tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post6389367710491178118..comments2024-03-24T20:54:42.846-04:00Comments on Spunk On A Stick's Tips: Interactive Content for WebsitesL. Diane Wolfehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-49397507782655426832012-03-23T21:22:08.833-04:002012-03-23T21:22:08.833-04:00I love these little carnivals of recent publishing...I love these little carnivals of recent publishing news. Love it when you hit one I hadn't heard about yet. (-:Carolyn Howard-Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15041591136206289558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-39350176497034350262012-03-19T20:11:54.030-04:002012-03-19T20:11:54.030-04:00Interesting stuff, Diane. I should be thinking abo...Interesting stuff, Diane. I should be thinking about some of these for my blog.J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-56058851881150671392012-03-16T12:23:16.472-04:002012-03-16T12:23:16.472-04:00sadly the huffington post thing doesn't surpri...sadly the huffington post thing doesn't surprise me at all.Johanna Garthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15515478890074610814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-15230249414699305232012-03-15T14:38:59.188-04:002012-03-15T14:38:59.188-04:00Thanks for this info. Never gave it much thought, ...Thanks for this info. Never gave it much thought, but I need to. I have giveaways sometimes, and have an email subscriber button but that's it so far.Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-37100583459862478862012-03-14T15:46:40.324-04:002012-03-14T15:46:40.324-04:00Arlee, that is the goal.Arlee, that is the goal.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-83290439674388940922012-03-14T13:58:48.053-04:002012-03-14T13:58:48.053-04:00Not only is it a good idea to try to keep a visito...Not only is it a good idea to try to keep a visitor on ones site for a little while, but also entice them to want to return. Give the readers something that they'll remember.<br /><br /><br />Lee <br />An A to Z Co-Host<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br /><a href="http://www.a-to-zchallenge.com/p/see-to-z-videos-here.html" rel="nofollow"> Voting for A to Z Video Contest Now Open</a>Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-48064285479759547912012-03-14T04:37:11.590-04:002012-03-14T04:37:11.590-04:00I have comments :-)I have comments :-)Sarah Tokeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273148070092101085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-33244981434297577602012-03-13T19:40:02.687-04:002012-03-13T19:40:02.687-04:00You are an A to Z WARRIOR!!! :)You are an A to Z WARRIOR!!! :)DL Hammonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02007260062331783715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-716453596575923882012-03-13T18:53:32.905-04:002012-03-13T18:53:32.905-04:00I really enjoy the interactive stuff on my blog be...I really enjoy the interactive stuff on my blog because it helps me to know what effect my writing has on readers. It's a give and take situation and provides much more of a friendship rather then a businesslike relationship. I much prefer it to the idea of just a straight website.<br /><br />JaiJai Joshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858987106548357551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-39061140360955607382012-03-13T13:35:56.267-04:002012-03-13T13:35:56.267-04:00Hi Diane .. that's a great list - with lots of...Hi Diane .. that's a great list - with lots of thoughts re promotion etc.<br /><br />The only thing with extra content - is that people with older machines or poor connections can get stuck with slow loading .. especially videos, music etc .. <br /><br />Also just how much can we all take in? <br /><br />Interesting thoughts though and comments .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-52236894114284421002012-03-13T11:40:35.385-04:002012-03-13T11:40:35.385-04:00I haven't had any interactive content besides ...I haven't had any interactive content besides comments, but I've thought a lot about supplemental stuff for books. I have a book that could be helped with a few maps. Another I've thought might be fun to have som blog posts 'written' by my sidekick.Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-13677329534334215902012-03-13T10:14:29.980-04:002012-03-13T10:14:29.980-04:00I add video every now and again and being a blog, ...I add video every now and again and being a blog, comments. I do think even static websites are evolving into dynamic setting 'cause people want to interact.Southpawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16539290964546504171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-4283403415126777472012-03-12T22:05:28.729-04:002012-03-12T22:05:28.729-04:00Your list makes me realize I should do more.
Congr...Your list makes me realize I should do more.<br />Congrats on having your posts nearly ready for April. Still have a bit to go.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-80535043578588016672012-03-12T21:45:03.877-04:002012-03-12T21:45:03.877-04:00I think it's wonderful to get people involved,...I think it's wonderful to get people involved, but one of the major reasons for a Web site for authors is a media room complete with links to at least one media kit. It's something I feature in The Frugal Book Promoter (www.budurl.com/FrugalBkPromo) but so few authors still do it. Wahhhh.<br />Call it interactivity for the media--and that includes bloggers who might interview you, etc. <br /><br />Best,<br />CarolynCarolyn Howard-Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15041591136206289558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-35327523795011068622012-03-12T19:27:20.043-04:002012-03-12T19:27:20.043-04:00I use old joomla and not sure how to add guest boo...I use old joomla and not sure how to add guest book. But I do have polls, contests, newsletter signup and comment box and free reads. Perhaps it's good to do a quiz.<br /><br /><a href="http://steamyfantasy.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"> The Spinster’s Vow</a>Enid Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12248877161249788607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-42484532004380746302012-03-12T13:14:29.212-04:002012-03-12T13:14:29.212-04:00Don't worry everyone, I don't have a lot o...Don't worry everyone, I don't have a lot of interactive content on my blog or website either!L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-21924744784158086962012-03-12T12:45:23.143-04:002012-03-12T12:45:23.143-04:00All I have are the comment section. Maybe I should...All I have are the comment section. Maybe I should revisit this and congrats on almost finishing your posts!Johanna Garthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15515478890074610814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-89553731249713145342012-03-12T11:29:39.691-04:002012-03-12T11:29:39.691-04:00I have a RSS feed and two videos but that's it...I have a RSS feed and two videos but that's it.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-77564521168982540302012-03-12T10:12:07.155-04:002012-03-12T10:12:07.155-04:00Great tips will keep them in mind.
Yvonne.Great tips will keep them in mind.<br /><br />Yvonne.RHYTHM AND RHYMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386975261804630799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-20532008770155319742012-03-12T09:56:23.479-04:002012-03-12T09:56:23.479-04:00Great tips! I don't have interactive content p...Great tips! I don't have interactive content per se, but I do always try to pose a question at the end of my post.Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-13078881607606028262012-03-12T08:54:15.168-04:002012-03-12T08:54:15.168-04:00I don't at this point, but I wouldn't rule...I don't at this point, but I wouldn't rule it out :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-73849497285015717502012-03-12T07:55:47.577-04:002012-03-12T07:55:47.577-04:00Other than comments (and the ability to sign up fo...Other than comments (and the ability to sign up for my posts via email), I have no interactive features on my blog. Oh, I have done the occasional contest, but that's it.<br /><br />None of that stuff really matters to me as a reader. I don't usually follow author blogs or check out their websites. I'd rather just read their books. I know some post deleted scenes, and Cassandra Clare posted a scene from a different character's pov from what was in the novel (it was hot!), but I tend not to read them. When I have to read them on my computer, it feels like I'm beta reading.Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11634512.post-24094372700128212752012-03-12T07:45:17.031-04:002012-03-12T07:45:17.031-04:00I don't have a lot of interactive content, but...I don't have a lot of interactive content, but I've been thinking about adding some! I enjoy it on other blogs.Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.com