank you so much
I vote “No” from a personal perspective because I don’t have time to read all the mail I receive now but from a business perspective 3x is actually better in building your business (not that you need it). You said you enjoy it and will be outsourcing other areas you’re weak in so if you have the time and enjoy it then I say go ahead. It can’t hurt and will probably help since most everything you put out is filled with great content.
Alex,
I love your stuff. You got it right, and you get it right. I mean you understand and deliver the best ways to add value to any relationship you have the opportunity to be a part of. You are a great role model for all business (relationship) professionals…
But my vote is no!
This is more of a personal response to my own aspirations for the coming year. I have made the decision to eliminate distractions. My inbox is flooded with great ideas, offers, and opportunities. I can’t look at them all.
It’s not that I can’t benefit from each and every one – I just can’t banefit from all of them. In fact, they are more often than not, keeping me from my own success. From now on, it’s one program at a time, start to finish.
To that end, I would not read and respond three days a week. I appreciate the value you offer and I hope to cotinue to learn from you, but I must eliminate distractions and make the leap from student to expert.
Who knows, with my deliberate focus, I may be able to change my mind and increase my activity by June.
Thanks for all you do.
Mike
No – information overload. Great content but when too much at once you don’t read any of it.
Good luck in 2009
I believe that 3x per week is a good idea. The more information that you can provide, then, although it may not apply to me personally, it will apply to someone who will be able to adapt and use the information in their own business or personal life.
Hi Alex,
I vote no. Quality vs. quantity will allow you to go deeper. This also allows the reader time to digest and integrate/implement more fully.
I too receive a lot of emails, and while I want to get to yours regularly, the truth is I’m not yet that consistent with reading them — that will change in 2009.
If you haven’t already, why don’t you consider doing what Guy Kawasaki did? He compiled his best blogs into a huge reference book, “Reality Check”. It’s a great read for anyone in business. Create your own bible for the masses.
And thanks for being on Twitter!
All the best,
Baylan
Alex – Stick with 2! If you feel inspired, you can surprise us with a 3rd bonus blog some weeks. Like many, I am overwhelmed at times with blogs, emails, and other “communication” — and then I just tune out and get no value, instead of more value. Stay with QUALITY not quantity. Karen
Stick with 2 Alex, there are many of us that have businesses to run and simply don’t have the extra time to spare.
Although not to be selfish if the overwhelming masses choose 3 then I’d say that’s your answer…
Have a great New Year and a prosperous 2009
Pat & Gina
Hi Alex
3 Times a week is fine.
If you put the topic in the email and a little blurb on what it is about, I can just go to the posts that I’m interested in.
Clayton Makepeace is a great example of that when you sign up on his list at makepeacetotalpackage.com
And he posts every day.
Happy New Year!
Tom
PS – I was on your Teleseminar Secrets launch call and you delivered outstanding high value content. So thank you for that.
PPS – I was born and raised in San Rafael and some of my best friends live in Novato.
NO – 2 X is good. Prefer quality not quantity. Much more and I tune out what feels like an overflow of e-mails from one source no matter how good. With more I then have to be selective and that means making a decision during my absorb content 30 minute time slot. You are on my read list now but too much can start to feel like Spam.
selfishly I say YES … like yourself I feel that blogging is one of my strengths and this is where my focus is going to in 2009. Nothing like shadowing and learning from the master so that I can apply to my own…. :-)
Alex,
I have inbox fatigue as it is and would prefer 2x.
However,
Some people have expressed that they would enjoy 3x.
You will learn more if you do the blog 3x per week.
If doing it for yourself and those who are hungry for marketing ideas gives you satisfaction then go for it. Just understand that some of us will be participating selectively as our time and inclination permit.
To that end, some sort of index of the topics you cover would be very useful and very appreciated.
Kathleen Maxwell
http://www.goldenbutterfly.us
Definitely no. There is too much to read already from multiple sources.
One really good idea a week is enough and a lot.
Alex,
My vote is NO. Currently content is great – actually more than I can implement but I review them. With three it will be overload and possible not reviewed. I hate to waste your time. Keep up the great work and Happy New Year to you, Abby, staff and families!
Thanks,
Don
Yes!
No. I already have trimmed and slimmed down what enters my email box. And I pick and choose carefully what I click on. Sometimes, I come here, sometimes, I don’t. Adding another day will not change that. I have to choose what I spend my time on, so I vigorously work to choose that which applies to my businesses directly.
Yes!! Your blog posts are timely, short, to the point and packed with pertinent information. As someone who suffers from information overload, I make time to read your blog posts because they contain valuable information and are not just “self promotion”… FYI if you are looking for a fabulous virtual assistant while you are outsourcing your weaknesses, keep me in mind.
Happy New Year!
Karen
Karen@glorifiedgofers.com
http://www.glorifiedgofers.com
I vote no – sounds like a “job” to me. If I made a commitment to read your blog 3 times every week by Feb I would be resenting having to do it.
I like your blog, enjoy reading and thinking about your posts but I don’t want to “Have” to do it.
Thanks
Terry
Hi Alex,
I would say No. I feel your post are extremely valuable but having the time to read and incorporate all your suggestions is a challenge for me at this time even with 2. I would preffer they remain spread over more time than condensed into less time.
Thanks for your many gifts and all you do.
Blessings,
Tony
Alex, my vote is also no. I think twice a week is such fine. I get so much information from other great resources, I prefer to spread them all out and not get overdosed or get overwhelmed with any one source. Thank you for your willingness to do more which is also an added task on you.
I vote for 2x a week. I don’t want to miss anything you offer, but am having a hard time reading everything I need/want to read now. I use a feed aggregator (Google Reader) so whether you post one, two or three times a week, I will be reading them with the same frequency.
I do know the entries with the most posts per week tend to get deleted quickly off my list, though. ;)
NO! Don’t need more reading. Like your stuff and two good posts a week would work great for me.
In fact a great topic for 2009 -How to Manage Information Overload and Still Stay On Top of Things”.
So much information – one of my new success rituals is to manage the information flow(only scheduled time on e-mail,blogs, etc).
NO! Too much information coming in already. Would rather have less, more focused content.
In fact, I think a great training for 2009 would be “How to manage information overload and still get all the information you need to know”
One of my new “success rituals” is to manage my information input (e-mail, blogs, etc) and just schedule focus time for reading this stuff.
Happy New Year!
Preston
I vote no. I love the blogs and the content, but there is already so much to read and do, I think I would not get the benefit from it. But 2x/week or 1/week…keep it coming!!!!
2 x per week is more than enough for me. I’m in the 5th year of my business (and I’ve been with you since you started with the teleclass business, attending all of your classes for the first two years or so… and reading everything you’d write…)
Anyway, I’m passed the reading stage. I still skim through information from you and a handful of other marketers, but I’m more in the doing/implementation phase of my business than in the reading/studying.
However, I do realize that some people who are at the beginning of their businesses and have more time on hand, would enjoy the 3X per week deal :)
Happy New Year to you and your family!
No.
You have great content, but I can only read so many emails a day and have other topics I want to read about in other newsletters I receive.
Plus, my brain can only process and my time only act upon so many good tips at a time!
Eventually you have to stop reading and start applying!
–Lisa
No
Too much material out there to read. I would sooner have a few good nuggets than a flood.
-DP
No.
Right now I don’t take the time to read every blog post when it’s posted, let alone respond to each one.
If the topic announced in the email alert is a timely subject for me, I’ll connect to the blog right away. Otherwise I tend to “catch up” by reading 2-3 posts quickly in one sitting.
The content you provide is useful and worth the time to read. Keep up the quality work!
Lucky Lynn
Dear Brad,
This is tough question and I think all would agree that your content is top notch. But although we all have busy schedules trying to impliment your methods, I for one appreciate
just the 2x a week format that you have now.
Thanks again for allowing me to post.
Timothy Caron
I vote yes to three days per week if that’s what you’re lead to do. I can not promise to read and comment on all of your blogs but I will do my best.
Alex:
As stated earlier, yes, but only if the quality remains high. Also, three would be maximum since people need time to apply and learn your ideas.
Have a great New Year.
kcg
KentGreenoughforCongress.com
I would prefer 2 X per week.
I find everything you write is of value and I would ready 3 X per week – however, 2X per week would be fine and not tempt me to go in three times!
I’ll make a deal – you blog 2 x a week and I will apply your advice to my business every time!
Clare Mann
http://www.PathofConsciousLeadership.com
Blog twice & keep them smileing
No.
Even if yours was the only email I had to read every day, there’s only so much my brain can absorb and only so much I can take action on before I cry uncle!
You’re very good, but I can’t drink from a fire hose.
Yes. Some topics are obviously of greater immediate use than others, so when time is
short I can selectively read high priority content.
Barrie
I think three times a week would be great. Because I think your posts are very informative.
Yes. I love to hear your thoughts, opinions and ideas.
My vote is No as I already have plenty of emails to read and I don’t want to miss information. I think I can get enough information with two emails and then have time to implement what I’m learning and not have all my time spent on learning.. There is the work to do too! Thanks!
many thanks alex; but “no” because my frequency for non work related sites is low – only say once or twice / few times a month.
thanks anyway, and very happy $$$$$$$$$$$ new year
Vote: NO.
I would prefer fewer, richer posts, with more time to reflect and implement.
Not necessarily. More is not always better. I could say I would but I probably wouldn’t. We are too busy getting people to respond to our blogs. By the way our new blog, http://www.ourbestyearever.com, will go live on January 15. We will create a community of people dedicated to creating their best year ever and helping others do likewise.
Make the next year your best ever,
John Hersey
Go for it!!!! I would enjoy your insight as often as you are willing to share it.
Happy New Year to you and your family
I vote NO because I am “over-read and under-done”. My commitment this year is to get in ACTION in more areas of my life. I promise myself to not only read good stuff but to do something positive with the good stuff I read. So….2 blogs from you will give me lots to take action on. Thanks a million and here’s to your best year ever in 2009.
I’m a believer that less is more. I always value your information and in the interest of effective time management, would love you to keep it at 2x/week.
thanks
Annette
Alex – your energy is infectious. AND I would have to say “no” to commenting on three a week consistently. Its a time management issue for me.
3x is 50% more knowledge.
thanks
Yes I would read your blogs 3X per week. You share very informative and useful information. Keep the quality of content high.
If you post 3x / week I will definitely read them and comment as appropriate. I say commit to 3x/week for 6 months and compare the results. If it has a good return (social and $$$) then re-commit. Only way to know is to try it and measure….
HAPPY NEW YEAR, EVERYONE!!!!!
Murphy Girl
I vote 2x a wk. Why? You’ve been sending me stuff for a little while now and this is the first time I’ve read your blog. That’s how little time I have to go through all the mail I get. Why else? I want to blog too, and if I can start out by responding to you twice weekly, I can morph that into a blog post of my own twice weekly. You’ll be my muse and my groove. Thanks!
I have decided to not miss any opportunity to increase my knowledge in 2009. I want to leverage everyone’s success and tips to create the life I want.
I vote 2x a wk. Why? You’ve been sending me stuff for a little while now and this is the first time I’ve read your blog. That’s how little time I have to go through all the mail I get. Why else? I want to blog too, and if I can start out by responding to you twice weekly, I can morph that into a blog post of my own twice weekly. You’ll be my muse and my groove. Thanks!
so that is a definate yes to 3 x a week
What I meant to say is that by responding to you, I’ll get in the habit of writing, which will propel me to write a blog too. Clear? Happy New Year to us all :-)
3x/week is too much info. 2x/week is plenty and generous of you.
My vote is no, only because there is so much to read as it it. I am new to your blog, but I like what I have seen so far. I would hate to “turn off” before I really get into your world; keep it at twice weekly and let me/us have time to perk and perform.
YES IF SHORT N SWEET , NOT SAME OL SAME AS SOME DO I,LL LOOK FORWARD TO THEM HAPPY NEW YEARS X 10
NO.
I have too much reading already.
Although your posts are valuable, a 50% increase may cause me to stop reading all of your ideas.
No, we’re already overwhelmed with more information than we can handle! Thanks anyway, though…
Yes … but only if the focus is present … maybe to your core competency and we readers get quality value.
No … if pressure to produce 3x/week would only lead to inferior quality information.
I am smiling as I read the blog post and the replies. I interpret the question like this:
“Do you want to get a little bit rich slowly…
or do you want to get VERY rich more quickly?”
My preference is for more. Please give us more, some will pounce on it and integrate/act on it immediately, some won’t.
I will.
Thank you.
I don’t read anyone’s blogs 2x per week, sorry, I am still trying to get organized enough to make time for reading blogs.
Hi,
It’s always a pleasure to read your blog. Your comments are concise, insightful, and inspirational. If you go to three times a week, I will read them three times a week. I seldom comment because I was taught early on that I could learn much more from listening. As a result, I usually question what I don’t understand and I seldom comment about things other than to express my appreciation for information that causes me to look at things from a new perspective. Continue with the work you are successfully doing. You are developing a strong following by doing this. Thank you for the effort you put into your work.
Selfishly Yes.
I say selfishly as your posts are always very informative and thought provoking but my concern is can you continue to produce the same quality at a 3x rate? More quantity with less quality would be defeating.
My vote is “NO.” Although you have excellent and much needed information, I do not have the time to read your blogs 3 times a week. With a busy schedule … children, grandchildren, full time healer, and author ~ there are only so many hours to read your blogs. However, let me add … I appreciate all that you do!
No, twice a week is great Alex. Why? Need to have time to create and take action myself. Brief and powerful, respecting your subscribers time is wonderful.
Thank you for your brilliant posts. Wishing you a stunning 2009!
I love your information. I vote for 2X a week, because the information needs to be integrated and acted upon. It can become overwhelming. Acting upon a few things can result in better success than trying to incorporate too much “all at once” . I have cut down my computor time and focused more on income producing actions. Less is more for me! Thanks!
Alex,
I’m on information overload already, so 2X/week is sufficient for me.
That said, if you write 3X/week, I’ll read every word.
3 times would be fine with me…Thanks
Sorry, but I can hardly keep up now. Less can be more. I vote no.
2x a week seems to be a task that is hard for me to do so 3x a week would definetly be out for me as I cannot keep up with my email now. You do have great info though but to be truthful I am going to be doing some considerable downsizing and focusing in 09 on what I enjoy. If it brings more money so be it. I am going to learn how to enjoy life again and bring happiness to those around me. Happy New Year to you and your family Alex!
I agree 3X per week only if you have quality information to share in all extra posts, otherwise 2X per week is sufficient. In fact, it is preferable if you can devote more time to raising the quality of your existing 2 posts than just more of the same. Just look at Paul Krugman and Tom Friedman’s twice weekly columns in NYTimes.com you will understand what I mean.
I also have a suggestion, instead of raising to 3X per week, you can add a bonus blog from time to time, say, once a fortnight or a month, again only when you really have some quality information to share. The operative word here is ‘QUALITY’
Thank you for listening.
No! stick with quality not quantity.
We all get too much stuff to read or delete.
I delete so much stuff as I would never get any work done if I read every thing in my mail box
Happy New Year
Alex,
I think 3X a week would be great. Your posts are always filled with useful information. I make a point of reading them whenever they come in.
Betty
http://www.bettyfellows.com
My vote would be Yes. Your posts are almost always informative and entertaining.
Looking forward to a better 2009!
Mitchell
No.
I read lots of blogs during the week and will not be able to keep up with the greater frequency.
Dear Alex,
Without a doubt,you are my favorite in this huge field. I’d like to spend quality time on all your recommendations so 2 X a week is great. I am suffering from Information Overload and don’t want to rush over your messages.
Thanks for your Holiday Greetings. The children’s laughter is what it’s all about.To you and your family a Happy, Healthy New Year.
3xs will be appreciated. I am choosing a few mentors that provide quality information and you are one of them. I will read them and comment when appropriate.
Yes, 3 instead of 2 seeing that’s what you love to do and you are very good at it, your blogs are great, and I would try to read them all and comment.
Put me down as a “YES”. A third post each week will be great for your business. I’d love the chance to have more of your insights, as well as those of the people who comment on your posts.
Happy New Year!
Jason
http://www.GenderCoaches.com
Alex -
You have one fine idea after another. I was thinking that the most important thing was not exactly so much how many times you write, but that I learn to try what you suggest in a consistant way on a long term basis. So – I will promise to check your blog every other day, put as much of it to work for me as possible, and vote for three times a week. One of the things I appreciate most about you? Your intelligence and enthusiasm!
Thanks so much,
Elyn
I am happy with 2x a week, however if you have some important news to share I will read if you notify about the third post per week.
Thanks for all the great tips!
Marsha
No… Sorry
You are amazing and I love what you teach.
Happy New Year!!!
I love your Material. Twice a week is fine John
Hi Alex,
First of all, I highly value your content — and YOU! I would MAKE THE TIME to read an additional blog post written by YOU thus, my vote is that you ramp up to 3X week.
I ask that you consider that should you get enough yeses, that you do a BETA for a operating quarter and then ask us if we have found more value in 2X or 3X. You will also be able to know within 90 days if your intended ROI is being realized on this strength of yours.
Thank you for the continued inspiration!
Enjoy your posts twice a week. Realistically, speed to value, would prefer to keep more content twice a week than less content three times weekly. Don’t dilute your usual good messages.
You put out great content Alex,
but I’ll say NO as there can be a tendency of TMI/ information overload for people along with the added challenge of increasing production 50%.
No. Leave your audience wanting more. Paradoxically, less is often more.
Although I enjoy your blog posts and you always provide valuable information, I would NOT read 3 posts a week.
One of my personal goals this year is to focus on FOCUS in my business. If the information will not help me with a project I’m working on right now, I won’t read it. And even if it WILL help me, I’ve started alloting time limits on my “information consumption”. Otherwise, I could literally spend at least 3 hours everyday reading blog posts, saleslettes, watching videos, etc all from awesome teachers just like you.
Thanks Alex!
Hi, Alex,
Considering the fact that people, myself included, read many blogs and newsletters based on their various interests, I feel twice a week is best for your blog.
Alex,
Unfortunately I would not be able to read your blogs 3 X week. I have two businesses on my own, working on being consistent with my blogs, article writing student and attraction marketing student. Betweeen Social Media, etc. I’m behind even in the things I SHOULD be doing.
I wish you all the best for 2009.
Sure, I’ll read it. I welcome the additional material and appreciate the time and effort you would be investing in our success.
I’ll comment if I can offer a perspective that moves the discussion forward. Please note, however, that increasing the number of blog posts per week will not necessarily translate into my visiting more times per week. That’s due to my time constraints, not the quality or quantity of your content.
No
I am too busy to make replies or look at the emails every day.
Do what you think you need to do!
If you really want to post more, then do that.
Otherwise it will be a chore.
Seems like you are popular enough to be read – so don’t worry about that aspect!
I have been receiving your news letter and enjoying it but have not been reading your blog posts. I will start to read them and be able to better make that decision of 2 or 3 posts/week. I am still very much in the learning/implementing stage and don’t always have the time to read all of the blogs that might be of value to me. Happy New Year.
Hi Alex,
Twice a week is just fine for me. Great content
that You provide but Social Media like Twitter
is such a great way to get Attention to Your Message. I love seeing Your Headlines for some content that You desire to share. Yes I do make a point read Your email, but like many more will gather soon, Twitter is Fast To the Vital Point Communications.
Insights that You provide, is rich and abundant for those making the Click-Thru. Thanks and I do really appreciate Your sharing.
Be Blessed always…Peace!
2X per week is more than enough.yes your blog are very very full of information.but i hardly make any comment.
No
Alex, I will definitely your Blog 3X per week…I’ve learned so much from you, it will be like getting my copy of USA TODAY at my Hotel door when I’m on the road! Thanks.
Alex,
Thanks for the challenges you bring our way every week! The postings have helped me focus on our Book Publishing company and our USANA Business as well. 3 times a week sounds like a big task but you are always great at finding new ways to get us “Fired Up”!
A happy and prosporus new year to all!
2x per week is great. You give us actionable items, and 3x would cause me to make you a ‘to do’ later for that third item.
Hi Alex,
I have learned lots from you and blogging three times a week would be a welcome addition on certain periods such as Christmas, Thanksgiving, 4 July periods etd. On usual days, I alalready so swamped with e-mails that reading three times a week is near to impossible.
No.
Frankly I struggle reading the 2. It’s not about you, but about my time and its allotment to my priorities.
A question for you, Alex. Would your returns be 50% higher for doing 50% more work?
Your expertise and effort is appreciated. Thank you.
Hi Alex, I think you can develop more content rich posts by blogging 2x per week rather than 3x. It makes it more special, so please keep it at twice weekly.
Toooo….much to read already, 1 or 2 times a week is plenty. While you offer good stuff, I don’t get time to read most of it. ;-(
Lynda / ~ljl~
No; but thanks for asking for such a noble cause; although twice of ‘quality content’ (which you always do) is better than more which will not be read due to the demands of daily living.
No. your E-mails are great actionizers, but too many of them become a burden to act on in too short a time. It’s too much to process with not enough time to digest in between. Then your E-mails become stress instead of growth.
There are already too many blogs to read so I vote for 2 even though I like your blogs and like to comment on them.
I love your posts Alex…would I read 3 a week? Honestly, I would say no. Not because they aren’t interesting and inspiring (they always rock) but I am having a time issue with the emails I currently get.
Just listen to your inner voice – that’s where you’ll find your answer…:-)
Thanks for being such an inspiration!
Happy New Year to you and your family.
Sherri
Yes
3 times a week would be great.
No. I think 2X a week is just about right for me. I have a lot of email, and it kind of gives me something to look forward to opening the blog, rather than one that arrives too often, which I might start to skip over because it felt like I just read a post and I am busy. I am not one who often posts replies. But I felt you do a great service to all of us and you asked a question in earnest, and I felt it would be respectful to answer and show my appreciation for the tips you share with us. One of the first times I have ever posted!!!Happy New Year.
No, Alex. I like to have little breathing room in ANY relationship. Twice a week lets me savor. More makes me feel crowded.
This might be different if I were not in class and hearing quite a lot of you!
I agree with Bob D above; an increase might make me less attentive, not more attentive.
T
No, it’s more important to have quality rather than quantity.
Hi!
I think I would have to say no because I am overwhelmed already with all the e-mails etc that I receive.
NO – The topics on the blog are interesting business topics, not a priority to clinical practice, where I build face to face relationships of trust.
Hi Alex
I think twice a week is good as you risk overwhelming people and then they get fed up or lose appreciation for what you do. And I will comment if I think it adds something, but time is the old enemy! Have a peaceful New Year David Flood from across the pond!
My vote is a ‘NO’.
It’s a question of time – or rather the lack of time. Although your blogs are good, probably in the top 5 per cent, so are many others and they are all a call on a scarce and precious commodity.
Bill Myers has it spot-on. Once per week on a Saturday morning with precise content demanding less than 5 minutes reading time but hours of invaluable thought over the single profitable idea presented.
If only others could follow his example.
Quality, not quantity.
I will vote YES as i have learning great stuff from your posts. Thank you
No. 3x is too much. Don’t have time to read.
Hey Alex, I am no big internet marketer but I am surprised that you are asking this question. I have been doing a blog post at least 5 times a week because the gurus said it would build traffic and it works. But you really knew that didn’t you? I think you are trying to prove a point.
PS. I turn my blogs into teleseminars because some really smart guy named Alex told the that was a good idea. http://www.thecoachmarketer.com
NO – I don’t read many of your blogs now. I am overwhelmed by the number of e-mails that I get now and the time I spend at the computer keeps me from interacting with people on the phone or in person. I am dedicated in 2009 to contact and interact with people in real time, even if that is online chats with people far away.
If you have teleconferences or live chats, I would be interested.
Ellen
Hi, Alex!
No, I doubt I would read all 3 blog posts every week. However, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do them! I’m new to your list and I only check out blog posts that seem relevant to me, which up to this point has been about 1 post out of 3.
Why am I unlikely to read all of your posts? TIME. I’ve committed to eliminating distraction and interruption (a’la Eben Pagan and Wake Up Productive) so I ignore things unless they “jump out and grab me.”
Yet somehow I’m still game for helping out a fellow business person with a survey like this…
Have a Happy New Year!
Stephanie
I don’t read blogs – to much time – sites show replys (I don’t care about them) – find a way to send info out while I driving to appt would be helpful. Several hundred e-mails each day – to much to deal with.
Best, mlj
I’d rather see fewer mailings. Email overwhelm has been one of my biggest challenges of 08, and I’ve been unsubbing from a lot of marketing lists that send too much mail.
Hi Alex,
I’ve followed your stellar advice for years. Highly logical and kick-ass creative. I can name only a few people who share such awesome information as yourself. Frank Kern, Eben Pagan and a few others. You guys break it down. Hopefully soon I will be coaching folks near me. And I will factor in cost to be a consistent member of your network. When they pay me, I will pay you. I have no problem in stating that so far, I haven’t seen anyone ( except Frank Kern), give as much leadership and clear headed, innovative advice as you have.I’ve been blogging many years. And I’m grateful to Evan Williams for starting blogger, Dan Bricklin for sitebuilder,Rich Shefren, Ric Raddez, and you. I have learned much from you, yet there are areas that favor my core focus. Things can always be made simpler. I will elaborate if you like.
By the way…..3 is better than 2,
Happy holidays
Sy
312-532-3594
Hi, Alex!
I worry that three times a week is just too much for you to do without recycling old material. Myself,I’m going to concentrate to get our house ready for sale (lots of sweat equity involved there!), so I’m going to be cutting down on my incoming e-mail for a while. But do what you think best for your established readership!!
No.
I do not have enough time to read your blog more than 2x per week
2x’s a week will mean you think smarter and distill your comments. Like you’ve taught us.
Time is my most precious possession so I appreciate people who distill their thoughts and save me time.
My website is under construction.
No I gave my comment earlier
Alex,
Anything that you write, we will read.
Commenting is another story.
Thanks,
– Pat & Lorna
http://PatAndLorna.com
We say YES Alex. Yours is one of the very few blogs that we actually follow, because of the great ideas that you share for us to take action on.
Seasons Greetings & Happy New Year To Aimee, Gabriel and Breanna!
Danny & Heidi
No 2 is plenty. As it is I get on average 1 email from you a day. some days I get 3-4. In my opinion this is overload. You are one of many information sources I subscribe to. If I get too much info from you, I will be less likely to read it.
Ditto on the NO votes, Alex. You know what they say about too much of a good thing?
Digesting information overload has the same affect I’m afraid.
2x / week is my vote.
No.
Not yet, Alex. I’ve got too much to read and don’t want your stuff to get lost in the pile. 2X is fine. Thanks
Yes
The frequency of posts is not a problem…although I confess that I don’t read everything every single day. But I subscribe to many blogs that come in daily and find that I actually read these first. They are filled with great content and ideas. I look forward to them. So bring on the good content Alex. I’ll read you daily if you ever get yourself up to that level!
2 x per week is fine. Unless you are trying to prove something by doing 3 x per week.
Of course you could do a “Mandossian Minute” via audio each week, if you want.
Jim
Dear Reader,
Thanks for reading dow this far…
It’s New Year’s Eve and I’m in Squaw Valley, CA on vacation with family and friends, but I wanted to comment because this is the first time I’ve ever broken “300″ comments.
->> My Goal For 2008 Was To Break 200 < <-
Lots of bloggers repeatedly get more than 300 comments each day. But I've never gotten over 200 ... and in one week I broke 200 twice and 300 once.
The most comments I got in 2008 was on my Walt Disney "Tenacity Spotlight" post with 132.
My goal in 2008 was the create so much value on this blog that I'd get 200 comments. By the final day of the year, I reached the goal not just once, but twice! Thanks to you!
->> Blogging Is A Great New Year’s Resolution < <-
If you don't have a blog, make it a New Year's resolution to create one. If you do have a blog, take note of the power of an "Ask Campaign."
Subscribers support what they help to create. In the case of this "vote", it appears that I'll be posting 2X per week in 2009.
Thank you for your support and your VOTE.
->> Harness The Power Of A “Blog Dialogue” <<-
Few in online marketing rivals the research collecting impact of a “blog dialogue.” I hope you engage in many with your subscribers in ‘09.
Above all, this post and VOTE reminds me of how the “Market” is the only marketing genius. If you want to eliminate your marketing guesswork, regardless of economic downturns, just ask :-)
Holiday greetings and may 2009 be your most prosperous year ever!
~ Alex
I will not read if you post 3X per week. It would be information overload given everything I have to read. Twice will be enough and probably easier for you.
let people go to your blog if they want to.
do not spam them.
Hi Alex.
I think twice a week for blogging is good. With this number of posts, I would be more likely to read. The number of emails in my box as well as all the actions I wanna take, everytime something greats comes up – is becoming overwhelming. If you can provide ( smiles ) more hours in the day it would be fantastic.
Karina-Lykkes/Denmark
Sure Alex, YES.
I know you have something of value to say each time, don’t you. I dumped a lot of RSS feeds and stopped following a lot of email lists lately. But I am keeping you on the radar.
You introduced me to so many other great folks. From Pagan to Holmes to Proctor. Thanks for it and continue doing it.
Again, sure I’d love to hear from you
anytime. 3 times a week. You’re welcome to do so.
Yours
John
Happy New Year.
Alex, I have met a lot of marketers! I met you at the ETR Bootcamp! Wow! You really do over-deliver! Since I met you, I don’t need the other resources. I have not renewed or actually cancelled my other services because you “so overdeliver” I am a physician, very successful, going in taking my incredible successful “bricks and mortar” business to the internet! We are wholeheartedly taking in all that you write and say! So, Yes, my crew and I will look forward to as many posts as you can deliver. I wish you and yours a very Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous New Year! May everyone make this their best year yet!! Micki Haendiges, MD
No.
Twice a week is good.
Dear Alex,
Yes, I will do my best to read your 3 blogs per week.
Only one problem there, good buddy.
Because of you I am committing to writing 2 blogs per week.
If I’m not reading yours I will blogging mine!
They will be posted at:
http://buffalo.yourhub.com/~YWAP
No. If this weren’t a holiday, I would not even have the time to answer. I am deluged by email, more so since becoming involved with Jack. I love all the info and resources, but don’t have the time to use them all. I haven’t read many blogs yet. I don’t really want to spend this much time on my computer. I’m probably not your target audience anyway, so probably you should take my vote with a grain of you know what.
NO! I think one a week is sufficient. There are various things I subscribe to, sometimes I feel overwhelmed and just delete. And please be concise.
Much as I love your blogs 3 times a week is too much. I am spending enough time going through my email as it is. Keep it at 2 and make it to the point and concise.
Ahtee
No. Twice per week is enough to read and take the time to thoughtfully implement. Thanks, Alex.
NO Twice a week is fine
No – I think you should blog when you have something important, relevant, or timely that will educate and benefit your readers – not because of committing to a given number of times per week.
If you consider this as a post, I said 3x.
If it is not, then 2x.
2 quality article with 1 survey per week 1 survey – sounds good.
I prefer quality over quantity.
You might already have your answer but I just came off holiday where there was no email so I’m responding late.
I believe you are gifted, therefore your material is excellent and it likely pours from your heart and mind without laboring. I wouldn’t comment without relevance. Would I read it 3 x wk? Not likely with the host of emails I receive. Whatever the people decide you know your material is still of great value.
Kellie
http://www.liveforeclosurefree.com
Yes I enjoy you what you have to say and the timeliness of it. I seldom comment but often learn from what it said.
Jeff
Twice Alex. Never dilute the important message that you constantly bring to people. Your email notifications of your blog postings never go untouched. Maybe a resource posting on Twitter as your 3rd missive weekly.
Hi Alex
This is the first time I have responded and the first time I have read your blog – only reason is the amount of email coming into my box and I put things on one side to “read later” – more would just add to overload. I’m committing to manage my overload this year, partly by telling people what I can manage, so my vote would be No, keep it at twice a week and I will commit to read and respond to that in 2009!
PS Its a great blog, I really love it.
Lois
I would probably read and share 3x’s a week if it is as interesting as 2x’s a week :)
Thanks for all you are giving now – it is greatly appreciated.
Maybe.
Like a few people who have posted here, my email inbox is inundated with stuff, so I doubt I would find the time.
However, you come highly recommended by Bernadette Doyle, plus from the comments above your items are short and therefore quick to read. I may re-visit it and take up reading your material.
NO.
I need time for other things, although I love the things I’ve read so far in your writings. I’m fairly new at this kind of thing.
Thanks,
Kittie